I Just completed my 2nd surgery visit with Dr. Brian Hwang ! He and his staff were incredible!!…read more I went to speak with him concerning sciatic nerve pain that after receiving 2 Cortizone shots ( from a pain specialist) to my lower spine area did almost NOTHING to improve my pain. all it took was one visit to Dr Brian Hwang's office for him to tell me the truth about what was necessary to remove this excruciating pain. I went to see Dr Brian on June 26 in the afternoon. That same day he and his staff put together a surgery date for me that was less than a week out! he told me that I did the right way by first going with the Cortizone shots (89% success) rate that weren't working. Upon seeing me in my ground zero level 10 Pain , his actions were swift in getting me an appointment for surgery six days later!! Now I am completely pain-free and I'm so happy for his professionalism and diligence in getting me that appointment as quick as he did. Kudos to Carla his receptionist for getting me the date so QUICKLY . I currently live in the state of Utah and came all the way back to Southern California just so I could have the surgery performed by Dr. HWANG. just wanted to give a big shout out to Dr Hwang and his staff for moving mountains for me!! TIME TO GET BACK TO ENJOYING MY RETIREMENT!! Wishing you and your staff all the best!

We'll here to discuss my MRI hopefully the consolation will go well. Wait period good at the…read moreoffice.

I wanted to share an incredible personal experience and outcome. Dr. Nader Nassif successfully…read moreperformed total hip replacement surgery on both of my hips, over two separate procedures less than a year apart. I want to thank Dr. Nassif, his entire Newport office staff, and all of the Hoag nurses at the Irvine hospital who were amazing throughout both surgeries. I was able to go home the same day and was cleared for full activities after only eight weeks. I jokingly, but honestly, tell people that I'm the Bionic Man now! Having both hips replaced has made such a difference in my life, and I'm incredibly thankful to Dr. Nassif for getting me back to full health so quickly. I couldn't be happier with the results or more appreciative of everyone who cared for me along the way. Thank you, Dr. Nassif and team!

Dr. Nassif replaced both of my hips in June 2020 and it is now October 2026 and they're both still…read moreworking great. No pain. Back in 2019-2020 I had been sent to a bunch of different Dr.'s because of what I was convinced was knee pain. Only Dr Nassif correctly diagnosed it as hip pain. I thought he must be wrong because all of my pain was in my knees. but I was wrong and he was right! I'd send anyone to Dr. Nassif.

​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.

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 have hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and at 32 years of age, I had already endured ten…read moresurgeries in ten years; these included two multi-level spinal fusions at C4-T3 and L3-S1, and a kyphoplasty to repair a fractured vertebra at L1. When I needed a third fusion to stabilize both SI joints, my insurance denied it, and my previous doctor was unwilling to appeal on my behalf. After two years of fighting for approval on my own, I found Dr. Jankowski through a Southern California EDS Facebook group. I was physically and emotionally exhausted, and honestly desperate -- I'm so grateful I found him when I did. From my very first appointment, he was kind, efficient, and genuinely knowledgeable about my rare and complicated condition, and it meant so much to finally feel understood. He assured me he was on my side and would fight for the surgery I needed, and he meant it. His office manager, Paritash, got to work immediately, submitting appeal after appeal and keeping me updated with such care every step of the way. Dr. Jankowski personally advocated for me by writing a detailed letter to my insurance company on my behalf, and again during an extensive 40-minute peer-to-peer review phone call. Thanks to his persistence, my surgery was finally approved after several rounds of appeals. He was so reassuring and compassionate heading into surgery, and he stayed in touch throughout my hospital stay, even when my pain proved harder to manage than expected. My incision healed beautifully, and he went out of his way to order collagen-based bandages, knowing EDS patients often heal poorly after surgery. Paritash arranged my home health care and physical therapy right away and was always warm and quick to respond to my calls and texts. When managing my drains turned out to be more complicated than planned, she even came in on her day off, when the office is normally closed, just to remove them and change my bandages. Despite Dr. Jankowski being out of town for part of my recovery and my surgery falling right after Christmas, his team made sure scheduling follow-ups was never a hassle. It's been three months since surgery and two months of physical therapy, and the chronic back pain caused by my hypermobile joints has almost completely disappeared, dramatically improving my quality of life and allowing me to return to in-person work after being practically bed-bound most of the day. I could not be more grateful that I found Dr. Jankowski and Paritash when I did. Dr. Jankowski gave me my life back when I had all but given up hope of salvaging any remaining pieces of my youth, and he has opened up a world of possibilities to me. I will never be able to adequately express my gratitude. I cannot recommend him enough, especially to fellow patients with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.

My family and I are incredibly grateful for the exceptional care my mother received from Dr. Pawel…read moreP. Jankowski during her very difficult lumbar surgery. From the very beginning, Dr. Jankowski demonstrated professionalism. He took the time to and made us feel confident that my mother was in the best possible hands. Also assistant Paritash was equally outstanding, very kind, attentive, personable and always responsive. She went above and beyond to coordinate care, follow up with us, and make sure everything ran smoothly before and after the surgery. Her support truly made a stressful situation much more manageable for our family. Thanks to their dedication and teamwork, my mother received excellent care every step of the way. We deeply appreciate everything they have done. I highly recommend Dr. Jankowski to anyone needing spinal care.

He is the best Doctor ever I will check with him about every medical problem & procedure other…read moreDoctors suggest me to do. He is very kind with great bedside manner.

What could improve? ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING!!!! This doctor was so inconsistent with his information…read morefrom one appointment to the next. He had no follow through and is completely lacking any type of a respectable bedside manner. He literally ignored us sitting in the room with him for 5 minutes. Not one word. He has no kindness towards his patients. No emotional support. No provided resources for a diagnosis. I cannot emphasize enough how strongly I would encourage people to look for someone else to help them with any neurological needs.

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.

I have had back issues now for the last 6 years. Having had a laminectomy which initially seemed…read moreto help with my pain level, I found myself in pain once again and successfully found an outstanding pain management physician in Dr. Beshai. He and his office staff are thorough, kind and their level of follow-up and follow-through are superb. I was happy to hear that in addition to his other office locations, a new office will be opening up shortly in Mission Viejo, which is slightly more convenient for me than going to the original Irvine location.

An arrogant doctor who appeared unwilling to deal with a 91-year-old patient in severe pain. My mom…read moreand I traveled to his office specifically to seek advice regarding pain medication, yet instead of listening to our concerns, he focused on a cement injection procedure that had already been discussed with her neurosurgeon and was not recommended. We didn't even mention it to him but was on her hospital paperwork and he must have picked it up from reviewing them! After spending more than 90 minutes in the office, we were simply told to return to the same pain management doctor she had previously seen and intentionally chose not to go back to. Rather than showing empathy trying to understand why we were seeking another opinion, he questioned our decision and offered little meaningful guidance. The entire experience left us feeling dismissed, frustrated, and unsupported at a time when compassionate care was most needed.