I had multi level lumbar fusion surgery with Dr. Su in December. I was in horrific pain and he moved a surgery to be able to get me in! The staff has been consistent and responsive - well beyond most Dr. Offices. Previously, I had cervical fusion/decompression surgery and lumbar decompression at UCSF. Every day I wish with all my heart that I'd gone with Dr. Su for those. It's hard not to blame myself because I'm convinced if I'd gone with Dr Su initially I wouldn't be left with cervical chronic pain. Dr Su's approach is to do the most minimal surgery because you can always do more, but can't correct surgery that shouldn't have happened. In my case, this lumbar fusion and reconstruction Dr Su did on November was to correct the first aggressive lumbar decompression at UCSF. I'm now 6 weeks post surgery and feel like I'm getting my life back! Nerve recovery has been difficult and painful, and the staff has been incredible at addressing it. For the first time I feel like I'm part of a team working to heal me. Shout out to PA's Connor and Julie, and Anna and Bruno for back office support. One more thing to consider...the practice consists of several high quality doctors that offer supporting procedures adjacent to surgery. read more

Review for Dr. Naidu and Dr. Su Apologies for the delay in writing this review--but my gratitude has only grown with time. Thank you, Dr. Naidu, for truly changing my life. One of the things I appreciated most was how honest and transparent both you and Dr. Su were with my prognosis. Your directness allowed me to make informed decisions without false hope, while still feeling heard and respected. You didn't just prescribe a path--you listened to my concerns and worked with my choices. The main reason I chose to fly from Los Angeles--despite the costly flights and hotel stays--was because you believe in starting with conservative care before jumping to surgery. That meant everything to me. Although Dr. Su thought my lower back MRI showed serious issues, he still agreed to try epidural injections first. Thankfully, I only needed two. Those injections gave me my life back. Before meeting you both, I had been off work for six months. Every provider I saw in L.A. pushed for surgery. As a nurse, I've seen patients come back years later with even more pain after surgery. I know surgical techniques have evolved, but I wasn't ready to take that step without a team I could trust--and I trust you both. Just three weeks after my first injection, I returned to work. I'm on my feet 12 hours a day, and I was finally able to do it again. Thank you--truly. My husband got his wife back. My kids got their mother back. Before treatment, I looked and felt ten years older. Now, I feel like myself again. I had been managing well with just Tylenol and ibuprofen for the occasional mild pain. But I made the mistake of seeing a chiropractor recently, and everything changed. My MD ordered a new MRI, and now both my neck and lower back are flaring up again. So--my next visit with you is already booked for August, flights and hotel included. I'm hopeful once again. Lastly, Dr. Naidu--thank you for fitting me in on my first consultation. When I look back, we laugh now about how I begged you to give me that first injection right away. You told me to be there at 8 a.m. because you had a small gap in your schedule--but what you didn't know is that I was already parked outside your building by 7 a.m. I wasn't going to miss that appointment. Best decision I ever made. THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! Dr. Su--I'll never forget when you looked at my MRI and said, "Oh no... your back is messed up. The epidural won't give much benefit." You had such a straight face that I thought to myself, Oh no... if he can't help me, I'm in deep sh--. But despite that, you still advocated for me. You spoke to Dr. Naidu, and he gave me a life-changing injection. THANK YOU. Just two injections--and I've been doing well ever since! Please, don't give me that look again when you see my MRI this time. Words alone can't express how grateful I am. Thank you. read more

Dr Su is an exemplary surgeon in my opinion. Very swift and decisive and direct. While he may not be outgoing and overly friendly he has been recommended as an awesome surgeon. And that what matters most to me. I had ACDF surgery 10/23/25 and so far I am already experiencing relief from pain. That's evidence enough for me! read more

I really am grateful for Dr. Su. I was given multiple opinions to get expensive and invasive spinal surgery. After watching Dr. Su's YouTube videos, taking Zoom consultations I flew out of state to visit him and it was well worth the time and effort. He is highly competent, very empathetic and with all of the surgeon hustlers out there, Dr Su is a rare voice for integrity in medical practice. His office staff was very competent. Never had a problem with billing. Never had a scheduling issue. I know such high praise sounds like a shill but honestly I would criticize if criticism was due. I have taken a year to evaluate Dr Su and I cannot say enough good things about his practice. read more

I highly recommend Dr. Su and his team who provide expert care. Dr. Su goes above and beyond to properly diagnose and treat his patients. His YouTube channel is an excellent resource for any patient to understand their condition and treatment options. Dr. Su truly cares and advocates for his patients. He is not one to rush to surgery. However, if you require surgery, he is excellent. read more

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Dr. Su is very caring and supportive, even decades after performing three complex spinal surgeries. He was superb as a surgeon, but his willingness to remain helpful so long afterwards is unprecedented. I was traveling to Yellowstone and had trouble with a Rx refill in ID. He was the only physician willing to chat with the local Walgreens to confirm that he agreed it was okay for me to get a refill. That's an exceptional person and physician. read more

I've seen Dr Su a few times for neck issues and he's the best in the Bay Area, hands down! He always makes sure to give all the treatment options available and doesn't rush surgery unless he thinks it's absolutely necessary. He's extremely thorough and meticulous with his explanations. He also has a great YouTube channel (the spine guy) with short videos to help further understand your condition. I cannot recommend him more! read more

Dr. Su, and his staff, were nothing but amazing to work with when my mom experienced tremendous lower lumbar pain stemming from skiiing and other activities for decades. The vast majority of the surgeons she met with prior insisted on a surgery first approach. Dr. Su explored countless other options prior to operating and in the end she is pain free and back to her normal life/activities without surgery! The continuous follow up, and attention to detail, to this day is beyond impressive. Thank you Dr. Su and all who helped! read more

Called for an appointment. OGM said call anytime 24/7. I waited, then their OGM said to book using their website. So I waited. Back injured. Them they told me my approximate wait time was 10 minutes. So I hung up. If they can't do what they say they can do, why would I trust them? read more

I never anticipated that I would be climbing Mt Lassen three months after my spinal fusion!! Dr. Brian Su rocks! My only regret is not getting my surgery earlier. I could barely walk without unbearable pain before this. Thanks Dr. Su! read more

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This review is way overdue for Dr. Su and his amazing team, his PA Connor and MA Bruno. I'm 6 months post L5-S1 fusion surgery and let me tell you, Dr. Su saved my life. I suffered from degenerative disk disease for about 7 months prior to meeting Dr. Su. My pain was unimaginable, 10/10. I would randomly get a pinched nerve that would literally paralyze my lower body and drop me on my knees on weekly basis. I tried physical therapy, spinal decompression, medication, nothing worked and finally I got on NSAIDS 24/7. I started losing hope until one day my wife found "The Spine Guy" aka Dr. Brian Su:) I cannot recommend Dr. Su highly enough for anyone seeking top-tier care for spinal issues. My experience under his care was exceptional from start to finish. From the moment, I walked into his clinic, the atmosphere exuded professionalism and comfort. The staff were welcoming, efficient, and made the entire process seamless. Dr. Su's expertise and compassion were evident during our initial consultation. He took the time to listen attentively to my concerns, thoroughly explained the diagnosis, and outlined all available treatment options in a way that was easy to understand. His depth of knowledge was truly impressive and instilled a great deal of confidence. The surgery itself was a success, and throughout the process, Dr. Su and his team provided exemplary support. Post-surgery care was meticulously planned, and they were always available to address any questions or concerns that arose during my recovery. What sets Dr. Su apart is not just his remarkable surgical skills but also his genuine care for his patients. He made sure I felt comfortable every step of the way and provided continuous support throughout my recovery journey. Thanks to Dr. Su's expertise and dedication, I've experienced a 100% improvement in my quality of life. I'm beyond grateful for his exceptional care and would unequivocally recommend him to anyone in need of a skilled and compassionate spine surgeon. Thank you, Dr. Su! read more

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Dr. Brian Su is one of the best spine surgeons I've ever met. I am very fortunate to be under his care. He fixed my severe L lumbar stenosis with minimum invasive spine surgery. I am an RN, working at the bedside for 16 years. After years of wear and tear, plus one incident that occurred at the workplace has finally taken a toll on my lumbar spine. I started to have the nagging, L buttock, posterior of the L leg shooting pain with numbness. After months of extensive conservative treatments, including acupuncture, chiropractic treatment, PT, and one epidural injection. The pain did not decrease in intensity but worsened gradually. I found Dr. Su after I watched his educational youtube video "The Spine Guy." by Dr. Brian Su. He is the spine doctor whom I want to see and have surgery with if it's needed as I heard he presented the complex spine disorders in a simple, precise, and easy-to-understand language. During the 1st visit, he reviewed my MRI image and did the physical assessment, He pointed my sciatica was caused by a spur and herniated disc resulting in L5 nerve root compression. ( He was the first surgeon to tell me exactly the cause of my problem) He kindly assured me " we will have your back fixed, then you can go back to work. Nursing is a physically demanding profession. " His kindness has touched me. Since my injury occurred at work, I have been covered under worker's comp insurance. It was quite a process to get the surgery approved due to its strict guidelines and complicated review process. The MRI and surgery requests were denied twice. I am very thankful for Dr. Su and his medical team putting in great effort to have my surgery approved. I felt almost instant leg pain relieving after the surgery. Dr. Su was successful to decompress the pinched nerve root with his magical surgical skills. I am very grateful to feel normal again after living with months of annoying sciatica. Dr. Su is highly recommended to whom suffers from back, and cervical spine issue. He is a talented spine surgeon, and also a kind and compassionate person. read more

Dr Brian Su is wonderful. My father had neck spinal fusion surgery with him in 2012. My dad got a fever after of 105 after he came home from surgery. He told me to give my dad more of the tylenol and that my stepmom could give him the narcotic every 3 hours instead of every 4 hours. He even gave both my stepmom and I his personal cell phone number. I called him as my stepmom was too tired to talk to him. It was 2 am and he did not get mad at us at all! He told us what we needed to do and told us when we should be worried. We actually got to see him 2 days later! Dad was weaning himself off his painkillers. read more

I have dealt with my back and left leg pain for over 20 years but only 7 years ago I found out that I have L5-S1 Spondylolisthesis. It was hard for me to trust anyone to operate on my back it is a serious surgery. I came across Dr Su YouTube channel (The Spine Guy) thanks to my husband and I learned so much about my back problem that I made an appointment to drive 2 hours to meet him for a consultation. First I noticed his office was super close to Marin Hospital so that was convenient. The front staff was nice and office or waiting room was clean and welcoming (Love the Mural pictures on the walls of Marin hilltop area). Dr Su is very knowledgable and knows and understands the spine so much. He is Board Certified and I felt comfortable for him to operate on my spine. He also is very tall! The best decision I could have made for myself was to say yes to a back fusion surgery with Dr Su at UCSF Marin Health Institute. He has an assistant whom helped me get insurance approval for everything before we started since he accepts most insurance companies. The hospital stay at Marin was very nice because of the staff and nice nurses who cared for me. Dr Su checked on my recovery every morning while staying at the hospital he made sure he had a way to connect with me directly to check on me as his patient which I thought was very nice. He has a great team who works with him his assistants Bruno and Dr Connor Brown (Spine Surgeon) whom helped with before and after check ups are great so thank you. My family was very supportive and helped me to get through it. The first week was the hardest but it got easier every day after so patience and resting is key to recovery. I am 7 week post surgery now and I feel great. Pain is completely gone no more pinched nerve and I'm back to driving and enjoying life without worrying about how much I need to walk. Dr Su, you changed my life to the best so thank you. I highly recommend you to anyone who needs help with their back pain or spine needs like a back fusion. A+ surgery. A+ care team Pleasure to have you as my surgeon. Thank you so much. God bless you and your team. read more

Brian Su, MD - Left image before surgery and right image after surgery 10/6/2023 Surgeon Dr Brian Su at Marin Hospital - Orthopedists Near Me - Larkspur, California

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My experience with Dr. Su was phenomenal! I had been dealing with chronic lower back for years. Before even recommending any type of surgery we started with the basics with pain management then nerve ablation. My L4-L5 was completely compressed so fusion was my last option. Dr. Su thoroughly went over the pro and cons of the surgery with me and what to expect with my recovery. 6 months out I was riding my mtn. bike again, hiking and doing pretty much all the things I used to do. I'm now close to a year and my pain is completely gone. I highly recommend Dr. Su and his staff they were amazing! read more

Seemingly Knowledgeable if you can get an appointment or speak to him. I was able to speak with him once and after that I was completely abandoned with my ongoing nerve issues resulting in walking issues. Yet, I can't get a call back or a reposes to my appointment requests. He may be knowledgeable but it won't help you if he won't follow up or take interest in your recovery which is is what you're paying for. You're paying for him to care. Apparently it wasn't enough. read more

The skills that he has as a surgeon are top notch, and when anyone operates in and around your spine that is what you want.

Dr. Su is one of the best. He is an accomplished surgeon with excellent communications skills. He is empathetic, down-to-earth and doesn't have a chip on his shoulder. He spends the time explaining to his patients the issues and treatment plan. He doesn't rush patients into surgery. Rather, he takes the time to try to pinpoint the root cause by prescribing diagnostic shots to address the pain. I have consulted with 4 other surgeons regarding my issue. I picked Dr. Su for his professionalism and his humility. He also does a superb job explaining and managing patient's expectation of surgery outcome. I trusted him completely when I decided to go with him. He has put together a great team of professionals, Dr. Naidu, Connor Brown and Bruno. They are always accessible and never treat patients like cattle, like some of the surgeons in teaching hospitals in the SF Bay Area. I can't say enough good things about Dr. Su and his team. read more

Post Op...One Year!! Cycling, Golf, Slalom Skiing and more!! No question this was the best medical decision to get me back to doing ALL the activities I LOVE!!! read more

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I in disbelief how rude this person was. He dismissed my concerns and pain, he said my images looked good so there couldn't be anything wrong. I told him both my legs were numb and that my son had jumped on my side. He didn't believe me. Never introduced himself to me, was cold and short. The office people were rude, I was on the phone and they were making gestures at me from far away not knowing there was a no phone policy rule. No one came up to politely tell me to not use my phone. read more

Dr. Brian Su was recommended to me by my mother. She had a complicated spinal fusion operation performed by him about ten years ago. I had awful constant sciatica pain radiating down my right leg. Dr. Su diagnosed me after an MRI scan. I needed a Microdiscectomy. He explained in layman's terms that the donut shaped padding between my disks had ruptured and the fluid was leaking. He laid out two options. One, I get cortisone shots to ease the pain and the other option was surgery. He said it was an hour long procedure. I didn't want to drag out my back problem. Dr. Su recommended I watch a You Tube video of his surgery for Microdiscectomy. Two weeks later I had the surgery done at Dr. Su's amazing Surgery Center in San Rafael. The place sits on the top of the hill above Northgate Mall. This building has sweeping views and the Surgery Center inside was gorgeous. Parking is a breeze out front and after your surgery,you are picked up below in the parking garage with an attendant that takes you there via elevator. The staff at the surgery center was top notch and everything went smoothly. After the surgery I only needed pain pills for three days. I really felt Dr. Su was delicate and precise with my procedure. Three months later, I am as good as new. I have absolutely no pain and have no hindrance in my mobility. Dr. Su's Assistant Chris O'Connell was very helpful and worth his weight in gold. The entire team working with Dr. Su is the best of the best. If I had to do the surgery again, I would in a heartbeat! read more

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After consulting a number of doctors, I elected to have Dr. Brian Su perform my spinal fusion (L3-L4) and laminectomy (L2 to L5) on 6/11/2020. It was the best decision I could have made, as my recovery and progress have been miraculous.     Prior to surgery, I suffered from numbness and tingling in both of my legs, which cause me such fatigue that I could barely walk 100m without sitting down.  Now, three months after surgery, the numbness and tingling has virtually disappeared and I am steadily returning to my old daily routine.  I still occassionally suffer from slight tingling in my right foot, which may be expected since damaged nerves usually take about one year to completely heal.  Nevertheless, the reduction in my lower back pain and my improved mobility suggests to me that undergoing surgery was worthwhile.    I highly recommended Dr. Su to whomever is suffering from back pain or is otherwise in need or a spinal specialist.  Dr. Su's medical judgement, surgical expertise, and attention to patient care is top notch- and I say that after having consulted with three other spinal care physicians with impressive credentials. I am deeply grateful to Dr. Su and feel fortunate to be under his care. read more

Brian Su, MD - Orthopedists Near Me - Larkspur, California

Dr. Brian Su absolutely changed my life. I'd been suffering with severe sciatic nerve pain since May 2022. My previous orthopedic doctor only told me I had an MRI of an 80 year old (I'm 54) and told me there was not much that could be done. I visited Dr. Su in Sept 2022 - he reviewed my MRI and found the problem - a cyst & bone spur. I had surgery with Dr. Su Oct. 2022 and immediately after surgery the pain and pressure was gone. Absolutely an amazing doctor/surgeon and person!!!!! Thank you for your gifted hands and kind heart. read more

Dr Su is amazing! My review isn't a first hand account of surgery. Instead it's one of how Dr Su saw me as a patient - taking the time to understand my symptoms and situation instead of just looking at my MRI and CT scan (though he did that too and saw things two other surgeons missed). After assessing me, he advised me NOT to get surgery and took the time to explain why as well as the risk for both scenarios. I was severely lucky to have been recommended to him and can't recommend him enough to others. read more

I had put off my spinal operation for so long that I could not even walk around our block or climb any stairs. After consulting with Dr. Su he operated on my spine and I just wish I had not waited so long. When I was in my hospital room after the operation and the nurses got me up to walk there was no pain as I walked across the room. My recovery has gone smoothly and Dr. Su has always had the time and patience to answer all my questions. Dr. Su's nurse Chris has been wonderful and has a wonderful sense of humor which helps in this scary Covid world! Maxine N. read more

Once again this office and it's Drs. And staff dropped the ball. I have an MRI in the morning and as I am claustrophobic I requested Valium to get me through the enclosed space and the panic it causes. Stopped to pick up the meds tonight that PA Connor Brown promised me and they have no record of him sending a prescription for me. This is not the first time this has happened with Dr Su and his PA, Connor Brown. I have never experienced a Drs. office that is so inept. They just never seem to follow through with anything they say they will do. Dr Su May be a good surgeon but the lack of follow through in his offices does not engender confidence. I am not the only disappointed patient as us patients do talk in your waiting area and many of us are unhappy with your offices. read more

Dr Su is an Artist!. If you have a complicated problem Dr Su can take care of it. The operation on my back was 5 hours. From s1- L5, fusión L 3-5. Replacing two discs with cages.I'm not sure what it all entailed but the surgery left me in a lot of pain for 6 weeks and then miraculously-no pain at all! Perfect! I put this surgery off for 5 years because I was afraid of making it worse. Then my Dr recommended Dr Su and I met with him and he assured me he could fix me. And he Did! I am better then I have been in 6 years and I am so grateful to Dr Su. Dr Su is very approachable. He is dedicated to your success as a patient and is always there if you need him. I REALY can't thank him enough. read more

My wife, Susan, herniated the L5 disc and was laying on the ground for 6 weeks before reaching out to Dr. Su, based on amazing recommendations from others in our circle. We started by watching his videos which were incredibly helpful in understanding what was coming. And, his patient, calm and thoughtful manner was great for my wife, as she had many questions and fears. She was worried post-op as the sciatic pain was ever present. He was incredibly responsive to her concerns, like no other physician I have ever seen. The surgery was truly successful and we did our first hike 10 weeks post-op. No sciatic pain any longer. We are grateful to Dr. Su, and highly recommend him. Seriously, he rocks! read more

Brian Su, MD - Orthopedists Near Me - Larkspur, California

I am a competative mountain biker, Registered Nurse, who has trained and raced all over the world. I came to Dr Su for my spine issues. What prompted our first visit was a sharp pain down my right leg during a race. Could hardly walk after. Was able to get an appt. pretty fast. Took and xray and saw the "fabulous" L4-5 Spondylolisthesis. "Scrubbed spine". Essentially degenerative. We attempted conservative measures for about a year. That being yoga, PT etc...Mine was so severe, to the point of bilateral leg weakness after a year that I opted for fusion. No injections for me initially because I new it would not work for my situation. Dr Su will only opt for surgery when really necessary! Can't put the emphasis on that enough! He and his team will work with you and your family! I know spine surgery can be very scary. I'll urge one to stop reading everything on the internet, and actually talk to a surgeon. I'am 1 year and 5 months out from my L4-5 Fusion and, I'am feeling way better than expected! Can hardly feel the fusion and I'am back to riding my bike, yoga, walking/hiking a ton(walk better now than before surgery). I'am at the gym constantly now. Highly recommend Dr Su and his team. You are safe with them... read more

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I owe a huge apology to Dr Su. I ended up referred to pain management but if not for Dr Su I would not have realized why my mobi c implant in 2017 failed. I had Facet disease and was a poor candidate. I dealt with cervical spine issues that progressed after a cable car accident (they don't stop in the rain ) but it began really interfering with my quality of life 20 years later. Dr Su wrote a comprehensive analysis which he dictated that is rare today. My dad is 83 and forever scribed or dictated letters to his patients. I only regret my experience overall with the practice after these appointments with pain management . Dr su could go anywhere. I proceeded with a successful surgery at UCSF to correct my other c spine surgeries but my screw has come loose due to my bone density (I think). I'm unclear as I never smoked etc in my life so am trying to understand so I can get a fusion. But I only wish Dr Su worked at a University hospital as he is top notch. My neurosurgeon- who I adore- knows and respects him. He simply has a lot on his plate and focuses more on the Marin Surgery Center. I'm sorry if I previously mentioned him in a review but I wish that we had been more engaged after my 2 appointment. I would absolutely trust him for a spinal surgery. Top notch and helped me understand after two failed surgeries the issue causing the pain. Thank / Susan ps As for Ca Ortho and Spine that's separate read more

Just played my first 18 holes in a year and 9 months post complicated L5-S1 fusion and a double segment laminectomy. Shot 86 from the Champions tees at Hualalai, the Big Island. Thank you Dr Su. read more

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I did my research, I got references, then I met Dr Su and knew immediately he was my guy. I have been in agony for 2+ months with a herniation in L4/L5 and pinched L5. I was nervous obviously but the entire care journey from the first appointment to the pre-op care, to post-op, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy to discharge. My pain is gone, I'm so thrilled that I cried this morning, but good tears, hopeful tears as I slept the best night in 2 months. Thank you to the entire staff that helped Dr Su execute this flawless surgery, I'm forever in your debt. read more

I am a Marin physician and when my mom needed back surgery I had her see Dr. Su based on his excellent reputation. Her entire experience was outstanding from her initial meeting with Dr. Su, to a successful spinal fusion surgery, to her follow up care. Prior to her surgery, her pain was interfering with her enjoyment of life. In the weeks leading up to her surgery, there was excellent communication between Dr. Su (and his office) and my mom. She went into surgery with all her questions answered and feeling very confident in her decision to have surgery. Several weeks after her surgery she has almost no pain and is driving and enjoying life again. Thank you so much Dr. Su for your expertise, caring and talent. You have made such a great contribution to improving my mom's quality of life! read more

I don't think there's anything else I can add about how great Dr. Brian Su is. He's honest, young and tells it like it is. I have been having back issues since the young age of 13. I had a herniated disc and it only continued to get worse as I got older. I started with all the injections, physical therapy, chiropractor and then the last thing was to have an RFA..radiofrequency ablation. Only once did it actually work and only for 1 month. I had been going to a local doctor who had good reviews, but I started feeling like it was just a routine to have the RFA done as you're in the surgery center waiting in line for your turn. The last thing she wanted to do was the newest thing going around which is the bone marrow stem cell surgery...which is NOT covered by insurance. I knew it wouldn't work for me because at $4000 per injection I knew they'd come back and say..well, you need one more. I called Dr. Su's office and talked with Dr. Su. He did say that everything this doctor was doing is what he'd do too because you have to try everything and use surgery as a last option. He also talked to my doctor just to make sure they were doing things in the order it should be done. I made the decision to actually make an appointment with Dr. Su after I decided that I would not do the stem cell procedure. My first appointment with Dr. Su was great. My husband went with me and we both really liked him. He knew what I had already gone through and those things didn't work so it was time to move on to see what other options were available for me. He had me go through several things including getting a shot that would give me the feeling of how my back would feel if I had surgery. It did help, but as the numbing wore off, I realized that it REALLY did work. My final option after an MRI was that I was a great candidate for surgery. Finally I was a good candidate for something! Dr. Su said he could get me at least 50% better and it was my decision if I wanted to go through all this for 50%. I told my husband, 50% is better than nothing. I'm 60 years old and got out of bed or up from a chair like I was 100. And I bet a 100 year old person was moving faster than me. I couldn't sit, stand, bend for very long. I had to lift my body with my hands when sleeping just to turn over. Never a full night's sleep. Dr. Su did tell me that eventually my L5 would fuse together on its own, but it could take over 10 years! I decided to go through with the surgery. Everything went as scheduled and as he predicted. I only stayed one night in the hospital. My biggest problem after the surgery was the incision. Dr. Su when through the front and I've never had an incision so I really feel for those who have had a C-section! My goal from the surgery was to be able to dance at our daughter's wedding, 4 months later. And I did!! I followed all the directions they gave me and I'm living proof that the surgery was a success. If I had to do it all over again, I would. THANK YOU Dr. SU... read more

I was crippled in a fall & the pain was Horrific! Dr Su put a cage & screws in to remove the blown disk & save its space. I can touch my toes, Dance & play with my grandkids! I have my life back- Pain Free! God Bless you Dr Su! :) So if your body needs a great neurosurgeon - Call Dr Brian Su! And his smile is awesome! read more

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If I could give 10 stars I would. After seeing many orthopedic Drs over the years to figure out what was going on with muscles in my upper back as well as some neck issues, Dr Su is the first Dr in 9 years to accurately pin point the problem, do the diagnostic tests to make sure he was on the right path and create a plan of action and follow through when I was ready to follow through. I had a single level ACDF surgery Dec 22, 2017 and so far so good. What impresses me most is his attention to detail and responsiveness to your questions and care post op. He has been 100% responsive as has been his staff and assistant, Sara. All I can say is I wish there were more Dr's like him. He is direct, friendly and unbelievably knowledgable. I am and have been very impressed. I will say though that if you have the option to have the surgery at their spine treatment center Vs the hospital, go with the treatment center. The cost depending on your ins is not that much different. read more

Dr Brian Su performed a complicated two level fusion on my back in August '18. By the time I met him, I think I had seen all the best ortho and neuro surgeons in San Francisco and Marin. Dr Su was confident he could relieve my agonizing nerve pain. He is knowledgeable, personable, thoughtful, caring and honest, and an exceptional surgeon. I had confidence in him immediately. My surgery was a complete success and now am enjoying having my active life back. read more

Dr. Su knows the spine. I had severe pain for months and after meeting Dr. Su, he put me on the path I needed to be on to getting better. He and his staff are very responsive to questions and needs...my overall experience was excellent and super professional. I really felt I was in the hands of one of the best spine specialists in the business. read more

Dr. Su is thorough, caring, informative and extremely professional. He is accessible for any questions and concerns that you might have as a patient. If there were 5.5 stars, he'd get them from our family. read more

Below is a personal note I sent my surgeon , Dr Su. All you need to know to put yourself in his care is in this note : I would like to wish you a very happy new year and new decade . I am reflecting on the decade which started and ended with a back surgery that you performed . I couldn't tell you, when you asked in the hospital" was the pain gone ?" But I can now that the surgical pain is decreased dramatically. The answer is YES! the pain in my right SI is gone! I am so happy and encouraged for a great recovery . I hope I don't end this decade with a surgery in 2029:) but if I have to I hope you'll still be at work. So Thankyou from the bottom of my heart for listening to me and taking my pain seriously , for being such an incredible brilliant doctor who leaves no pain unturned . 4 days before surgery my mom died . She had just turned 93. It was unexpected but at her age not a shock . I never waffle about cancelling surgery . I was ready and confident in my Dr. I knew I could get through all of it and I have . My mom would have wanted it this way . In January I turn 57 and am going back to school to become a Lactation Consultant! Never too old to do new and challenging things and to strive for good health . I will continue to be my strongest advocate to live pain free! See you in a few weeks! Cherie read more