Wow just wow! Never have I dealt with a more unprofessional office in all my life and I'm in my…read more50s....This Dr. is not a good person! He is older than dirt, falling apart, and not with the times. One phone(that rarely gets picked up or used) and no computers..... He is rude and doesn't believe in modern anything!!!!. I would not recommend. This Dr to my worst enemies!!! His office staff is totally Incompetent . They are rude and don't return calls. They talk about patients in Spanish very ugly cause they think we don't know Spanish! .If you are referred here I would ask for a different referral. STAFF is VERY RUDE!!!!!! We are PATIENTS with pains and illnesses that demand dignity and respect not to be treated like a red folder all over your stinky office floor. The staff don't answer the phone. I called 19 times one day and 5 times another...left numerous messages and have not received any phone call back. When I finally got through I was told I was hostile and demanding and belligerent .... They run insurance scams just to bill insurance multiple office visits when they can simply take care of simple things via a phone call, fax(which doesn't work/disconnected), or email! The dr prescribes meds like free candy! Horrible TERRIBLE disgusting customer service! Don't go!

Save your time and money and get the hell away from this clinic. The ladies here are so…read moreunprofessional and are bullies. While I was in the restroom I heard Bethany say not some very nice things about me to another staff mind you this isnt the first time ive caught her talking about me im an elderly that goes through enough . This last time was definitely a sign to go somewhere else I've been here for so many years and again and again I've gave them a chance and still disappoint this place should not be running if they don't have any professionalism.

This dr only does epidurals. If u need immediate pain relief, do not go to him. His office does not…read moreprescribe anything and they do not seem to care about how much pain you are in

The wait time is horrible. My husband comes here for injections in his back/hip and they have been…read moregood about trying to figure out what's going on. HOWEVER, we show up 10 mins before his appointment to check in and he doesn't get called back until 30mins to an hour past his scheduled appointment time. This has happened on several occasions. It's frustrating.

My son had very good care at Pain Institute. Dr Palencia diagnosed my son at the first appointment…read more He had suffered for 6 months, without pain meds, and Dr Palencia diagnosed him and gave him pain med the very first appointment. Hector PA is very nice, caring & compassionate which is who my son usually saw. The staff is very polite and the office is very nice and clean. Dr. Palencia however, did ask not to see my son anymore after a urine test. He is very strict which now We understand why and it was a hard lesson learned, but we sure learned and in the long run his strictness was very helpful to us. It will help My son in the long run Beautiful, large, clean office which is a rarity.

Don't go to this QUACK! He argues with you about your care out loud in front of his staff and other…read morepatients. His office staff is RUDE too.

I had surgery performed by Dr Moelleken In July of 2017. After 4 - 5 years of pain medication I…read moreneeded my back repaired and Dr. Moelleken found severe scoliosis curve which you can see on the picture as well as he installed a spinal cord stimulator. Unfortunately he had to put three pedicure screws in and fuse my lumbar section of my back. The compression fracture t11 and T12 happened as a result of my surgery. 9 out 10 people cannot pass a bone density test. I have documents from Stanford and Mayo clinic. So I need the doctor Moelleke's help to adjust my pain medication appropriately. I CAN NOT walk 100 yds without stopping because I have severe back pain and severe muscle spasms. I've been diagnosed with severe back pain syndrome, failed back pain syndrome, fail surgery syndrome, etc. I mean I could name several things that happened but it was not the surgeon's fault. He did the best he could under severe severe conditions. In fact he had to amend his original operating report. So I thank him for that. I would recommend anybody who has a back problem to see physicians at this facility first. 9 out of 10 people cannot pass a bone density test in the United States. I have two letters one from the Mayo clinic one from Stanford Medical and they state the same thing. After doing a 5-year test this is what they found out so no wonder a lot of people have broken hips and all this other stuff, because what we need to do is drink more calcium and be more active and have weight resistant training it doesn't have to be 10,000 lb just lightweight training keep your bones strong! As well as insure you're drinking and getting enough calcium with supplements. There are several foods and vegetables with calcium in them. If you're over 50 it requires a lifestyle change and how you eat. One last thing that everybody forgets is the staff who answer the phone and work behind the scenes at the Spine and Orthopedic Center are extremely competent and they're extremely nice over the phone. No one ever gives them any credit where credit is due, hence this is why I'm writing this.

I hurt my back and was in terrible pain. In a desperate Google search of spine orthopedic doctors I…read morecalled here and they were able to see me that day. I saw Dr. Tristan Zhang. After a quick exam and intake, he said I needed an X-ray and spinal injection and probably an MRI. He did not explain or give a diagnosis. I had the X-ray performed that day and the following day my injection which was performed under mild anesthesia. The day of my injection I asked about the findings of my X-ray (I asked prior to the anesthesia, so I was fully aware). He said the X-ray showed some mild arthritis in the lower back. A week later I had my tele-health visit with Dr. Zhang, which began with a nurse. The nurse asked how I was doing (much better, thankfully). The nurse prescribed physical therapy. Dr. Zhang came on the line and looked at my X-ray. He told me I had a different diagnosis than what he had told me at the time of my injection. When I asked why he was giving me a different diagnosis than before, he responded that he had not really reviewed my X-ray on the day of my injection. Wow! He injected something in my spine without bothering to review my X-ray fully. He then proceeded to say I needed to consult with his associate about the possibility of needing surgery. When I questioned him, he got visibly upset and left the tele health visit and didn't return. I was left with his nurse. I declined meeting with his associate. I made an appointment with a spine surgeon from UCLA. After thoroughly reviewing my X-ray and giving me a long exam, they told me I didn't need surgery and were rather horrified that surgery was suggested for my condition. I am now going to be doing physical therapy (which Dr.Zhang said I could not do). The doctors at UCLA explained my condition extensively with me and listened with respect to my concerns. They treated me like a human being. Dr. Zhang did not thoroughly review my X-ray before performing a procedure on my spine, and his assumption that I may need surgery was not accurate. Thank goodness I sought a second opinion. As a patient, I deserve to be treated with respect and maybe a kind bedside manner, not to mention a doctor who examines my X-ray completely before performing any procedures. This was one the WORST medical experiences of my life. I will say the nurses in the surgery center and the office staff were kind. Please if you find yourself in pain go somewhere else!

My experience at this medical practice was extremely frustrating. Upon arriving, there was no…read moreavailable parking, and I spent about 10 minutes circling the parking lot before finally finding a spot. After checking in, I was given paperwork that took approximately 20 minutes to complete. I'm not sure why this paperwork couldn't have been sent ahead of time to be completed before the appointment, which would have saved time. My appointment was scheduled for 9:45 AM, but I wasn't taken back to a room until around 10:30 AM. Once I was placed in the room, I continued waiting. At approximately 11:10 AM, I finally had to ask someone how much longer I would be waiting. At that point, I had already been there for well over an hour and a half. I understand that medical offices can experience delays and unexpected circumstances, but the lack of communication and the amount of time spent waiting was disappointing. If there are significant delays, patients should be informed rather than left sitting and wondering what is going on.

all i can say is dr. dev and his staff were and are amazing!…read morecynthia & nina were great, every single staff member are so very kind! being referred to this place has been nothing but amazing, everything from my paperwork, to a returned phone call, to my appointments, to getting me prepared for surgery, to having everything explained, to answering all my questions, up to my surgery, march 6th 2025 (panniculectomy) to even the aftercare has been amazing! i don't understand when i see all the negative comments, but then again i guess i was really lucky, not only myself, but my husband is really happy with this place even he said this place is nothing like some of the negative comments, dr. dev and staff thank you all for everything, your kindness, hospitality, being very caring and understanding! i would definitely recommend this place!.. i am so very happy and content with everything! god bless!.. p.s.. be patient; it takes time to heal; listen; pay attention to the directions, and your body!! i followed everything i was supposed to do, before and aftercare everything went well, i thank god i did not have no complications!! there is a reason why there are directions before surgery, and after surgery, if you do not follow them you can certainly have complications!! don't rush or hurry the healing process, be patient!! 1

My dad was seen by Dr. Weiss this was my first time accompanying him and this doctor is rude,…read morearrogant, chose not to answer questions. He just wanted a yes or no answer was quick to just say he would put in another request to insurance but didn't put much care into patient. Why are you in the medical field if you are not going to care for patients? He needs to have better bedside manner. Will never recommend him if you have to go here and he is your provider just change the provider right away!!!!! You have been warned!

My Doctor is Awesome Dr Wharton .At least 2 of the receptionists are Rude As Heck. A lady stated…read morethat she didn't bring her glasses to fill out forms and one of the chicks was like oh well. When I got my paperwork from the other receptionists she tried to just throw it up on the counter while I had my hand out . And this particular chick I always get a snotty attitude from her since she's been working less than a year.

We are incredibly grateful for the care my husband received. After being release from the hospital…read moreand needing surgery, Dr. Shakir was able to see him immediately and promptly scheduled the procedure. The entire staff provided excellent customer service. They were welcoming, professional, and very friendly. Dr. Shakir was not only pleasant but also took the time to clearly explain the procedure, which gave us a great sense of comfort and confidence. We truly feel like we are in excellent hands.

This Dr. and his staff are very caring and efficient. It's been a good experience all around…read more Thank You