Dr Cohen treated me for severe sciatica pain - he was great and the pain has subsided over 90%…read moreafter an epidural. What stands out for me is that Dr Cohen is accessible to me as his patient - he actually reads and responds to emails almost immediately - in this day and age that fantastic. He took time to understand my needs, identify a course of treatment and executed well. That you doctor

Dr. Hersel is not only the best pain relief Dr. he is one of the finest persons I have ever met. I…read morehave been living with debilitating lumbar pain for thirty years. After two back surgeries in 1998 and 2001 I had some relief but not enough and any relief was short lived. I tried every kind of therapy from cupping and acupuncture and Guasha. A picture of the guasha and its impact on my body is attached to this post. I also have had over 100 injections from epidurals to radio frequency ablation with little to no relief. I've seen several hypnosis experts again to no avail. After all of these attempts for relief I went to Dr. Hersel who suggested I try a spinal stimulator implant. I knew about this procedure and had studied it many years ago, but I was concerned about its efficacy. Dr. Hersel gave me a packet describing the procedure using the newest implant from Abbott Labs and St. Judes. First, all the earlier implants required charging the battery every day or every other day. The Abbott implant has a ten year battery requiring no charging. After studying this implant I decided to try the Abbott model. This requires a test with the unit being attached to the outside of my body to be sure the implant will work for my pain. After a one week trial I was seen by Dr. Hersel and an Abbott technician and I reported to them I thought all my pain had disappeared. With all these different implants the goal is to bring at least 50% relief. So with the results clearly indicating I was a candidate for the permanent implant we scheduled surgery immediately. The surgery took approximately two hours. It required an incision in my mid spine and snaking of electronic leads from the surgical site through my spinal canal which is an extremely delicate procedure done with a fluoroscope to avoid puncture of the spinal canal. The leads are carefully placed and end at the battery which is placed in a pocket in the upper buttock through an incision made by the surgeon below the skin. BTW this is done under general anesthesia so you feel nothing and a strong numbing medication allowed me to feel no pain when I awoke. Dr. Hersel and the Abbott technician were there when I awoke. I was told the surgery was perfect and I should get at least 50% relief. Now here's the only bad news about these surgeries. When the numbness goes away there is what I can only describe as excruciating pain from the two surgical sites. There is significant swelling at these sites. For me the pain was horrible for three weeks. After a month the site pain began to subside. My pain wouldn't have been as bad if I took pain medication but because of a certain condition I have I am unable to take any pain medication other than Tylenol which didn't help. I believe the pain would have been significantly less had I been able to take anti inflammatory meds. The bottom line is after the incisional pain lessened I had no more lumbar spine pain. After those horrendous years of agony I finally had a light at the end of the tunnel. I'm thrilled to write I still have no pain five weeks post surgery. For anyone suffering from spinal pain, after trying other therapies, I cannot stress how important it is to set up an appointment to see Dr. Hersel. Not only is Dr. Hersel my surgeon but he is a cherished friend. He is the most caring and gentle physician I have ever known. His staff from receptionists, nurses, anesthesiologists and others is also as gentle and caring as their leader. They make what could be a very difficult day instead a pleasant experience. Dr. Hersel's contact information is contained in his bio on Yelp. If you have any questions or just want to talk I am happy to oblige. Just leave your contact information in an email to sje1949@earthlink.net Here's to your future pain relief.

Dr. Lin is an amazing doctor. He actually takes the time to listen to what you have to say without…read morepreconceived thought. And then works with you for a solution. If you are considering him as your physician I highly recommend him. Thank you.

I've been coming to Dr. Lin's for 16 years! They're the best! Dr. Beth is fantastic! They really…read morecare about you & what can help you. Dr. Lin is an expert surgeon & has a variety of pain procedures that can change your life. Some of the girls in the office can be a little warmer & sweeter, but yknow. You are getting EXPERT HEALTHCARE! They also keep up with new procedures creating modern pain aid for modern pain. Thank You Comprehensive Pain!

If you want to be charged for a dental procedure you do not need, and to be taken advantage of,…read moredefinitely give this business a try. I will never return. My Beverly Hills dentist was furious at me when I told him about my horrible experience. He wanted to call the dentists and chew them out but I told him to not bother, I learned my lesson. The only reason I didn't see my typical dentist is I didn't want to drive to BH but after this upsetting experience, I will drive into the city no problem.

Excellent care especially when you need a dentist that is sensitive to your comfort. They offer…read moreadditional services too!

I am very upset about how they conducted procedures and paperwork. It made me feel suspicious that…read moresomething bad happened there. For example: I was given paperwork AFTER the doctor came to see my chart. There was a long series of statements to initial. They all started with "I VOLUNTARILY" submit to... (I all caps for emphasis). One of the statements asked me to "agree that all my questions about the procedure were answered." I didn't know what could go wrong. Doctor had already left. I told the nurse my concern; he said the doctor would be coming back. Dr Triveti (partial owner of the facility) never came back. There's also things like the privacy and other signatures . I am pretty sure one said they would use any photos any was they wanted--it was a release. I signed those in an exhausted state after 1 1/2 days of pooping and liquid diet. I filled out a lot of papers online before the colonoscopy. Why couldn't they have sent me links to review the information BEFORE the day of the procedure? No informed consent of any kind. Very suspicious. Here was my choice when they said they were ready for me: 1. Not doing the procedure after 1 1/2 days of pooping, liquid diet, and 2 nights of no sleep. 2. Just sign everything, and get it done. In my exhausted state, I chose the second. I have been having pain since the colonoscopy. Severe cramping, especially the next day. It wasn't until I spoke to the nurse, that called the next day, who told me why. Apparently they had to push the camera/scope in with extra pressure. Why didn't someone tell me this right after I woke up from the procedure? Four days later, that I am still having pain. I was going to give one star, but I gave an extra star for the helpful nurses. I hope Dr Triveti makes some changes to this facility. I don't want to go back.

Very disappointed with the post operative care. My elderly father had surgery, and he absolutely…read moreshould have stayed overnight. He was sent home with a litany of instructions and a catheter, he needed a ton of assistance that we felt completely unqualified to help with. Very scary for us and him. Was told to be back the next day early morning, medi-cal will pay for overnight, there is no excuse for them to send him home why risk a patients safety like that??

Make sure they don't over charge you for your visit. I paid for the visit and then found out my…read moreinsurance paid and I have been trying for a year to get the money they owe me back. The office doesn't return your calls. It amounts to insurance fraud.

He was great my wife was so grateful how kind and professional he was and explained everything she…read morewas lucky to find him TY doc you are a diamond

I have lived with large breasts for so long that I honestly forgot what life was like before them…read more I had been wanting a breast reduction for a long time, but finding a surgeon you feel comfortable with and can actually trust is overwhelming and time-consuming. I feel so lucky that I found Dr. Jen Stark at the beginning of my search. I have never met a surgeon who is as compassionate, caring, and empathetic as Dr. Stark. She is incredibly detail-oriented, and you can tell how much care, perfectionism, and artistry she puts into her work. As a patient, that was especially comforting to me because I knew I was going to be asleep while she was doing something that was so important to me. Knowing that I could completely trust her while I was out, and that she understood exactly what I wanted and would do everything she could to make it happen, was honestly the best feeling. The recovery was also so much easier than I expected. I am not particularly good with elective surgeries or recovery, so I was prepared for the worst. It ended up being much less painful than I expected, and I healed much faster than I thought I would. Throughout the recovery, Dr. Stark was always available whenever I had questions or started to feel anxious. She was so reassuring and made me feel like I was never bothering her. The rest of the staff was amazing too. Leslie was always there to answer all of my questions (and there were a LOT of them!). She was so patient and comforting throughout the entire process. Sierra also made the financial side of everything very clear and seamless, which made one less thing for me to worry about. I truly could not have asked for a better experience or a better outcome. This surgery has made such a difference in my life, and I am so grateful that I found Dr. Stark. If you are looking for a surgeon who is humble, compassionate, incredibly talented, and a perfectionist in the absolute best way, look no further. I cannot recommend her enough!

Dr Schwartz misrepresented my chart. I had it sent to my current Dr. who did an evaluation. Either…read morehe lied on my chart or he sent someone else's with my name. Either way he is responsible for the misinformation. What he did defies HIPPA and is illegal.

Love the local office as I've used Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedics for 50 years and hate driving into LA…read more Dr Batten is terrific.

Patient for over 40 years For the best patient care…read moreIt is best to have your physician make the referral

Dr Farnum is amazing! This is my 3rd steroid injection with him. Each injection is lasting a little…read morelonger than the last and I'm grateful for this man. He's saved me from many years of pain. My original back doctor told me steroid injections would never work. That wasn't true! Glad I found Dr Farnum.

The billing department is unethical and I will be filing a report. No one answers the phone number…read moreon the bill. They billed me for an amount I didn't owe and no matter how many voice messages I left or letters I wrote back, no one ever called me and they continued to harass me for a year. My insurance company tried to contact them numerous times since he is in network and he was paid in full already. They sent me to collections and reported me to the credit bureaus for an amount I don't even owe!!! My insurance company is currently trying to reach anyone there or at the collections company to have them withdraw the incorrect reporting but in the meanwhile my credit score dropped 80 points. Shady and unethical.

I have had an ongoing pain condition for about 20 years that has been difficult to treat. When I…read moremet Dr. Jagtiani he listened carefully and came up with a plan for treatment that hadn't been tried before. Over the course of treatment, I began to feel better than I had in many years. I feel Dr Jagtiani is a very caring and knowledgeable doctor who takes the time to really help his patients. He gets 5 stars from me!

Dr. Jagtiani is a great doctor and a caring person; and I can't recommend him highly enough to…read morepeople suffering from chronic pain. I suffer from multiple severe and chronic conditions in my cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. I've had multiple cervical and thoracic fusions and other spine operations. I also have chronic spinal cord issues and extremity nerve damage, as well as other chronic/severe health conditions. My complex health conditions include unusual presentations and present huge life challenges. I'm also a highly educated professional trying to stay engaged with my treatment, and safe to say I have very high standards for my doctors. From my first appointment with Dr. Jagtiani, I could tell that he was thoughtful, knowledgeable, engaged and caring. Dr. Jagtiani spent a long time reviewing my case, suggested several immediate steps I could try for pain and symptom reduction, and outlined a possible long-term course of care/things we could try. Since then Dr. Jagtiani has treated me with numerous guided injections (e.g. celiac plexus blocks and thoracic, cervical and lumbar guided epidurals/nerve blocks). Not only has Dr. Jagtiani focused on my prescribed medications, but he has been able to advise me regarding non-prescription treatments. For example, I suffer from severe problems sleeping. Dr. Jagtiani was able to suggest helpful medications, supplements and protocols based on medical study results. Further, my spinal issues create/contribute to severe digestive and abdominal problems. Dr. Jagtiani suggested a helpful celiac plexus block procedure. Simply put, Dr. Jagtiani (1) utilizes a scientific/evidenced based medical approach, (2) is an engaged, highly motivated and caring doctor, and (3) is a down-to-earth, energetic and naturally caring person. Any patient will be lucky/blessed to work with Dr. Jagtiani.

I had a really upsetting experience with another Dentist yesterday. The doctor wanted to remove all…read moreof my 88-year-old mom's teeth and give her dentures over a "five-month" period and to be honest I don't know that my mother will be around that much longer. It just felt so wrong when all she needed was her bridge put back in after it falling out a few days ago. But today was a complete turnaround. We had an incredible experience with Dr. Roger Thai in the Moorpark/Westlake area. He stayed after hours just to help us, gently fixed my mom's teeth, and even put her bridge back in--with barely any charge. This man is a class act. He truly cares about people, not just profits. If you're looking for a dentist who leads with compassion and integrity, I can't recommend Dr. Thai enough. He deserves your business.

Dr. Thai is amazing. I have been coming to him for over 16 years. I moved to Orange County in 2016…read morebut still drive 4 hours round trip to see him. The staff is so kind and the quality of work is unmatched.