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Dr. Edmund Evangelista, MD

Dr. Edmund Evangelista, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Edmund Evangelista, MD is a physical medicine & rehabilitation physician in Mission Viejo, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas and Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Community Orthopaedic Medical Group

26401 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 101 Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Evangelista specializes in the areas of Pain Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine. 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.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Evangelista's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Evangelista

4.4
18 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
11%
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1 star
6%
6%

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Excellent in patient care.
I had injections done in my Facet Joints. Dr and his staff made it the most pleasant medical procedure I have had done. They made sure I was comfortable during the whole process. I highly recommend him for pain management.
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
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Fred Aghajanian – Apr 22, 2024
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Grateful for the excellent care
I have been a patient of Dr. Evangelista for many years. He has always been compassionate, thorough, knowledgeable and up to date on the most recent medical advances. He is an amazing physician.
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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Cheryl Boyett-Kassorla – Jan 06, 2023
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Excellent care. Compassionate good listener
I have been treated by Dr. Evangelista for over 10 years. He is prompt, listens to your concerns and works with you to find the solution to fixing the problem. He has treated my knee, neck and shoulder. My pain has been greatly diminished or eliminated. I have recommended him to friends and will continue to do so. Overall one of the best Dr.s I have ever had. Absolutely deserves 5 stars!
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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Mercedese Bantz – Dec 28, 2022
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I have been a patient for over 12 years
I have seen Dr E for back pain, neck pain and PRP to a tendon in my forearm. He is kind- patient. and excellent at performing this latest procedure.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Debra Desimone – Dec 20, 2022
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Great Experience
I have seen Dr. Evangelista several times for back issues over the years. During every visit, he takes the time to listen to everything I have to say, and asks lots of questions to thoroughly understand my issue. He also clearly explains scans and X-Ray results so that I can easily understand what the problem is, what needs to be done to treat the issue, as well as prevent it from happening again. I have complete trust in Dr. Evangelista and would recommend him to anyone that needs a physician that will actually take the time to listen to your issue as well as care about your long term health.
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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Jeff Smith – Dec 07, 2022
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Really SOLID doctor!
Dr. E is top notch! I trust him 100% with all my orthopedic needs.
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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Josh B – Dec 06, 2022
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Got me back to playing sports & doing what I love
About five years ago, I had a major tear of my upper hamstring while playing softball. My regular doctor recommended physical therapy and the physical therapist said it would probably take months to get me back to where I could run and play like I used to. I called Dr. Evangelista and he suggested something that was relatively new at the time, a PRP (Plasma Rich Platelets) injection. It worked like a charm. In less than three weeks I was running with no pain and have had no issues with my hamstring since. I highly recommend Dr. Evangelista if you are trying to avoid a major surgery, as you may find out that major surgery is not necessary. Any sports Related injury, Dr. Evangelista should be your first call. He It's easy to speak to and communicates in terms that are easy to understand for those with no medical experience. The office staff is very friendly and efficient.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Greg White – Oct 05, 2022
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Dr Evangelista
I have been a patient of Dr Evangelista for quite some time. As an avid surfer you sustain injuries over the years and Dr Evangelista has always been caring, thoughtful, and extremely thorough. His staff is A+ as well.
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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Jun 06, 2022
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Highly recommend Dr Evangelista
I saw Dr. Evangelista after my hip fracture surgery. I went to him for a second opinion after seeing my Dr. I was extremely impressed with his thorough evaluation. He answered all my questions and was very patient and informative. I feel I had very valuable advice. Highly recommend Dr. Evangelista!
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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Dani – May 25, 2022
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Caused prolonged suffering
I saw Dr. Evangelista for a number of years for back and neck pain. He would assign me physical therapy and occasional steroids for my pain. As my problems progressed to the point that I was developing radiculopathy, could no longer tolerate physical therapy, and became unable to do ordinary things, he STILL would only prescribe physical therapy. He denied that I could have pinched nerves when I asked. After noticing that my radiologist reports were much more insightful and truthful then what the doctor told me, I sought help elsewhere. I finally found a surgeon who did a tri level ACDF due to three herniated disks and obviously a ton of nerve compression. Quickly after surgery, the pain was gone. I believe this doctor to have left me with severe damage and pain for years until I got proper help.
What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Mar 18, 2022
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Reputable Colleague
As a colleague I have sent him dozens of patients over the years. He has always had a very good reputation with those patients and I know that he is professional and very competent. I will continue to refer him patients whenever my patients need a sports medicine physician for their care.
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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Dr. H – Mar 11, 2022
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Have Seen Him for Years
I have know Dr Evangelista for many years. He has an excellent reputation and has been very helpful to my overall sports health. I would 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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Todd – Mar 11, 2022
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Horrible!
If I could give 0 stars I would. Staff is horrible. They continuously sent no show bills to me when I never scheduled the appointments. They scheduled follow-ups without my consent. I had to call in each time to tell them I wasn’t paying and each time I was told they’d remove them. When I recently called to schedule an appointment, I was told I had a no show balance of $25 yet again! I was so angry. I demanded to speak with Dr. Evangelista. I was told he doesn’t call patients but I made it clear that I wanted to speak with him. He did call me yesterday. He actually went on for a few minutes about how he took off the other no show fees but that he wasn’t going to see me unless I paid this no show fee. I adamantly told him that I never scheduled the appointment and therefore I wasn’t go to just pay a random $25 fee. When I asked him to tell me if he had noted in my file that he told me to follow-up any of the 3 times I saw him, he said he didn’t have that information. Patheti!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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About Me

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Edmund S. Evangelista, MD is triple board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, and Pain Medicine.  His practice focuses on the nonsurgical management of spine, sports, and general orthopedic...
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  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

  • Sports Medicine

  • Interventional Spine Medicine

  • Regenerative Medicine

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  • Boston College

    Undergraduate School
  • Beth Israel Medical Center - Petrie Campus

    Fellowship Hospital, 2001
  • University Ca Irvine

    Residency Hospital, 2000
  • Malden Hosp/boston University

    Internship Hospital, 1997
  • Tufts University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
Pain Medicine
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Sports Medicine
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Locations

Community Orthopaedic Medical Group

Community Orthopaedic Medical Group26401 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 101 Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr
    Encinitas, CA 92024
    Recipient of 26
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo

    27700 Medical Center Rd
    Mission Viejo, CA 92691
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

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

    View all awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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