Kevin R Murray, MD

Dr. Murray operated on my knee in late December of 2015. At almost 63 years old I am playing ice hockey again and playing aggressively.
Dr. Murray is a gifted surgeon with experience and expertise to match his talent. He was very accommodating of my schedule both with office visits and the surgery. He stayed in close contact through out my entire experience from diagnosis, prior and immediately after the surgery, and the follow up care.
He has my highest recommendation.
Jef Rotsko
San Jose, CA.

I have seen Dr. Murray on several occasions for both my knees and my wrist. At each visit he was extremely patient while I explained what had happened. Dr. Murray is extremely knowledgeable and thorough. Unlike a lot of other doctors, he was willing take his time to evaluate and listen to every one of my concerns, and I knew that he was actually listening to what I was saying. I admired the fact that Dr. Murray didn’t just send me off to surgery or give me a quick fix, but instead came up with a plan and explained what I could do in order to be back to my activities as quickly as possible, injury and pain free. I also appreciated the fact that Dr. Murray not only gave me extensive information about my injuries and injury prevention, but cared enough to check in on me and follow up several weeks and months after my injuries.
Aside from his A+ bedside manner, Dr. Murray is incredibly well versed in his specialty. He has an astounding medical background, treating and working with USA Hockey and Track & Field teams, the Olympic Training Center, and Los Gatos High School, sitting on several orthopedic and arthroscopy committees, and is involved in research.
Dr. Murray is, by far, the best orthopedist in the area. Not only do I trust Dr. Murray to care for me and my family, but as a high school field hockey coach, I refer all my athletes to Dr. Murray.

I have been a patient of Dr. Murray’s since 2008. I love his professionalism, his medical knowledge and skill, and most of all, I love how much he cares for his patients and goes the extra mile. I was very sad to see him leave PAMF but i went to see him anyway. I wish his new group took Covered California then I would switch to him all the time. He is so talented and personable. He cares… he calls and checks on you. I cannot recommend him enough.

Just an update. Dr. Murray is no longer with Palo Alto Medical Foundation. He has a new address with OrthoNorcal @ 3803 South Bascom Ave #102, Campbell, CA 95 008.

I recently saw Dr. Murray after experiencing debilitating pain in my right shoulder that went far beyond any pain I’d experienced before, and was not getting any better. After Dr. Murray thoroughly examined me, I was relieved to learn that he didn’t think surgery would be necessary. Instead, he recommended a treatment plan that included a cortisone shot and a stretching/​strengthening regimen.
After 2 – 3 weeks following the regimen, my shoulder was completely back to normal and I was able to resume my normal activities as if nothing had happened.
I am impressed by Dr. Murray’s knowledge and professionalism, as well his lack of pretension during the examination. He was patient in answering my numerous questions and gave a lot of attention to my problem. His diagnosis and treatment were effective. And his preparing me for the work I would have to do on my own resulted in a great outcome. He also took the time to call several days after the appointment to see how I was progressing. I could not ask for better care.

My story:
* I had years ago an arthroscopic surgery on my right shoulder because of a calcification on the rotator cuff tendon.
* The same problem came on the left shoulder.
* Dr Murray has very good credentials and was also referred to me by a good friend.
* So I visit Dr Murray and found him extremely nice, and still I think he is.
* Dr Murray from my pain and motion agreed that was the same problem of my right shoulder.
* I asked if he was going to need an MRI and he told me that we could do it if I wanted it…(?)
* I did wanted it and I had an MRI that showed tear of labrum and a calcification on the rotator cuff tendon.
* I got the surgery.
* After surgery I recovered fast but the pain did not pass completely and the range of motion never reached 100%.
* Dr Murray decided to use strong anti-​inflammatory… did not help
* Dr Murray decided to inject the shoulder… did not help
* After one year of physical therapy and increasing pain with no proper action I decided to see somebody else (first time in my life).
* The new doctor did an MRI and discovered that the calcification was still there.
* The new doctor asked the report of the surgery and discovered that there had been no attempt to remove the calcification during the surgery.
* I did not visit Dr Murray anymore.
* I got a new surgery with the new doctor, he removed the calcification that was so big that he had to stitch the tendon.
End of the story.
Although I think Dr Murray is a very nice person unfortunatly I am not pleased with his professional performance at this time.

His credentials are amazingly impressive… on paper.
I was referred to Dr. Murray after an injury earlier this year. MRI results showed severe osteoarthritis, chondromalacia, a popliteal cyst and small tear of the meniscus. Among other issues.
He wasn’t the slightest bit concerned with the cyst, even though it was massive in size. He ordered 8 sessions of PT and wanted me to come back when I was done to discuss further treatment options.
When I came back, he asked me why I was there! He didn’t so much as look at my knee, much less touch it! He did not examine me at all. What did he do? He said «Ice is your friend!» and told me to continue PT at home.
I can barely walk, use a cane most days, and am constantly in pain. I also still have the huge cyst, visibly protruding from the back of my knee.
This is the first time in my life that I’m going to another doctor for a second opinion. I am very disappointed in the treatment, or lack thereof, that I received from Dr. Murray.

My daughter broke her upper arm in mid-​2009 and Dr. Kevin Murray was referred to us to be her orthopedic specialist. Dr. Murray scheduled her in very quickly; explained everything to us and puts us quickly at ease; and met us as often as required. When I tore my ACL during the end of 2009, I changed my medical group so that I could have Dr. Murray assigned as my orthopedic specialist. Again, he patiently answered every single one of my many questions. Surgery was completed in mid-​March 2010. Dr. Murray starts in the office at about 7 in the morning and still finds time to call late at 8pm or 9pm t to check on my progress. He called me three times; the day of the surgery, the next day and 3 days after that; just to make sure everything was going as planned. The post-​surgery visits were great as well. I could not have asked for a better doctor.

I saw Dr. Murray for a broken tibia back in April of 2009. He worked very hard to help my try to avoid having surgery. I received a call from Dr. Murray early on a Saturday morning. He told me he had been thinking about my condition and wanted to have me talk to a colleague of his. I was very impressed that Dr. Murray took the time to discuss my case with another doctor, and even more impressed that he took the time to call me on a Saturday morning. Dr. Murray referred me to another surgeon who specializes in long bone breaks. Unlike many doctors, Dr. Murray followed up with the other doctor to see how I had progressed. Dr. Murray’s level of care and dedication to his patients is excellent.

I’ve had three knee surgeries and Dr. Murray is by far, THE best surgeon whom I’ve ever met!
His specialties are orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Of course, he is board certified.
He is very personable (rare to find in sports medicine…), extremely knowledgeable (knows his field and others in it personally) and very thorough (several follow-​up appointments after surgery even after physical therapy sessions ended… even asking for a follow-​up call to check my progress 5 months post-​op)
I highly recommend him and his colleagues at Palo Alto Medical Foundation (formerly Camino Medical Group).