Newport Orthopedic Institute

Spine Surgery • Newport Beach, CA

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Newport Orthopedic Institute in Newport Beach, California offers comprehensive spine care including spine surgery, non-operative interventional pain management, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. The practice treats a variety of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine conditions with both surgical and conservative treatment options, including fluoroscopic-guided injections and evidence-based procedures.

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Clinic Type

Spine Surgery

Address

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Phone

(949) 722-7038

Email

JAyres@newportortho.com

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://www.newportortho.com/what-hurts-/spine/

Services Offered

spine surgery
non-operative spine interventional pain management
pain management injections
physical medicine & rehabilitation
conservative treatment for spine conditions
spine surgeries
orthopedic imaging
second opinion
joint replacement
sports medicine
trauma/fracture care
rehabilitation
evidence-based procedures

Technology & Equipment

fluoroscopy (video X-ray)
evidence-based operative techniques
spine surgery techniques
interventional pain management procedures

Team

Richard S Lee — MD Orthopedic Surgery

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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FAQs

What spine conditions do you treat?

A variety of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine pathologies with personalized plans.

Do you offer non-surgical options?

Yes, board-certified PM&R physiatry with non-surgical treatments including fluoroscopic-guided injections and nerve blocks.

Relieve Your Back Pain Today. Call(949) 722-7038.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

Healthgrades (Dr. Hamid Mir): 4.4 out of 5 stars (based on 91 reviews) (91 ratings)
Vitals (Dr. Steven C. Dennis): 44 total ratings (19 written reviews)
Birdeye (Hoag Spine Center): 3.5 out of 5 stars (15 reviews)

Patients praise

Effective surgical outcomes and pain relief for many patients
Skilled and knowledgeable surgical staff and doctors
Comprehensive care including physical therapy and pain management coordination
Helpful, attentive, and caring nursing or support staff reported by some patients

Common complaints

Perceived lack of clear communication and impersonal demeanor from some surgeons
Difficulty scheduling or communicating with office staff
Concerns over rushed consultations or failure to adequately address patient questions
Frustration with post-surgical care or lack of solutions for complications

"Dr Dennis and his entire staff have been a true blessing. I came to them scared and in pain and they helped me so much. Dr Dennis explains everything so perfect and is such an example of what every doctor should be like."

— Vitals (Patient review for Dr. Steven C. Dennis)

"I definitely would not recommend Dr. Richard S Lee of Newport Orthopedic Institute (spine). I found Dr. Lee to be very uninterested in my situation, not engaging and did not provide basic answers to my questions... I asked many questions which he simply refused to answer."

— Healthgrades (Patient review for Dr. Richard Lee)

"They need to rename the pain management team to simply the pain team because in addition to the physical pain I'm suffering from trying to work with the pain team is painful."

— Birdeye (Patient review for Hoag Spine Center)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

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