I cannot say enough to convey how exemplary Dr. Plance is. I have Ehlers-danlos, a connective tissue disorder throughout all my ligaments plus a diving accident that injured my neck ligaments further. Dr. Plance has literally kept my head attached to my cervical spine with prolotherapy. Plus he has treated loose ligaments in my knees, hips, thumbs and back. My father was also a brilliant, caring doctor and I felt truly fortunate to find someone who had the same amazing diagnostic and treatment skills. I am bereft at the loss of such a fine doctor. I am at a loss about how I will maintain my ability to function in the world. I may be reduced to disability and dependence on others. Thank you, Dr. Plance, for all you have done for so many. read more

He is a wonderful Doctor Who cares aboutt his patients. Move to Florida in 2021 and I really miss them and have issues that I did not have when he was treating me in California. read more

Dr. Donald W. Plance has been my primary doctor for more than 7 years. I am thankful of his kindness, ample knowledge and compassion for all the people who is taking care. Because his Prolo Therapy I am pain free and using my knees and shoulder as a young woman. In my age, I keep myself out from any drugs because his noble help. To many of his patients will be agree with me about it. His dedication to honor his Hippocratic Oath instead to award him like an example for to many other doctors, is making a trouble for him. Dr. Plance always saw her patients as a human being, not a monetary gain. We need doctors like him. Whoever, his precedent is an example that we are returning to humanity, we are leaving the mercantilism. To me Dr. Donald W. Plance is a Hero. read more

Dr. Plance is an extremely smart and compassionate Dr. He is not "unscrupulous ". He does things in the best interest of his patients and what he thinks is best. read more

Great doctor. Extremely knowledgeable. He's a true healer, taking the time with each patient instead of zipping in and out like your gp would. He can fix anything. read more

I can't express how he has helped my life starting in 1987 when I was 17 and misdiagnosed several times over. He knows his science and is the most caring and real doctor I've ever met or seen. He helped me when I had no cash, he took my friends and family in and used to help the seniors when nobody cared for them at the level he did. He listened to them. People complained about waiting but it's because he is listening..you can't wait 20 minutes so each person can be heard. Nobody cares and know their work as much as he does. He would never put anyone in harms way. Sending love and healing to this gentle, kind soul read more

Dr. Plance has been our family doctor for almost 30 years. He has always been very knowledgable and direct with us about whatever conditions we were experiencing. He takes the time to explain everything until we understand it. He is very kind and knowledgeable. We would never have any other doctor for our family. read more

Dr. Plance has been caring for me for 30 yrs. He helped me survive cancer 25 years ago, treated my arthritic knees and kept me walking for 10 years with PRP and stem cells, cared for me thru excruciating sciatica pain and eventual spine surgery, and I believe it is because of Dr. Plance's treatment that I never got corona. He's compassionate, honest, ethical, professional and extremely knowledgeable. He's a doctor of high moral character and cares deeply about his patients. He works diligently and goes above and beyond to help those who come to him. Dr. Plance has a big heart and always tells me the truth. I am forever grateful to Dr. Plance, and I trust him with my life. read more

He is an excellent Dr. that thinks out of the box and does not buy into the criminal narrative. We need more honorable doctors on this planet. read more

Doctor Plance is the best of the best. He kept me from having a knee replacement for years. He was the doctor I would go to when all other doctors failed to help. Doctors like him are one of a kind and will be so missed by many of his patients. read more

Dr. Plance has been a godsend, a lifesaver, both figuratively and I'd say literally too. For 18 grueling months I've been enduring highly uncomfortable, fairly painful but seemingly esoteric symptoms. I saw MDs, including a specialist, got extensive lab work done, imaging, including 2 MRIs. Everything showed "normal". I sought all manner of practitioners in functional medicine too, including naturopathy, physiotherapy, acupuncture, chiropractic, nutrition, including various specialists, all to no avail. All of this resulted in several hours of wasted time, thousands of dollars expended and a myriad of misdiagnoses, opinions, etc. Through a close friend who is a patient of his, I got the opportunity to see Dr. Plance. On the first visit, he identified the exact medical phenomena that I've been experiencing, which no one else had been able to do. I've only seen him twice so far, and on the second visit, he identified the probable root cause, which every doctor before him failed to diagnose. My jaw dropped as I would have never guessed this particular condition to even be the case. Yet he was 99% sure this was it. I'm doing a specific blood test this week to confirm it 100%. So it's still a work in progress, but just in 2 visits, and for the first time in 18 months of utmost frustration, I feel hope. Dr. Plance was confident that I would be better and soon. He's a special breed. You've seen other reviews here saying he thinks outside of the box. Totally. Per his own words "I'm in the box. Some of the other guys just forgot where they put it." He mentioned he doesn't practice "cookbook medicine", and that is very unfortunately what allopathic medicine has become. It's lost its integrity and it's become corrupted to be ineffective. Not him. He's a crackerjack in terms of competence. And being an osteopathic physician and surgeon, he's also a neuromusculoskeletal expert. He also does prolotherapy, PRP and stem cell from what I understand. I am extremely relieved and fortunate to have discovered this special doctor. read more

Dr. Plance has literally saved my life. He has treated my knees and other joints, saved me from two knee replacements. He is also treating me for Covid-related hair loss. He is one of a kind and knows his stuff. In short, he is the only doctor I trust at this point. He's out of my network and I choose to go to him because I cannot trust my inept primary care physician. He can diagnose literally anything. read more

The first sign that you are in the right place is that the front office turns away at least one person trying to be a patient every time I am there. The reason is- his patient list is full. It would be nice if Dr. Plance would stop taking referrals, but when you are really good, you are in high demand. He is worth the wait, so if you are lucky enough to get seen by Dr. Plance, get the Sudoku app on your phone. Hands down Donald Plance is one of the best doctors I have had the pleasure of meeting. I have known about him for close to 16 years and been a patient for 6 years. From his complete explanations on diagnosis to his no nonsense approach to treatments. Dr. Plance found wrong diagnosis by hospital: A couple years ago I had the symptoms of a stroke and I was taken in an ambulance to the hospital. Four days of tests: CT, MRI, EKG, chest x-ray 8 doctors looked at me (and my ear) & I was diagnosed with vertigo. (Unfortunately Dr Plance is on the board of 7 hospitals, just not the one I was at. The hospital set me up with occupational therapy. I was devastated. The day I got released from the hospital I called Dr. Plance and they squeezed me in for a visit the next day. Dr. Plance looked in my ear and said "ruptured your ear drum, that will make you dizzy for a couple weeks". He was right! All my friends & family that go to Dr. Plance also have a Dr. Plance story that ends with "I am so glad I am with Plance" Excellent Bedside manner: I witnessed an individual throw a temper tantrum in the doctors office this morning. He was upset that Dr. Plance was running late, due to an unexpected patient that came in with lacerations that required extra attention. When I checked in, the office staff told me about the delay. The individual heard this, but he chose to be loud and obnoxious anyway. When the nurse took me back to my room I could hear this individual complaining, venting, & whining to the Doctor. Bravo Doctor Plance for listening and taking the time to explain to this individual. read more

My husband referred me here and I'm glad I listened to him. Dr Plance is as good as it gets for a health care provider. He is informative, compassionate, patient and funny, at times. I've never been so impressed with someone in such a short amount of time. Dr Plance really knows what he is talking about and makes me feel like I know what is going with my health. No stone left unturned. Front office staff is below my ideal standard of care but I'll put up with it only because Dr Plance is so amazing. read more

I have been to a lot of doctors in my life. Dr. Place is absolutely the best I have met or been to! He has awesome bedside manner! He is to the point and gives you explanations you will understand (not just scientific jumbo). He has been accurate and extremely quick to finding me solutions... I went to back doctors for about 6 years, had surgery and was in horrible pain for another 4 years. I went to Pain Doctors and different therapies... Dr. Place did several $1 injections in my hips and my back pain has diminished 75%. He has also been fantastic for colds and any other common ailment. He takes his time with you to clearly understand your problem and, he genuinely cares about people! If you're looking for a physician or pain management or family doctor... this guy is worth going to! Note: He rates are VERY LOW. If you don't have insurance the office visit is about what a clinic would cost. Super affordable for such a miracle worker. read more

Dr. Plance is amazing. He is the ONLY physician who could cure my knee pain. I saw countless idiots masquerading as doctors over a 12 year period and NONE of them could figure out an appropriate treatment. Dr. Plance knew from our first meeting what to do and he has been a miracle worker. I am so worried now as to what I am going to do in terms of continuing my treatment. The fact that George Gascon has decided that this case is worth his time when he cannot be bothered to prosecute violent criminals shows what a demon he is. I would imagine that Dr Plance's COVID treatment was a better option than the "vaccines" that don't work and so the government stepped in to make sure their profits would not be infringed. I hope that Dr Plance is exonerated and this ordeal does not take too much of a toll on him. Whatever the outcome, I can never repay him for giving me my health and mobility back. God bless you Doctor! read more

It was recommended to me that California had facilities that could help me with several issues I had to deal with. When I got there, I knew the place I was in was not for me. I saw people who had mental problems that I had not seen or heard of before. Then I met Dr. Plance and he recommended a place in Arcadia across from the race track that might be able to help me. I was unsure, but I went for it! I learned a lot from the experience, and today I have two grand children and could not be happier. This was over twenty years ago, but it is something I will never forget. It does not suprise me that Dr. Plance's practice has grown, as he is a very kind person. He was my doctor, but to me, he turned out to be the only friend I had in CA. Karen A Cumming GA read more

Dr. Plance is the most brilliant and most caring Doctor I have ever met in my life. He has completely eliminated the need for me to have knee replacement surgery in both knees. Also after being to countless doctors with no relief, Dr Plance after much research, got to the bottom of a condition that was making me incapacitated with fatigue. He gave me my life back in a very real sense. He always keeps his patients best interest at heart. He charges modest fees because, although some of his patients are very high profile, many of his patients are in less fortunate financial situations. It's not about the money for Dr. Plance, it's about caring for his patients. His patients LOVE him and it's obvious he likewise cares for them. They wait hours to see him. His office is always packed. I am someone who generally transforms into a monster if I have to sit in a waiting room for more than 30 minutes... but I often willingly and pleasantly wait more than an hour to see Dr. Plance, and I have no problem doing so because the visit is ALWAYS worth the wait! Yes, some of his treatments are "outside the box", but when you're right about something, you're right, and Dr. Plance is ALWAYS right. Everyone is in an uproar over "A woman's right to choose" well what about an American's right to choose!?! I choose Dr. Plance and whatever protocol he prescribes for me, I know that he truly has my best interest in mind. I have great insurance, UCLA Health with a $5 co-pay but my experience is that if there is a discrepancy between what Dr Plance prescribes and what the Doctors at UCLA Health would suggest for me, I would choose the decision of a genius like Dr. Plance over UCLA Health any time, and have many many times. read more

Dr. Plance is an excellent doctor. He has helped my family & I with our health issues! We are very blessed to have him as our physician!

This office is a joke...they lack customer service at the core essence of the word. I had a 9am appt. and arrived at 855am and its 10:20am and still haven't seen Dr.Plance. He was notified that I'd been waiting for a long time and he decides to see another patient b/c I was new and I might take longer. His staff is a joke, rude and unprofessional. I'd definitely avoid this place plus the environment is dated and not clean. There are plenty of other options in the Montrose, LaCrascenta and LaCanada area if you want professionalism in your Doctors office. read more

I am a 60 year old martial arts instructor and have had the same procedures he offers done in Santa Monica for literally TEN TIMES THE PRICE. He has 40 year experience in this field of medicine, and you can tell right away he is a pro! Stem Cells PRP, Prolo, are all the future of medice, surgeons will be a thing of the past (sort of). Great positive attitude and confidence. He will be the first to tell you that his prices are the cheapest and his experience is unmatched, and I have no doubt on either. The great thing is that you can afford frequent visits which is what you may need to heal damaged joint and avoid replacements. He said he could have avoided the hip replacement I had (and I totally believe him) and will definitely avoid any more, treating my injured knee too. BE WARNED! Be prepared to wait for a month for an appointment and you may have to wait 20 minutes to 2 hours to get to see him (Bring your tablet). This is because he is the best and cheapest, and that he does not rush his work on his patients. He answers all your questions and carefully goes over the x-rays and reports. Wish I found him years ago! read more

Dr. Plance is unique among doctors these days. He handle anything from athletic injuries to immunity problems. He is funny and he explains things simply. He does not charge a fortune either. I had some muscle & joint problems for over 30 years and he gave me two simple exercises that fixed them in a short time. I had been suffering from Epstein Barr for at least a year. In a short time he fixed that problem too. Dr. Plance reasonably charges for his services, some of the same services for which other doctors have sky high prices. While I was previously helped greatly by another holistic doctor for another problem, it left me with a substantial, high interest debt. Because of the demand for his services, book your appointments ASAP. It can be challenging to get that first appointment. I have to second the 5 star review written about him in February 2012. read more

Dr. plance is a wonderful man, he really cares for his patient and spend time with them not like other doctors that they can't wait till they get you out of the office. The office staff is very friendly especially Anna, I will definitely recommend them to all my friends and family. Thank you Dr. Plance read more

He is the best! Ethical, understanding, extremely knowledgable about so many conditions. One of the many things he does is prolotherapy. I love prolotherapy. It gets me out of pain every time I need help. He can do adjustments too. He is a DO and many other things. He has a lot of training and lot of credentials. There is really no one like him. So if you are looking for a real doctor this is the man to see. I higly reccommend Dr Plance. My whole family loves him. read more

Dr Plance and his staff are wonderful. Have been a patient of his since 2010. He has amazing skills and is such a funny man. His staff is actually the best he has ever had. I have been through the bed, the good, and the ugly but his staff at the present time is incredible. Efficient, returns phone calls on time, sometimes even sneaks me in for appointments if I am in pain and need shots. Thank you Dr Plance and Staff for taking great care of me all these years. You deserve more then 5 stars. read more

I was lucky to get in as he takesonly a few new patients per year. He spent an appropriate amount of time and after going to 7 other physicians for my injury from a fall from my horse he was the first to actually physically examine me. He also listens very carefully. A very knowledgable physician. Do not know yet if he can help me since this accident occurred almost three years ago. But this is the first time I have had some hope that someone can actually help me. Great bedside manner, too! My girlfriend and her friend have been successfully treated when other docs could do nothing for them. read more

Love the staff love the doc he is understanding and down to earth. Takes you're concerns seriously and explains everything in way that you can actually understand !! I moved and still make the 30 minute drive! read more

First of all, this should be a rating with zero stars, but this app. forces you to put at least one star to post. Horrible front office service. I had an appointment at 9:00 am this morning, walked in at 8:50 am, and signed in. The ladies in the front office were gossiping amongst themselves, chatting about personal stuff. They never greeted me, just looked at me and continued their talking. I waited to be handed the necessary paperwork since I was a new patient...nothing was handed to me. The ladies in the front office still chatting, then chatting with patients about a vacation (safari), watching a video on a phone of the vacation. You could hear chanting from the phone. Really?! This is a doctor's office!!! Twenty-five minutes later, I'm still not handed the paper work for me to fill out to start my file. Finally, 30 minutes later, they hand it to me. I fill it out quickly and ask how much longer it will be, and the blond woman tells me "when the doctor finishes with the patient." Really rude and I'm annoyed but try to keep calm. Then, a patient comes out and they take another patient one in (not me!). 15 minutes later this patient comes out and then they take another patient in. I'm still waiting and can't take it anymore and tell them that they took patients in that walked in way after I did, and the blond lady replies, "we don't have your file ready." I complained that that was not my fault that they didn't give me the paperwork immediately upon my arrival and instead gossiped and chatted. I told her I was leaving and she said, "oh, I was just going to take you in." I said, "ok, then take me in." And, she said, "as soon as the doctor is finished with the patient." I walked out!!! Not sure how good the doctor is because I left after waiting 45 minutes, but the front office service is horrible!!! read more

I was rear-ended by a car traveling 40 mph on the eastbound 210 freeway. Needless to say, I sustained a nasty whiplash and stiff neck from that collision. I consulted with Dr. Plance and he recommended prolo therapy. I received a total of three prolo therapy sessions and I was completely cured of my whiplash and stiff neck. Two and a half weeks after this serious accident I resumed all of my regular activities. I did not have to take painkillers, medication or even physical therapy. WOW! GREAT RESULTS! A huge thank you to Dr. Plance! read more

Wonderful diagnostician, goes the extra mile to help his patients, not opposed to alternative medicine to do the job. Wish I'd found him years ago. He is in personal contact with specialists so that he knows the best doctors to refer his patients to when needed, He also takes most insurance. If anything good came out of Obamacare it was getting bumped off of my old insurance so I had to look for a new doctor- thankfully I found Dr. Plance. If you are not getting the help you need from your doctor I'd recommend calling his office ASAP, it may be the best call you have ever made. read more

Dr. P is a very special kind of doctor. He has imagination and can look at a medical problem in a different way, given his diverse training. He offers experimental procedures at affordable prices that are effective but not yet covered by insurance. He's very caring and loves to see patients get better. read more

Dr Plance has been wonderful. He has seen pretty much everyone in our family & has been knowledgeable, & kind . He is even available on weekends. Give him a call! read more

Dr. Plance has treated my family and I since I was a child. There is no better person to ask for. He is caring, kind and invested in you. He addresses the problem at hand, offers solutions and methods of prevention. I am blessed to have him in my life. read more