Walk-In Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Clinic
Orthopedic Walk-In Clinic • Santa Monica, CA
Ratings by platform
- Yelp (UCLA Health Orthopedic Walk-In Clinic): 2.5/5 (69 reviews)
What patients say
Patients praise
- professional, skilled, and compassionate medical staff
- efficiency and speed of treatment when successful (e.g., triage, X-rays, injections)
- ability to accommodate urgent cases, including near closing time
Common complaints
- high out-of-pocket costs and lack of pricing transparency
- reports of being turned away or dismissed during walk-in attempts due to capacity issues
- perceived false advertising regarding the walk-in service accessibility
In patients' words
"I was referred for persistent elbow swelling and charged $750 for a brief consultation where no meaningful evaluation or treatment plan was offered... I felt frustrated, dismissed, and financially taken advantage of."
— LocalityBiz Review"Dr. Jackson suggested a steroid injection and physical therapy. Dr. Jackson performed the injection and I was out of the office in less than one hour! Truly impressive for healthcare in 2025."
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