Derek H. Ochiai, M.D.

"Dr. Ochiai was my third opinion for the issues I've been dealing with for several years. I am grateful I did not settle with somebody else and continued to strive for excellence. He was able to conduct a virtual appointment with me. He thoroughly reviewed my MRI and went through every possible pathology as well as surgical scenario. He took an incredible amount of time to have a professional and personal discussion. He validated my concerns and answered all my questions. I have yet to undergo surgery with him; however , I am extremely pleased with my consultation."

"I found Dr. Ochiai to be incredibly condescending and someone who was quick to want to do surgery without doing a thorough review of any medical conditions. I understand he is a well respected orthopedic surgery, but bedside manner is also horrible. For the second visit, I brought my husband. When I asked any questions, he then looked at my husband when giving a response. I would not recommend him to anyone, especially a female patient."

"First orthopedist to be willing to do the revision surgery that I desperately needed, given that the hip capsule was not healing on its own like a previous surgeon had thought it would. This surgeon did an excellent job, and I feel like he is the first surgeon to actually listen to me, And was able to apply legitimate medical knowledge to the issue that I was dealing with. I didn't get that with literally seven other orthopedists from other practices since the first time I injured this hip. 10 out of 10 would recommend. Also, if you're looking for an orthopedist to specializes in EDS issues, he's the one to go to."

"Dr. Ochiai delved deeper to determine the root cause of my issue and clarified that I'm not a candidate for Arthroscopy or a hip replacement. So happy to at least have clarification as a doctor from another practice missed an important piece to the puzzle and I've been floundering for nearly a year. I'm so happy to have found him!"

"Dr. Ochai is a superb doctor. He truly listens and is thorough in his diagnostic approach. Even when it's a complicated situation, he will tenaciously get to the source of the problem and identify appropriate treatments whether surgery or other more conservative measures. The x-ray staff in the Arlington office is also fantastic."

"Dr. O is a superb doctor. Thoughtful, thorough and very skilled he has listened and responded with state of the art treatments. The only reason I didn't rate the office with 5 stars is because front desk staff is not helpful at all: no eye contact whatsoever when checking in; no directions about where to park in a confusing hospital complex. Dr. O is worth these inconveniences:"

"Dr. Ochiai has been wonderful in taking the time to listen and correctly diagnose my hip issues, explaining things, and providing options to improve my pain level and quality of life. His kind and respectful manner is very much appreciated. I appreciate that his specialty is hip preservation and that he won't push surgery. In addition, I am always able to get an appointment within a week or two when I call. He is excellent at administering steroid injections, too."

"Dr. Ochiai is a great doctor. He operated on my hip in 2010, mindfully clearing substantial torn cartilage and reshaping my femur. I had difficulty even walking a few years before that. Now, at 60, I'm so grateful to him that since that surgery I've been able to return to an active lifestyle playing soccer and other sports weekly for over 14 years."