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Dr. Ronny Ghazal, MD

Dr. Ronny Ghazal, MD

Sports Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Ronny Ghazal, MD is a sports medicine specialist in Riverside, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Ghazal has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery and Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Community Hospital of San Bernardino and St. Bernardine Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 171 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (171 reviews)

Practice

4234 Riverwalk Pkwy Ste 200 Riverside, CA 92505
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(951) 977-2500

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Ghazal specializes in the areas of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Ghazal's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ghazal

4.5
171 ratings, 135 with a written review
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Riverside Ghazal office is a joke
After waiting for nearly 2 hrs in the Riverside office to see Ghazal and listening to a walk in patient of the same nationality demanding he just needed to quickly speak with Dr Ghazal, they let the walk in go before me and I waited another hr. When I did see Ghazal, he was very rushed and my visit with him was just a recommendation to get an MRI, what a complete waste of a day, Ghazal may know what he is doing, but not happy with this office or doctor, I will definitely look elsewhere.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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JR – Nov 12, 2023
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Personable and Real Personality with Professionali
Dr Ghazal makes me feel like I matter every time he sees me. He is a true specialist but does not limit himself. He looks at the whole picture. I would not go anywhere else with what ails me. He’s a Rock Star!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Abe – Jun 22, 2023
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Best Dr, great dmeaner with superior knowledge
Amazing Dr, God bless those who dedicated their life for true care .
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Ibrahim ghossein – Jun 03, 2023
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Confident - Knowledgeable - Compassionate
We have always received only the very best care at Arrowhead Orthopedics- The reason is doctors like Dr. Ghazal ! He is an excellent Doctor while always being kind and caring and put us in the best possible scenario for restored health and healing !!! There is no way to recommend him highly enough !
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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May 27, 2023
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Very pleasant and empathetic. Easy to talk to. Thank you.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Apr 28, 2023
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Very gentleman with patient
Arrowhead clinic is very clean ,and staff are very nice, courtesy
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Marcelino cortez – Apr 01, 2023
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Extremely knowledgeable! Confident! Friendly!
Dr Ghazal treated my knee concerns. My knee was locking. He told me surgery was not ?? going to solve my issues due to bone on bone and I needed a knee replacement. I asked him if he could just clean up the meniscus for now so I can hold off a few more years for replacement. He did the meniscus surgery. I have no locking. He did a great job and was very honest in what he thought my results would be. He was very positive and motivating in my recovery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Whitney F – Dec 15, 2022
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Great experience.
Dr Ghazal saw me promptly, addressed my concerns & questions & explained clearly the plan. Friendly and professional. Office staff were courteous.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Dec 04, 2022
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Excellent
Compassion and caring. Explained everything so I could understand about my broken shoulder. X ray in office.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Dec 03, 2022
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My doctor for 30 years
As usual, Dr. Ghazal explained a recent MRI and X-rays thoroughly and gave options for treatment. He listened attentively to the unusual instance which caused my current injury and answered the questions I had. Dr, Ghazal has done several of my surgeries.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Oct 08, 2022
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Very personable
Great bedside manner. Very friendly. Took his time and really listened to my issues. I felt heard and understood.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Cecilia B. – Oct 06, 2022
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An incredible caring and knowledgeable doctor.
Prompt timing in regard to all aspects of my appointment. Check in, to nurse calling me back, to x-rays to doctor contact.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Pat Hafley – Oct 01, 2022
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The best Doctor period,!!
Excellent visit Dr, was Awesome as always,,!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Mark D Kalish – Sep 24, 2022
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Very likely
He was able to explain the steps to find out about my knees. I felt very confident I was in good hands.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Jeanette aguilar – Sep 22, 2022
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Dr. Ghazal and his staff did a great job on my shoulder surgery. I would like for him to do my knee replacement.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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M. McAlister – Aug 31, 2022
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Very likely!!!
He’s one of the best doctors that have treated my knee problem. He take his time explaining the issues and possible treatment options.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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J Lang – Aug 27, 2022
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My Appointment
Everyone was AWESOME. The girls in the office are amazing. Dr. Ghazal is amazing. He explained every detail about surgery. I was very comfortable. Thank you.. I would definitely recommend him to anyone.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Barbara Howell – Aug 25, 2022
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Amazing Physician
The best in his field
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Aug 06, 2022
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Dr. Ghazal review
This is my friend Brians Dr. Ghazal. . Brian has had surgery once on each of his shoulders, he is an excellent surgeon, my friend will not go to any other orthopedic surgeon. He is a man of integrity. He is a Christian. He cares for his patients. And all of the staff there are loving and kind. They are very knowledgeable in their field. We would recommend them highly to anybody needing orthopedic surgery!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Brian – Aug 05, 2022
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Dr Ghazal was very professional, easy to understand and explained everything in a way I could understand. Would definitely go back to him if I needed to and would recommend him to others.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Sean M Zuick – Aug 05, 2022
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About Me

biography

Dr. Ghazal received his M.D. from Loma Linda University. After a residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center, he went on to complete a Sports Medicine Fellowship in Knee & Shoulder Reconstruction at the Los Angeles Orthopedic Institute. He...read more

  • Sports Medicine

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Los Angeles Orthopedic Institute

    Fellowship Hospital, 1996

  • Orthopedic Surgery - Loma Linda University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1993

  • Loma Linda University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1987

  • Pacific Union College

    Undergraduate School, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
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Orthopedic Surgery
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  • California Orthopaedic Association, Member

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Locations

Practice

Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine A Medical Corporation4234 Riverwalk Pkwy Ste 200 Riverside, CA 92505
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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Arrowhead Orthopaedics1901 W Lugonia Ave Ste 120 Redlands, CA 92374
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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San Bernardino Medical Orthopaedic Group Inc.15095 Amargosa Rd Ste 106 Victorville, CA 92394
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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Practice

Wilshiremed Center Inc2131 Elks Dr Ste 200 San Bernardino, CA 92404
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. Bernardine Medical Center

    2101 N Waterman Ave
    San Bernardino, CA 92404
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

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  • Community Hospital of San Bernardino

    1805 Medical Center Dr
    San Bernardino, CA 92411

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

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  • San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital

    600 N Highland Springs Ave
    Banning, CA 92220
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

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

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    73%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    2% higher than the national average

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