Dr Brindle is a superb surgeon. His work has drastically improved the quality of my life.read more

Unfortunately I was in an car accident in March of 2017 when my car was struck. After nearly an…read moreyear of frustration and horrific pain I was referred to Dr. Brindle. I am forever grateful for the recommendation I received from Dr. Stephen Hankins for Dr. Brindle. Parking can be difficult but thankfully they offer complimentary valet service. Dr. Brindle and his staff including his nurse practitioner Victoria Flower are wonderful. Dr. Brindle recommended that I have an laminectomy and microdisectomy due to the injury I sustained in which my L4-L5 disc was badly protruding and pressing on my nerve root. I was nervous because it required hospitalization. Dr. Brindle put me at ease. I was hospitalized one extra day for pain management and to ensure I could properly conquer the staircase at home. Appointments are easily made via phone. If you require surgery Dr. Brindle and his staff do an great job ensuring you have the proper follow up afterwards. The surgery I had was what has been the career killer for Tiger Woods and has plagued him. I went into things with the mindset this was an one shot deal because everyone I've encountered that's had multiple spine surgeries is miserable. I'm happy to say I'm doing great. I resumed walking right away and an week and an half post op I walked fifteen miles. I couldn't be happier and more thankful. I'm forever indebted to Dr. Brindle. I'm pain free and with the exception of some range of motion issues that may not improve I'm physically better than I have been in some time.

I had an appointment with Dr. Hassid requesting treatment for Chronic Sleep Apnea. I brought two…read moreovernight sleep lab reports and he wrote the Rx for the CPAP machine. Then his staff REFUSED to make just one quick phone call to Lincare to get the Rx filled. It took six phone calls on my part to eventually force the staff to do their job. My appointment was October 23rd and it was not until October 31st that the staff finally broke down and grudgingly agreed to do one four minute phone call to get the Durable Medical Equipment Rx filled. Dr. Eric Hassid's medical assistant Ladill is incompetent and lazy. She kept insisting I had to call Lincare to get the Rx filled and it was "not in her job description to do this". When I tried to explain to her that Durable Medical Equipment suppliers do NOT deal directly with patients she kept insisting "do it yourself". Basically, I was thrown under the bus. She has very poor communication skills and lacks "active listening skills". I spent one hour with Dr. Eric Hassid during my appointment. 50% of the session was regarding getting the CPAP machine for Chronic Sleep Apnea. The other 50% of the session was discussing 20 years of severe chronic pain I experience from when I was rear ended by a 10 ton UPS truck at 60 mph. Dr. Eric Hassid never bothered to even mention that Sutter Health has a chronic pain management support program and he did not bother to give me any semblance of a treatment plan for this medical condition. After my appointment ended, I picked up a brochure at the front desk which explained the variety of services this clinic offers. It was only by accident that I discovered Sutter Health DOES OFFER chronic pain management services. What Dr. Eric Hassid actually DID do was hand me a list of over $200 of vitamins/supplements he sells in the reception area of his office. Is he a vitamin/supplement pill salesman - or is he practicing medicine and providing patient care appropriate to his client's needs? His staff is incompetent, especially his medical assistant. Both Ladill and Sarah told me on the phone "it is not my job description to make one four minute phone call to get your Durable Medical Equipment prescription filled, do it yourself". This is in direct violation of the well established protocol for obtaining Durable Medical Equipment. Optigen, Apria, Lincare DO NOT EVER deal directly with patients - any more than a patient could walk into a pharmacy and ask for Rx medication without FIRST the doctor creating a prescription. I was "thrown under the bus" by this clinic. My primary care doctor at Dignity Health left his job a few months ago, and moved out of town. I was going to enroll with Sutter Health for a brand new primary care doctor but NO WAY would I do that, nor would I ever go back to this clinic for follow up care. It functions as a vitamin pill/supplement retail store NOT patient care. I was "thrown under the bus". Badly done! I was Dr. Eric Hassid's patient when he had his own clinic in Davis, back around 2006. It was not Sutter Health - and there was more cohesion in treatment plans and the staff was excellent at the old Davis clinic. I think Sutter Health is a "Hot Mess" with inept, substandard lack of rudimentary communication skills, poorly trained staff who lack a work ethic and do not want to lift a finger to help patients. None of the staff at this clinic during my first visit told me there was a Patient Portal online that I needed to register in. I only discovered this on my own efforts. Nobody gave me the It should NOT have taken SIX phone calls over the course over ten days to have a very simple task performed by the staff of this office.

Dr Hassid is bar none one of the best Medical Doctors I have ever encountered. NOT only is he…read morebrilliant but more importantly he has an open mind, is humble and does not think that he knows EVERYTHING! His approach is truly ...FIRST DO NO HARM. So many Doctors now a days prescribe drugs that they do not have adequate knowledge of, Dr Hassid is more thoughtful re this than I have have found other Doctors to be. His practice in integrative which really means he will look at the whole picture; body, mind, spirit , lifestyle, diet etc. He is an exceptional, caring Doctor.

You will just waste your money and time to see her .. she and her staff are among some of the…read morerudest people I've ever had to deal with. Wish i could give negative stars.

It has been some time since I was going to this doctor so I hope she has changed her ethics. When I…read morefirst went to her, she helped me find a wonderful physical therapy group. That was the good side. When I couldn't get any more therapy she lorded over me to take antidepressants, knowing the severe side effects I would have, rather than try to find a cause for my illness and help me get better. I became severely depressed, suicidal, and ended up for 6 months in a fetal position with absolutely no relief of my pain. When my other doctors found this out they told me to immediately get off the drug. When I went back to Dr. Greenawald I told her what the other doctors told me and she immediately became incensed and told me that if I wouldn't take the medication she prescribed then she wouldn't help me and I was dismissed. I thought neurologists were some of the elite medical doctors. One medical person told me they were the most intelligent. But if I know she is into kayaking and outdoor activities and making local headlines fighting with her neighbors or going to her class reunion and yet she couldn't tell me what was causing my infliction I question that statement and her ability as a doctor. I had to add a star. I know she doesn't even desire that

Dr. Curtis was the pediatrician I used for both my sons when we lived in Grass Valley…read more I still remember the first time I was in his office. I had a baby in my lap and another on the way. In walked this giant of a man, and my son's eyes went wide. (His previous ped. had been tall with a scary booming voice!). Dr. Mike immediately knelt down to my son's eye level and spoke to him. I knew right away that I had made the right choice. From then on, I *loved* having Dr. Mike to call on, and he saw us for newborn care, immunizations, allergies, divorce stress, concerns about speech delays, and even post-care for stitches. In fact, of the things I regretted about moving away, losing him as our pediatrician was the biggest. I have partial hearing loss due to the over-prescription of antibiotics when I was a child, and when I discussed my concerns regarding over-medication with him, I found we agreed on the topic, as well as a great many others. I always felt comfortable discussing my concerns with him, and he treated the children as part of our whole family unit, taking into account interfamily relationships and stresses (like our divorce) on my sons' behavior and development. He never made me feel like I was wasting his time if I called with a question or concern. He was (when I left) one of the busiest pediatricians in Grass Valley,and with good reason in my opinion!

Dr. Curtis has been kind and insightful in the treatment of my children. He calmly assessed a…read morerecurrence of a potentially frightening bone condition in my son, got us a referral to Shriner's, and followed up with us. He's been a thoughtful, considered voice that has added to our family's understanding of ongoing health issues. We appreciate his input and value him as our pediatrician.

I used to Live in Auburn Ca yrs ago. I also used to see Doctor Ashley. She helped me in every way…read morepossible, not only with Migraines, but with other ailments as well. I have Lupus and many other illnesses. Doctor Ashley always wanted to get to the bottom of things, including diet, and vitamins as well. She is so young and Beautiful on the inside as well as the outside. I truly Loved her and her staff including Jenette. I often wondered what happened to them as I miss her and think of her. I hope she reads this and contacts me one day. Doctor Ashley if you read this look me up on FB. You can't ask for a better Doctor than her, I still recommend people to her, But Now I see she left, I am so sad to hear this, I hope she is happy where ever she is at. Raeleen N.

Dr Kristin Ashley evidently left Sutter rather suddenly. No courtesy patient letter and no response…read moreto phone calls or patient portal messages. Someone called after several weeks with info that Dr Ashley was gone - no details. That said, I found Dr Ashley quite forthcoming with helpful information, going above and beyond on details and recommendations. I hesitated on further visits after seeing stickers (from political fringe media) on the inside of the exam room door - very unprofessional and uncomfortable to see. Moot point now.

Love this man. Doubt that I would be verticals without this calm and patient hands. Highly…read morerecommended!

My husband has had a back injury and we have exhausted all options available to give him relief of…read morehis pain. Our very last option was meeting with Dr. Prasad and going over all of the different options he has before and after back surgery. After meeting with Dr Prasad today my husband and I have a very good understanding as far as the different choices he has for his back pain relief as well as future options with keeping my husband healthy and giving him a better lifestyle with the use of his back. My husband and I both feel very well informed, thoroughly listened to, understood and even more. (Addressing issues dealing with Mind, Body and Soul). One thing I can say is that even though at this particular moment we are not deciding to move forward with having back surgery for my husband, if we were to ever consider it in the future, it would DEFINITELY be with Dr Prasad. I AM VERY SKEPTICAL WHEN IT COMES TO MAJOR HEALTH DECISIONS SUCH AS THIS!!!! Yet after meeting with Dr Prasad, My husband and I feel very confident he would do a Good Job, that's in the BEST INTEREST of My Husband.

I am so happy to have been referred to Dr. Merliss. I had been miss diagnosed and thrown medicine…read more I tried to inform my previous neurologist that I didn't think that the issue I had was so serious, he didn't listen to a word. I asked my primary that I wanted a second opinion, she sent me to Dr Merliss. I was hesitant about how far was and skeptical about the building, but knew she sent me there for a reason. He listened to everything I had to say, even told me to slow down and take my time with my story. After a few tests and him reviewing my story, he informed me that what I had was a far less condition than what I had been diagnosed with. I am being taken off the medication that I didn't need, and getting my license and life back. I can't express how happy I am to have been referred to him. We need more doctors like him and I Highly recommend Dr Merliss. Thank you!!

Doesn't listen, talks over the top of you. Outdated information…read more Eccentric. Needs to retire. Lovely staff.

I had such a positive experience with Dr. Mahmoudi and his team. From the moment I walked in, the…read morefront office staff was kind, welcoming, and helpful. Dr. Mahmoudi took the time to REALLY listen, clearly explain what was going on (without overly medical terms), and walk me through his recommended treatment plan. He was professional, thoughtful, and showed genuine care throughout our visit. I know he's had some mixed reviews in the past, but that was not my experience at all. I felt heard, respected, and supported. Highly recommend giving him a chance. I'm so grateful for the wonderful care.

This is a critical review of Dr. Babak Sanei-Fard. To say this man is a doctor of any sort is…read morecomical. As a referral, I had an appointment with him to complete an assessment and discuss my options. He is horribly unprofessional. Right at the start he had rude tone, poor tactfulness in his "bedside manner", limited demonstrated expertise, weak communication in answering my specific questions and areas of concern, and just overall lack of care. I didn't get that he actually listened to me. I can't believe any business or institution would have him on a payroll and I'm baffled that he is on one today. I did nothing to trigger him. I was polite and courteous the whole time - I gave him no reason to engage me the way he did. I am not the type to write bad reviews, and I have to say that my patient experience with the medical community has generally been good, but this one is an exception and I felt compelled to let the public know about my experience and waste of time. I think it's important for people to know about his behavior and lack of patient compassion, in addition to the lack of any connection with a patient or simple patient service orientation. There are many good doctors and surgeons out there (which I later found). He is not an individual I would allow performing any kind of procedure on me as I believe the way in which he conducts himself in the office will translate into his integrity in he operating room. I would not recommend seeing this man.

From the owner: The Neurosurgery Center brings together the skills, experience and expertise of board certified…read moreneurosurgeons Terry (Cully) Cobb, M.D., Barry N. French, M.D., and Praveen Prasad, M.D. Each of these physicians will be in residence on a rotating basis.

Dr. Melissa Bloch is an MS patients dream! I waited 4 months for my appointment, and would do it…read moreagain. She spent time with me, no question was wrong or unnecessary. I'm very pleased after my 1st visit, hoping to start feeling part human again. Her MA, Kathleen is the best! She even took time to call me and help with a problem. Thank you to Dr. Bloch and Kathleen, for putting me at ease

Nothing good to say.. I have never met her in person, and had one virtual visit. She has pawned me…read moreoff on her nurse for my last 3 appointments. I will no longer entrust her with something so important as my health.