Cardon Lamont

I finally found Dr. Cardon after suffering a wrist break that required ORIF surgery. I was not healing well and my 2nd opinion doctor in Walnut Creek was not helpful at all forgetting that he ordered Imaging. Dr Cardon performed special X-rays and tested my grip strength etc using a tool. He's extremely detailed and his office runs so well. I only wish he performed my surgery.

I may need additional surgery based on a screw from the original plate. He's extremely conservative and so more to tell but if you have the misfortune to break your distal radius and /or have any hand problems then he and his staff are by far the BEST.

Somehow, an ancient review/gripe of mine popped up here. Dr. Cardon and his staff did an incredible job of relieving my carpal tunnel syndrome with very little recovery time or pain. I recommend him without reservation.

What's left to be said? Dr. Cardon is competent and confident. He tells you exactly what he is going to do, then does it. I had the carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel surgeries the same day. The day of the surgery, everything is a little hazy, but by the next day, I was on an airplane home to Hawaii. I can't imagine a doctor with a more congenial bedside manner, and who spends more time with his patients - but at the end of the day, that's just the icing on the cake. Talent and skill are paramount. Dr. Cardon stands as a paragon of medical and interpersonal talent.

Dr. Cardon was highly recommend by children's pediatrician Dr. Niazi. ( I was referred to another orthopedic doctor but asked around if anyone recommended one and found this place) To be honest I never saw him and I'm okay with that! I called for an appointment the staff was friendly on the phone and in person once I went in. Since I had a possible broken bone and or fracture on my right wrist they booked me right away but not with him which made me a bit sad but, it was the best decision. I'm sure Dr. Cardon also felt it was the best decision when he hire such a great physician she was wonderful!

Her name is Diana Ha. Such a caring physician and very knowledgeable. I was examined and had a few xrays. She put me at ease and to be honest it was the best experience not only because it did seamed I had a broken bone, but it had healed in comparison to my old X-rays. Even if I needed surgery or a cast i already had felt being taken care of very well by them and would trust them if I needed more medical attention. Thank you to the all the staff at this office.

Dr Carson has been a wonderful hand surgeon for me this year. He allowed me to have my 90 minute complex surgery with no anesthesia nor sedation, Just a nerve block for my right arm/hand. We discussed the surgery he would do for my basal thumb arthritis that had been hurting for 25 years, getting worse year by year. I had occasional cortisone injections by other hand orthopedists for a couple of years until they did not help.

Because I have a connective tissue disorder that had affected several other types if surgery, Dr Cardon knew what to do to assure this hand repair will hold for life. Surgery done without anesthesia on January 24th, 2019. Success all around! He says I am healing remarkably fast. I graduated from cast to long splint, to short splint and hand therapy a couple of weeks ago.

The hand therapy is hard work yet therapist says I will be through quicker than the usual six weeks. I am so deeply grateful to Dr Carson for providing me a way to have a fully functional hand again, now with NO pain! I have been able to play my piano again! And eventually ukulele, and cello too.

We had the experience we always wish for: the best surgical outcome, complete and proactive communications, prompt responses, predictable costs, personable staff and practitioners, clear instructions, immediate appointments for urgent matters, etc. 5 stars.

Dr. Cardon is amazing. He's now surgically repaired both of my collarbone breaks, about 5 years apart from each other. The first one was during the competitive season of my sport while attending Cal. He was a recommendation from the sports therapists and he had me back in action within weeks. The second one was a couple months ago. The first thing I did when I got home from the hospital was call him, even though I live 45 minutes away now. Got in for surgery the next morning. His office is professional and efficient, and he's a total pro.

Dr. Cardon is not only a super skilled surgeon, but he has some of the best bedside manner and ability to speak respectfully and intelligently to patients i've ever encountered in a doctor. This matters to me almost as much as a surgeon's skill and experience, and I know impacts the outcomes. He did a carpal tunnel release for me two weeks ago, and i had almost no pain at all, and it is healing beautifully. I could not recommend this doctor more highly, and this is the first time i've ever bothered reviewing a doctor on Yelp.

Dr. Cardon and his staff hooked me up with a new arm! I fell down the stairs and fractured the neck of my humerus bone. like hella bad. less than humorous, lol. I was on the way to a New Year's Eve eve concert. I went to the urgent care on NYE and they took x-rays and were immediately concerned and thought I needed immediate surgery, which I was more than skeptical and apprehensive about.

I went to see Dr Cardon on New Year's Day or the day after (it all feels like a blur at this point). And he recommended immediate surgery. I still thought it was BS and that I could recover on my own, plus I just dreaded the idea. so sought a few opinions. Every professional concurred, plus they were all much more expensive under my insurance plan.

He didn't pressure me to have the surgery with him at all. But he didn't forewarn me that if I didn't do it, I would face limited mobility forever, (in retrospect, not doing it is probably an okay option for elderly folks, but not me in my 30s.) I still thought it must be bs. so I talked to my expert friends and network which all totally agreed that I should do it as a young person, but might not be worth the physical trauma if I were old. Dr, Cardon (and his amazing team, yes! I'm looking at you: Diana, Alexandra, and Alijandro (.) hung in with me and reassured me throughout all my worries.

They were always professional and courteous to me. And made me feel like everything would be okay. Dr Cardon has a confidence and grace and his staff is top top top notch! The day of surgery, I had to wait much later than my appointment, I was his 3rd or 4th surgery of the day. He works in the office a couple days a week and alternates those days with surgery days.

The center was great! They brought me into a private room about 60-90 min before my operation. I was able to undress, get cozy, watch tv with my own remote, and chat with my mom. The staff came in to orient me. Anesthesiologist came in and helped me feel really safe and cared about-he met my family and reassured them I'd be ok. Dr Cardon came and talked to me too.

I felt really supported! And not alone in this awful trauma. I had the surgery. yes. it's weird. they wheel you into an OR. but the staff were good natured and up beat. I'm slightly well known for being more situationally funny the more uncomfortable and awkward I feel, so they all rolled with it in good stride. I felt like I was in the hands of good people that cared. Dr. Cardon lead the charge and gave me a new arm.

I knew from the pre-surgery counseling with the anesthesiologist that I'd wake up and wouldn't feel my arm. so when I finally woke up, and couldn't feel my arm at all, I realized it was still attached by using my other arm. But it was weird. Like weirder than weird. I didn't feel it for more than half a day, but when I felt it again it was awful, thang god for heavy pain meds!

I could barely move for a few days. Post op was lame. Don't do it alone if avoidable. I stayed with my mom who took care of me for a few days. I needed a few days post op for help with bathing and basic stuff. I was read for guests and food by day 4 though. Stopped taking the drugs after a week or so. Don't drive. Don't go alone. Have a system of food and hygiene ahead of time - I lived on wipes and homemade gifts for a couple weeks.

Do see Dr Cardon! His office is great. Clean. Welcoming. Great staff sufficient equipment. Set reasonable expectations. I'm bummed I won't see him or the amazing team for another year now. He offered the surgery so fast that I was skeptical that he was pressuring me at first. I'm a freaking cynic. but he encouraged me to see other people, yet all their conclusions led me to the same answer. have surgery and have it as soon as you possibly can to have the best outcome. Don't waste time like I did.

Trust Dr. Cardon, and have it now if he says you need it ASAP. Ive was in PT at synergy+ in San Rafael with Freida. And she took me on the next step in my journey I recovery. She's great if you're around Marin. I'm pretty much better now. Still working though and probably will be for awhile.

My 2018 ended with a pop. I went snowboarding, and wish I could say I fractured the radius of my left wrist while on the halfpipe but GoPro footage showed otherwise. The medical clinic at Squaw helped stabilize my wrist but urged me to find an orthopedic surgeon as soon as I returned home because I would need surgery. My view on surgery is that I would go under the knife only if absolutely necessary. Luckily, 1) Dr. Cardon understands and respects my view and 2) my fracture was considered borderline for needing surgery. Dr. Cardon thoroughly explained the pros and cons of surgery versus waiting and monitoring without ever pushing for one vs another despite the greater financial benefit to him of surgery.

I took the monitoring approach, and was fully supported by Dr. Cardon. He was very diligent in his examinations and objective in his assessments. He worked with me to create a contingency plan for surgery (if needed) amidst my very busy travel schedule. Throughout the process, I always felt informed. Two and a half months later, I remain surgery free, and am making great progress, even tiptoeing back to yoga! :) I couldn't have received better individualized, personal care than that was provided by Dr Cardon and his staff-- Olivia, Alejandro, and everyone at the front desk. Thank you for the wonderful care you provide!

I talked with Dr Cardon yesterday, after he called to clarify logic for events in the office visit offer to see me himself. I'm glad that he reached out to explain both the visit and the state of my wrists based on looking at those Xrays. I happened to be having dinner with someone who had just crushed his wrist and was headed for Dr. Cardon very soon.

This initiated a conversation around the table, revealing that not only had Dr. Cardon fixed up wrists and hands of half the people there but had done so from disaster-state to complete functionality.

Dr. Cardon is simply the best! I wish all of my doctors were so talented. I have seen several hand surgeons - but Dr. Cardon is the absolute best of all of them. I've been going to him for about ten years as needed. The first time I saw him, I was in serious trouble. I'd been in a bad car accident and my wrist was shattered. The nurse at my GP's office said I could not be seen because it involved a car accident - which was wrong.

So my hand just got worse and worse - until it looked like something you'd see on a corpse. Dr. Cardon saved the day. Most recently, I was told I had cancer in my arm and I was in horrible pain. Dr. Cardon consulted with oncologists, radiologists, tumor specialists, etc. He found a stress fracture in my ulna. He did a ton of work on my behalf, and I will always be grateful to him. And - no cancer!

As a Nurse Practitioner, I am acutely aware of a physicians skills, both book learning and street smarts; both are required to be an excellent physician! Dr. Cardon has both. I feel so fortunate that he is the physician for my hand problems. He expertly diagnosed my 'disease' and, although an option, never pushed for surgery. He was able to perfectly inject my wrist and thumb and there was zero pain. Dr. Cardon, in the past, operated on my broken wrist and I healed well without any problems.

He also surgically repaired my Carpal Tunnel dysfunction. And, again, expertly accomplished with total success! If you have a problem with your hand, Dr. Cardon is who you should go to! His staff is also wonderful, kind, helpful and efficient.

I recently saw Dr. Cardon for a wrist injury. I broke my wrist in a fall and had ligament damage that would not heal. I have been very happy with the service of his office and the doctor knows his stuff. Being a chiropractor, my hands are my livelihood, so I would only trust them to the best.

Dr. Cardon is a super friendly doctor along with his excellent surgical skills. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking hand surgery. My first surgical procedure for carpel tunnel on my left hand went very well and healed better than expected. My second and last surgery on my right hand went even better and the micro-surgery to alleviate the carpel tunnel took less than an hour. Lamont Cardon is the best hand surgeon in the Bay Area. ts been approx 2 years since the surgery and my carpel tunnel has not come back and my hands feel wonderful with no more unbearable nerve pain in my hands and numbness in my fingers.

What a great dr and office. MY wife broke her radius on vacation, came home, got into see Dr Cardon the next day, and in surgery the next morning. He and his PA Broheen are the best, really spent time explaining everything, getting hand therapy and surgery t up, etc. Look no further!

Dr. Cardon is an outstanding doctor, I was impressed with his professionalism and honesty. He sacrificed his lunch hour to accommodate me during a very busy time of year for his practice, I walked away feeling much more informed (and relieved) of how to resolve my issue. A tip of the hat as well to his excellent office manager, whom I regret not getting her name to acknowledge here as well.

I was referred to Dr Cardon after going to my physician regarding a long standing problem I had with the joint in my wrist. From years of boxing and martial arts I had created a painful bone on bone situation that also put limits on my wrists mobility. I found Dr Cardon very easy to talk to and even with a busy office he is giving of his time. Also the staff are very courteous and efficient.

There is never a long wait even though the office is clearly a busy one. After my first treatment I experienced improvement in my wrists mobility and a reduction in pain I didn't think possible.

Fantastic. Excellent from start to finish. I saw Broheen Elias for "mommy thumb" and he was clear, detailed, thorough and funny. I really appreciated how relatively painless everyone made this, even with the cortisone shots in each wrist! Thanks, guys.

A year later with almost full range of motion - and a better recovery then ever expected, I am very trilled to say Dr Cardin is my hero! A great front office run with professionalism and compassion and an amazing team that stood by me through the ups and downs of the surgery and trauma. Deep sincere thanks.

Immensely pleasant experience. Staff is friendly, active, responsive and seems responsible. Doctor Cardon, though young : has a calm and confident attitude that makes you feel, well, comfortable. I'll have to return in a week for a follow up, so. we'll see. But, I feel confident it will be fine.

I will be brief. He is a wonderful doctor/surgeon. Very medically talented and well taught. I would be very sad if he ever moves away from the area. Please, never leave Chris Doyle

I have only good things to say about my experience with Dr. Cardon & his office. In short: 1. Professional, skilled, efficient, friendly, caring doctor and staff 2. Satisfied with medical treatment and service. 3. Seen and helped/ treated very quickly. Same day appointment 4. Surgery soon after with good results so far 5. Would highly recommend. I broke my shoulder (distal clavicle fracture to be exact) on a bike ride and was seen the same day.

I didn't wait long before being seated in a room, when a very friendly, upbeat nurse (wish I could recall her name!) entered. I was already ultra-sedated on narcotics and really appreciated that she could skillfully and quickly do her task while at the same time showing concern. Loved her. She returned with Dr. Cardon moments later. From past experience with a hospital surgeon, I was expecting to be a task item checked off by a brusque, too-important-and-busy-for-you doctor bent on moving to the next thing ASAP. Well, Dr. Cardon was exactly the opposite.

He smiled, sympathized, made a connection by revealing he does CX too. He took time to explain his recommendations, literally paint a picture of the procedure, and answer my questions. I felt more like I was talking to a benevolent friend than a far-and-removed professional. After the appointment, the front desk staff accommodated me in arranging/ waiting for my ride, as I'd lost my phone the day before as well.

It was 3pm and I hadn't eaten or had a drink since 6am, as advised by urgent care in case surgery would happen that same day. As I sat shifting uncomfortably in the waiting room, pain meds wearing off, the PA stops by the water cooler. He smiles and hands me an bottle of Odwalla and lime juice drink, wishing me luck and hoping that they'd help make a bad day better.

I was so grateful I could have given him a one-armed hug. Operation a few days later was just as smooth, and the follow up calls were just as friendly and personal. The surgery results seem excellent and I am returning to normal much, much faster than expected. So, if you're choosing an office for orthopedic care, I'd recommend Dr. Cardon and his staff in a heartbeat.

Anyone can take care of your injuries, and maybe even do it with professional service and skill. But I think that you don't just get medicine here - you get medical CARE. You get that often overlooked nuance that reminds us we're fellow human beings.

I've been waiting to write this review for about four months since I I broke my wrist, but I figured I should wait until it is fully healed. Which it now is. I crashed by bike and broke my scaphoid bone. The scaphoid is both the most commonly broken bone in the wrist and the slowest to heal. I went to my regular doctor first, they had X-rays done, and when the doc saw it was broken, she had her office call Dr. Cardon.

It was 5pm and his office was closing, but since it was two blocks away he offered to wait and see me that day. He explained the options between casting and surgery, and took the time to answer every question I could think of, with exceptional clarity and the occasional citation to scientific studies and literature. You could tell that he's the kind of guy who got A's in every class in his life, but he was also very personable. Dr. Cardon had a slot to do the surgery the next day, but I waited a few more days to do research.

I wasn't terribly interested in having any titanium in my body if it could be helped, but after reading on the subject for a while generally seemed that with the kind of break I had, surgery and a titanium screw just worked better. Essentially what Dr. Cardon had said. The surgery was at the Surgery Center on Telegraph, which was surprisingly friendly and nice, which seems to be the experience that others have had also (http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-surgery-center-oakland). Dr. Cardon again answered all my questions on the day of surgery very well.

The surgery went quickly (I was out less than three hours after arriving) and as non-unpleasantly as I can imagine surgery going. Since then I've been back for a bunch of follow-up visits, monitoring the progress. It was nice to have the use of my hand for light-duty stuff -- surgery means just a supporting splint instead of a cast. And it slowly got better; after three months Dr. Cardon cleared me to do all activities, although I still had some pain in some more strenuous movements (rock climbing and bench pressing in particular).

But even that has gone away in the last month. My wrist is still slightly stiff at the ends of range of motion, but that seems to be going away over time. So, overall a really good wrist break fix-up.