DO NOT go to this doctor, Calderone is so rude. makes you feel like he is so uninterested in what…read moreyou are saying. the front desk girls are also so rude and unprofessional. as I was sitting waiting for the doctor to come and get my husband, the girls are having a conversation about drinks... as we are sitting there. do not waste your time.

5 years ago I was unable to walk with sciatica.......my original orthopedic surgeon was…read moresubsequently relieved of duty when he told me, "You cannot be in that much pain." My nurse at St. John's, Kat, got me hooked up with Dr. Calderone. Surgery was flawless, and I was able to walk the next day. Cannot say enough about how he helped me.

I have worked only with Dr. Bloom's associate, Dr. Nguyen. He had a very difficult case to take on…read morewith 7 brain and cervical surgeries and damage very deep and aggressive in the neck and head. I am extremely grateful to him as he has stepped up to the plate to correct, as best possible per the CDC, the lack of care I had previously and that left me for dead. Dr. Nguyen has been present at my appointments and re-opened the door to some quality of life. Unfortunately, the damage done via my previous pain doc, by ignoring the results of required MRI's and my pleas for help, Dr. Nguyen was dealt a heavy hand. Because earlier detection was ignored, there is only so much he can do. But he is doing it nonetheless. Pain patients will be assisted greatly by Dr. Nguyen as well as an upcoming hand book entitled "Pain Dismissed" to be published 2024 iwhich will assist them in how best to navigate potentially treacherous territory amidst the regulations assigned by the CDC, wherein ALL pain is treated the same regardless of their injuries and resultant pain. I hope this review provides for hope for others. There are still a few good doctors out there but be sure that an MD is going to be present at your appointments before you sign on as, otherwise, you can easily land in a life and death situation without proper help aboard.

My experience has ONLY to do with the office staff here. Also know the doctors do not respond to…read morethese ratings. The OFFICE girls do and are even rude with their responses. My life the last many years with chronic pain hasn't been easy. Nobody would understand that who has not experienced chronic pain themselves. I had to have 4 surgeries in the 3 years. 2 of them were in the last 5 months for a precancerous condition. I had to reschedule my SI Joint injection a few times, because you have to space your anesthesia apart and I had to have these 2 surgeries immediately. When I called 1 week before my scheduled SI joint injection to see if I could postpone it a few days due to my back being out and I physically could not move, Stephanie was unbelievably rude to me. I was on speaker. I had a friend sitting next to me who had been helping me. Stephanie rudely responded "you've rescheduled like 6 times already." I told her I've had to have many surgeries and I've only rescheduled for those reasons. She then rudely responded "I have to put you on hold." It went dead silent and we thought we were on hold, so my friend looked at me and said "what a b***h." Immediately Stephanie said "I heard that! You just called me the "B" word and I'm telling my boss and I'm hanging up on you!" First of all, I never said it, second of all, neither of us would ever say that for anyone to hear! We are kind, respectful people. We were supposed to have been put on hold. Not a "fake" hold. My friend was just speaking her thoughts to me. Especially because she knows all the hell I have been going through. That's how rude Stephanie was being. Before she hung up on me I was trying to say "wait! Let me explain." I called back and tried to speak with her and explain my friend said that to me not ever meaning for Stephanie to hear it. I spoke with Paula, the manager. I was pouring my heart out crying, apologizing, and sending my apologies to her from my friend as well, who said it not ever meaning for her to hear that. I explained how desperate I was to get my SI joint infection from Dr Phillip Nguyen. My last one gave me 2 months of living without pain. She said she'd call me back that day and she didn't. I called again the next day. Paula told me they would not accept me as a patient anymore. I truly do not think Dr Nguyen knew about "their" decision. No matter what response is given on here, it will be the office girls and most likely false information. Everything I state is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. I decided to call the surgical center and they were so nice. I even told them about the situation I had with the office girls. They said I was still on the surgical schedule and to come. So that morning I called the surgical center to confirm. They said I was on the schedule. My mom was on her way to pick me up and Paula that manager called me and said "you are not to go to your surgery! You are off the schedule! We are calling the surgery center to make sure of it." And that's what they did. I truly don't think Dr Phillip Nguyen decided himself not to take me as a patient. The office girls did everything in their power to keep me from getting my injection. If they only knew the pain I endure every day of my life. Stopping someone from getting pain relief because of lack of forgiveness is sad. It's obvious this office is run with a true lack of empathy. The reviews speak for themselves. The negative reviews are mostly about the front desk staff. Their responses to patient's reviews are vile. Remember, it's them responding, not the doctors. If you are able to get past the rudeness of the office staff, I would truly recommend Dr Phillip Nguyen for pain management. Meanwhile I have to start over with referrals and waiting months for appointments because of the lack of forgiveness and empathy here. For something that I personally didn't say or my friend meant for her to hear. I hope those girls never have to experience chronic pain like I have. I will find a way to get a hold of Dr Nguyen and tell him my story.

Very good doctor. He's reliable and trustworthy. He is friendly and cares about his patients.read more

Dr. Pluche has been my primary care physician for many years . He is very personable and generous…read morewith his time. I've received excellent care. His staff is awesome too.

Dr Cabaret is the most compassionate, patient, and supportive pain management doctor that I have…read moreever had the honor of being a patient of. Not only does Dr. Cabaret do traditional pain management with epidural injections, medication, and physical therapy; but Cabaret looks holistically as you as a person, and wants to hear your mental, emotional, and spiritual pain. Dr. Cabaret is a big supporter of alternatives including CBD, Acupuncture, and Massage Therapy. If you are a patient that is also having issues with addiction to opiates or pain medication, Dr Cabaret also assists with medicated aided treatment for opiate dependence. His background, experience, and professionalism make him a solid provider for this life saving service. What I admire most about Dr Cabaret is he takes accountability and ownership in your pain management. Dr Cabaret will do everything that he can to help you ease your pain, but it takes two (you the patient and Dr Cabaret). If you are not ready to put in your work to help improve your pain management, this is not the place for you.

I gave up on pain management docs for ~8 years because of my experiences here. I was shocked and…read moreappalled to be berated by Cabaret who would lecture me about what "real pain was" telling me "people in wheelchairs" knew "real pain" - the funniest part is that my mom's twin is a quadriplegic so telling me that people in wheelchairs are the only ones with real pain was rich coming from Cabaret.... I started bringing a family member with me at all times to appointments just because the way he spoke to me was so unprofessional, and they all agreed witnessed how he would berate, speak down to and invalidate anything I said, because to Cabaret since I didn't have a physical handicap, my pain wasn't valid to him - even though I had several autoimmune conditions with chronic pain as well as severe rheumatoid arthritis and degenerative disc conditions... After ~2 years of this I stopped seeing him altogether: I couldn't deal with graveling for help for months and receiving treatment here or there while enduring being talked to and treated in such a horrible way. I actually gave up on pain management docs for ~8 years because of experiences here... I powered through pain for so long I ended up with an TLIF spinal fusion with disc replacement due to severe central canal stenosis after going to ER for back pain, I was put in an ambulance for an emergency spinal surgery on a Sunday to prevent paralysis (I was riding my motorcycle through the pain of severe central canal stenosis that required ambulatory transfer and emergency spinal fusion surgery on a Sunday). I was fortunate to finally receive compassionate care from both a neurosurgeon and pain management doctor as recovered (located in Ventura). About a year after my spinal fusion: I needed a facet block and MBB RFA due to nerve pain that never resolved after the surgery. My quality of life is so much better - I feel like I am part of the living again. I hate medications and the side effects of them, but sometimes they are necessary, and sometimes injections or surgical procedures are also necessary for relief. Thankfully, now I see physicians who are compassionate and listen to both visible and invisible pain and will work to find the root cause of it - all while treating me with decency, like I'm a human being.

I just love this office! The staff here are wonderful!! Dr. Tourje is also wonderful! I had to get…read morea shoulder injection this visit and she did a great job! Yes it hurt but very manageable! She took her time, guided me with my breathing and knew just when to go further. Ugh! Misting a deep pressure kind of pain but I was fine. Truly I'm such a baby when it comes to needles and it wasn't that bad! Thank you for your patience and kindness and expertise! Highly recommend coming here for all your pain management needs!

Everyone in this office are very nice it's clean. The Doctor is very nice also I have told other…read morepeople about Spanish Hills.

Terrible doctor - did nothing for me. Ordered wrong tests. Lied about test results. Didnt take me…read moreseriously about what I thought I had even though I ended up being right - found out weeks later by another doctor. Stay away from this guy. He's a creep too. The office people are terrible too and good luck trying to call them. They'll never answer or respond to your voicemail. Bunch of idiots at this office. You're better off going to ucla hospital. You've been warned.

Dr. Statner is knowledgeable, advocates for his patients and gives you the straight facts without…read moresugar coating. Very thankful that he was on my daughter's case while she was hospitalized.

Dr Dixon is great...however, Dignity Health is taking over his practice and his business is a mess!…read more I had an appointment with him and he did not have the medical records of the prior surgeries he has done for me....... I had to explain to him that after my last surgery he had to drain the site several times and wanted to know if we could put a drain in for this surgery. He point-blank said he did not have the prior records right now and did not have an answer for that question. I have now been waiting two weeks to have a lumpectomy (with positive cancer biopsy) scheduled and when I called to see what was going on, they really couldn't give me an answer other than with Dignity taking over it was all just a mess and to expect a call from the scheduler tomorrow. - - Which is exactly what they told me a week ago when I called. This is such a predicament, as I do know Dr. Dixon does great work, but I have been left in a very unnecessary and unsettling situation.

STOP!! If you are looking for quality care, look no further. Dr. Dixon is the best of the best…read more He did a hernia repair 13 years ago for me. Wonderful work and out come. Just this month I had a similar pain on the left side of my groin only this time much more painful. I wondered if he was still practicing. To my surprise, it was just like going back 13 years. Caring and knowledgeable. The outcome was better then expected. The office staff is also a joy to work with. Would not consider going to anyone else.

My family has been seeing Dr. Ballard for 8 yrs. And he is an amazing doctor. Great bedside manner,…read morelistens to what you're saying before doing his evaluation. He does not believe in doing anything that is not needed. While he is a surgeon it's what he would prefer to do first unless it's needed.

Very Caring, Compassionate doctor with Excellent Results. Dr. Ballard did arthroscopic surgery on…read moremy left knee last Friday, and I couldn't be happier with the results. I had my right knee done three years ago by Dr. Ballard, and the recovery was so easy and the results so impressive, that I was actually looking forward to this procedure. This surgery was the easiest I have ever had. Surgery was at 2:30 and at 4:30 I woke up, got dressed, and went home. The next two days I used crutches just to be sure, but my knee already felt better than it did before the surgery. Virtually no pain after the procedure. Now six days after, my knee feels like I am 20 years old again. Dr. Ballard checked in with me to make sure I am doing OK, which I really appreciated. This doctor is a master mechanic and a truly gifted surgeon. Now I can play volleyball with my daughters without loading up on Advil.