Alan H. Beyer, MD, FACS

I love Dr. Beyer an his team. A lot of these reviews are correct, he is in and out very quickly. And I admit that it turned me off when I first started going to Dr. Beyer, as well. But he came highly recommended so I decided to have him do my knee surgery. Two knee surgeries (different knees, separate instances) later, and I don’t want anyone else to touch my knees. He is amazing at what he does.
As far as taking time with his patients, if you have questions, he will look you in your face and discuss them. Granted, if you hesitate you may lose your opportunity, because he is on the move. So have your questions ready. Or just ask him to discuss things in depth or help you understand. He’ll still be quick about it, but he gives you good information.
He is a great surgeon and has a lot of experience when it comes to knees. He not only has correctly diagnosed and repaired two meniscus tears (one on each knee at different times), but manages my osteoarthritis with such skill that I am virtually pain free 95% of the time. The 5% is usually right before I go see him again to further manage the aches and pains with Orthovisc.
I’d recommend him to anyone with knee problems.

Dr Beyer did my husbands knee surgery about 10 years ago and he’s had no issues although he’s been as active on it as ever. I don’t remember him rushed. In fact my husband has told me all the funny things he said during their sessions. Super funny guy. I’ve personally had a doctor who was very personable and nurturing and they would perpetually run late and keep me waiting for hours. I would much prefer a competent surgeon/​doctor than someone who makes me feel good emotionally. I would give him 5 stars but the one thing I noticed about him after referring many people to him including my own experience is that he seems to lean towards the surgery option prematurely or at least too quickly in my case when physical therapy fixed it and it’s been over 10 years.

My wife had both knees replaced by Beyer and they are like new now. She’s a nurse & I’m an engineer, so we are unusually thorough and demanding, and our assessment is this guy knows exactly what he’s doing and totally nails the job. The one potential downside for some would be that no way does he suffer fools. So if you’re in that category best go elsewhere.

Go to someone else. I referred to him as the hurricane because he blows in and out of the office so fast you never get to ask him any questions and he doesn’t explain things well at all. I had such pain after my surgery and limped for 3 years. Even after going through physical therapy for 3 months the pain and weakness in my knee persisted. He said «Can’t you just take some Alleve?» My Doctor has shot my knee up with Synvisc several times and that stopped the pain. I still after 5 years don’t know why I needed surgery or what exactly he did in there, he just doesn’t explain anything.

Dr Beyer has a terrible bedside manner and spends NO time with his patients. He runs in and out of your appointment without even looking you in the face — literally. You don’t have a chance to ask questions or discuss your situation. In my case I talked to the PA first and when Dr Beyer came in he had all on my information wrong. It was pointless to talk to the PA. In addition to his lack of care, his manners are lacking as well. Upon leaving I turned to say goodbye and he wouldn’t even acknowledge my presence. I need to have rapport and trust with my physicians and Dr Beyer could never fit the bill. Read the filtered reviews you’ll understand. With a few exceptions his staff also falls short of acceptable patient care.

Dr Beyer is one of the best orthopedic surgeons in the OC! He is experienced, efficient, and practices cutting edge medical treatment! He has great post surgical outcomes with his patients. He simply gets the job done! I would highly recommend him for any orthopedic issues especially concerning the knee.