I went to see Dr. Perri for low back pain that I have been struggling with for the past year. Although Dr. Perri was out-of-network for my insurance, he was highly recommended by my Internist. When I called to make a new patient appointment with Dr. Perri, I was able to get a consultation within the next week (very surprising, as many new patient appointments for specialists usually take weeks). The appointment with Dr. Perri was a lot longer and detailed than I anticipated. After thoroughly going over my scans, Dr. Perri referred me for regimented physical therapy. I am currently four weeks into therapy and I honestly already feel improvement. I have a follow-up in two more weeks and am excited to tell him about the progression I have made. Thank you Dr. Perri! read more

I saw 4 spine specialists before determining there was no way of avoiding back surgery. After meeting Dr Perri and his staff I knew right away he would be my choice to perform the microdiscectomy/decompression procedure. His attentiveness, confidence and knowledge of this procedure sold me immediately and that was reaffirmed by his responsiveness to my emails expressing my multiple questions and concerns in the week leading up to the procedure. He did an excellent job and was as there for me after as he was before and continues to be there for me a year later. I am very thankful for Dr Perri and know I made the right decision. read more

Tried to call the office to schedule an appointment three different times with no answer. Calls to the office directory go to a voicemail of a front desk person (I assume) but no one has returned any of my voicemails. read more

I could have picked anyone to work on my back. I chose Dr. Perri. Best decision I ever made. Went in the hospital in a wheel chair.m, walked out feeling great. read more

Dr. Brian Perri and his staff were absolutely amazing. I could barely walk or sit without being in extreme pain. Being an athlete all my life and not being able to do every day tasks, as well as working out, really scared me. He reassured me that I would be back at it. He performed an ADR on my L5 and I immediately felt relief. I went back to work after 4 weeks and back to working out after 3 months. Thank you Dr. Perri!! read more

I was introduced to Doctor Perri by a friend at work. My friend was in so much pain he had to tie a rope to the end of his bed so he could pull himself up just to get out of bed. He couldn't remember how many pain killers he was on. He said Doctor Perri performed his surgery and within a few months, he was back to work full duty. He advised me to see Doctor Perri and that I wouldn't be disappointed. I had been evaluated by several doctors before I meet with Dr. Perri. I was in so much pain I wasn't able to walk any distance. My legs and feet hurt all the time and cramps were constant in my hamstrings and calves. Running was out of the question, which is a big part in my line of work. I tried physical therapy, acupuncture and chiropractor treatments with no relief. I had a series of epidurals injections that didn't work. After a better part of two years, an appointment to see Doctor Perri was made. I must say, I was so impressed by his bedside manner and the way he made me feel. I wanted to invite him over for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Nalynn, Dr. Perri's clinic coordinator was equally nice and highly professional. Doctor Perri took the time to review my MRI with me. He pointed out the exact location of my injury. His diagnosis was in simple English and his explanation of the surgery made me feel very comfortable. I felt at ease with his ability to perform the recommended surgery on me. The day of the surgery, Doctor Perri remembered me and reassured me that the surgery would be a "piece of cake," of course, he smiled and winked. It was only several hours after my back surgery that they had me up and walking in the halls and around the nurses' station. I am recovering and getting stronger. Now, I am able to walk a mile with no pain. I am so thankful for the referral to see Doctor Perri and I thank God he did my surgery. Coach Gil read more

Bottom line, I was being treated for neck pain for over a year but truly received little to no relief. I was referred to Dr. Perri and out of desperation I made an appointment. This played out to be the best decision bar none. He is masterful at his trade. His people skills along with his orthopedic knowledge and surgery skills are second to none. Dr. Perri reviewed my case and described my symptoms before I could share them. He knew exactly what symptoms I was dealing with which amazed me since I had seen a few reputable Dr.s who seemed to have spent a good 14 months misdiagnosing me. Dr. Perri figured it out after a couple of minutes reviewing an MRI. He promised he could help and that he did indeed. Surgery and recovery went just as he stated. No complaints - the man is amazing. To confirm his prowess I recently had an episode with a fracture to L4. I learned from my last go around that I needed to go straight to the best and that I did. Dr. Perri saw me soon after my request. Surgery was needed and the recovery is going very well. Better than I could of dreamed. The man is simply amazing. read more

I had a very positive experience with Dr. Perri. He was very professional and personable at the same time. Dr. Perri explained in great detail and in a manner which I could understand the complicated procedure that is necessary to resolve the constant numbness in both my hands and the continued decline in strength in my arms. He explained my MRI and e-rays in great detail and confirmed the findings of three other doctors. I felt that he was genuinely interested in my well-being and did everything possible to reassure me about the preparation for surgery, the surgery and the aftercare. I cancelled my first scheduled appointment for the surgery for personal reasons. His staff was very understanding and didn't call me constantly to re-schedule. The facility is very clean and each person on the staff is very knowledgeable and supportive. read more

And Dr. Perri is as good as it gets! He did my back surgery, L2/3,L3/4,L4/5, and did a fabulous job. I had considerable nerve (leg) pain which is vastly improved and continues to heal. The scar placement is in the small of my back and practically invisible. My hospital stay was perfect, Dr. Perri saw me every day, and he was very patient in responding to my questions and explaining what needed to be done. He also speaks english rather than medicalese so it was easy to understand him and the procedures. Also, his office staff is very responsive and returns calls in a timely fashion. read more

Dr. Perri and his staff were AMAZING! I went in with the worst pain I've ever experienced in my neck. My symptoms also left me unable to lift my left arm. Dr. Perri performed disc replacement surgery on me and from the moment I came out of surgery I could lift my arm. My recovery period was quick and honestly, I've never felt better. read more

After over 12 months of being in pain Dr Brain Perri helped to stop it. This was something I thought would never end. I had a sight bludge in my l4 and l5 and also a cyst that needed to be removed. I am very fit and in great physical health so to have a level of pain due to my situation was just not good. I had tried epidural injections which didn't help and other forms of physical therapy which didn't help. I tried several forms of medications that didn't help the pain at all that was going down my leg due to a nerve that was pinched from the cyst. I was lucky that I had met Dr. Perry and that he was available to see me at the point where I was at. He was able to pin point from my MRI and X-ray what needed to happen. 12 weeks after my surgery I am 90% back to where I was. I highly recommend him and his office is so professional and friendly. read more

I had an excellent experience from Dr. Perris office. From setting up my appointment to having Nalynn taking care of my case from the beginning. Email communication was excellent and her follow ups are even better. I am in the medical field myself and I my expectations were truly met. read more

I am writing this to add to the glowing reviews of Dr. Brian Perri, with which reviews I cannot agree more. He and his staff are simply wonderful. I have been rear-ended 6 times. I had lumbar spine surgery, a laminotomy, of L2 and L3 with laminectomy of L-4 and L-5 and non-hardware fusion of L-4 and L5 in July 2004 subsequent to my 3rd rear-end accident by a spine surgeon at a highly regarded orthopedic medical group other than Cedars Sinai. I had an excellent result from that surgery until 2012. In April 2012 I awoke one morning with such severe right lower back pain that I could hardly walk -- this was a brand new problem for me. Drugs, rest, and ice eventually resolved the problem. A new MRI showed very little change since the previous MRI, and a myelogram showed substantial spine damage from neck to tailbone but the surgeon who had done my previous surgery was reluctant to operate as he did not know quite what to do to help me as my acute pain had resolved. In January 2013 my pain management specialist suggested epidural steroid injections in my back, which provided great relief at first. I had a total of 3 sets of lumbar epidural injections as well as 2 cervical epidural injections throughout 2013. I continued under the care of the other orthopedic group until I had another acute pain episode in May 2013, which was so bad that I had to use my hand lift my left leg to get into or out of a car either as a driver or passenger. I had severe pain radiating down from my lumbar spine through my pelvis along the exterior of my left thigh and curling laterally across the top of my left knee. With a lot of rest and medications, I eventually came out of that episode, but it was longer and more difficult and debilitating and required more intense meds than the previous episode. A new MRI again showed very little change. My pain management specialist at the other orthopedic group referred me to Dr. Perri. I was immediately taken by his close attention to my recitation of my spinal history and his care and concern for my well-being. I brought a lot of materials with me which were scanned in for him to review. He took the time to review my scans with me and show me what and where the problems were. He suggested that I continue with the epidural steroid injections, so I did. I knew that L-3 moved into and out of place and that that movement and nerve impingement was responsible for my back and leg pain and impaired my ability to walk even as far as a block without pain and having to stop to bend over or to lean with a rounded back against a wall, tree, bench or whatever else might be available and to stand for any appreciable time. Attending a movie, walking though any kind of exhibit, shopping mall or big box store, or other similar activities were beyond my life. I was not able to perform some activities of daily living, as standing at the kitchen counter to prepare food or to clean up after a meal caused me back and leg pain. However, in December 2013 I put L-3 back into place accidentally by bending over to relieve the pain in my back and down my leg. For about 10 days I could walk easily for more than a block and stand for 15 minutes without pain, which I had not been able to do for the previous couple of years. I was unable to repeat that movement to keep L-3 in place and my pain and disability returned. I believed that an additional lumbar fusion surgery would restore my ability to walk and stand and perform my activities of daily living as after my 2004 surgery, so I called to see Dr. Perri again to schedule surgery. As others have said, scheduling is easy, and except for when Dr. Perri is to be out of town, appointments are within a week or so of the call to set one. After a new MRI, Dr. Perri agreed that surgery was an option, but he wanted to try a couple of things first which would provide diagnostic information to him and therapeutic benefit to me. The first option was facet joint blocks, which gave me relief for about 8 weeks. Just a few days ago I underwent a rhizotomy, which has relieved my pain so far. Surgery is still an option, but the rhizotomy can be repeated and surgery may not be necessary. I cannot thank Dr. Perri and his staff enough. Nalynn is a dream, quite readily available by email. The residents who work under Dr. Perri have been as caring and attentive as Dr. Perri. The anesthesiologist pain management referral for the facet joint injections and rhizotomy is top notch, and I was previously married to an anesthesiologist. The surgery center where the fact joint injections and rhizotomy have been performed provide excellent care and attention. After all my back problems, I trust Dr. Perri implicitly. I know that surgery will be successful if it becomes necessary. read more

I can honestly say that Dr Perri gave me my life back. I 1999, I was involved in a major accident and injured my back and neck. In 2000, I had a failed micro laminectomy surgery from another doctor that left me just as bad off. After 6 years of pain I was referred by a friend to DR Perri. I arrived for my appointment and was called in a matter of minutes. Dr Perri spent more time with me than any doctor had ever done or has since. He took his time explaining what was going on and quickly gained my trust. A couple of weeks later I was in the hospital having a Pro Disk-L installed in my spine. The hospital staff was amazing and treated me like royalty. When I woke after surgery my back already felt better than it had in years. After a couple weeks of recouping from the surgery my back was back to how it was before the accident. I had no issues. In 2012 it was time to get my neck fixed. He installed another Pro Disk-L in my cervical spine and I had the same amazing experience. I have no joke sent at least 15-20 of my friends and co-workers to him and all are just as happy as I am (my industry is really hard on the back). I feel his Osteopathic approach has made him the amazing doctor that he is. He has honest compassion, never over books appointments, is prompt, and truly cares about his patients. His office staff is on the ball and replies quickly to emails and calls. I can't think of anything they could do better. If you have back or neck issues, this is your guy. Trust him, you will not regret it. read more

Dr. Perri hands down provided me with the best experience I have ever had with a doctor. He is incredibly kind, knowledgeable and spends more than ample time with his patients. I could not have been more impressed with him and his staff. I would give 6 stars if I could. read more

I was refered to dr Perry by my physician for a consultation about a problem i have in my spine I think he is very good and compassionate very good doctor- would highly recommend him - he has helped me on several occasions and very professional about everything - I know I am in safe hands with him when I go to consult about my spine and neck ! read more

After spending quite a bit of money going to a chiropractor, I asked my Chiro to order me an MRI and the findings showed I had a 9mm slipped C6 disc in my neck! I was referred to Dr. Perri through a client I represent and was immediately put at ease that surgery could be withheld as long as I wasn't showing weakness in my tricep (note the disc was pinching a nerve causing some pain but nothing I couldn't live with) I was relieved the doctor wasn't trigger happy with surgery but alas two months later I was at the gym and unable to even do a 15lbs trip-cep pushdown. I called Dr. Perri who immediately saw me, told me what was happening and suggested the disc replacement surgery. I then knew a patient of his who had the same surgery/disc replacement a year prior and I asked him about the before and after surgery results, treatments, recovery time which led me to believe it was then time to have the same surgery. I AM SO RELIEVED AND AMAZED I DID THIS. It's been three months (surgery was 9/18/14), I walked out of the hospital the same day, and other than a slight sore throat for a few days after the procedure, I was back to work and today I went back to the gym as if nothing ever was wrong. Plus, the scar is so small that no one has noticed it unless I point it out. Dr. Perri was absolutely amazing, worked with my insurance company well (Anthem Blue Cross) and my only regret was not having this surgery the day I discovered something wrong I would have saved so much physical therapy monies. What was really cool was Dr. Perri walked me thru what was happening inside my body, explained my MRI and CT scans, told me what the procedure would be like, side effects and recovery time and the whole time I felt confident I had chosen the right doctor. I had previously had a back surgery in 2007 at Cedars with another doctor/neurosurgeon but felt like a number and not a person. Dr. Perri really put me at ease. It was also nice to know my client (who also happens to be a physical therapist) sends most his patients to Dr. Perri as he too thinks the world of him. PS Side note, this doctor is distractingly handsome....and married, sorry ladies :-) read more

Dr. Perri is an amazing physician. He diagnosed my cervical spine issues after other orthopedic physicians were not able to identify a problem. I underwent a cervical disk replacement in 2014 and fully recovered. Dr. Perri is able to perform procedures that are unheard of by others. I have recommended Dr. Perri to my family and friends who suffer from spine issues. read more

While in Cabo San Lucas I fractured my C4 vertebrae while swimming. When I arrived at the local hospital, the prognosis was not good, that I would likely end up a quadrepalegic. Dr. Perri has an on-going relationship with this hospital, working with them regularly to improve their services. It so happened that Dr. Perri was in town on vacation, but offered to come in to conduct my surgery, which included (4) screws and a plate. I was up & walking (gingerly) the next day, and flew home 3 days later! I was cleared to return to work as a commercial pilot (2) months after the accident. Dr. Perri and I agree that my recovery is nothing short of a miracle, and I thank God every day that His hand was on me through this. I am also confident that Dr. Perri was a huge part of that miracle. When I returned home, Dr. Perri was my follow-up doctor. When the x-rays on a subsequent appointment could not answer a question he had, Dr. Perri personally walked me back to the lab and directed the next x-ray shot angles. These are examples of the kind of care he provides. Dr. Perri is the man, he's definitley on my Christmas card list! read more

Dr. Perri and his staff were very helpful and professional throughout my time from pre-operation, operation and after operation. Even through long distance the doctor and staff is still taking care of me. I had an operation on my lower back (L5-S1 fusion) in May 2015. Currently still recuperating and daily I am feeling much better since the operation. I would recommend Dr. Perri to anyone with a back problem. He would not recommend surgery unless you need one! His experience and skill is first rate. William Chuang read more

I recently had cervical spine surgery with Dr. Brian Perri and I cannot say enough about his medical professionalism, his personal warmth and thoroughness . My surgery was a great success and I've never felt better because of his amazing skill. I feel very fortunate to be in such excellent hands. I am actually having another surgery with Dr. Perri in a couple of months and am sure will have the same results. I have recommended him already to several of my friends who are looking for a great Doctor and human being. One of them just had surgery with Dr. Perri 2 weeks ago and is doing great. The staff has been very efficient and considerate . read more

My mom has had back pain for over 20 years. We were hesitant and skeptical about surgery because of the risks involved and we always believed that there were non-surgical options. In January 2014, mom suffered a severe case of sciatic nerve pain that radiated from her lower back through the hip area and down both legs. No matter what we tried with physical therapy, mom was just not getting better and we realized that we were out of options. Mom's cardiologist (Dr. Kirk Chang) from Cedars Sinai referred us to Dr. Brian Perri and our experience has been 5 stars all the way. Dr. Perri was patient, thorough, and took time to explain to us mom's condition during our visit. Based on the MRI, it was obvious that mom's sciatic nerve pain wasn't going away and she was long overdue for surgery. To make a long story short, mom had her surgery (Lumbar Fusion Surgery) in February 2014 and we are so happy with the results. We now wonder why mom didn't have the surgery earlier. We are also very grateful that Dr. Perri was able to move mom's surgery date up simply because mom was suffering so much from the pain and was totally bedridden. Mom is now in the recovery process and is walking more and more each day. We are no longer skeptical about back surgeries (of course this is 100% because we found the right doctor/surgeon). Also, I can't finish this review without mentioning how great Dr. Perri's assistant, Ms. Nalynn Asavisanu, has been from the moment we walked into Dr. Perri's office. Naylynn is awesome. She was always responsive to our questions, informative and thoughtful throughout the whole process. We just can't say enough about how smoothly everything went because of Nalynn. read more

Last September when my neurologist informed me that I had severe stenosis and needed cervical spine surgery, I decided I would fly anywhere to find the best surgeon who had an extensive knowledge of minimally invasive procedures, experience and exemplary surgical skills. I am so glad I chose Dr. Brian Perri. He is an outstanding surgeon, who is very gifted and caring. My experience has been exceptional! Dr. Perri's attentiveness and professionalism made me feel confident about the procedure and outcome. I am three months post-op and I am extremely grateful for the care and attention that was given to me by Dr. Perri, his assistant Nalynn, his attentive staff and Cedars Sinai Hospital. They are all simply the best! read more

I saw Dr. Perri. He sat me down and examined the MRI and immediately concluded the problem came from my herniated disc. The pain is on my right side over my abductor. He showed me that the L5 was smaller than it should be. He recommended that I first try yoga and physical therapy and then if that did not work to have surgery on this disc. I told him that I already had seven months of physical therapy. The problem was that I had several other orthopedists conclude the pain was not coming from my disc but was myofascial pain. According to four other doctors, my mri was unremarkable for my age despite showing the disc herniations. I cannot conclude that Dr. Perri was wrong but his diagnosis was at odds with those of others. read more

The Best Spine Surgeon in Los Angeles I totally loathed the thought of anybody cutting on me - particularly on my spine. I'd heard so many horror stories from people of how spine surgery had made things even worse than they already were. Let's face it, when somebody is cutting on you and inserting needles so close to that critical, delicate area of the body, you want zero "oops." Zero! For some time I'd been experiencing severe nerve pain radiating from the back of my neck to the fingertips of my left arm. I first went to see my primary doctor, Chuck Skiba (another great doctor), about it and he knew this really needed to be looked at p.d.q. When I squirmed about going to a surgeon, I clearly recall Dr. Skiba saying, "Mike, I'm giving you the same advice I'd give my own father. Go see this guy." So begrudgingly I did. I've had my share of surgeons in my life, but I need to echo here what others have written as well: You'll have to go very far to find a spine surgeon as skilled as Brian Perri. In my opinion, he's the very best there is in Los Angeles - probably in the top 10 in the entire nation. And believe it or not, he's no primadonna about it either (as too many surgeons seem to think they need to be in order to be respected). He's totally confident in his skills yet is still relaxed and a hell of a nice guy on top of that. Clearly, he was born to do what he does. You'll see that in his demeanor when you visit and find yourself quite at ease with him. Plus he's actually listening to you! And whip SMART, this guy. He designs some his own surgical instruments and teaches other surgeons best practices. He's the whole package. He performed two neck surgeries on me that ultimately fused my C-4 through T1 discs. And I'm MUCH better because of Dr. Perri and his extremely cordial and highly competent staff (particularly Nalynn Asavisanu, his Clinical Coordinator and Assistant). I still have a little numbness in my fingertips, but that's to be expected at this juncture of my recovery. If you're thinking about the possibility of having spine surgery, all I can say is before you let anybody else cut on ya, go talk to Brian. You'll be VERY glad you did! read more

I had suffered with a bad back from the age of 14. I was 71 years old before I decided to have surgery. By the time I got to Dr Brian Perri I could hardly walk. As it turned out I needed surgery on my neck (cervical spine) and my low back (lumbar spine). Dr. Perri performed both surgeries. They were one month apart. I was walking the next day after my low back surgery. Within 10 days I needed no pain mediation. I am able to walk as as I want without pain. This is a miracle for me. I interviewed two other doctors before I decided on Dr. Brian Perri. I chose him because of his rave reviews, and because I liked his approach. Other doctors wanted to use cadaver bone for my low back. Another wanted to take a piece of bone from my hip. Dr. Perri told me that I had enough arthritic material in my back to be able to use my very own calcification without using either cadaver bone or taking bone from my hip. He also was able to give me an explanation regarding how my muscles would reattach after the surgery. I highly recommend Dr. Brian Perri for back issues. Yes, you will have to wait for your first appointment, but he is truly worth the wait. read more

A relative's orthopedic surgeon recommended Dr. Perri to us. I had never met a surgeon until the day we had our first appointment so I have no point of comparison, but I think we hit a home run. My husband had run out of pain management options for his neck and lower back. Dr. Perri reviewed all the scans/medical history and knew exactly what to do first - a C3-7 fusion. Dr. Perri's straightforward approach and understated confidence instills a high level of trust. We knew we had found the right guy. The neck surgery went extremely well and Dr. Perri has always made himself available (pre and post surgery) if we had questions. We are scheduled for lower back surgery (L5-S1 fusion) later this year, so we continue to communicate with Nalynn (Clinic Coordinator) who is an absolute delight and runs everything like clockwork. Truly a five-star experience. read more

I can't say enough nice things about Dr. Perri and his assistant Nalynn. They are truly one of a kind. My mother had neck and back problems for over 20 years. She developed spinal stenosis, scoliosis, and ataxia a long time ago but refused to have surgery. She lived with the pain and suffered for many years never letting anyone know how bad it really was. Late last year she couldn't ignore it anymore. She could barely walk on her own without assistance and had lost all feeling in her hands, fingers, and feet. She was in horrific pain and the chiropractor, physical therapist, and epidurals weren't helping anymore. She decided to go to the doctor and was diagnosed with Myelomalacia (softening of the spine) last December. She was told she needed surgery but she wanted to wait until after the holidays and her doctor said that was fine. We had already had opinions from two different doctors before we found Dr. Perri. We almost didn't go for the third opinion but I'm so grateful we did. I believe Dr. Perri saved my mothers life. The other doctors we saw said her condition was serious but none of them expressed how important it was to operate immediately. One of them even said she could wait another couple months. From the moment Dr. Perri started talking to us we knew we had found the right doctor! He explained that her spine was bruised and there was so much compression that it was literally being crushed. He said she needed surgery immediately, that if she didn't she could become paralyzed or die at any moment from respiratory paralysis. We couldn't believe how nonchalant these other doctors were and Dr. Perri couldn't believe that no doctor had told her how bad it was getting after having many MRIs over the years. The damage didn't just happen overnight. I thank God that we found Dr. Perri that day. He explained everything to us and we left having the upmost confidence in him. He is not like most doctors, he is extremely compassionate and really knows what he is talking about. We wouldn't trust anyone else. That was Jan. 8th and he operated on Jan. 12th. I am ecstatic to say my mother is doing well. Better than expected. She immediately regained feeling in her hands and feet, can walk on her own, and is able to do things she hasn't been able to do in years. It's been a little over two months now and she's getting better every day. On our first checkup my mother cried, hugged, and thanked Dr. Perri. She said he changed her life. She still has a long road of recovery ahead but without Dr. Perri she may not of had a chance at all. I have to say that Dr Perri and Nalynn are amazing and we've never been treated so well. Whenever we've had a question or concern we got a response from him or her almost immediately. If you want an exceptional surgeon look no further, I promise you that you have found him. Thank you Dr. Perri for saving my mothers life. We are forever grateful. read more

I went in to see Dr. Perri on Friday and was greeted by Nalynn who was very nice. She sat there with me and asked me questions to better understand the issues I was having with my back . After waiting a short while Dr. Perri came in the room and greeted me. Then he began to explain to me the situation that I may or may not have with my back. He was very informative and helpful. After he was done Nalynn came back to the room to make sure I had everything in order and to see if there were any other question I might have, which I did not. I definitely recommend Dr. Perri to anyone in the area or even out of the area. read more

I've been suffering for many years for back pain and saw many doctors, who were not very interested in my condition, the excuse was that I was too young to have any neck/back surgeries, but after multiple treatments they've prescribed, my condition was only getting worse. Someone recommended going to Cedars-Sinai and I did. Collected all of my medical records and schedule appointments with several doctors at Cedars and one of them was Dr. Perri. Both my husband and I knew right away he was the right doctor for me. He took the time to review all of my records and evaluate my entire condition. I could not be more pleased with his work. I've been a patient of Dr. Perri since 2007 and had 3 surgeries, one for my neck (2 artificial disk replacement, you cannot even see the scar, I felt instant relieve, he did such a great job) and two for my lower back. Dr. Perri is an excellent surgeon. His staff is professional and friendly; Nalynn is very competent and helps you through out the process. It is very easy to schedule appointments; you don't have to wait for weeks or months as with other doctors. They try to accommodate you especially if you live far to have an MRI and see Dr. Perri on the same day, that you don't' have to drive twice to review your MRI results. Every time I email Dr. Perri's office with a question, I always receive a prompt and thorough answer. Despite his full schedule and many patients, Dr. Perri spends a lot of time with each of his patient to answer all of their questions, provides recommendations and explains the issues for your condition in words that you can understand. The level of personal care Dr. Perri shows to his patients is unheard of; Dr. Perri personally helps you practice walking after the surgery. He motivates to stay active for faster recovery. Dr. Perri is caring, attentive and very professional doctor and I've referred Dr. Perri to all my friends and family. I wish all doctors were like Dr. Perri. Thank you Dr. Perri!!!!! read more

I've been a patient of Dr. Perri's for a couple of years now after a bad accident, and have had two surgeries done by him (2011 & 2012). He is a great surgeon! Dr. Perri is very conservative and thorough. He is also advanced in the procedures and treatment that he does and recommends. He cares about his patients getting the best care; he even took the time to visit my PT location to see the new technology that they are using. Nalynn, his assistant, is wonderful and very on top of her game! Thank you Dr. Perri and team for all of your help!!!!! read more

I was referred to Dr. Perri, for a second opinion, after a failed lumbar fusion which was causing intolerable pain and limiting my mobility to a great amount. What was most impressive was Dr. Perri's sincerity and interest in me as a patient and not just a number. After an extensive exam and interpretation of my MRI et al studies, Dr. Perri suggested that a revision of the earlier failed procedure would be my only option to return normalcy. He was quite direct regarding recuperation time and levels of pain following the surgery. The procedure was done in Mid July. As predicated, the first days following surgery were difficult. Now that I am almost 8 weeks post op, I am pleased to report that I am virtually pain free and am able to once again, resume my cardio walking of 5 miles a day. To say that my wife and I are ever indebted to Brian Perri would be an understatement. While approaching surgery is never an engaging time, the entire office staff was responsive and understanding. All of our questions were responded to almost immediately and thoroughly. Dr. Perri will respond personally if needed. Office visits are never rushed and I leave there feeling as though this procedure has been beyond successful. Thank you, Brian and your entire team! read more

Dr Perri is an amazing surgeon but beyond that a extraordinary human being. The kindness and concern he showed to my mom and our family goes above and beyond the doctor/patient engagement. He is truly engaged with his clients and will go the extra yard to insure the best and most appropriate care. Amazing! read more

My experience with Dr. Perri was unparalleled. He quickly identified my spinal issue and offered several suggestions to alleviate my recurring pain. In the end, I opted for a non-invasive surgery that has remedied all previous ailments and left only a small scar. I have not needed any more attention since my operation follow-up appointments. He and his assistant Nalynn, who deserves special mention, made the whole process feel relaxed and comfortable considering the gravity of the situation and were quick to help when I had any questions or concerns. I have recommended both friends and family to Dr. Perri who have had enjoyed similar success stories. read more

I could not recommend Dr. Perri more. I had been dealing with back and leg pain for a decade due to Degenerative Disk Disease at L4/L5. After having horrible conversations with other doctors, I was recommended to Dr. Perri. From the moment we met I knew I was in great hands. He spent well over an hour with me on my first visit and explained all options and answered every question I had. I never felt rushed or pressured to make a decision. On our second meeting we decided the best course of action was to do a full disk replacement. He did an amazing job with the operation, I was only out of work for two weeks and now three months later I feel better than I have in years. I'm still in the recovery process and doing physical therapy, but even now I'm almost entirely pain free! I used to be so depressed about the way I felt and now I feel like I have my life back. I'm beyond grateful for Dr. Perri. Additionally, his staff especially Nalynn and Katherine we're amazing to deal with. Having spine surgery requires a lot of appointments, paper work and many questions. They were always beyond friendly and helpful through the entire process. read more

I had lower back pain for 40 years. I finally was almost unable to walk. My condition is spondololysthesis. Dr. Brian Perri performed my surgery on May 22, 2014. I am able to walk with my back straight and my head held high. I have no pain. I took few pain pills after the surgery. I have not had such a good back since I was a child. i am 71 years old. Dr. Brian Perri answered all of my questions, and has given me excellent follow-up care. I would refer anyone to him with a back problem. I cannot imagine a better result. My recovery has been miraculous. I am forever grateful for being able to have a life that I haven't known in years. read more

If I could give Dr. Perri and his staff 10 stars I would. When I went to his office for the first time, he quickly noticed that I needed to have an emergency miscrodisectomy, or I faced being incontinent for the rest of my life. Even though I had only met him that day, he was so knowledgeable, explained everything, had a great bedside manner, and most importantly, he made me feel at ease and comfortable. So comfortable that I trusted him. Thankfully I did, and he saved my life! Both his assistant Nalynn, and his surgery scheduler Katherine are AMAZING. I feel like they must work around the clock, because any question or concern I've ever had was always answered within 15 minutes. When it comes to Dr. Perri, it is the exact same thing. I've emailed him late at night with my somewhat ridiculous concerns, and he always got right back to me, and always eased my mind. I feel like this is very difficult to find. I really can't say enough amazing things about Dr. Perri and his staff read more

I have to say, I usually don't do reviews or testimonials. But, when I found out that I could post something on Yelp for Dr. Perri I wanted to jump at the chance to tell people about my experience and what he and his staff did for me! First off...as it pertains to Dr. Perri and his staff, I have to say "thank you from the bottom of my heart". Dr. Perri saved my life by conducting several major surgeries on my cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine in order to correct many years of physical damage I sustained and didn't seek treatment for. What this resulted in was a condition in-which my cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine created such a severe debilitating condition (that had become so aggressive) it not only ended my career, but (if untreated) I could have been paralyzed ...or worse! I live in Riverside County and have always chose to make the drive to LA in order to be treated by some of the best doctors in the world. In 2010, I was being treated by one of Cedars finest Spine Intervention and Pain Management Doctors, Dr. Roy Nini, M.D. Once Dr. Nini and I felt that I needed to consult with a spine surgeon, he directed me to interview with several of the best at the Cedars Spine Center. However, immediately after I met Dr. Perri and his Surgical Coordinator Erika Cartagena I knew that I had found the surgeon for me. After Dr. Perri's initial consultation regarding the various issues he had identified (after reviewing all of the scans and reports) along with his clear, concise, comprehensive and compassionate approach towards explaining the damage to my spine and back (in a way that I could understand the scope of the issues and surgical procedures required to correct the problem) I asked Dr. Perri to be my surgeon; Dr. Perri agreed to take my case...and our relationship began. Before I met Dr. Perri my body was literally shutting down; the issues with my spine became so debilitating that I had to take a leave of absence from work in order to try and figure out what was going on with my body. Over the past twenty (+) years, I worked in a physically demanding environment which required me to focus on the work at hand and not on the issues with my body. Even with the condition worsening, I never quit or gave up on my career. However, this condition beat me down to the point where I truly thought this could be the end of the road for me...not by choice but by my lack of ability to control the pain in order to press on with my life as I knew it. This caused me to seek out Dr. Nini which eventually lead me to Dr. Perri (as stated above). After the initial meeting with Dr. Perri and Erika, I walked out of their office knowing that if anyone could save my life..it was Dr. Perri. Well here I am , three years and five major spine surgeries later I am recovering and feeling like I have been given a second lease on life. Even though I had to retire on disability, I am slowly learning how to adjust to my new life as I recover...pain free, ambulatory and healthy! Even after months of working with Dr. Nini in attempting to treat my issues in a less aggressive way, Dr. Perri still wanted to explore a few more options he thought might work for my condition prior to making the final decision to go forward with surgery...which we did. However, my condition was so advanced that the less aggressive treatments did not yield the results we were looking for. Therefore, we decided to move forward with the surgical approach to correct the problem. What impressed me the most was that Dr. Perri is not just another brilliant surgeon...he is a man who is distinguished by an unusual mental keenness to identify issues relating to the spine that (I am convinced) most doctors wouldn't see and/or approach in the same way. He knows how to address these issues and will go the extra mile to make sure that his patients receive the very best treatment and quality of care they deserve. Dr. Perri is not just a distinguished and accomplished surgeon...he is an amazing man...and I am honored and privileged to be his patient and call him my doctor! I could never thank Dr. Perri and his staff enough. When you seek help from Dr. Perri, and his team, you are not just joining a group at Cedars Spine Center; you are joining a family! Thank you Dr. Perri and Team!!!!!! read more

In a time of a tumultuous healthcare, Dr. Perri has provided the appropriate attention for my needs, an attribute often distinguishing excellent from ordinary care. Dr. Perri delivers focus with a humility innate to some of his Montana roots giving him the "undoctorally" persona that should be encouraged in all healthcare professionals to enhance the care and brains behind the procedures. Time isn't enough. A doctor also must be thorough, calculated, and strategic for renewed health to take affect. Dr. Perri substantiates that route. read more

Dr. Perri is not only one of the top spinal surgeons in the country (recommended independently to me by 3 other physicians), but his patience and bedside manner are better than any surgeon I've ever had. You may assume, when seeing the best of the best, that his time would be cut short, or he'd instruct you what to do rather than discuss it with you, but that wasn't the case. He takes the time to carefully explain your options, taking your feelings into consideration, and making a recommendation where you feel guided but empowered. The day before my surgery (disc replacement), my mother attended the appointment with me. Though he has already gone through the whole step by step procedure with me, he took the time to explain everything to her as well, without being asked, because he could see that she was nervous. It made both of us feel so much better, and took away a lot of the anxiety that comes with any surgery. His staff is top notch as well - friendly, knowledgeable, responsive, and warm. I always felt welcome and encouraged to ask questions, and was taken care of with the utmost care and professionalism at all times. Not that I want to have additional spinal surgeries (haha), but if I ever have other issues, his office will be the first call I make. read more