Peter S Borden, MD – Sports & Spine Orthopaedics

Dr Peter Borden is a worst doctor I have been to. He opened a clinic office in Costa Mesa in July and I went to see him because of my right shoulder is sore and hurting. HE looked at my shoulder less than 5 min and told me it’s «frozen shoulder». Told me to go take x-​ray and he will check the result. It’s $ 280. A month went by and they never call me back to discuss the X-​ray. I had to call and made the appointment. I specifically told them I want to know the X-​ray result. When I saw the doctor, he asked me «Where is the x-​ray disc»? Nobody told me to get the disc. He then told me to get the disc and make another appointment. He charged me $ 110 without doing anything. What? I never went back. Just went to $ 25 physical therapist 3 times and my shoulder is fixed.

My husband, son and I have all been patients of Dr. Borden’s over the past two years. Dr. Borden performed a very successful knee surgery on me and I was able to quickly resume my active lifestyle. He has also performed shoulder surgery on my high-​school aged son as well as overseeing various injuries he has received as an athlete. Dr. Borden is up to date on all the latest medical techniques and advances. He knows what he is doing and there is no one else I trust as much as him with my family’s medical care.

Worst doctor I have ever seen. He denies anything is wrong with me despite having MRI reports clearly stating that there are multiple injuries and being in physical pain with limited range of motion. Having common sense and knowing what my report says, I ask him about the MRI report, to which he replies that my injuries are no big deal. Interesting, because these same injuries have ended many athletes’ careers and affected many others’ lives forever. I ask him about an arthroscopic surgery proven to repair this particular injury. He says it is usually ineffective so I should not pursue it. Interesting, because his specialty is arthroscopic surgery to repair this particular injury…
Borden operates based off financial incentives from the insurance companies with no regard for patient health. Had I not trusted my common sense, sought out a second opinion, and had successful surgery with another doctor, I would be debilitated for life because of him.
Avoid Borden at all costs if you value your health and well being.

Dr. Borden is GREAT !!! Returning to my old friend the bench press after many years away, I soon realized my shoulder ligaments had an issue. Not for long. After Dr. Borden’s rotator cuff surgery, I’m weeks ahead of schedule and shooting 3-​pointers again. Thanks Doc.

I highly recommend Dr Borden for any family. My wife, son and myself have all seen him for many years and he has always had patience and explained clearly the issue. He also has opted in all cases for natural remedies from ice and insoles to physical therapy. I have great respect for Dr Borden.

I saw two other SouthBay knee specialists, who could find no cause for my knee problems (swelling, soreness) and went thru two different rounds of Physical Therapy and cortisone injection with no improvement. Consulted with Dr Borden for a 3^rd opinion — he was first doctor to really listen to my symptoms and actually touch my knee vs merely look at X-​rays and MRI. I undertook his recommendation for arthroscopic knee surgery and am delighted with results. Turns out that I have osteoarthritis (which other doctors told me I didn’t have) and meniscus tears. After 3 months of excellent PT with his staff, my knee is definitely improved
More importantly, I now understand my knee condition, how to care for it, and can continue an active and vigorous lifestyle. Thank you Dr Borden and outstanding staff

Dr. Borden did explain my daughters elbow surgery in detail, and he did the surgery well. He seemed to be in a hurry each time we were there. I’m sure he is a busy doctor, but I had questions. When I tried to ask questions, he would interrupt me with answers before I could even finish the question. While that was frustrating, I knew that my daughter was in good hands with Dr. Borden as a surgeon.
Update: I went to Dr. Borden for my knee issues because he is well known with ortho. After tests were run, he decided that I needed surgery. He took the time to explain how the surgery was going to be performed, the after care at home and estimated how long I would need physical therapy. I was able to ask questions and he took the time to answer.

I am a former UPS driver in 2011 and 2013 I had rotator cuff surgery. Both of my shoulders (rotator cuff) were completely torn. Dr. Borden informed me that the tear was so severe that it is possible that my recovery my only be 80%. Surgery was successful and with his care, intense therapy and my determination I now have 100%use of both shoulders. My physical therapy was tough both mentally and physically but Dr. Borden informed me that the harder I worked with my recovery the better my results would be. For many years I suffered with this problem and waited much to long to acquire medical advise. I am pleased to say that I am pain free for the very first time in 20 yrs. It was so convenient to have therapy in the same office allowing the Dr. to check on his patients. Many thanks to Dr. Borden and his entire staff. Raphael D.

I became afflicted with osteoarthritis in my shoulders and suffered many years. At 60 yrs old and active, I let Pete, replace the left shoulder first and about 14 months later, the right shoulder. As of this posting and almost 63 yrs. old, I just reached 50 push-​ups this week. My goal is 63 push-​ups before the year is up. His talent and team brought me back to very agreeable level of fitness.
Any negative opinions directed to Pete are in my opinion individuals who did not want to contribute to their well being but rather expected the physician to magically bring them back. The Doctor is 25% of the recovery, the patient is the other 75% of recovery.

I’ve been to Dr. Borden on three different occasions. The first time he diagnosed me with piriformis syndrome after suffering with it for ten years and three previous doctors who didn’t help me. The second for a torn meniscus and the third for a torn meniscus and a hole in my knee from being hit by a car. Instead of a knee replacement which would have been the norm given my age, he performed microfracture surgery and avoided the knee replacement. Between his expertise, willingness to try something above the norm & the excellent physical therapy at Evolution Sports I am back to being active which makes me very happy!
Diane Y.

Dr. Borden treated my 10 year old son for a broken wrist with a calm and knowing demeanor that belies a true professional. I could continue in this vein but the most telling spect of our visit last week was that he agreed to come in early (7:30 AM) to expedite my son’s treatment, and it was Dr. Borden’s birthday that day. He’s extremely knowledgable, very accommodating, and I can’t recommend him any higher.

Recently had surgery with Dr. Borden after seeing multiple Speacialist is the area. Not only was his staff amazing but my recovery was even better! Great experience. Thanks Dr. Borden!

Dr. Borden repaired my rotator cuff, bicep tendon, and other issues with my right shoulder in early 2012. I could not be happier with the outcome, I have full use and recovery of my shoulder, thanks to his outstanding work.
Dr. Borden has also performed several surgeries on my left knee after a number of unfortunate injuries over the years. His treatment has always been both effective and thorough. Because of the number and severity of these injurues, I will eventually need a full knee replacement in the future. Dr. Borden will refer me to a preferred knee replacement specialist when that time comes.
Evolution Sports Medicine, a physical therapy facility associated with Dr. Borden’s practice, is located next to his offices. The staff is terrific and has been instrumental in the healing process, helping me to recover from my surgeries.
A patient could not ask for a more helpful, friendly, knowlegable, and caring group of medical professionals than the wonderful people who staff his offices.
Dr. Borden is an extremely professional, knowlegable, thorough, caring, and personable physician.
Highly recommended.

Many signs of problems with this doctor. 1. I waited for 1.5 hours for my appoiment. 2. His office dropped me a form to sign so as to represent me to file complaints to insurance commisioner against insurance companies. 3. He suggested surgery simply because my injuries had not healed for a few years. He hadn’t even examed me at that time! 4. He rushed out of the door before I could tell him othe sore spots. 5. I asked for Dr Notes a few weeks later. It was full of tests he did not perform. I went on youtube to learn each one of those tests. His notes contain infomration on exact degrees of motion of my toes which he never touched. That was only one of the many tests (but didn’t do) he wrote in the notes.
If you find his reviews elsewhere, read them very carefully. You will find the complaints have specific details (time, issues…) and the praises lack any details. I was fooled by those good reviews and went to see him. When I read them again after seeing him, I knew that those were written not by his patients.

My review is not recent, but went here for physical therapy. The physical therapy was good up until the therapist who shall not be named tried to crack my back & is not a chiropractor and knew absolutely nothing about cracking backs — he tried on a couple of visits and was pressing the wrong place every time and put me in more pain. To me this is malpractice. If one does not know how and is not even schooled in chiropractic why would they try to crack someone’s back?
Dr Borden was decent, but after going to Dr Lorman — there was no comparison and wish I went to Dr Lorman first. Dr Lorman’s office is twice as busy and in the medical world a busy office is a great office.