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Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD

Accepting New Patients

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of California (1996)

Professional interests include: arm fracture, partial knee replacement, leg fracture, and more.

1310 W STEWART DRIVE SUITE 410
ORANGE, CA 92868

(714) 538-8549

Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD is an orthopedist in ORANGE, CA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of California in 1996 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD is affiliated with Providence, Providence Medical Foundation, Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange, Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Joseph and St. Joseph Hospital (Orange).

Office Locations

1310 W STEWART DRIVE SUITE 410
ORANGE, CA 92868

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Some issues Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

In 2023, Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD performed more major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

knee X-ray

By Affordability:

joint X-ray

knee replacement

knee X-ray

total joint replacement

total knee replacement

X-rays

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD performed more knee X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for joint X-ray, knee replacement, knee X-ray, total joint replacement, total knee replacement, and X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD treated as an orthopedist in ORANGE, CA during 2012 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	248
doctor visit	309
injections	248
musculoskeletal imaging	92
X-rays	92

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD treated as an orthopedist in ORANGE, CA during 2013 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	280
doctor visit	354
injections	280
joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	14
musculoskeletal imaging	106
reconstructive surgery	14
X-rays	106

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	137
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	25
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD treated as an orthopedist in ORANGE, CA during 2014 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	257
doctor visit	408
injections	257
joint surgery	16
lower extremity surgery	16
musculoskeletal imaging	134
reconstructive surgery	16
X-rays	134

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	0
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	23
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD treated as an orthopedist in ORANGE, CA during 2015 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	214
doctor visit	412
hospital care	14
injections	214
inpatient care	14
joint surgery	18
lower extremity surgery	18
musculoskeletal imaging	125
reconstructive surgery	18
X-rays	125

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	290

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	374
Black	0
Hispanic	60
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	230
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	76
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD treated as an orthopedist in ORANGE, CA during 2016 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	184
doctor visit	408
injections	184
joint surgery	16
lower extremity surgery	16
musculoskeletal imaging	126
reconstructive surgery	16
X-rays	126

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	162
Black	0
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	25
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD treated as an orthopedist in ORANGE, CA during 2017 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	294
doctor visit	419
injections	294
joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	14
musculoskeletal imaging	124
reconstructive surgery	14
X-rays	124

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	182
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	26
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD in 2017

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD treated as an orthopedist in ORANGE, CA during 2018 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	217
doctor visit	407
injections	217
joint surgery	20
lower extremity surgery	20
musculoskeletal imaging	147
reconstructive surgery	20
X-rays	147

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	157
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	30
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD in 2018

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD treated as an orthopedist in ORANGE, CA during 2019 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	286
doctor visit	372
injections	286
joint surgery	26
lower extremity surgery	26
musculoskeletal imaging	175
reconstructive surgery	26
X-rays	175

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	0
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD treated as an orthopedist in ORANGE, CA during 2020 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	253
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	379
injections	253
joint surgery	49
lower extremity surgery	24
minimally invasive procedures	25
musculoskeletal imaging	137
reconstructive surgery	24
upper extremity surgery	25
X-rays	137

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	0
Hispanic	31
Asian	31
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	34
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD treated as an orthopedist in ORANGE, CA during 2021 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	251
doctor visit	403
injections	251
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	13
musculoskeletal imaging	155
reconstructive surgery	13
X-rays	155

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	162
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	23
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD in 2021

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD treated as an orthopedist in ORANGE, CA during 2022 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	403
doctor visit	517
injections	403
joint surgery	18
lower extremity surgery	18
musculoskeletal imaging	240
reconstructive surgery	18
X-rays	240

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	190
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD treated as an orthopedist in ORANGE, CA were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	262
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	398
hospital care	14
injections	262
inpatient care	14
joint surgery	20
lower extremity surgery	17
minimally invasive procedures	25
musculoskeletal imaging	141
reconstructive surgery	17
upper extremity surgery	25
X-rays	141

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD.

**Gender**
Female	135
Male	88

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	12
Non-Hispanic White	164
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	22
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	13
75 to 84	74
Less than 65	7
65 to 74	111

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD graduated from University of California in 1996. He completed residency at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California (1996)

Residency: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals (2001)

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Providence Medical Foundation

Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange

Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Joseph

St. Joseph Hospital (Orange)

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Health Net HMO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA HMO, Medicare Advantage, Anthem, Blue Shield of California and United Healthcare HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Health Net HMO

Aetna HMO

CIGNA HMO

Medicare Advantage

Anthem

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare HMO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in ORANGE, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Eric W. Lee, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$11,670 ALL ARTHREX PRODUCT LINES $2,215	ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE KNEE & HIP ARTHROSCOPY $1,000	KNEE & HIP IMPLANTS SUSPENSORY FIXATION $39	$8,416
Linvatec Corporation	$1,484 Linvatec Shoulder Arthroscopy $818	Allograft Tissue $288	Orthopedic Surgery $227	Linvatec Knee Preservation System $151
Stryker Corporation	$1,482 Mako $641	PROFYLE $165	HOFFMANN $149	TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $129	SIMPLICITI $115	Other $282
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$1,227 ORTHOVISC $614	MONOVISC $402	Early Intervention $129	VAPR $47	TRUESPAN ORTHOCORD $36
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$1,090 Healicoil $423	Bioinductive Implant with Arthroscopic Delivery System - Medium $418	Bone Anchors with Arthroscopic Delivery System $88	SPATIAL FRAME $82	PICO7 $32	Other $47
Other	$8,391 Zilretta $977	UniCAP Knee $458	DJO Surgical Empowr Knee System $429	VIMOVO $315	Durolane $246	Other $5,966

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$15,244
Travel and Lodging	$4,339
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$3,914
Education	$1,848

Biography

Dr. Eric Lee is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He works in Orange, CA. His clinical interests include forearm fracture, knee arthritis, and femur (thigh bone) fracture. Dr. Lee's average patient rating is 4.0 stars (out of 5). He can take United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Blue California, and more. He obtained his medical school training at the University of Washington School of Medicine and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Dr. Lee is professionally affiliated with Providence Medical Foundation. Doctor.com reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in ORANGE, CA.