The communication is the worst I've been waiting literally 2 wks for results for my MRI. They say…read morethey'll call back within 24hr I'm on week 2 and 3 messages in and nothing. If you have other options for Neurology I would say utilize them before coming here . I can see why it's a 3 star now . My initial visit the doctor was great but his follow up sucks ***

Dr Barkodars office is amazing. If I could I would give them 10 stars! His office staff is very…read moreprofessional. Dr Barkodar is compassionate and truly looks for solutions. His therapy team is the best. He set me up with vestibular therapy, OT therapy, Cognitive therapy, memory/speech therapy and psychotherapy. Great experience. Truly helping me get better!

I can't recommend California Brain & Spine Center enough. Over the past two months, I've noticed…read moremeaningful improvements in my balance, sensory function, vestibular system, vision, and cognitive function. I wasn't as consistent with my treatment as I should have been, yet I still experienced noticeable progress, which really speaks to the effectiveness of their care. Dr. Alireza Chizari is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely cares about his patients' recovery. He takes the time to understand your symptoms, explains everything thoroughly, and creates a personalized treatment plan based on your specific needs. His expertise and compassionate approach made me feel confident throughout my treatment. The entire staff is welcoming, professional, and always makes every visit a positive experience. I'm looking forward to becoming more consistent because I've already seen encouraging improvements, and I'm excited to continue progressing. If you're dealing with balance problems, vestibular issues, cognitive difficulties, vision-related symptoms, or sensory dysfunction, I highly recommend Dr. Alireza Chizari and the California Brain & Spine Center. They truly care about helping their patients improve their quality of life.

Dr. Chizari is professional, kind, and gentle. His clinic is…read morequiet, peaceful, and beautifully designed, with calming music that makes me feel like I'm at a spa. I came to accompany a friend who is being treated by him, and she is extremely satisfied. After other doctors said everything was fine, he was the one who found the real issue and helped her significantly. He's a true expert and uses advanced equipment. He welcomed us warmly and explained everything patiently. The clinic is spotlessly clean and offers full privacy,we were the only ones there, and there are several treatment rooms to ensure each patient receives individualized care. Oh, and in the waiting area, there's a massage chair, tea, and books, it's the first time I've ever seen a massage chair in a waiting room! It made me feel truly welcomed, and the massage was amazing. There's such peace and quiet here, I truly feel like I'm in a spa. I'm even working on my laptop in the cozy waiting area, and it's such a pleasant atmosphere. Dr. Chizari even took the initiative to ask if I had internet. At first, I was using my phone's hotspot, and he immediately offered to connect me to the clinic's Wi-Fi. He's attentive to every detail and genuinely cares about the needs of everyone who walks through the door. also really love this area in general, there's convenient parking, and the neighborhood is quiet, upscale, and pleasant. Definitely a 5-star experience.

Dr. Alkire is a knowledgeable and truly caring doctor. I have never had a doctor spend so much time…read morewith me. She includes the client in all aspects of care. I would recommend Dr. Alkire to my own family. The office staff is nice too.

I have been a patient of Dr. Platzer's for almost 10 years and I trust her implicitly. Her office…read morehas always been warm and welcoming and the office manager, Barbara is the BEST! When I call with a health concern, I explain the situation, and either she or Dr. Platzer calls me promptly. My experience with this office has always been top notch and I highly recommend Dr. Platzer and her staff.

This review is a long time coming due to the recovery I had to go through because of the negligence…read moreof Dr. Platzer. I went to Dr. Platzer because I was having diplopia, double vision and severe pain around my left eye. She was convinced it was migraines, even though I told her I never had a history of migraines in my 50 something years of life. I was concerned that I had a brain aneurysm and she said that she was certain this was migraines and would not order an MRA for me. As the pain and the vision loss progressed through months of agony, many calls to her crying and begging for help,, and eventually being told that maybe I just didn't want to get better, because if I did then the medications she prescribed me would have worked, I decided to go out of Insurance and see a private Dr who ordered the MRA for me. My insurance denied it, and I needed to get my records from her to have further proof that this was ongoing. What I found in her records, I did not even recognize. She said I was taking medication's that I was not taking. She said that the pain was all over my head when I told her it was exclusively around my left eye. It was as if my notes were about a different patient. In all of that pain I had to actually go into the office to pick up the notes because they told me that they did not have a way to send them to me. When I emailed and asked her to please correct the notes and gave her line by line all of the items which were absolutely incorrect so that I could get the scan done. Her exact words were that I was nit picking. I had to pay out-of-pocket almost $4000 for my MRA and I had a very large posterior communicating artery aneurysm, which any neurologist should know causes diplopia and pain around the eye. The aneurysm was so scary that I was in surgery within hours of the results of my MRA coming in. shortly, after coming home from the hospital, I received a certified letter from her telling me that she was dropping me as a patient....As if I would ever Grace her doorstep again. I did send an email after finally getting home from 7 days in the hospital letting her know what her negligence had caused me. If you do have migraines, maybe this so-called doctor can help you, but if you are concerned that you have something more serious run the other direction. I had children in middle school and lost 18 months of my life to pain and suffering because of her negligence.

Careful. Pleasant. Very competant Reachable. Take time…read morein examining And explaining her plan

I've been seeing Dr. Olshansky for years--and I love her--but it's impossible to reach her office…read moreto schedule an appointment. I've left message after message with her assistant with no response. She needs to fire her assistant asap because she's making her look bad.

PROS: Nice office, nice staff, the doctor is nice too…read more CONS: Well...I have neuropathy. I could take Gabapetin or Lyrica and that was suggested by doctor. Thtat's OK. But what pissed me off is that dr. Barcodar NEVER mentioned that level of my vitamin E is low...very low. I noticed that when to weeks after visit I requested blood report. Google it. Deficiency of vitamin b12, folate, b6 and vitamin E cause neuropathy...so instead of giving me advice to take vitamin E he said....see you in 6 month. Sure. If I'm still alive. Good job doc. Good job.

Dr. Barkodar has been an excellent doctor for my son. He has had migraines for several years. The…read moremedicine he is taking has helped a lot. Whenever we talk to him he always gives us plenty of time to explain and ask questions. I have used his advice for my own headaches which has also helped. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs a good neurologist.

Bravo,Bravissimo DOCTOR KAPIL MOZA ! My husband had severe…read morepain on his neck, back & shoulder. He wasn't functioning, walking, barely breathing. We went to ER and no results. I remembered, one friend spoke very highly about Dr.Moza few years ago after having surgery with him. I called office (thankfully it is 5 minutes from our furniture showroom),spoke to CANDISS,who is super understanding, empathic & scheduled appointment for morning next day. We went to very nice medical office & had absolute best 1st visit ! Dr.Moza read MRI, examined my husband very thoroughly ,did specific tests & explained EVERY LITTLE DETAIL of the problem in human words! We already felt better, DOCTOR KNOWS how to address this particular health issues. He told us about 22 years of experience ! He prescribe meds to stop inflammation & pain. My husband slept for 1st time last night after a week of agony. Follow up appointment is next week I am so happy,confident,that my husband will be in great hands of Dr. Moza!

Probably one of the best neurosurgeons out there he did my surgery in 2015. If I ever need to God…read moreforbid he's the only one I trust/ great bedside, manners, knowledgeable.! You're in good hands with Dr. Mosa. If you are in any kind of back pain, neck pain he's the doctor to see. Or get a second opinion from him or third.

There's no half a star so he gets 1 star…read more For not getting to detailed. Here's what I'd leave here . is that his bed side manner needs improvement plan for action also needs improvement. But must say for patients to go in with asking every question imaginable. There's no wrong question. So pick your physician wisely. No care quality at this office.

Did absolutely nothing for us. Waste of our time and the VA's money. He gave no medical advice and…read morewould not make any recommendations for my husband to implement. Husband is a Vet, 100% disabled and gave did nothing for him.

I am forever grateful to Dr. Benet and his entire team, as well as the ICU nurses, outpatient…read moresurgery staff, and surgical staff at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara. At only 26 years old and in the middle of nursing school, I never imagined I would need a craniotomy. Facing brain surgery was one of the most frightening experiences of my life, not only for me but for my entire family. During such an overwhelming time, Dr. Benet gave us something priceless: confidence, trust, and peace of mind. I truly could not have asked for a better surgeon. After my surgery, Dr. Benet personally sat with my family for nearly 30 minutes, carefully explaining everything and answering their questions. With a large family gathered and understandably terrified, his compassion, patience, and confidence reassured every one of us. It was clear that he genuinely cared not only about my outcome but also about the people who love me. The level of skill and care I received was extraordinary. Recovery is different for everyone, but I honestly believe that finding Dr. Benet was one of the greatest blessings in my journey. I woke up after surgery feeling far better than I ever expected, and my recovery has continued to exceed my expectations. Just two and a half weeks later, I am already back in nursing school--exactly as Dr. Benet predicted. That outcome felt impossible when I was first facing surgery, yet here I am because of the exceptional care I received. Thank you, Dr. Benet, for your expertise, your compassion, and for giving me the opportunity to continue pursuing my dreams. I will never be able to fully express how grateful I am. You and your team changed my life, and I will carry that gratitude with me forever. From myself and the entire Puentes family, thank you for giving us comfort during one of the most difficult moments of our lives. We will never forget the exceptional care, kindness, and support you provided. Your impact on our family goes far beyond the operating room, and we will be forever grateful.

After suffering major postoperative complications following repeat brain surgery at UCLA in August…read more2025, including meningitis, persistent diplopia, severe balance dysfunction, repeated hospitalizations, and ultimately permanent disability, I was fortunate to come under the care of Dr. Arnau Benet. From my very first visit, Dr. Benet treated me not just as another patient, but as a human being going through one of the most difficult periods of my life. He carefully reviewed my imaging, explained my condition in detail, and most importantly continued to personally follow my recovery progress when I felt lost and unsupported after my surgery. What impressed me the most was the level of compassion, professionalism, and attention he provided. Unlike my prior experience, Dr. Benet consistently took the time to examine me in person, review my neurological status thoroughly, answer every question, and explain both the positive findings and the ongoing concerns honestly. His follow-up care has been extraordinary. Despite the seriousness of my postoperative complications, Dr. Benet remained optimistic while still being realistic. He identified ongoing neurological, visual, and balance deficits, coordinated further imaging and treatment, and helped guide me through recovery step by step. His documentation and explanations were incredibly thorough, and he never made me feel rushed or dismissed. Most importantly, he gave me hope. Even during moments where I felt overwhelmed by disability, vision problems, inability to drive, and uncertainty about my future, Dr. Benet continuously encouraged me and reminded me that recovery after major neurosurgery can take significant time. I truly believe Dr. Benet is an exceptional neurosurgeon and physician. His expertise, bedside manner, and dedication to patient care stand out, and I am deeply grateful for the support he and his team have provided throughout my recovery journey.

Brain Thrive is so much more than a medical facility. It is a place where you can learn about your…read moreown mind and how to care for yourself to meet your fullest potential. Doctors generously gave me a tour of the facilities which overlook a lake creating a tranquil environment to relax and be your best in. Diagnostic testing was non invasive and thorough and their receptionist Sheila is very keen at communicating and ensures follow up is easy. I look forward to continuing my journey of self improvement with the journey of The Brain Thrive office.