I grew up in Texas the son of a scientist, and was raised in an intellectually rich environment in…read morewhich reading, research, facts and truth were held in high regard--in direct contrast to the astounding horror of our age in which the current power structure of idiot-based disinformation has allowed the term "alternative facts" to leak into our lexicon. I inherited what I call my father's Query Engine Mind, which has served me well in becoming a writer and a published author whose non-fiction book on UFOs has been selling steadily on Amazon for five years on April 9th. My research skills have also enabled me to scope out the best in their fields, which came in handy when I recently re-injured a herniated disc at L4-5 (which apparently is a more complex mess now than it was 25+ years ago when the snow skiing accident started it all), and I have lucked into a superb operation called the Greater Austin Pain Center. When Dr. Alan Silberberg walked into the consultation room, shook my hand, sat down and opened with, "I've studied your MRI images carefully, and you're in a real pickle here, buddy," I knew I'd met my doctor. He radiates intelligence the way my Dad did, and he's extremely blunt and direct and doesn't sugarcoat the facts--all the elements I need in a doctor for me to feel confident I'm in good hands. We've taken the approach of doing spinal epidurals (the same treatment that was very effective for me with the original injury), and I had my first session this week. I was face down on an operating table, so I can't visually describe what was done, but I can say that the needles weren't artlessly jammed into my lower back, they were slowly finessed into the damaged areas, and the steroid/pain killer mix was injected slowly and then with a more steady progression. The artful skill being utilized here was quite noticeable and greatly appreciated, and it clearly minimized the application pain (I chose no sedation). This doctor's impressive online CV most definitely matches his performance. Dr. Silberberg is surrounded by a top-notch staff of clinical professionals and front end office people, mostly an all-female crew. I've encountered nothing but friendly and polite helpfulness from everybody, both on the phone and in person. If they can maintain their level of excellence, friendliness and efficiency across the board, then I hope they corner the market here in Central Texas. My Dad often said, "The cream always rises to the top." Dr. Alan Silberberg and his crew have proven this to me. If you're a self-paying client like I am, this is the Go-To Team for you. They treat me great, and they've impressed me beyond words. I got lucky the day I found them.

I see Dr Alex Hynes at GAPC and he's the best pain doc I've ever had. At 75 years of age, that's…read moresaying a lot! His support staff is very friendly and accommodating. Paulo, who works the front desk, is great, as is his cohort, Gabe. They all have helped me tremendously with my knee and back.

I had my first visit with Dr Caylor and feel that this treatment may be the answer to my prayers!…read moreI look forward to having my pain relieved soon!

The 1st time and LAST time I will ever go there. Saw a new pain "doctor" there and she was the…read moreWORST pain "doctor" I've ever had. Cold, abrasive, rude and uncaring about my pain. I will NEVER go there again or recommend them to anyone.

Dr Kim is the best ! He truly cares about your condition and about your well-being. He has…read moreexcellent bedside manner. He listens to your concerns and gives you all your options. He focuses on you to make sure you receive the best care. His office staff is extremely helpful and friendly and works with your schedule. When my procedure was all finished, I was wishing he was my primary doctor! I would definitely recommend Dr Kim!

We trusted Dr. Kim with ongoing care, which is why this situation was so disappointing…read more We made a 2-hour round trip to a follow-up appointment only to be unexpectedly informed by Ying, the PA, that Dr. Kim was no longer with TriCity Pain, and that May 24, 2024 had apparently been his last day. Patients were never notified beforehand -- no call, message, letter, or any other communication. Finding out at an appointment that your physician had already left weeks earlier is unprofessional and unacceptable for continuity of care. The core issue is a lack of integrity in how this transition was handled toward patients in a pain clinic setting, where individuals are already dealing with significant ongoing suffering and dependence on consistent care. Abruptly leaving without proper notice shows a concerning lack of consideration and accountability toward those relying on treatment. If there was a reasonable explanation for the abrupt departure, it was never communicated to patients. Even in difficult or unfavorable situations, patients deserve a basic level of transparency and a diplomatically delivered explanation, particularly when ongoing care is involved. Even Ying appeared uncomfortable being left to explain the situation to surprised patients arriving expecting to see their physician. To be clear, the issue is not that a doctor changes practices or opens a new clinic -- that is understandable. The issue is how it was handled. Patients deserved honesty, transparency, professionalism, and integrity throughout that transition. UPDATE to previous review: Dr. Kim's response does not address the central concern raised in the original review -- the lack of communication and failure to notify established patients prior to his departure from the practice. It does not acknowledge the impact on patients who arrived for scheduled care and were only then informed he was no longer with the clinic. The response also does not include any apology to patients affected by the lack of notice and disruption in continuity of care. The use of the word "unfortunately" comes across as dismissive in context and does not address the underlying concerns regarding patient communication or continuity of care. Additionally, it references a "2024/2025" departure timeline, which is inconsistent with what patients were told by the practice (May 24, 2024) and does not align with what we experienced firsthand on June 4, when patients arrived for appointments and found he was already no longer there. Overall, the response does not engage with the communication failure or patient impact raised in the original review.

Do not recommend; I had some knee issues, out of 4 appointments including my 1st initial…read moreappointment; the PT canceled 2 appointments. This was not reliable due to my busy schedule and healing process! I do not recommend!! Ugh

Dr. Mahaffey is amazing! About a month ago I had mysterious pain that started in my foot and slowly…read moregot worse over time and spread to my legs. I couldn't walk for nearly 5 days. I had minor improvement with PT and my functional Dr suggested that I try Airrosti. I was pretty skeptical that this would do anything for me and was in such a bad place mentally that I thought nothing would work and that I'd permanently be in pain. After visit 1 I experienced a detox that made things worse before they became MUCH better. It was also so comforting to finally have a provider tell me what the issue is. After a perfect MRI I really was worried and clueless about why this pain was present. It turns out that I had a pinched nerve which explains the radiating pain + the severity. I saw the dr twice my first week and my pain reduced by 90% after just 1 week of treatment. I had my last appointment today and feel so relieved that this helped me. To look at where I was just a few weeks ago, I can't believe I'm doing most of the things I enjoy again. I'm so grateful for Dr. Mahaffey and staff.

I think a few of you read this like a novel. Well I thought I could write the ending-not quite! Smh…read more A doctor update: the former Founder of APA is GONE, Dr Wills-and parting was not sweet. I know how & why, and I'll leave it as not good. The entire medical community talks about the former APA Clinic-even when someone is NOT in the medical field. Austin does want to know: WHERE IS Dr Feferman? I thought I was done, but OH NO. I was given an amount much lower than my supposed total (which had included balance billing and significantly higher charges)-I paid cash to end it. THEN old claims previously processed as Out of Network (and part of my payment above) were resubmitted by "someone" as In Network, so this clinic collected double. NOT NICE. For those who hope this place is nice and has competent staff now-I hope so too. However, If they are so desperate or incompetent as to 1. Harass me for payment (no worries I save EVERYTHING), 2. Receive It after much negotiation THEN (as was always the CORRECT ROUTE- I was NEVER Out of Network) 3. Go To Cigna and RE FILE EACH as a "Corrected In Network Claim" I say BE CAREFUL. I am SO SICK of EVERYTHING related to APA and their new company BUT I have Ethics, and think my doctors should follow the Ethics to which THEY are bound. This isn't over, SO nothing else significant posts til this ENDS. However- I have Cigna so they will be involved You will GET NOWHERE with Austin Billing; I suggest googling the full company name not just USEP (see my post 1 or 2 below for it) along with the address in Dallas used to send payments (a POBox in Dallas). You WILL FIND contacts AND complaints I512hope this439helps you7342goodluck starting to appear-however none are mine. Good luck to others esp with Billing-infoabove-More when I have more.

Did business with this place for over a year. In that amount of time I saw 3 doctors pull up stakes…read moreand leave. Always wondered why. Well, this new doc, Brennan Frank, is an arrogant, egotistical, condescending a**hole. Yes he is. I spent 10 minutes with this yuppie and was ready to strangle someone. You don't talk to patients like this guy does and expect return business. I would rather be in continuous, agonizing pain than to have to be in the same room with him again. I switched to another pain doctor several months ago and am very satisfied. Bye bye, APA...

SHADY BILLING PRACTICES - ZERO COMPASSION - AVOID THIS PLACE IF YOU VALUE BEING TREATED LIKE A…read moreHUMAN I had to leave this review after my recent experience with DIRECT ORTHOPEDIC CARE (DOC) -- and I wouldn't recommend this place to ANYONE, especially if you're dealing with chronic conditions, post-op recovery, or have limited income. I WAS CHARGED A $50 NO-SHOW FEE For an appointment I was NEVER properly reminded or confirmed for. The claim i oupted out of Text Messaing that was "Not correct" I received one to make payment I rely on a case manager to help manage my care, and there was: NO confirmation call NO reminder text before the appointment NO follow-up prior to the visit Instead, I got a "You missed your appointment" text AFTER THE FACT. When I raised this issue, DOC leadership -- particularly PAIGE, Director of Operations -- doubled down. Even after reviewing records that showed I wasn't receiving reminders, she coldly cited "company policy" and refused to waive the charge. I PAID THE $50 UNDER PROTEST -- this was NOT a legitimate or fair fee. I've had FOUR SURGERIES IN UNDER A MONTH, with a MAJOR SHOULDER REPLACEMENT scheduled for 8/26 -- and this is how they treat patients who are trying to manage complex, ongoing care? ABSOLUTELY SHAMEFUL. ************ And before someone from the social media team replies with the usual copy-paste: "We're sorry to hear about your experience, please contact us to discuss this further...". DON'T BOTHER. That's not a real apology -- it's a PR-APPROVED DEFLECTION that helps no one and fixes nothing. SHADY BILLING PRACTICES - ZERO COMPASSION - AVOID THIS PLACE IF YOU VALUE BEING TREATED LIKE A HUMAN I had to leave this review after my recent experience with DIRECT ORTHOPEDIC CARE (DOC) -- and I wouldn't recommend this place to ANYONE, especially if you're dealing with chronic conditions, post-op recovery, or have limited income. I WAS CHARGED A $50 NO-SHOW FEE For an appointment I was NEVER properly reminded or confirmed for. I rely on a case manager to help manage my care, and there was: NO confirmation call NO reminder text before the appointment NO follow-up prior to the visit Instead, I got a "You missed your appointment" text AFTER THE FACT. When I raised this issue, DOC leadership -- particularly PAIGE, Director of Operations -- doubled down. Even after reviewing records that showed I wasn't receiving reminders, she coldly cited "company policy" and refused to waive the charge. I PAID THE $50 UNDER PROTEST -- this was NOT a legitimate or fair fee. I've had FOUR SURGERIES IN UNDER A MONTH, with a MAJOR SHOULDER REPLACEMENT scheduled for 8/26 -- and this is how they treat patients who are trying to manage complex, ongoing care? ABSOLUTELY SHAMEFUL. ************ And before someone from the social media team replies with the usual copy-paste: "We're sorry to hear about your experience, please contact us to discuss this further...". DON'T BOTHER. That's not a real apology -- it's a PR-APPROVED DEFLECTION that helps no one and fixes nothing. DOC HAD EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE THIS RIGHT -- AND FLAT-OUT FAILED. ************ They clearly care more about nickel-and-diming patients than actual healthcare.

Doctor Frank and his assistant Corey or fantastic the people at the front office when you walk in…read moreor also number one. They take the time to talk to you and ask you questions about your health. They are very efficient in getting the patient to the back to be seen no long waiting time either on time or before your appointment you are seen.

I've been a patient of Dr. Gutierrez for 12 years and had outpatient surgery at this center several…read moretimes. The entire staff is professional, caring, attentive, and knows the value of outstanding patient care. The pre-surgical staff explains everything clearly, and in great detail. The operating room staff are keenly aware of how anxious patients like me can be, and are experts at making me feel comfortable and relaxed. The waiting room is furnished with comfortable sofas and chairs. The entire facility is modern, and meticulously clean. I will never hesitate to return because of the quality care I consistently receive. In fact, I'll have another procedure that will be completed within the month, and am actually looking forward to the relief it might provide. If you're looking for pain management that is the best, PSA is the place to go.

Caring for people and actually loving it, is what the whole medical profession is all about. With…read moreall due respect , some health professionals rush and get you in and out of the exam room, quicker than a New York minute. I recently had a procedure that required a follow up appointment and a medication review, and from my experience, I must say Dr. Genaro Gutierrez is the most caring and compassionate doctor in the medical profession! Dr. Gutierrez listens and does his best to understand your concerns. He travels outside of the box, and goes beyond what is expected, to make sure all your needs are met. When I leave his office, my frown is turned upside down, and I'm happy again!