Dr. Sachi is a good doctor, but my experience with the front office was disappointing. While trying to schedule Botox treatment for facial pain, I had a rude interaction with a staff member and the call ended abruptly. When I asked if there was a manager I could speak with, I was told there wasn't one available and no one ever followed up with me. Later I received a message saying Botox appointments were being paused due to insurance reimbursement issues and my appointment was canceled. I understand that insurance logistics can be complicated, but I would have appreciated at least being offered the option to self-pay, especially since I know the office has offered Botox as a self-pay treatment before. I respect Dr. Sachi and the care provided, but I hope the communication and patient experience on the administrative side improves so other patients don't have a similar experience. read more

Dr. Eli is great. I went with what I thought was a TMJ problem and rather than "sell me something" he explained that my situation was likely just an event rather than a chronic condition. Hat's off to the doc! Thank you, Dr. Eli! read more

Was referred to this guy by a both civilian dentist and a dentist with the VA for severe TMJ and facial/head injuries from my past. I also see a neurologist. This guy told me to stop seeing my neurologist, and that HE wanted to take over treatment; without even knowing the severity of my TBI and brain trauma. He comes across as arrogant and spent most of his time telling me about his credentials. I have worked as a dental hygienist for twenty years so I am more than familiar with what to expect from a healthcare professional, and this is not it. He may be knowledgeable, I don't know .. but his unprofessional approach speaks volumes. I won't be going back and won't be recommending him to anyone I know. read more

I've been to the newer office on Vista Way to address my TMJ, and see Dr. Savitha Siddappa. The front office is very efficient and pleasant. Dr. Siddappa is compassionate and professional -- and best of all, she has a magic touch with the needle! I could barely feel it, and for that I am very grateful! read more

If I could give Dr. Savitha SIDDAPPA ten stars I would! She's incredibly kind, experienced and most of all she was the ONLY doctor who helped my whiplash/neck/TMJ pain. I was on my way to have neck surgery and she saved me from making that mistake. I'm forever grateful to her and the whole group. read more

Dr Eli and Dr S I don't know how yo spell her name. The staff is great! They have a text portal which I didn't like at first but they respond quickly and you have what you need to reference back conversations about your insurance, appointments etc. They used digital machine to take the mold so you don't have the hard clay in your mouth at all like the old days. It's accurate and fast! Very impressed! Dr Eli also has experience with pain, headaches, migraines, neck pain. He talked with me about that which was really helpful and I'm going to get Botox for migraines with him soon. I will update my review because getting help with chronic pain is very complicated and Dr Eli was very confident that he could help find the source of my pain not just add on medications to treat the symptoms... read more

Dr Eli n I have a love/hate relationship. I hate the pain of the treatment but love the results. He has a no nonsense approach to helping you deal with chronic pain . He's approach was needed, unfortunately for me I don't always want to listen! read more

Doctor is great but staff is awful. Don't return calls or emails. Difficult to schedule appointments

Sachi Mehrotra must hate her job. The place is like a cash cow machine. This lady's "bedside manner" is terrible. I waited for 40 min for a five minute appt w her where she jammed a bunch of needles in without talking to me first. Then she walks out. The after effects were not good, more damage, some of which hasn't healed yet. It was like she was angry or something. This lady needs to at least settle in, take some deep breaths or something before going into see a pt and make sure you know the patients history and what you're doing, where the needles need to go if at all. I think this lady is in the wrong profession, she probably needs to work w computers not patients that have already suffered greatly. read more

1st visit- Was late to my first appointment by 15 minutes, I had to reschedule for another day. 2nd visit- "on time"went well and told me he will inject my face with botox for my next visit for my facial muscle spasms. 3rd visit- waited 45 minutes in patient exam room, he finally showed up, he did not have my botox and came up with a lie . Then had me get in X-ray of my face (in office ) Then I waited another 45 minutes until I left the room to find him and make another appointment for botox. 4th visit- waited 55 in patient exam room, never showed up so I told the receptionist he will no longer receive my business. If you have a choice for where you go you may want to try elsewhere. This was at his office in Try-city / Vista Ca. Appointment scheduling is horrible. big lack of communication, could never reach the office just call Service located elsewhere and times I called I had to leave a message and hope to hear back. One time speaking to Service she said she will call me right back and never called back. read more

Difficult place to rate. This medical practice has a number of doctors. Some provide good, professional care. The office staff is nice enough, but the problem is that there is one particular doctor who provides terrible care. Not uncommon for the doctor to run 60- 90+ minutes late, likes the art of the pushy mega-upsell, and he seems to think very highly of himself for some reason. It's not because he's good at delivering quality care. Ignoring patients with an appointment is not just rude but is a failure to provide care. Staff acknowledge he's an issue. If you have the need to see the doctors here, ask to be seen by a doctor who manages their time, and you might get a good one. If not, look to alternatives, as you will not likely receive professional treatment. If you have received terrible care at this facility and want to compare notes on care, please DM me, and I will share facts about our care. We document it. read more

I went in for Botox for my TMJ. It is life changing and I am very thankful for the work done by Dr. Sanchi. However I was charged $2k with insurance for one Botox session. I was told it would be covered fully by my insurance. My insurance told me I need to be in contact with the office but for 4 months I've been trying to reach the billing lady Angel. I've had no response from email or phone calls. Still trying to reach her so if someone from the office can let her know once again. I can't continue Botox if I'm going to have to pay this much for my TMJ :( especially when I have blue cross PPO which is one of the best insurances I've had from work. read more

I don't know what the heck is going on at this office. My dentist referred me here for TMJ pain. I talked with Dr. Sachi about the pain, received a shot and some exercises to do at home. I paid for a night owl sleep study app and equipment to see if I could get a device that would help my mild sleep apnea and my TMJ dysfunction. No follow up from this doctor. I called for a return visit. Paid for a scan of my teeth in order to make the sleep device. Never heard from them. I think that they billed my medicare for the visits, but didn't do a dang thing. Really awful follow up. I have a device I'm using from CVS and doing the exercises in the meantime and that has helped my TMJ, but now I've cracked a crown. Really, this office is just awful. I'm pretty ticked that my dentist referred me here. Something is really off about this place. Really bad at follow through. I had an appointment with Dr. Sachi and was told that she was on a vacation, but that I could see Dr. Eli, which was okay since I initially was supposed to see him, but never had. He came into the exam room with no mask - this was months ago and this place makes you wait outside and seemed very strict with patient protocols about covid. He told me that he gets tested twice a week and not to worry. At my next appointment, Dr. Sachi told me that she didn't go on vacation, she had covid! Dr. Eli knew that someone had covid in his practice and his office lied about it. Go somewhere else. I'm looking for another specialist. Wasted months trying to deal with this place. read more

I recommend this office for patients seeing Dr. Sachi. She cares about her patients and not only treating the problem but preventing it as well. She listens and works quickly and efficiently. Extremely respectful of her patients time and I always trust I am I'm in good hands because she is always working with me to figure out what will make me the most comfortable. The staff is wonderful and always kind and friendly. Megan, genuinely cares about the patients as well. She makes the experience enjoyable and is always positive. With that that being said, I would never see Dr. Eli again. He is the most unprofessional Dr I have ever encountered. He was so unprofessional that I reported him to the medical board. This office is wonderful aside from Dr. Eli. He should not be practicing. read more

I've been coming here for years to manage my TMJ pain/symptoms with my splints and botox treatment. I will absolutely avoid surgery. I was initially skeptical, especially about botox, but the difference is night and day with pain. I highly recommend Dr. Eli and his team for TMJ treatment. read more

I was referred to Dr. Brad Eli by my dentist for my chronic TMJ discomfort. I was able to make an appointment over the phone, easily and continued to receive appointment reminders via phone calls & voicemails, text messages, and e-mails asking for my confirmation. I also received a call saying the doctor could not come in on my scheduled day and asking if I could reschedule. I accommodated them and then, again had to go through the process of confirming on all platforms. They also sent me a packet via mail to fill out to save time when I arrived. I showed up on my appointment day and was happy to get the perfect parking spot, right out front. I was welcomed kindly by Kay who took my photo, collected my pre-filled information, and took copies of my insurance and id card. I waited maybe 10 minutes before I was called in. At that point, I met Dawn who was lovely and took my stats and listened to the reasons that brought me there and my TMJ journey so far. She was kind enough to bring me water. I was told there was construction throughout the office but I didn't notice any. I waited in that office for nearly 45 minutes before the doctor came in. When the doctor came in and we discussed my issues. After a long conversation, we were able to pinpoint the daily activities and habits that were irritating my jaw. I told him I had a mouth piece I wore to bed to prevent teeth grinding but only for the top and was interested in getting a bottom one. He took my top one and adjusted it and had Dawn take impressions for my lower half. At this point it had been 2 hours and I had to let the doctor know I needed to leave. Dawn and Kay assured me they would call my insurance and crunch some numbers to let me know how much the bottom would be. An hour later, I received a call from Kay letting me know it would cost $1,300 for my bottom piece. Like a down payment for a car $1,300? I paid $250 (in payments) for my top one. I told them I couldn't afford that and they said Botox would also be an option. I responded by saying yes let's see how much that costs. I haven't heard back. I'm hoping I do because the TMJ is still and has been for a while an issue. read more

Facial Pain Specialists - My waiting room. I had a long time to connect with this space. - Sleep Specialists Near Me - Encinitas, California

I am so pleased with the pain relief I've experienced since seeing Dr. Sachi Mehrotra. She is obviously a wonderful addition to the practice. I had no history of anxiety until a few months into the pandemic. It came on suddenly and I began having severe neck, face, and head spasms and pain. I have chronic lower back pain so was already taking (non-narcotic) meds as well as using yoga and meditation on a daily basis for pain control but nothing worked on the neck, face and head pain. Since I've seen Dr. Mehrotra my pain and spasms are very well controlled. She has always been available when I need an appointment. She is an excellent communicator and I always feel listened too and in full understanding of my treatment plan. read more

WORST EXPERIENCE WITH A DOCTOR THAT I HAVE EVER HAD!!! The doctor was adjusting the $800 sleep appliance that they made me but accidentally got Maxicide, a POISONOUS disinfectant, on my retainer and then put it in my mouth WITHOUT RINSING IT! It tasted horrible and my mouth was wrecked like a chemical burn. When I asked what they put on my appliance, I was told "a disinfectant" but the doctor did not want to specify what exactly it was. I ended up at urgent care and insisted that they text me a photo of the disinfectant. Urgent care contacted poison control. It was a horrible and painful experience due to their negligence! Instead of making things right, Dr. Eli has offered me unlimited free visits, which cost me $25, in lieu of covering my medical expenses and missed days from work. He told me that my only other option would be to sue him which would "take three years to resolve." I have never felt more mistreated by a health practice! This was a complete disregard to my health and safety!!! read more

Facial Pain Specialists - This is the chemical that the doctor got in my mouth!!! - Sleep Specialists Near Me - Encinitas, California

I am grateful that Dr. Eli is my pain doctor. Because of him I have a slight increase in functioning. My pain is still chronic; however, I understand and manage it better. Amazingly, Dr. Eli also understood the challenges my wife has living around my chronic pain. Dr Eli provided excellent advice to my wife that was based off of his decades in pain management. read more

The billing department of this medical office is terrible. I had to call multiple times to get a bill settled. This medical office lost my credit card information and did not follow my payment instructions that they agreed to. I received excellent care from Dr. Sachi and recommend her to anyone suffering from TMD. read more

Doctor Eli is a stellar doctor!! A superior in the field who had the uncanny knack of diagnosing facial pain problems when others could not. I made 3 ER visits and 2 general practitioner visits but to no avail. He possesses a pleasant demeanor but exudes a keen confidence at the same time that he can help. On my 1st visit he was quick to diagnose me and prescribe suitable medications, relieving my pain, which I suffered with for the past 3 months. I found him the most pleasant and caring Doctor. I look forward to seeing him on any subsequent follow up visits. Doctor Eli is absolutely the best in the West. -Thomas Rusin read more

Dr. Eli has been a true lifesaver! Before finding Dr. Eli I had been to several dentists and Ear Nose and Throat specialist. Everything they had done up to that point had only made the pain worse. I was on opiate pain medication and had been off work for 2 months when I first stepped foot into his office. My initial visit lasted for almost 2 hours due to him really listening and taking a full background of my situation. Dr. Eli has an understanding that not all bodies follow the typical medical textbook, and instead of making you feel forgotten you will finally feel seen and heard. Thank you Dr. Eli! read more

Dr. Eli rescued me from the worst pain I have ever experienced. After my first intensive visit I was able to go home and, following his regimen, experience far less pain. I saw him every two days as he was concerned the pain be kept in check as he also addressed its cause. Three of my dentists (including one surgeon and one endodontist) recommended I see Dr. Eli. There are many reviews online other than Yelp and every one expresses appreciation for the care they received from Dr. Eli and Dr. Sachi. read more

Dr. Sachi Mehrotra is an incredible listener. She will take time to hear your symptoms and your pain and attack it with a mulit-step plan. She is highly organized and an analytical thinker. I had facial pain that I didn't think would ever be fixed. For me, she suggested not only facial botox but also a medication to help my nerve pain and also nerve pain injections. I was so grateful to find someone who was energetic enough to try to help me get better as fast as possible. Thank you Dr. Mehrotra read more

There are too many people in this busy who do not take the time to compliment the most impressionable and helpful people that they find in their life. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Eli for taking his time, patience, incredible expertise and bedside matter for taking care of me. The moment I met him, I felt so comfortable with how he was addressing my issues. He immediately identified my complaints and was empathic with the worries I have had. With a short short period of time, Dr. Eli had a plan for me to follow. He asked me to follow his plan for the next two weeks, and to come back to his office. I left feeling more at ease, knowing I had a regime to follow. I was elited to report to Dr. Eli that my symptoms had significantly improved. I will continue to see Dr. Eli to maintain my current regime. Dr. Eli and his staff ,thank you for everything!!! read more

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this Doctor!!! He told me exactly what I needed to hear.... no sugar coating with this Doc., he told me like it was, and I'm grateful!!! If you really don't want to get better, don't waste your time seeing Doc Bradley, he's all about results! And if you can't handle the truth about the health changes you need to make, again don't bother!! I suffer from horrible nonstop headaches and migraines due to sever TMJ and teeth grinding and debilitating chronic pain. Since seeing him, my migraines and headaches are gone, I've changed the things in my diet he told me to, and I back to Working out and am feeling better then I have in years!! He's AWESOME!!! read more

Dr. Eli has been treating me for a few months now and my pain has definitely gotten better under his care. I am still going to see him regularly and I am hopeful he can help. Everyone in the office is super nice. Dr. Eli spends as much time with each patient as they need which is great because sometimes I have a lot of questions and I never feel like I am being rushed. The only downside to this is that sometimes I have to wait a little longer than your appointment time to be seen. But I don't mind this at all. I understand that everyone needs to be heard. I would definitely recommend Dr. Eli and his team for anyone going through TMJ issues or other chronic pain. read more

Dr Bradley Eli and His staff represent the best in contemporary medicine . For many-many years a was suffering from bruxism (extensive teeth grinding). Dr Eli knowledge , highly professional specialist and I'm looking forward to be his patient for many years to come read more

Dr. Eli was such a wonderful find for me. I have been dealing with jaw pain for most of my life with no luck having anyone ever help me fix the pain long term. I have been going to him for about 6 months now and it seriously has been life changing for me. He has provided me with a great health plan to heal my crazy pain that I have always had. It has been so nice being pain free now for 6 months and I would HIGHLY recommend anyone to give him a try. read more

I am beyond thrilled with my treatment at this office. I felt very heard, and we are moving through the process until the pain subsides-- My pain is from a neck injury as well as TMJ and grinding. The mouthguard fits so much better than the one my dentist made - without feeling like I was going to choke to death in the process. With everything so mucked up with the pandemic, I am very pleased with the efficiency of their process for receiving relief. Also, my first dentist didn't even mention botox as an option, or trying a pain specialist-- I changed dentists and the second dentist was quick to give me some botox for my pain for $800 and let me know insurance would not cover. Guess what? Dental insurance did not cover, but medical insurance does! Also, with no other practices so a likelihood of the pain coming back. NOW, I have exercises, a new mouth guard, trigger injections, and now botox and the pain is just about gone right now :). I couldn't be happier with my treatments. Feeling very happy and hopeful about a pain free future :) read more

Props to Doctor Eli and his staff for the way they care for patients. With this covid scare they have taken excellent precautions . I had an appointment back in March. They called you in one by one you have to wait in your car until your appointment. You will get your temperature taken. I observed his staff and how they took percautions. I observed his staff were gloves and a mask and sanitize there hands the room was disenfected doctor Eli followed all precautions. I highly recommend this office read more

I sought out & then came to Dr Bradley Eli after a 40+ year TMJ issue which had worsened, however, with no headaches &/or migraines to date. He made (2) lower splints which I wear during the day and at night. As his practice expanded, Dr Eli hired Dr Sachi Mehrotra and what a wonderful full addition she is!!! She is extremely bright, highly-educated & knowledgeable & thorough. Along with Physical Therapy ordered by my Family & Sports Medicine physician, Dr Eli's & Dr Mehrotra's treatments have helped to date. read more

While I think Dr Eli is amazing at what he knows best the business end is questionable. I had 2 visits where I paid a copay and at the same time it was being taken I was told my insurance was not requiring copayment. When I called to get the 2 copays refunded I had to make multiple calls and long story short I was told I had purchased items which I never purchased. The person whom handles this explained to me she was doing me a favor by refunding the the 2 copays! I never purchased anything. I was being treated for TMJ and chronic pain. I've been trying to get another appointment for several weeks with no response so apparently I'm being ignored by the office staff, at this point no matter how great Dr Eli is I'm not even comfortable to go back. So sorry Dr Eli you are amazing. read more

Just like the other patients with bad reviews, I was asked the same degrading, absurd and idiotic questions by Brad Eli. Listen, Brad, not all jaw pain comes psychological stress & issues. It can be a bacterial infection, as in my case. You were so busy trash talking your ex wife & blaming her for your lack of an emotional safety net and showing me videos of your patients that drink your kool-aide (I mean snake venom) that there was not enough time for you to actually acess my jaw. Your diagnosis was that I had psychological stress. So wrong. That I was raped or sexually abused. So wrong. That I am in a bad marriage. Also, horribly wrong. One. We (patients)are not all equal. How you spoke, treated, diagnosed me was a complete miss. Two. You need to address your obvious arrogant ways. That's what's abusive. Three. Learn something here from the experts: http://www.tmj.org/site/page?pageId=193 read more

Patient: "I've had a headache for a month" Dr. Eli: "What happened a month ago, were you raped or something?!?!" That is not the kind of treatment you want from anyone. read more

I went to see dr Eli for pain in and around the left eye. The first appointment I got a nerve block to help the pain...it didn't help. Two weeks later I went in and the pain was really bad and I had been on an emotional roller coaster with everything going on in the world. I mentioned an incident regarding my property and the situation and why I was upset....he said to me that what I was saying was more Conservative than Liberal and I sounded just like trump! He shared some pro trump narratives. I ended the conversation but I was really upset...Because I was already emotional about other stuff he said "you're in a safe place" I said no, I'm not...he said you have to calm down your nervous system cuz I'm going to give you a shot in your face. I centered and calmed myself, I did not budge, wince, or say ouch for those three injections into the sensitive eye area around my eye. He said come back in two weeks, or a week if you need to , and to "stay positive" It was a horrible experience...my eye pain and the area around it have not felt better. I have been in excruciating pain since that shot that did absolutely no good at all. My insurance didn't pay for any of the injections. I paid approximately $1000 for two office visits and felt worse than when I went in. Sorry, I'm not going back to see Dr Eli...I don't need to be insulted and said that I sound just like trump. I am following up from my last review, today Friday July 17th, 2020...I have been in more excruciating pain since my last review....I have not had an episode like this anywhere near this bad. I wish I never got those Trigeminalnal neuralgia shots in my face to stop the pain from " traumatic neuralgia" that Dr Eli said was probably the cause of my left eye pain and the region around the eye... whatever those shots did was adding more trauma to my face....don't get shots in your face... read more

PLEASE READ: I was referred to Dr. Eli through my dentist for TMJ. I was seen and was immediately told I need a mouth guard that would cost $1,800. They then messed up the mouth guard having me come in 4 additional times because they were dealing with a new lab - Dr. Eli agreed to cover costs partially as I was extremely frustrated. I got a shot in my jaw and was then convinced I needed Botox that would help so much and confirmed with him it would go against my deductible - it did NOT (another $1,500). Then the woman at the front desk told me it was my fault because I shouldn't haven't listened to Dr. Eli because "he doesn't know what he's talking about". The Botox did absolutely nothing. After months of crying in his office and finding no relief I decided to stop the treatment. I was just seen by another specialist who told me I now need braces because my bite is so messed up (I did not have this problem before I started wearing the mouth piece Dr. Eli had made) - which Dr. Eli told me not to worry about and it will go back on it's own. I hope no one has to experience this extreme frustration and despair especially when they are in pain. Dr. Eli is pompous and his bedside manner is terrible. Avoid him at all costs. read more

Terrible. I am going to file a dental board complaint. I went to him for TMJ. I only went to him because he was the only dentist that would work with my medical insurance. My insurance negotiated payment before my treatment began. I went to my first appointment and was disappointed because I knew this wasn't good. Dr Eli was rude and uncaring. I didn't fell as though he ever really examined me. He ordered and I received a night guard. After my treatment Dr. Eli billed me an additional $1100. This was never discussed prior to the treatment. In reviewing what he agreed to charge the insurance company I discover he over-billed and the insurance company paid. I brought that to the attention of the office manager and she gave me $800 off. I am sure this is because they didn't want me to to the insurance company. After wearing it for 6 months I began to have constant ear pressure. By then my treatment with Dr. Eli was completed. After about a year I discontinued wearing the night guard. The ear pressure went away. I went to my regular dentist and he asked me why I wasn't wearing my night guard. I showed it to him. He was astounded. He couldn't believe that a TMJ doctor gave me such a bad product. The said there was no way to adjust the night guard Dr. Eli gave me because it was so poorly made. read more

Best pain management dr.and so patient! I can't believe the negative reviews. We had an older lady with extreme jaw and neck pain from an auto accident ( her jaw was unstable and would come dislodged ) She was in so much pain and only Dr Eli's botox treatments and encouraging words could calm her down. He and his office staff were extremely kind and helpful to a very needy and hopeless older woman. Dr eli would take her phone calls at all times of the day and night. And they would fit her in when she needed it. Dr. Eli would sit and talk to her and try to calm her down if it wasn't time for more botox. We were caring for her and were so blessed by Dr. Eli's patience that went way beyond what he was paid for. read more

I see Drs. Eli and Kim primarily for facial neuralgia. It is difficult to find care for this condition, especially with the current anxiety about opiates. Pain complaints tend to be seen as shopping for meds, regardless of the specifics. (For me, opiates are minimally helpful) I had hopes of being seen within my HMO, but the multiple steps, along with the wait times for an appointment at each step made it impossible. I finally gave up and was able to change to PPO. I called Dr. Eli and was seen within 2 weeks. (I had seen Dr. Eli many many years ago, which may have facilitated things.) So far, the care has been personalized and effective. My pain is improving and I felt secure enough to seek help with my sleep apnea as well, when I saw that C-Pap is not the only treatment. Hooray! I can't comment on prices because my insurance picks it up. read more