As a Kaiser HMO patient I was referred to Dr. Messiha for Pain Management. They often refer outside…read moreof their health system for efficiency and I'm very happy that they did. Dr. Messiha was extremely thorough both with reviewing my medical records and my face to face consultation with him. He did not rush me or rush to conclusions about procedures that may or may not help me. He spent a great deal of time explaining that my symptoms directly correlate with my MRI results and made me feel like I finally understood where my pain and limitations were coming from. Even though the referral from Kaiser included injections; Dr. Messiha left that decision totally up to me given my limitations with an allergy to steroids and the possibility that injections without steroids may not be helpful. He made recommendations to my PM&R physician at Kaiser and helped me make a plan going forward. As an RN I know how difficult navigating our health system is for both patients and providers and I was so pleased with how his office staff handled everything behind the scenes ahead of my appointment. I would highly recommend Dr. Messiha and his practice if you are in need of pain management or even a second opinion. He is beyond professional and I'm so happy I went to see him. I now understand my condition better than before and know that I can make an informed decision based on new knowledge.

This practitioner over charged my insurance who refuses to pay the extra unnecessary cost which I…read moreagree. I will end up paying over $400 out of my pocket for a lame consultation as he has absolutely done nothing I had to insist for him to look at my results to give me his opinions on top of it. The most expensive consultation I ever had in my life and the worst so far!

​I cannot thank Dr. Jeremy Smith and his PA, Josh Phillips, enough--they have quite literally given…read moreme my life back. After my C3-C6 spinal fusion in 2023, I was unsure what my future would look like, but thanks to their expertise, I have just completed an incredible year-long retirement journey. ​In the past year, I've traveled through over 20 cities across Taiwan, Japan, Korea, and China, walking thousands of steps daily and fully embracing my life. While recovery is a process that requires patience, Dr. Smith and Josh were the support system that made these adventures possible. ​My only request? Dr. Smith, you are not allowed to retire--at least not while I'm still around! I have too much travel planned and I need the best team behind me. If you are looking for a surgeon who can help you reclaim your life and keep you moving, I give Dr. Smith and his team my highest recommendation.

As a paramedic and ER nurse, I've seen the full spectrum of surgical outcomes and surgical egos…read more Dr. Smith is the rare spine surgeon who combines technical excellence with genuine patient-centered care. I had my L4-L5 lumbar fusion in April 2024 and just passed my one-year post-op. The outcome has been outstanding -- appropriate expectations were set pre-operatively, the procedure went exactly as planned, and the recovery support was consistent and thorough throughout. For anyone weighing a lumbar fusion and wanting a surgeon who will treat you like an intelligent adult and deliver results: look no further. Five stars.

A great pain management practice. But they keep on showing the picture of founding doctor that…read morepassed away many years ago. Kinda creeps me out but a nice tribute to an outstanding and caring doctor.

My review is for the front office and management, as I was not able to see the doctor. I called to…read moremake an appointment and provided all of the information that I was asked for. Shortly after hanging up the phone, I got a text from the young girl who scheduled my appointment. She asked me to send her a copy of my driver's license by replying to the text, which I promptly did. On the day of my appointment, I arrived at the office 15 minutes early to fill out any additional paperwork. The girl answering the phones was busy making an appt for a new patient which, as I already knew, is very time-consuming. There were two other staff members present, but apparently none of them were trained to hand me my new patient check-in forms because they told me I'd have to wait. So finally, around 15 minutes later, the young girl was done with her phone call and able to check me in. The only problem is that I was not on their schedule. Not only that, but they didn't seem to have any record of me at all. Had I gone to the wrong office?? I scrolled through my texts to find the one requesting my license, in which the girl had stated her name. I said "isn't this you?" Yes, it was her and I was at the right place. Why am I not on the schedule at the time we discussed?? According to the young girl, she never received the picture of my license (which, from my end, had been sent), so she cancelled the appointment. No follow-up call requesting my license again. I don't even think I got a call letting me know they were cancelling the appt, although they had already set the precedent of communicating by text, so it would've been appropriate to send a follow-up text. When I pressed her to find out why there was no follow through, she said that she only works there part-time, so there was no way for her to follow up with me the next day, as it was her day off. Now, I don't solely blame her. She was obviously rather young and inexperienced and was just doing her best. But what a terrible lack of management that there are no procedures in place to handle this kind of thing! And what kind of establishment just cancels an appt after I obviously wanted to see the doctor, based on my initial investment of time in scheduling the appt?? I had already waited a couple of weeks for my appt, and I was in a tremendous amount of pain due to a pinched nerve in my neck. On top of that, they had wasted another 20 minutes of my time since I had arrived at the office for my appointment. The best they could do was to apologize and offer me an appointment in another week or so. No thanks. At this point, I think the appropriate thing for the doctor to do would be to see me that day. I understand maybe he was completely booked. Then he should stay late. I would've come back at the end of the day. I had already arranged to have the afternoon off from work so that I could be seen by him, and I find it inexcusable that the office is run in such a way that the staff just cancels appts because of one small piece of information missing. They demonstrated a total lack of consideration for my time and circumstances.

Honestly, this doctor set a new low bar in medicine. He was over an hour late to a 9 am…read moreappointment. Didn't say hi or introduce himself on intake. Was super rushed, asked questions and interrupted both my husband and myself when we provided answers. He disregarded other doctor's diagnoses and dismissed my pain complaints. He only looked at my scans and provided a diagnosis. When my husband said that was unsatisfying, I also said that it seemed inappropriate to diagnose without any physical exam. He then did a perfunctory physical exam with no gloves, no hand wash, no hand sanitizer. I literally cried through the physical exam the. He told me that things that had helped in the past (injection) were not actually helpful. His poor bedside manner, poor interpersonal skills, and terrible time management made this the worst doctor I have seen in over 40 years. At the end of my appointment my husband said he wouldn't have believed how bad this doctor was unless he witnessed it himself and that we would never let him anywhere near my spine ever again.

I was recently diagnosed with cancer on my spine and pelvis. Tumors were pressing on nerves causing…read moreincredibly debilitating pain. My oncologist recommended an epidural along with radiation to shrink the tumors but I could not find a doctor to do it especially with the holidays. I went to see Dr Hanjan and he thoroughly analyzed my scans and miraculously told me he would fit me in for the procedure same day! He did it within a few hours. It's not often a doctor demonstrates such empathy along with intelligence and skill. He is an angel and his office assistant , Bobbie, very kind and quickly responsive. Going there was an excellent choice!

So grateful to Dr. Grumet for getting me back on my feet so quickly. I had a meniscus trim and was…read morefully functional within a month. What really stood out to me, though, was his bedside manner. He's very friendly, never rushes, and made sure I understood every step of the process. It's rare to find a surgeon who is both highly skilled and genuinely caring, but he nails both.

I wish every medical care provider was like Dr. Grumet. He is specialized, knowledgeable,…read moreprofessional, and relatable when explaining the logistics of an injury. He is open ears, realistic, and just makes your injury/condition bearable. I resulted with a minor injury (compared to what he typically sees), however to me it was a huge barrier to my active life. Injuries are one of the toughest mental games with someone who is super active. Dr. Grumet gave me reasonable timelines and guidance as to what to look out for. I am FOREVER grateful for his kindness, empathy, and care (as well as his staff). I feel extremely privileged to have been under his care. I recommend going in with lots of questions just to make sure you cover all basis. He will answer them all. Expect high quality care.

I was first referred to Dr. Labovitch in 2009 when I was 68 y.o., for a torn rotator cuff and a…read morefractured greater tuberosity (bone) from an ice-skating accident. My goal was to regain 100% range of motion so I could resume my normal activities including my exercise regimen comprising dumbbells and chinning bar. I had spoken to a neighbor older than me who had a torn rotator cuff repaired and could not reach up much above her shoulder. That was not for me. I knew that young people and sports people required 100% restoration while old people probably did not care as much. My research of Dr. Labovitch revealed that he was a sports medicine physician. Sports people with an injury don't want to have any limitations after treatment, so that was the best sign that Dr. Labovitch was the orthopedic surgeon for me. When I went to his office, I gained my ultimate confidence when his waiting room was filled mostly with young people. My surgery was successful, and although it took a bit (maybe 9 months) of expected rehab effort on my part, done partly at home, I regained 100% range of motion, and my arm and shoulder felt no different from the way it was before my accident. I had several subsequent visits to Dr. Labovitch for different issues, and each time his diagnosis was perfect and my recovery complete and uneventful. When requiring PT I always went to California Rehabilitation & Sports Therapy at 36 Mauchly in Irvine, run by Anthony Bisaccia, who is very competent, has a great team, and is wonderful to work with.

A few years ago when Dr Labovitch was in Newport Beach, I came in to have my shoulder looked at…read more They wanted to do an X Ray. The technician that did the X Ray was a young woman who did not give me a lead protection cover for my body. I asked her if I needed one and she said "No, you used to need one, but these days the machines are more advanced". But I chose to ask for one anyway. I just wanted to post this review because I don't think what I was told was correct. So the office manager should make sure their staff is protecting their patients during every X Ray. This is why I gave only a 2 Star rating. But they are good and Dr Labovitch is knowledgeable and nice.

I first saw Dr. Jackson on April 16th. My experience with the office staff was pleasant, there was…read morezero issues with any discs that I gave them. I have a narrowed spinal cord that disappears in places. I also have compressed discs slip discs discs that are hardly there. Basically a hot mess. Dr. Jackson is an architect who came up with a plan to save me from a wheelchair and paralysis. I have heard from my doctors that he is the doctor's doctor. My experience with him so far has been excellent. His surgery coordinator Wida is absolutely wonderful and gets the business of getting you surgery done. She is on point. The spinal class that I took were very informative. They were able to get me into surgery pretty quick and my appointment is next week. I'll update the review after the surgery.

He supposedly performed a hemilaminectomy on my back about 1.5 years ago. Unfortunately, after the…read moresurgery, I ended up in severe pain, much worse than the pain I had before the procedure. When I contacted his office, I was repeatedly told that it would take time for the pain to improve. However, the pain continued. I later consulted eight other orthopedic surgeons and showed them my MRI and CT scans from before and after the surgery. Every one of them told me that, in their opinion, the surgery had been poorly performed. I continue to live with significant pain and require injections every few months to manage it. Based on my experience, I strongly recommend being very careful when choosing a surgeon and seeking more than one opinion before undergoing back surgery.

Outstanding pain management physician. One doctor told me my only choice was surgery...Dr Harris…read moregave me alternatives. I now feel great!

Dr. Harris at pain management is truely amazing!! His PA…read moreSamuel is also wonderful. And professional and friendly. All that work at his office are great!! so caring and gentle and professional. They really advocated for me when my work comp insurance didnt want to pay for the ablation. They went above and beyond to get me the care I needed and tried different non narcotics . When I finnaly had my ablation done by dr Harris and it was AMAZING!!!!. It has been almost a year.. and only now am I starting to really get the pain back but still not to the intensity as before. The pain i had after the RFA procedure was much less from just one procedure . I was almost totally disabled before dr harris and other doctors had tried eveerything. Dr Harris is a miracle worker in my opinion. I could barely do my daily functions. Only negative is that you usually have to wait a little past your appt time for follow up visits..but it's also becase he doesnt rush the visit. THANK YOU thank you Dr Harris and the team!