Peng Jiun-Rong MD

«Awesome» is my word to describe Dr. Peng. He is the type of doctor who does the two things I value most: He is aggressive in his examination and he is conservative in his treatments. I don’t want a doctor who does a cursory exam, writes a few notes in my file, and then says, «Come back in 3 months and we’ll see if the pain is gone.» I also don’t want a doctor who does more than necessary.
The first time I saw Dr. Peng was about 2006. I was nervous because I thought I’d need surgery, but I tried to act cool. Rising from my seat in the exam room when he walked in, I said, «Hello, you must be Dr. Chen.» «No,» he said, «I’m Dr. Peng. I don’t know Dr. Chen.» Embarrassed, I said, «Oh, I’m sorry; Dr. Chen is another one of my doctors. I just got the names mixed up.» He joked, «We all look alike, I suppose.» «No, not really,» I told him. «Doctor Chen is a woman.» He laughed heartily, and I really appreciated his sense of humor. After the exam, Dr. Peng told me I would not need surgery because I didn’t have a bone spur as I thought – he told me that bone spurs are very rare – that usually the pain is caused by tendon tightening and he prescribed a boot to hold my foot/​ankle at 90 degrees while I slept at night. The pain was gone in about 2 weeks.
Now, 2014, years later, I have more issues with my feet, so my internist agreed I should see Dr. Peng. Since I possibly have so many problems (swelling, neuropathy, persistent toenail fungus, circulation, pronation) I told his secretary this when I made the appointment that I might require more than the usual time and didn’t want him to get backed up. She agreed and made me to his last appointment of the day. Still, I had to wait almost an hour. Then sitting in the exam room, I heard him moving down the hall into each room, talking with each patient (there were 4 ahead of me when they took me back), and at the end asking each patient if there were any more questions. During this wait, his assistant came in after each patient letting me know how many still remained ahead of me. Finally he got to me. I’d left him a list ahead of time of all my problems. We started. About 75 minutes later, he asked me if I had anything else. The exam was extremely thorough: reviewing x-​rays, testing reflexes, trying to put my feet into certain positions that I was unable to do, checking the circulation and pulses. Finally he told me I needed surgery and that I’ll be in a cast for 3 months. In the interim he prescribed orthoses for my shoes to stop my feet from breaking down further. Everything he said made sense, and I know it’s needed. Throughout the exam, he kept things light even though it was serious business. Yes, he sometimes speaks with a little Asian accent mixed in – I don’t care! I have the best in Dr. Peng.
Some people wrote comments about the wait time, appointments canceled – even after they’d checked in. When I know I’m privileged to see one of the 2 or 3 best foot specialists in the county, I don’t mind waiting. Perhaps he got called from the office to go into emergency surgery to save the foot of an accident victim. Why would he be so busy you might ask? Because he’s simply the best so many patients prefer him. My husband once had a doctor refuse to take time to answer questions right after he told him he’d probably need heart surgery. «I don’t have time today. We’ll talk about that at your next appointment,» his doctor said. My husband was upset, never told me, but never went back and a year later was in a bit of trouble. Fortunately with a new doctor, everything was resolved favorably. So yes, I recommend Dr. Peng and feel privileged to have him in our county and as my doctor. Look him up at:
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I am a fan of Dr. Peng. The fact is the wait to see him everytime is long. However, when he is with you, he is direct, takes all the time you need and you know without a doubt he knows of what he speaks. He is conservative in his treatment. I loved his dry sense of humor and he was amazing in treating my 11 year old daughters 3 broken bones in her foot. She completely recovered and has great memories of our visits.
I would have given him a 5 if it wasn’t for the extended wait times.

Dr. Peng treated my daughter for a broken toe several years ago and recently treated me for a toe injury. He is very thorough and direct in his evaluation and is concerned for his patients. He worked me into his busy schedule and cared for me in a professional and courteous manner. I highly recommend him.

Dr. Peng does not have the best bedside manners in the world but when he does know what’s he is talking about. His manner if speech is a bit abrupt but I think it is a cultural-​thing. He utilizes his PA’s a lot so you may get put off by the lack of care. The wait was really terrible (over an hour).

Dr. Peng in my opinion is one of the friendliest and most professional foot doctors out there. He really helped me post-​surgery and he really knew what he was doing. I don’t think I could have relied on anyone else to do surgery on my foot and do a good job at it.
He is professional and knowledgeable. I will probably be seeing him in the future for any foot problems.

This was my first visit to dr. Peng. I came with a very swollen foot, xrays from a previous exam the day before and best of all i came on time. My appointment was made day of, i was given a time. I showed up early, filled out paperwork etc. My appt time came and went. Took 1.5 hrs to be called back! Terrible!
Now the visit. Peng seems understaffed to say the least. He eventually came in and seemed knowledgeable. He hastily diagnosed my sprain and said i needed a cast. Cast for a sprain? I believe i should have searched out a second opinion before committing to the cast. 5 min of talking and we already have a cast on?
Seems hasty. He’s rushed. He’s not friendly. His office staff is terrible.
On subsequent visits, the receptionist told me i owed the office money.
«It says here you owe us XX, xx»
-«what for? I’m current on all co-​pays, etc»
«I dont know what for, but you owe us this much»
-«can you give me an itemized list? or a clue as to what for?»
«I dont have that information»
–well then i dont have your money!
are you serious? Lack of professionalism is inherent to this office. Dr. Might be smartest in the world, but i’ll look elsewhere due to his staff.

Dr. Peng is supposed to be one of the best in the area, he works on the Cal State Fullerton Athletes, but that isn’t how I found him.
While helping move 600lbs of machinery gravity got the best of me and I found myself lying on a concrete floor with an ankle that moved like a water weenie. I was rushed to the ER where I was asked if I knew a surgeon, giving the name of my shoulder doc, tey called him, he recommended Dr. Peng. In spite of the notoriously long waits at Orthopedic Specialty institute Dr. Peng fit me in the schedule the same day as my break.
Susie P. is right, the wait can suck, but if you schedule an appointment early or right after lunch, it isn’t bad; plus the staff is extremely courteous, but obviously busy. I can’t take a star of for the wait, it is what it is.
Dr. Peng is quirky, to say the least, he doesn’t like pain medication and treatments are very conservative. While I was waiting on y initial consult he apologized for running behind; when I asked how long the wait will be he said, «Take a look around many people, patience is a virtue.» In spite of my pain at the time, I liked the candor. He will not bullshit you, «You ankle break is bad, we can operate next week, no walking for 3 months.»
«But…but…but…» You might stammer.
«But what? You want to walk? I take pride in my work, please don’t try and break my work. 3 months.» Dr. Peng might say.
How can I argue with that. I listened to his advice, five days after surgery my pain wasn’t too bad, by 5 weeks I barely need any tylenol. Now 9 weeks later I’m in PT, standing, and doing well. His work is wonderful, bed side manner requires you to ask questions, but he won’t ever lie to you.

Dr. Peng is the best foot surgeon in Orange County. Sometimes there is a wait that can be long… just prepare for it and bring a book. However, he takes a long time with patients really explaining what is going on with their foot.
I had surgery in October and still recovering now in July. Feet take a long time to heal.

Do NOT go to this office!!! My appointment was at 3:45 and I was sitting patiently until about 4:40, when I asked the receptionist how much longer was the wait. She was checking when finally, someone called me in at 4:50. While sitting there for another 15 minutes (it is now 5:05) I asked the assistant when the doctor was going to see me. She replied, «I don’t know, we’ve been behind all day.» I asked them why they did not call me beforehand, and she said that they don’t do that. I just got up and left. THEY DO NOT HAVE ANY COURTEOUS PEOPLE WORKING AT THIS OFFICE!!! DO NOT GO HERE!!!