Southern California Orthopedic Institute
2400 Bahamas Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Patient Reviews
The following are reviews from patients of Dr. Schamblin.
“We have had extenuating injuries since December and the team at SCOI has guided us the entire way! I can honestly say we are on our road to strength and wellness!! Thank You”
– Roman R.
“Dr. Schamblin takes the time to explain everything and answers all my questions.”
– Kenneth K.
“Highly recommended. Extremely knowledgeable. Friendly and explains everything well.”
– Rebecca M.
“Dr. Scramblin reviewed my MRI results and explained my treatment options. Fast, friendly, and professional. I enjoyed my interactions with the Dr and his staff.”
– Glenn H.
“My doctor at SCOI is Doctor Mark Schamblin, and his PA Lesley Lucero. I've been seeing doctor Schamblin since I was in high school and he finally operated and did surgery on my knee. Both Lucero and Schamblin were very thorough with what I would experience before, and after surgery. Janelle and Edna are awesome too!! I've had zero bad experiences and would highly recommend both Doctor Schamblin and Lesley Lucero to anyone.”
– Danielle E.
“Dr. Schamblin has been great. I have felt comfortable with through the entire process. I have already recommended him to friends.”
– Gilbert J.
“Leslie and Dr Schamblin and always great. We appreciate the time they take with us to ensure we understand the issues and answer any questions.”
– Tony S.
“So many people had told me how excellent the service and the providers were, I had no how accurate the information was. They were kind, supportive and willing to provide the necessary time to educate me on my current prognosis and what I was to expect after surgery. The entire staff was just kind, even down to the biller after I forgot to pay my bill. Thank you for being so awesome!!”
– Martha M.
“Provider and staff are very efficient. Very happy with the outcome of surgery and for visits. The office runs very smoothly.”
– Robert S.
“I saw Dr. Schamblin for an elbow issue. He took care of it.”
– Thane C.
“Excellent doctor very personable tells you like it is, very informative.”
– Richard L.
“He was amazing. Dr. Schamblin took the time to make me feel comfortable and answer all the questions I had as silly as they were. He took the time to review my knee and discuss all options with me; we went over the pros and cons for each surgery process. I knew I was in great hands.”
– Roxana H.
“I am now fully recovered from a rotator cuff injury to my right shoulder thanks to the skilled procedure completed by Dr. Shamblin. Although he assured me I wouldn't like him until my shoulder was healed - due to the length of time to heal and the nature of physical therapy. I am finally most grateful for his skill and knowledge of this procedure. And he is one of my favorite doctors indeed! I highly recommend Dr. Shamblin for anyone who experiences shoulder injuries.”
– Denise P.
“I have not on been to see Dr. Schamblin; I have also been attended to by two of the PAs in the office. They were all very kind and efficient. In Valencia, I have been with my sister to see Dr. Falakassa, and he also was great.”
– Debra W.
“It was good. Helped me with every need before and after surgery”
– Terry B.
“I have been thinking about this for a while now. This has been one of my best experiences for one of my worst experiences. I had been to SCOI in the past (Valencia location, Dr. Karzel), so I knew when I hurt my knee that I wanted to go back to SCOI, but Valencia is too far away from where I live now. I was so happy to find out that there is a location in Bakersfield. So, of course, I called them. I hurt myself on a Friday, called on a Monday. Dr. Schamblin had me in his office the very next day. Dr. Schamblin, his assistant Josh, and staff immediately put me at ease. The office staff worked seamlessly with the doctor and Josh. I was having surgery to fix my knee in about two weeks. Was it painless? No! But, they made sure I had everything I needed to make sure I was as comfortable as possible, even through COVID. I am grateful for the attention to detail the straightforward answers I got. It’s been almost 17 months since my knee surgery, and I’m still working on strengthening my knee. It’s been a journey. But they told me it would be.”
– Valerie J.
“Keep up the great work Dr. Schamblin.”
– Francisco M.
“Amazing!! The staff in this office is wonderful!”
– Healther G.
“I was treated professionally by both the staff and Dr. The Dr examined my knee and wanted an MRI. Everything was fine and I will continue to use your services.”
– Glenn H.
“I loved his service and his staff and most of all he did a great job.”
– Sylvia G.
“My experience has been great. He did a great surgery on my rotator cuff. I see Lesley for my visits. She is great and answers all my questions.”
– Margaret P.
“I fell while on a European trip. By the time I returned I was having difficulty walking and experiencing a lot of pain. The problem was with my left knee. After draining and a cortisone shot, it continued to give me trouble. After consulting with Dr. Shamblin, we decided to try a PRP treatment. The treatments seem to be working well. I am walking much better and the pain is pretty much gone. I have much more flexibility in the joint. I am very pleased with the care that I am receiving.”
– Mike C.
“I have had such an awesome experience with SCOI and I've been going to doctor Schamblin since high school. Dr Schamblin has been such a helpful doctor and his PA Lesley Lucero has been helpful too. Doctor Schamblin and Lesley Lucero make it comfortable coming into the office, and I've built a good relationship with Janelle and Edna those too are so nice. Doctor Schamblin is doing my knee surgery I trust Schamblin and Lucero 100%. I recommend SCOI to other people.”
– Danielle E.