Scott Herron, MD

Very nice, thorough. After 18 orthopedic surgeries, I know the personality of the surgeon means nothing compared to his competence. Dr Herron seems very kind and friendly. I have a knee replacement scheduled with him, and know «IN MY BONES» I AM IN GOODS HANDS.

I was referred to Dr Herron by my PCP for my shoulder injury from my workout. From the beginning scheduling my appointment I was impressed and pleased with the kindness of the staff and their quick ability to get me in .
My first visit with Dr Herron was very good. He was professional, very knowledgable, personable, kind and explained everything to me. When I was ready to schedule surgery and informed him how nervous I was, he was very assuring and understood and actually listened .
I have referred people to his office and will continue .
His front office staff are wonderful, Anthony is a gem. He’s is always cheerful, helpful and great at his job. Great office staff front and back and a wonderful Physican who cares and is highly skilled. Ignore the negative remarks

Wow I just took a look at Dr. Herron’s reviews and can’t believe what I read! Anything less than 5 stars for this doc is very surprising. I am not a Unilocal fan and therefore don’t do reviews here but just had to in this case. I had a GREAT experience with Dr. Herron. And yes, I am white. Oh brother, come on people! I had surgery on my shoulder 4 years ago by Dr. H. and from start to finish, the office staff, appointments (yes, sometimes appointments were delayed because Dr. H had an emergency surgery — the guy is an orthopedic surgeon for heaven’s sake!!!) were great, and yes, he was very firm with me when he did not see the improvement he wanted to see from physical therapy. Next visit, I was right where he wanted me. I had full and complete recovery and use of my shoulder and was able to get back on the tennis court. I teach a lot of Yoga and have many students who are active athletes, etc. so many come to me re their injuries/​issues and I have not hesitated to recommend this great surgeon. As a matter of fact I have sent him several people and he has had to do surgery on just one! One of those people was my own son. I HIGHLY recommend this doc!

It is now just over ten months since my right hip replacement surgery, and I am extremely happy with Dr. Herron’s work. He performed the surgery, of course, but he also provided very good pre-​surgery advice, post-​surgery checkups, and follow-​up exams for months after the surgery. He has been truly interested in my recovery. This entire episode has convinced me that Dr. Herron is a true professional, and is very concerned with his patient’s health and comfort. I do not understand why some have given a negative review here, as my own experience with Dr. Herron was great, and his staff is helpful and efficient.

Awful experience, awful doctor, awful wait time. It’s funny how all the bad comments are from white people. He must not give a shit about us whites. I saw how caring he was towards other races.
He’s careless and dismissive and doesn’t want to deal with healing the situation. Why is he a doctor if he doesn’t care? He makes me feel like I’m stupid or I’m lying about my pain.
«I suspect your not using maximum effort» says the doctor. Basically calling me a liar. Damn doc. I would love to use maximum effort, I would love it if my arm was working properly. It hurts so heal my pain as it is your oath to do so.

I went in to see Dr. Herron a day after getting a broken wrist, possible sprained ankle, sprained shoulder, and bruised hip from a dirt bike accident. I brought with me the x-​rays that the hospital took at the ER. I filled out the new patient packet upon arrival and noticed his reception area a bit cluttered and unkept. That should have been my first clue. When the doc came in, he reviewed the x rays with me and said that I needed surgery. He also asked me how I found out about him and I told him from the internet. It was from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons website. Keep in mind that I’ve already had hardware installed in this arm from another prior break and he wanted to remove pieces and replace with longer ones. He said that i also needed x rays for my shoulder and foot since my foot could possibly be broken, yet he did not offer to splint or wrap my foot since I had to walk. He was dismissive about my concerns with my shoulder and didn’t address it to my satisfaction, making me feel like he ignored it all together. He kept pushing for me to get surgery and gave me an order to get x rays. He mentioned that he would welcome a second opinion but made it sound like every other doctor would agree with him. I got an uneasy feeling being in there and left after paying $ 200 just to hear him tell me I need surgery. I left and made an appointment with another Ortho whom I’ve had experience with. Since then, I have been called 3 times by 2 different hospitals who said that Dr. Herron scheduled surgery for me. Seems like he’s in it just for the money. I’d stay away.

I would have to agree with the rest of the people who have commented and given Dr Herron 1 star, but really feel like giving him NO STARS. This office is pathetic. The gal at the front was ok, but did try to tell me that I was 30 mins late to the appointment and that they couldn’t see me, even though it was in the middle of the day and not one person was in that office and I was not late. I should have known righ there that was a sign to leave. Then after waiting 45 mins to get seen, I go to the back and the office manager kid tells me to undress from the waist down, but to leave my undergarments on. UMMMMM WHAT!!! You are checking my hip and I have comfy clothes on that I could clearly move in. That was akward. Finally Dr. Herron comes in the room and first thing he says is how did you hear about us? I was a little shocked, not hey how are you… what are you here for… so strange. So I told him google, and that I was alittle hesitant since Unilocal didn’t show that great of reviews, but that I would give him the benefit of the doubt. WELL, let’s just say I shhould have left and asked for my co-​pay. This doctor is HORRIBLE!!! His computer to look at Xrays, CTScan or an MRI is from 1979 and doesn’t read anything but an Xray. We spent 30 mins trying to open. Then he does this stretching thing on me pulls my leg it POPS and I start cry from the pain and he hands me a kleenex with no sympthony. WTH!!! And finally he just reads the reports and says well you need to just got to physical therapy, stay off of it for a few days (mind you I had been off of it for 3 weeks already due to the pain) and comme back and see me in month. Then I left.
Yeah NO THANKS!!! Needless to say I went to another amazing doctor and he said right away after looking at the x-​ray that I have FAI which is bone on bone. There was no cartilage left from all the years of playing college basketball, running half marathons, and crossfit. You will need to have surgery. I just had my surgery and I finally feel AMAZING!!! So I would reccommend going to see Corona Temecula Orthopedic Specialists. They know what they are doing over there!

I went to Dr. Herron because of persistent knee pain from jogging.
I agree with other comments here about his lack of personality and dismissive demeanor — attributes not uncommon in MDs, unfortunately.
However, I would never go back to Dr. Herron because of the standard of care provided.
After examining my knee and taking x-​rays, Dr. Herron wanted to cut.
I was not convinced.
So we did an MRI. We reviewed MRI results together. He admitted MRI was negative. Still, told me «I can just tell you have a torn meniscus» and wanted to cut.
I resisted.
So, Dr. Herron said in his most condescending manner possible, «Well, if you want to waste a couple of months and try physical therapy first, you could do that.»
So I did 8 sessions of PT over 4 weeks. Knee feels great. Back to running. 2 plus years later no problems. Knee still intact.
So I guess I didn’t have a torn meniscus. And I didn’t need surgery.
I am extremely happy I didn’t let this surgeon cut me.
But that’s how he gets paid.
It also seemed like his practice was failing. He had just one employee there, sporadically. Practice was always devoid of other patients when I was there, yet he still made me wait 30 minutes every time I went.
Also, on a couple of occasions I called and he answered his phone himself but pretended it wasn’t him. I think he was embarrassed to not have staff answering his phone.
So…
Struggling practice, needs work, tries to pressure me into unnecessary surgery.
Nice.

His receptionist Samantha is a delight. I need to tell you I have not met this doctor yet. I just need to vent. Look, people, I have finally come to the conclusion that virtually every doctor graduating from med school today is a carbon copy of the last. A self-​centered idiot with no social graces. Having been quite ill over the past few months, I have spent a great deal of time and energy going from one doctor to another at least 3 – 4 times per week, and have NEVER been treated so disrespectfully. I am 68 and had Polio at 6 weeks of age. I have been undergoing surgeries all these years (34 surgeries to be exact) and have finally learned a valuable lesson. If you don’t like the doctor, leave and don’t go back. They do NOT improve over time. All that really matters is did s/​he do a good job or not. I have had horrendous outcomes, and miraculous ones. It’s all in the research we have taken the time to do, the luck of the draw and what you are willing to go through to be treated respectfully.
The only place that hurts doctors in today’s market is in their pocket book. If we don’t go back, they go broke! Simple as that. I have finally begun, at my old age, to tell them off directly to their faces. I told one that «he had no business putting is ego before the comfort and safety of any of his patients. Who did he think he was»? From that minute on he treated me with respect and dignity. They treat us the way we LET them. Simple as that.
They don’t want to prescribe pain meds? There is NO reason on the face of the earth that in today’s world of medicine pain should even be an issue to be tolerated or discussed .One of the the biggest responsibilities of today’s physician is pain management. If they cannot tell the difference between an addict from a person who is hurt and is in genuine pain, they should be out driving an Über for a living.
Keep a human being comfortable and as pain free as possible. There is a machine called a pain pump that does the work for them, it works better and is more accurate than a person who just wants to get out of the hospital, go have a few (or more) drinks, and probably pick up on some unsuspecting person of the opposite sex just looking for a nice time and dinner, while a spouse waits at home taking care of the 4 or 7 kids waiting for dinner with the parent and spouse they love. We have to start telling these demi-​gods we appreciate their educations, but really appreciate a level of courtesy befitting that patient that has entrusted their life and quality of it into their hands. Nough said? I think so. Pamela

I wish I could give him NO stars! This doctor is horrible and does not care about his patients at all, his lack of caring for the patients that he diagnoses is a gross misrepresentation of his professional status, I as many others that have wrote reviews were clearly in need of medical care that was not given, I would not recommend this doctor to cure a common cold, that pretty much says it all!

I actually never made it to the back to see this doctor, but I’m so annoyed, I needed to share my experience. My appt with Dr. Herron was scheduled for 10am. I was instructed to arrive 30 minutes prior to my appt to complete the paperwork. I showed up at 9:48am with all my new patient information already completed. Granted, I was not there at 9:30am, but I had all my paperwork finished! Had I needed to complete the eight pages of paperwork at the office I wouldn’t have finished for 18 minutes! The receptionist said it takes her 30 min to input the paperwork. Based on that comment, I should have been there at least 45 minutes prior to seeing the doctor! I’ve worked in orthopedics for over 25 years and I have never experienced this type of treatment before. I’ll not be going back!

I gave him 3 stars because he is a decent surgeon. But I have to agree with other reviewers. In his office he is dismissive. I do not recommend him at all. He was not caring. Oh and when my mom needed her disability paper work filled out they said Dr. Herron charges $ 15.00 a signature. That’s about the most funny and disgusting thing I have ever heard. We had another doctor who was more than happy fill them out for free.

Dr. Herron performed surgery on my elbow that had Chronic Gout. He did a semi-​ok job, but was very cocky and not personable. Directly after I visited him for post surgery visit. I now had gout in ankle and could barely walk. He did an xray and prescribed a type of gout medication for the ankle. Not only the ankle, but now my elbow had fluid in it again just like before my surgery! I noticed he didn’t know how to truly troubleshot the root problem… at all.
After 1 week the ankle got worse and the medication did not only NOT reduce swelling but did NOTHING for pain.
After now being in bad pain for a week with no relief… and… attempting to give the meds time to work, I finally called his office and spoke to him asking for different pain and swelling meds.
He told me he doesnt feel comfortable prescribing anything. He tells me to go to the emergency room if I need something! Wow.
He then tells me he doesn’t feel comfortable treating gout and cant prescribe pain meds at all… even for a headache!
I then ask «if you dont feel comfortable treating it, why did you do an xray, attempt to diagnose and prescribe gout meds in the 1^st place??? He totally contradicts himself.
He is very cocky… he says things that contradict his own actions. Plus, he is super afraid to fully treat you and help you resolve your problem. He will NOT go out of his way for you.
I would not recommend him to anyone… At All…

I made an appointment here and they were able to see me immediately. They have all o f the new patient forms online so it was very easy and simple, not having to waste time filling out forms in the office. When I arrived the staff were very pleasant. I arrived early and was in the room ten minutes before my appointment, no wait time at all. I was sent down the hall for x-​rays and the x-​ray tech was also amazing. I was impressed not only with the speed and efficiency of the office and x-​rays but also with the doctor. He seemed very knowledgeable, listened to what I had to say. It was a very pleasant experience and I would definitely recommend him.

I had a very poor experience when I went to see Dr. Herron for a past sports injury. He was dismissive of what I had to say when describing my injury and the pain it causes me. I would not recommend this guy to anyone.