Are you a healthcare professional?
Is this your profile?
background
background
Dr. John Cook, MD

Dr. John Cook, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. John Cook, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Newport Beach, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Cook has extensive experience in Hand & Wrist Surgery. He graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1975. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo and Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. He is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

1441 Avocado Ave Ste 807 Newport Beach, CA 92660

Make an Appointment

(949) 644-9000

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Cook is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach Newport Beach, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Cook specializes in the areas of Hand Surgery & Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
ADVERTISEMENT
healthgrades-rx

Save money with free prescription discounts

Optum Perks and Healthgrades are subsidiaries of RVO Health.

Experience Check

Search for experience in a specific area

Learn more about experience and why treatment frequency matters

Insurance Check

Search for your insurance carrier and choose your plan type

Dr. Cook's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cook

3.9

23 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
70%
70%
4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
26%
26%

Your trust is our top concern. Learn more.

We monitor all reviews to ensure they comply with our guidelines and don’t include personal information, profanity, libel, defamation, harassment, obscenity or fraud.

All reviews are confirmed and audited before publication, and community members have the ability to flag inappropriate content for further review by our team.

Doctors can not pay for good reviews, nor can they pay to have negative reviews removed.

Any reviews that are deemed fraudulent or violate our guidelines will be removed immediately.

RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Nov 25, 2021
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. John Cook, MD?
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Walt Carroll – Mar 15, 2020
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. John Cook, MD?
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 04, 2020
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. John Cook, MD?
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Placentia, CA – Nov 02, 2016
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. John Cook, MD?
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
Michael F in Laguna Beach, CA – Jan 26, 2016
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. John Cook, MD?

Leave a review

How was your experience with Dr. Cook?

Know Before You Go

About Me

care philosophy

We dedicate ourselves to exceptional communication and service with warmth, caring, honesty, excellence and skill to enhance the lives of our patients and their families.

biography

My Approach to Treating Patients

As a Board Certified Hand Surgeon and a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with more than 25 years of specialization, I take a personal and individual approach to caring for my patients.
...read more

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Columbia University/ Dept Of Orthopedic Surgery

    Fellowship Hospital, 1980

  • Mcgill University Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1979

  • Montreal General Hosp-mcgill University

    Internship Hospital, 1976

  • Montreal General Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1976

  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

    Medical School, 1975

  • Bowdoin College

    Undergraduate School, 1971
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
- 
Hand Surgery
- 
Orthopedic Surgery
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Healthgrades receives board action history for physicians and physician assistants. The information displayed here is sourced from independent information providers, such as state board websites, and may not be the most up-to-date information. Healthgrades makes no representations with respect to the accuracy of any information provided here and assumes no responsibility or liability for such information.

Learn more about medical license public record check

  • California Orthopaedic Association, Member

Healthgrades Tips for Getting Orthopedic Care

Locations

Practice

Surinder Saini MD Inc.1441 Avocado Ave Ste 807 Newport Beach, CA 92660
1

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

    1 Hoag Dr
    Newport Beach, CA 92663
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Loma Linda University Medical Center

    11234 Anderson St
    Loma Linda, CA 92350
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    13% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo

    27700 Medical Center Rd
    Mission Viejo, CA 92691
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality