The MOST caring, compassionate and able Pain Doctor out there!…read moreI have suffered for decades and he is the first Doctor who has helped me find an appropriate alternative to opiates!

After several months of injections, I haven't had hardly any improvement. The doctor gave me…read moreexcruciating injections that have not resulted in reducing my back pain, and he didn't seem to be concerned at the tremendous pain that I experienced. I have had some improvement in prior injections in the past with OTHER pain specialists without experiencing unacceptable levels of pain during treatment. I suggest you consider other options as apparently from prior reviews that have been submitted....I'm not alone in my experience!!! Proceed with caution!

They continue to be one of the worst companies that I have ever dealt with -- do not, under any…read morecircumstance use this company- one of the managers (Lindsey Walsh) said that she would talk to the Dr and get back with me- after I called HER BACK 2 weeks later she said that someone should have called me- they didn't

Avoid! Avoid! Avoid! Got referred here and it was the worst decision that ever happened. I had to…read morerepeatedly call them just to get an initial intake. They did not return the phone calls emails and it seems like every time I called it just went to voicemail. Finally after about four weeks I got somebody on the phone and the answer was oh sorry yeah we were gonna send that out, but I think there's something wrong with your email, There wasn't. Finally went to my appointment got seen was told that I needed to fill out a 40 question mental health survey in order to get a secondary appointment. When I left, I said please send the email. I will fill it out and send it back to you Before you close today. Didn't get the email waited today and then called and got the same voicemail. Got somebody on the phone the next day after I repeatedly called them and they said oh they'll get a message to the clinic manager and get it sent over ASAP. That didn't happen. My wife started calling she got somebody on the phone. I think after about the third day and they promised her we would have the email that night. It never came. His doctors office has the worst staff or just the doctor doesn't care. If you're there for pain relief management like it says they string you along and I wasn't even asking for medicine.

Dr Farnsworth blew up my husband's life after a 12 minute telehealth appt. No examination, no tests…read moreor imaging. He reported to the dmv an episode of him passing out *one time* from exhaustion, and now since he checked the "unsafe" box, my husband doesn't have a drivers license anymore. Again, this is after a 12 minute telehealth appt

Impossible to get through on phone to even make an appointment. I need to know pricing PRIOR to…read morescheduling online since there is no insurance info on their website. It states you are charged at time of visit and then can submit a claim yourself to your insurance provider. So.... what is the cost upfront? Well I can't tell you because it's impossible to reach them. The recording even has a call back option, so they call you back and you hear the last end of a recorded sentence saying to call them back. I'll take my business elsewhere and I'd advise you do the same.

Dr Wu was very nice, patient and answered all my questions during the first appt. The nurses that…read morehelped me were also very kind and friendly. The front staff lacks empathy and for working in pain management, that should be a requirement. It took 5 weeks to get an appointment for an initial branch block, I cried after hearing this. They said they had to wait this long to allow for insurance to approve, when it actually only took 1 week for them to approve. Then after the initial branch block appt, I was advised it will be at least another 4 weeks for the second one, but I can't schedule it until it's been 2 days after having the first one to see if it worked. It is only supposed to work for 4-6 hours, why not call after that time period and see if it worked to then schedule asap for the next one???? Who knows how long it will be for the actual ablation procedure, also have to wait for prior authorization and can't schedule until it is approved. You should be able to schedule appts in advanced (should actually be a clear schedule) and if for some reason it's not necessary, you can cancel and maybe they wouldn't be booked out for a month. When you're dealing with people in pain, you would think the ultimate goal is to get them care as soon as possible, but they are very laissez faire about it, hence the lack of empathy. I was also referred to a physical therapist during my appt, then never heard back about it. 2 weeks later I called to get info, then when the PT office called, it was located 30 miles away from me!! The last issue is they sent the wrong procedure, actually a surgery, for prior authorization to my insurance! Administration department needs to get their act together; they aren't very helpful and seem like they just want you to go away. Dr's and Nurses were great, just be advised that while you may get the care you need, it will take a lot of work and time to get there.

2 of 2, Catherine Reese. Note: This is continued from Google reviews dated March 16, 2026. On…read moreGoogle reviews: I explained that my Husband Edmund Reese was at the appointment with me on March 3rd 2026. On Google the headline is Listed as: " Extremely Poor Communications and Safety Concerns". The safety concerns are all listed on Google. The Extremely Poor Communication is listed here. Note: Regarding their "Extremely Poor Communication". I was told by all locations, the La Mesa and at the Rancho Bernardo offices. I would have to go thru the Insurance Companies Rules in which they need to see if I'm a candidate for Radiofrequency Ablation. With that, they will do the first Nerve Test. I was given as Pain Diary that I was to fill out. The paperwork I received states: Within, 1-3 business days expect a call to discuss Pain Relief. I was also told by my nurse that someone will be calling me to discuss Pain Relief if any. Once that happens that's when it will be decided If I can have the second Medial Nerve Block test done. If I do not have enough relief I will not qualify for the second testing. She told me to be sure I kept track of the pain in which I did. The Day after the Procedure I called the office, no one answered at the Rancho Bernardo. I left a message as I was having some strange side effects from the procedure, that I wasn't told could happen. I was only told to watch for and document Pain relief etc. I never received a phone call back regarding the message I left them on March 4th, 2026 @ 10:05am. In fact, I never received a phone call from them regarding my Pain Relief if any 1-3 days after my procedure. My concerns were not addressed in any way or form, and they did not follow up with their own protocol or that of my Insurance Carrier. It is now March 16th. "13 days since I had the procedure with no communication from them whatsoever regarding if the procedure helped and or I qualified to have to 2nd procedure." The only communication I have received is an automated message reminding me of my appointment tomorrow at the Bernardo Location! I didn't get the chance to speak to anyone regarding the issues I was having form the first procedure. They didn't even know if I met the criteria to even have the 2nd Procedure. They didn't care to respond that I had side effects that were not explained to me could happen. "Again, ignoring my concerns of the unusual reactions I was having, and ignoring their own protocols stated and, on their paperwork given to me when discharging me. I want to State: The Doctor performing the Bilateral Medial Nerve block was really good, as was the tech with the fluoroscopy and the nurses prior to procedure room. The one nurse in the procedure room did stay with me for while prior to the procedure as she was waiting for the room to open up. But she wasn't the ones that did the initial intake and or the release process. Please Note: I give praise to many individuals, the doctors and most staff at the Rancho Bernardo Location. Praise To all the staff at the La Mesa Office, California Pain consultants how sent me to the Rancho Bernardo Location and esp. my Doctor: Mani Khaleghi Catherine Reese aka Cathy

Best health care I ever had and not a day goes by that I do not thank God in heaven for the surgery…read moreand other work this man and his team did on my spine. They were always kind, genuine, and professional. Dr. Tantuwaya is highly skilled and has a lifetime of experience yet is so down to earth that he can efficiently work through patients' shock/crisis/symptoms. He did so respectfully and was able to quantify the exact cause, clearly identify the treatment options, and then administer a thoughtful and effective treatment plan. He is fantastic with details and saved me great stress in the way they document everything too. When presenting to the insurance company, it was a relief to me that I had never found a single technical discrepancy from our visits and procedures over the entire two plus years; Every QC on paperwork from visits and procedures was perfect and they were courteous and available to help me procure the reports in a timely manner. If you can get an appointment, I highly recommend them, a real life saver. Thank you!

Dr Tanuwaya is an awesome Dr. His office helper Sherri is also very nice. They are very punctual…read more98% of the time. I had surgery and the incisions were perfect cuts. He addresses all of my questions and never makes me feel uncomfortable. I would recommend this Dr to anyone.

This doctor is a hack for worker's compensation insurance companies. He reviewed one report from my…read morepain doctor and denied the medical treatment my doctor recommended. He gets paid big bucks to deny medical treatment to people that are in severe pain. He doesn't take his medical oath seriously. Take a pass on this hack.

The call center and call back is terrible. Never returned calls or connected me with a phone that…read morejust rang and rang. I have tried to get an appointment for 2 weeks and have made a dozen calls. I am veteran and in severe pain. I was referred to Dr. Hiller via Community Care thinking the I could get some relief quicker. Man, was I WRONG. The call center and staff would not help me or work me to get an appointment. Dr. Hiller maybe great, but I will never know. Staff was terrible.

Real good doctor , very professional and his staff is also very good…read more Nowadays trusted good doctors are not available , most of the MDs are trying to make money , he is exceptionally good .

I was referred to Dr Winternitz and must have caught him on a bad day. He advised me on NOT…read morerepairing the damage and took what we talked about and twisted things around to sound negatively about how my condition started...I would not have him work on me.

I had it a procedure on my Neck. I believe it was the fifth Thoracic and a procedure on my lower…read moreback spine and the staff is excellent, caring thoughtful and the doctor is wonderful, caring thoughtful. And help me a lot, I would recommend him to anyone. They are great and take care of you. Really well there in the Riverside office.

I have been a patient of Dr. V.S. Tantuwaya since approximately 2014. Came in today because still…read morehaving constant pain. Linda and Jessica are the ladies who run the office. They are both an absolute delight! Everyone hates waiting in the waiting room for their appointment which doesn't happen when visiting him. He is a doctor that actually listens to his patients and assists with pain management plans rather than just trying to put them on medications. I appreciate this doctor and his staff. Thank you all so much for your help!

Just finished my first consultation with Dr. Vivek and it was truly eye opening. To see actual…read moreimages and to locate the issue brought me to tears as for years I have been to doctors that couldn't break down what is happening. We begin treartment soon and I believe, based on what I've heard, the evidence and meeting him that I will see results that I've been looking for. I think the name of his practice explains it perfectly "Modern Health" as we have entered a new age where we can actual learn what is happening in a "whole body approach" versus a perspription for medication or "we don't know what causes this" situation. Today, people are savvy and want more for their health care than a "one size fits all" approach, crowded offices and a 3 minute discussion. I have hope!

I've been seeing Dr. V for a few months. It took me a while to write this review because I wasn't…read moresure if I believed it was working. I was diagnosed with Menieres August 2024 and had my first signs of the disease May 2024. When I get vertigo, it lasts a long time. My longest episode of continuous vertigo was 16 hours. Since I started seeing Dr. V, my episodes have lessened to almost none. In addition, my symptoms have also declined to almost nothing. I was skeptical because I had never been to a chiropractor that works like he does. He took imaging of my head and neck and we could see that my alignment was way off. His adjustments are very gentle, just a slight touch. There's no twisting or cracking. At times I thought to myself, is this even doing anything? Yes, it is. There were a couple weeks we pushed out a session or I missed one (don't miss sessions) and my symptoms came back! I heard about this type of healing on TikTok from other people with Menieres on the east coast. After a little digging, I was lucky to find Dr. V in my neighborhood. If you're suffering from Menieres, give him a try.