Dr. William Thomas Long, MD

I am an Ivy League professor, journalist, author & global disability activist who has written for the New York Times, NPR, Huffington Post, Al Jazeera, etc. & traveled to 60 countries (having had medical treatment in many of the countries in which I've lived). I can say without a doubt that Dr. Long is the worst medical provider I've seen in the world. He didn't even bother to read my medical reports nor would he give me any medical advice or care. His unprofessionalism was appalling--he is filled with rage, hostility & aggression & I was scared to be alone in the room with him. He also used ableist language that was deeply offensive & politically incorrect. When I mentioned my surgeon from Yale (from when I was on the faculty at Yale), he changed his tone & demeanor because he realized I perhaps was more privileged & powerful than I appeared. But then his narcissism got the better of him & he had to conquer his insecurity / inferiority by treating me with even more… dismissiveness & hostility. A one star review reads: "Worst experience with a Dr. I've ever had. Wouldn't even look at MRI disks, got mad when I asked questions, and was rude when talking to myself. Also, he was very awkward and made the whole experience quite unpleasant." This was exactly my experience -- he wouldn't read my records, got irate when I asked simple questions, and was extremely rude and hostile. Another one star review: "Absolutely the worse [sic] doctor I have ever met. Very unprofessional and his expertise does not make sense. After my hip replacement I have been worse & needed to have another surgery to get better." I believe that Dr. Long is a sociopath lacking human empathy, compassion & humanity. His staff are clearly afraid of him. When I asked to speak with him or his assistant after my appt to ask why he didn't even consult my records (from a top surgeon in the nation), the staff claimed not to be able to find him or his assistant. The staff were not even able to make eye contact -- probably not their first time in the rodeo -- they must get many complaints from patients & I assume abusive treatment from him (if he treats patients as he treated me, imagine his poor staff). A Los Angeles Times investigative report references his unethical behavior: "Dr. William T. Long, the only other full-time orthopedic surgeon, recently resigned after being threatened with dismissal for allegedly falsifying his time cards and referring insured King/Drew patients to his private practice at Centinela Hospital Medical Center in Inglewood. Auditors found him performing surgeries & seeing private patients at Centinela on at least five Fridays this year when his time card indicated he was at King/Drew." Shocked that his tone was that of an inquisitor instead of a care provider, I surmised he likely had a lot of experience in courtrooms with lawyers. So I started doing research into his malpractice / lawsuit history & I may write an article about how someone with his unprofessionalism & history is still being allowed to practice medicine in California. Do not believe anything but the 1 star reviews on the internet -- he is an incompetent & insecure doctor and a likely sociopath. I am sharing this so no one experiences what I did (and other patients according to their similar reviews) -- really, protect yourself and seek care elsewhere. Dr. Long should not be allowed to practice medicine (or anything else for that matter). I also think there may also be some illegal activity occurring in his office, as some older ladies in the waiting room said they had brought their friend to be seen -- they said to the staff: "Can't you just fit her in?" The front desk person said (in a quiet voice): "We used to be able to do that, but we're not allowed to anymore." I wonder if they're under investigation (and thus having to be careful while being "watched"), if he gives money to people who bring their friends (more friends = more surgeries = more money), or

Dr long is the perfect one for the job. he is kind hearted and he cares about his patient needs thank so munch. Charlie knight_carroll

absolutely the worse doctor I have ever met. very unprofessional and his expertise does not make sense. after my hip replacement I have been worse and needed to have another surgery to get better

The most caring physician in the world. He's the best. I have known him a long time.

Another surgeon performed a TKR that left me in a wheelchair in debilitating pain and disabled close to four months. Dr. Long was able to save me from losing my life and limb through his care and medical genius. I am now walking again and will be forever grateful to Dr Long.

I feel totally mislead about the actual care I would need for my recovery after my total knee replacement it was extremely difficult to fill my narcotic prescription which was written for me in the hospital luckily Costco filled my narcotic prescription anyone recovering should know realistically it will take a full year to feel fully functional and I did not have someone prepared to give me total care for the first month after my recovery. Dr. Long should have told me I would need this. My pain was very intense and Dr. Long made me feel as if I was not telling the truth about the intensity of my pain I went to a pain specialist named Dr. Minor who helped me tremendously Dr. LONG gave me very little very little attention after surgery and I needed dr. monitoring while I was going through so much pain I'm very disappointed at how hard it is to get narcotics prescriptions filled when a patient truly needs them for his first few months after surgery and the doctor did not warn me Dr. LONG… did not warn me of this. When I tried to get an appointment with him the staff was very quick to say for follow ups I have to see his PA I do not feel as if I was told the truth before my surgery of how hard the recovery would be and how much I would be dependent on someone for care the first month after surgery. Physical therapy is very important but do not push yourself to severe pain during therapy or it will set you back in your healing process.

9 years ago I underwent FULL LEFT HIP replacement via Dr. Long. I was cut at 7 am, in recovery at 11 am and WALKED out of the hospital without cane, pain or insane at 4 pm. Once home I took long walks daily which incluced steep steps. You cannot be a coach potato during recovery. In 3 days I drove my car, have yet to take a pain pill and the scar on my left check is invisible now. All in all , a somewhat miraculous recovery, but the surgery was precise and I followed directions both pre and post surgery. Today you would never know I even had hip replacement. I walked 2 miles 4 days after surgery and have had no complications. Is the a better testimonial than a patient who prepared well and relied on the surgical skills of his doctor?

I'm so thankful for the excellent new hips but the Revision on (R) is still giving me more issue than the left hip which also needs a Revision (whenever I can't take the pain).

Competent, professional and personable. Spent a lot of time explaining procedure. Patiently answered all questions. His PA Caitlyn also very helpful in answering questions, setting up appointments, etc. Very good experience!

I put off surgery for 3 years, then I found Dr Long! Saved my mobility!