I had my procedure with Dr. Kasimian on October 1st, 2014. I never considered writing a review…read morebefore but decided to write one today after reading a one star review because the patient "had to wait an hour," or the "staff was incompetent with scheduling" etc... Bottom line, Dr.Stepan Kasimian is BUSY because of the same reason your favorite restaurant only accepts reservations and there still is a wait, because they are EXCELLENT ! I want to give my story, as detailed as possible, without boring you the reader. Around September 2008, I hurt my lower back doing very heavy T-Bar rows at the gym. Back then in my naive youth years, I never properly stretched or warmed up, just hit the iron. Why not ? I'm invincible and I'm special. Nothing will EVER happen to me. Guess what ?? After 20 years of abusing my body, on September 2008, I found out the hard way that I wasn't so special, and I definitely was "breakable." The day after that memorable T-bar back workout, I felt this intense heat on my lower back. Something that I had never experienced before, and hopefully never will. After 1 or 2 hours of this heat, I started to feel this sharp pain, which became a dull pain off and on. The next morning, with zero exaggeration, I couldn't move out of bed. I took maybe 5 Tylenol's that day and didn't really think about it, hoping that it would pass. Fast forward 2 years later on 2010. My right thigh always was in pain when I stood up, accompanied with numbing in my big right toe. From 2010-2014, I literally had about 6 MRI's from 4 different doctors. Unfortunately, they all looked at me at gave me prescriptions for physical therapy and some prescribed me pills which I refused. I went back to these same doctors, 2 who were the "best" at Cedars and told them "it's been 4 years of leg pain, numb toes, and now my left leg if hurting when my right leg isn't." He told me to "hang on" it will get better because the MRI shows a small bulging disc(approximately 3-4 cm,) nothing in his opinion that would warrant an operation because I was "still walking" and I looked strong in his opinion. Around the summer of 2014, I met Dr. Kasimian, and yes, he was busy and there was a big wait. HE ACTUALLY LISTENED TO ME. I WILL REPEAT AGAIN, DR. KASIMIAN ACTUALLY LISTENED TO ME ! Compared to other doctors who you see for 5 minutes maximum in the office while charging your insurance company $1000. Dr. Kasimian after 20 minutes recommended I receive a brand new MRI because he wanted the most up to date information. 2-3 weeks later after the MRI Dr. Kasimian recommended a micro decompression on my L4/L5 and L5/S1. I had the procedure on October 1st of that year and was surprised to find out that I had a bone spur on my L5 vertebrae pushing down on a nerve which WAS NOT evident or visible on the MRI. THE SURGERY WAS A SUCCESS AND I TOLD DR. KASIMIAN THAT HE "Saved My Life !" I said that because he did. 6 years of sciatica isn't a joke, not including the mentall trauma I endured because of the chronic pain. Thumbs Down to Cedars Sinai Orthopedics who really didn't care because they believed if I was walking, surgery wasn't needed. THUMBS UP to Dr. Kasimian who really cared and took time to see what options were available to help me.

Went in for a second opinion on a surgery, appointment was what I expected, "you could either live…read morewith it or go for the surgery and deal with the recovery" We never discussed procedure costs so I later asked the front office if they could send me how much it would cost. It's been 2 whole months of asking them, they say we will get back to you, and never do. Receptionists can't do their jobs and the billing department is apparently out of the office by 2pm every time I call. It's a simple task and seems like a normal thing to ask especially when it comes to a surgery so I'm a bit concerned with this type of treatment to a potential patient..

Dr. Lee changed my life. I went to him in February 2026 as a second opinion on a herniated disc…read more(L5/S1) that was pressing on my sciatic nerve and causing sever left leg pain. Prior to that appointment, I was in PT for 2 months which only made the pain worse and then received an epidural shot from a pain physician. The epidural shot wore off after 6 weeks and the pain came back in mid-March 2026 worse and persistent. I made the decision to get a microdiscectomy and got it done on April 21, 2026. Dr. Lee and his office is very professional. He takes his time and answers every question I had about the surgery, recovery, and anything I could think about. He never rushes me out the door and spends the time talking through everything with me. He called for two days after the surgery, and his team was able to answer any questions via phone I had. Dr. Lee has been a resource at several milestone appointments: 2 weeks post op, 6 weeks post op, and 4 months post op. He also gave me a great recommendation for the PT required after my 6 weeks of recovery. Two things I would like to point out is the hospital nurses all had great things to say about him the day of the surgery and kept telling me I was in good hands. The OR nurse even told me she's consulting with him about her pain. The PT office I selected based on Dr. Lee's recommendation has also been great. At my first appointment with them during the physical exam, based on my physical responses to the exam, they told me I had a great surgeon who worked on me, and I was in great shape just 6 weeks after the surgery. I know a full recovery can take up to a year so I am still in recovery and doing PT (more for my sanity) as I had a large herniated disc, but I am no longer in pain and feel like my prior self 95% of the time. I would recommend Dr. Lee in a heartbeat!

I was not impressed at all. Dr. Lee conducted his examination of my complaints. I explained that…read moreI had already had a nerve test and x-rays completed recently and offered to provide him with the disc from the facility that completed the tests. Dr. Lee was fine with this. I prepared the disc to be mailed off with the USPS, which required a signature once delivered to Dr. Lee's office. I did this because the disc has my Personal Health Information (PHI) and my Personal Identification Information (PII). I also called Dr. Lee's office and spoke his female staff members - twice - to alert them of the disc being sent and the need for someone's signature. I was brushed off and ignored. I few days later, I get a bill for the office visit. Long story short, my disc sat at the USPS in Glendale until it was returned to me by USPS as no one went into the USPS to sign for the disc. A female staffer calls me to ask if I had received their bill, to which I told her I had. She tells me to ignore it because they filed the claim wrong!?!? I would not recommend anyone going here.

I can't say enough good things about Dr. Abdulian and his amazing team. I only wish we had found…read morehim five years ago so my mom wouldn't have had to live with so much pain for so long. Her hip replacement surgery was a complete success. Just two weeks after surgery, she was already walking without a walker. Even more incredible, the pain in her knee and back is gone as well. Seeing her smile again and enjoy walking without pain has been life-changing for our family. Dr. Abdulian is an exceptional surgeon who truly cares about his patients. His entire staff is professional, compassionate, and supportive throughout the whole process. We are beyond grateful for the outstanding care they provided. Thank you for giving my mom her life back. We highly recommend Dr. Abdulian to anyone considering hip replacement surgery.

I had the worst experience here with an incompetent office staff and terrible follow up treatment…read morewhich caused me almost 8 months of unnecessary appointments, tests and extended pain. Found a different doctor who fixed me in 10 minutes.

He is an excellent Doctor and an AMAZING SURGEON. I had spine surgery with him, and the results…read morehave been incredible. I feel wonderful and am finally pain-free. He was professional, caring, and made me feel confident throughout the entire process. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for an outstanding spine surgeon!!!!

Amazing doctor and staff. He helped treat my knee injury and made me feel comfortable. I highly…read morerecommend consulting with him. He focuses on healing and regenerative care rather than just opting for steroid shots.

Extraordinary experience with the staff and physician at Urgent+Ortho last week. After calling…read moreeverywhere with no success, they agreed to see us right away on a Friday morning. We arrived, were promptly seen by the physician. We came in with one broken bone (bringing our ER xrays with us) The physician completed a careful interview resulting in identifying additional injuries on my elderly aunt that had not been documented by the ER (subsequently confirmed with XRays). Incredibly impressed with the service, skill displayed and kindness. Highly recommended, would come back anytime.

My office experience was disaster, up front I mentioned that I don't have any insurance and I have…read morea broken humerus and I need x-ray and possible casting they told me office visit is $400 and I have to pay cash and it doesn't cover x-ray or a cast $400 just for them to see my face. I was expecting a lot more care than dollar sign when I walked in this office. Unfortunate experience for me I'm just hoping no one is going to fall in there like me.

Matthew Chong did my surgery, but after it was done, I had my thumb, point finger and middle finger…read morenumb. I told him and he did nothing to fix it. I have a cervical infusion with a plate in neck. After all that repair I still have C4 needs repair C5 and C6. This was everything he supposed to had prepared. This Dr packed up and moved to east coast without sending a note. Don't pick him people

Saw him for a herniated disc. Was in severe pain. No empathy. I had an mri that he reviewed but…read moreforced me to have an xray or he wouldn't continue the visit. I chose another more understanding surgeon.

I recently had cervical spine surgery and under the care of a compassionate doctor, Scott Lee, MD…read more I have entrusted my health care to Dr. Lee from Day 1. Not only does he communicate clearly all issues and treatment plans but he does it with genuine concern. He always listens. He remembers most everything of what was discussed during the prior visit. His response time is 100%. The surgery went very well. Dr. Lee checked on me during recovery and twice in my room on the same day. He and his staff (Samia & Carol) are great. They are very friendly, courteous and always make me feel welcome. This medical group is the epitome of quality patient care.

I would strongly recommend avoiding this facility at all costs. I came here a year ago because my…read moreorthopedic surgeon moved here (Michael Abdulian is great!). I had a different issue now with my back. There are different specialists for backs so they assigned me Dr. Ghayoumi (also great!). The care he provided helped solve my back issue and I was better in a few weeks. My negative review is on the facility and their costs. I showed up right on time to my appointment, but didn't have time to fill out their paperwork beforehand. I was chewed out (scolded like a child) by one of their front desk staff. She made me feel extremely embarrassed because I didn't complete their paperwork beforehand... I went in for a total of 2 visits. First visit, I saw Dr. Ghayoumi for 15 to 20 minutes and got an X-ray. In total, I was there for about half an hour to 45 minutes. They billed my insurance for $2K. For my follow up visit, I was in and out in about 15 minutes and insurance was billed another $350. I understand that these rates are pre-negotiated and contracted, but that's just exuberant. To summarize, the doctors are great. My issues were resolved. But their facility and some staff are not so great.

Dr. Rogers came highly recommended to me by 2 other doctors that I have known for many years and…read morewho's opinions I highly respect. I saw him on 3/9/20. He was extremely knowledgeable and communicated very well what my problem was to me in a warm, calm, caring, "not rushed", and friendly manner. He also was very patient with me and took plenty of time so I could ask all my many questions. I've seen other spine surgeons in the past but he is definitely one of the BEST out there. I would feel 100% confident having him do my back surgery that I have put off for too long now. I also must add that his Asst., Angela, was very professional and communicated very well to me all that she needed from me as a new patient. She was also very sweet and caring! Great office! Thank you so much Dr. Rogers and Angela!

I thought he was very attentive and helpful at my appointment but following that it took him 2…read moreweeks to give my attorney's office his referrals and recommendations and then he back dated the referral to make it look as though he had done it right away. Also he seemed more concerned with questioning me about my legal case as if he was concerned he wasn't going to get paid and then used that an excuse for denying me treatment. I was there in an attorney lien to begin with and all seeing him did was delay my treatment and cause ne kire I jury. And his office staff is dishonest and rude. He comes across as very intelligent and caring but he does not follow through on referrals and treatment and only takes clients where he is likely to receive the most financial gain

Dr ahdoot is fantastic. He took his his time to listen to all my questions and answered them…read more Great office.

Glendale Fidelity Medical Group provides above and beyond care and support. I'm grateful for the…read morefront office manager, Eliza, as well as Dr. Pazmino, who made sure I was comfortable through the whole process.

What a great place. I've been there many times, from epidural and s.i. joint injections, to…read moreshoulder scar tissue debridement. I have never had less than an excellent experience at this facility! Smart and caring human beings, who treat you with the best care you could possibly receive. From the plentiful and free parking, spotless and beautifully-appointed waiting area, to the friendly front desk, to your wonderful nurses and technicians, (Hi Jeremy!), to your brilliant doctor performing your procedure (Hi Dr. Markar!), to your recovery bed ("Take it easy for a little while, get dressed when you feel like it, no hurry, take your time"). The level of expert care here should be a model for every office, every facility, every hospital in the world. Yeah, I think that sums it up. Do you have any questions for me? :)

Possibly the ninth time I have been there since 2020. The staff are top notch, friendly and…read morerespectful. The OSS doctors there some of the best in the business. I have had only good experiences there via knee and joint replacement surgeries as well as pain management epidurals. Can only say good and positive things via the Glendale Surgery Center and those that work there.