Dr. Ramin Raiszadeh is truly a one-of-a-kind physician. He consistently goes above and beyond in…read morehis commitment to providing exceptional patient care while always honoring the principle of "do no harm." Throughout my treatment, I have experienced genuine kindness, compassion, professionalism, and an extraordinary level of expertise. Dr. Raiszadeh is a true subject matter expert in orthopedic spine surgery, and his knowledge, skill, and dedication inspire tremendous confidence. What stands out most is that he always puts the health, well-being, and best interests of his patients first. I would also like to recognize the outstanding staff at the Spine & Brain Institute of San Diego. Every member of the team has treated me with courtesy, respect, and compassion while providing an exceptionally high standard of care. Their professionalism and commitment to their patients make every visit a positive experience. On a scale of 1 to 10, I would give Dr. Raiszadeh and the entire team at the Spine & Brain Institute of San Diego a perfect 10. I am sincerely grateful for the exceptional care I have received and would highly recommend them to anyone seeking outstanding spine and orthopedic care.

For over a year, I lived in excruciating pain. Every step required preparation--physically,…read moreemotionally, logistically. Leaving my home felt like a negotiation with my body. Then I met Dr. Ramin Raiszadeh. He didn't rush me. He listened. He respected my questions and offered clear, grounded explanations without dismissing my advocacy. I came prepared--with documentation, boundaries, and a need to be treated as a whole person. He met me there. Today, I walk without pain. I move freely. I no longer have to brace myself to participate in life. Dr. Raiszadeh's surgical precision restored more than mobility--it restored my sovereignty. If you're seeking an orthopedic surgeon who honors both your body and your voice, Dr. Raiszadeh is that rare kind.

How do I begin to thank the man who gave me my life back…read more I had my first injury in 1991 back in the day where structural supports after a C 5/6 - 6/7 diseconomy was not available. The discs above and below had to carry the load causing excruciating pain. I had two more surgeries, one in 2000 and 2005 with little success. Now it's 33 years later and the quality of my life is gone, I am reduced to laying flat the majority of my day. And then I meet Dr Eastlack. This man deserves the GOLD STAR from the evaluation process to each and every follow up visit I have had with him since my surgery. As a surgeon he stands alone as the best I've experienced in my 67 years of life and the four cervical spine surgeries I have undertaken. Through his FOURCE App, he prepared me for my surgery outlining exercises and supplements to prepare me for surgery and the best possible outcome. On this site I had contact with him through the nurses who were so prompt at getting any question I had answered as soon as possible. Having this access was invaluable. After surgery he updated the FORCE site changing the exercises bi-weekly, all of the exercises geared to relax the muscles spasms and strengthen the muscles teaching them to hold me in the correct position, a position that was not possible prior to surgery! As for my surgery itself, absolutely genius! My pain mgt doctor had said for years he could not understand why none of my previous surgeons had stabilized my cervical spine with hardware. The three previous evaluations I received before meeting Dr Eastlack were going to take the same route, no structural support. And then there is this Genius, Dr Eastlack. He had every test known to man prescribed for me prior to meeting me for the evaluation, I have never experienced that with any other doctor, in fact a couple of them had me meet with their PA. Dr Eastlack took the time to examine in depth all of the tests to determine why I was in so much pain, and what structurally was failing. At the evaluation he spoke with my son and I for at least 2 hours, explaining the structural collapse of my cervical spine and how he would resolve it. It would not be a quick fix, he would have to fuse the spine from the C-2 to T-2 with rods and structural support, realigning the vertebrae and taking the load off the discs above and below. This is a delicate operation and the recovery was going to be extensive and long but I had full confidence in this man and am I glad I did. My quality of life is so much better and I am still in the recovery phase. I owe this man so much and am eternally grateful to him. He is not only a surgical genius, he is compassionate, extremely thorough, and humble. I feel so blessed to have him in my corner, in charge of my spine health. I will aways be eternally grateful and you will be too, should you choose him.

"Thank you" Dr. Eastlack does not begin to capture my gratitude for the L/4 fusion you performed on…read morewhat one would call a very /old/ugly/challenging back. I have suffered from severe back pain for many years, treating it with every modality in the healthcare system, but when it affected my ability to walk, I knew it was time for surgery. I did extensive research on who was the best and how fortunate I was to choose you. Your exceptional expertise in spinal surgery, knowledge, thoroughness and kindness gave me the courage to have my L3/4 fusion done and now I have a more hopeful future. You are truly gifted in many ways and quite exceptional! THANK YOU1 Beth Smith(

The first word that comes to mind for Dr. Nelson is COMPASSION!…read more I am an RN with many years of long ER shifts and abuse to my own body and spine. In the early Spring I suffered from a neck injury that sent a pre-existing condition spiraling out of control, and I had herniated my C5-C6 and C6-C7 cervical discs. Causing tremendous pain, and numbness and tingling in my left arm. After failed PT, two epidurals, and trigger point injections, I researched for the SD areas best spine specialist and Dr. Nelson's name appeared at every turn. I was mostly focused on finding a surgical solution that allowed for me to keep an active lifestyle or decrease my range of neck motion. Thankfully he is also associated with Scripps, who has been nationally recognized for their patient care. Dr.Nelson is one of the very few in San Diego that is highly specialized in the Mobi-C artificial disc replacement device for the use in more than one cervical disc replacement. When I met Dr. Nelson my wife and I were blown away by his compassion, his attention to detail, his ability to empathize, and to listen. He answered all of our questions and proposed possible solutions from livijg with what I had with medication management to having surgery. I opted for a two level Mobi-C disc replacement over the old school cervical fusion, after careful research into the pros and cons, and finding that my condition met the criteria for the implants. I had surgery last week and could not be any happier!!! All of my pre-operative pain, numbness, tingling, and loss of motion has since been resolved. Outside of some post surgical pain and sore throat, I am back on track! I cannot speak enough to Dr. Nelsons abilities to be one of the few to do multiple level disc replacements in San Diego, and his dedication to his patients shows every time I have spoken with him. Take it from an RN who has been around almost every type of doctor (good, bad, and the worst), Dr. Nelson is and would be again my first choice for any spine related injuries.

Dr Nelson is the absolute best of the best in back care. From top athletes to my mom with decades…read moreof spine issues, he is incredibly kind, knowledgeable and informative. I wouldn't trust any other back ortho.

Dr. Ostrup has been my neurosurgeon since 2010. When I first made the appointment with him, I was…read morenervous and anxious since I had already seen 2 other physicians and had been suffering from back pain for years. I knew I was in good hands immediately because of his calming and direct nature. I have had 3 surgeries in separate areas of my spine and am no longer on pain pills. I finally have relief!! Thank you, Dr. Ostrup!

Abrupt, full of himself, couldn't focus on what I was saying. Kept looking at messages on his…read morewatch, taking phone calls and ended the appointment when his assistant came in and said someone was waiting on the phone for him. Would not want to put my life in his hands.

before Going to Dr Kim I was in a auto accident and had severe pain in my neck and numbness that…read morewent all away down my arm to my fingers couldn't full rotate my head. lost strength in my arm could not hold anything above my chest. I had two disks replaced in my neck after I left the surgical center I was in no pain from surgery I even ate supper that night and never even needed any pain medication one year after surgery I have returned to my regular activities with no pain or restrictions thank you Dr Kim and all of your staff for making sure that I was healing and recovering properly

This doc and his office are the best in the west! They…read morestudy your previous records and show you pictures and don't want to do surgery just to make money. They truly want to help you feel better with surgery being a last resort. They have taken me from a walker/cane to being able to walk unassisted most days. He also figured out which disc was causing my pain. I had previous steroid injections and they didn't hit the spot that needed to be hit. This doc uses the steroid epidurals to help diagnose which disc is causing the pain. That is especially important in those of us who have multiple back issues. I am so grateful to him and his entire team. They always let me know if they're running behind and I totally understand why when I realize all the homework he does before seeing you and making recommendations. When surgery day does arrive, hopefully down the road, I will know I'm in very good hands.

Best doctor in town my SIL was in a fall & had a skull & brain injuries due to a fall & he was…read moreattended & Dr. Udani did his surgery / all went well He explained all after surgery & we need another surgery to put back skull flap back & we hope to get it completed back by same Dr. will definitely recommend Dr. Udani

There are no words strong enough to fully express my gratitude for Dr. Udani. This wasn't just a…read moremedical procedure for me -- it was a moment in my life where I needed hope, healing, and trust. And Dr. Udani gave me all of that, and more. From the first time we met, I knew I was in the best hands. They listened to my fears, and treated me like a human being, not just a case or a number. In a time filled with uncertainty, Dr. Udani brought calm, clarity, and compassion. The surgery was a turning point in my life. Thanks to their skill, care, and dedication, I'm not only healing physically -- I'm also feeling like myself again. I wake up every day feeling grateful for the work they did and the kindness they showed throughout the entire process. To say Dr. Udani is a gifted surgeon is an understatement. They are a healer in every sense of the word -- technically brilliant, deeply caring, and completely devoted to their patients. From the bottom of my heart: thank you, Dr. Udani and all of your staff. You didn't just fix what was broken. You helped give me my life back.

Doctor Paul E Kim is a wonderful doctor! I have been getting epidural injections from him for…read morechronic back pain for years and I can honestly say that he has improved the quality of my life. He answers all my dumb questions without judgement. I highly recommend him!

Horrendous office staff. It took months to schedule an epidural as referred by my spine surgeon…read morebecause "Dr Kim still hasn't reviewed the referral". I finally got the appointment after calling the office about a dozen times over many months. I finally got the epidural, and at the pointless follow up appointment somebody other than Dr Kim came in the room and rudely barked a bunch of questions at me and then left the room without making eye contact or introducing himself, or telling me that I'm free to go, that was the whole appointment. I still don't know who he was or what the point of the follow-up was, I never saw Dr Kim again. They sent me the wrong bill 6 months ago and I tried contacting their biller many times to speak to them about the bill. I can't get ahold of them on the phone, and I get zero responses to emails. They continue to send me the wrong bill every couple of months, and every time I try to contact them with no response. Finally after 6 months and many attempts at contacting them, I got a response saying: We're working on it and every time you contact us you get bumped to the back of the line so stop contacting us. But they keep sending me the wrong bill! The procedure occurred nearly a year ago and this is still not resolved.

I have been a patient of Dr. Ramin Raiszadeh's for about 19 months now. I had an accident at work…read moreand January 7, 2018. I had fallen 7 feet to the ground and had Angle damage neck damage low back damage and I need a full knee replacement on my right knee. I have been treated with the upmost respect by Dr. Ramin Raiszadeh he has always taken as much time as I needed every time I have seen him. He takes phenomenal dictation he is articulate he does continuing education he is very confident and I feel very safe with any surgery for my neck and my back that will need to be done when it is approved. I would also like to think all of his staff each and everyone of you have been fantastic to me. Even Mary and Maria who work in the work comp department have been informative. They return your call within a reasonable amount of time you do not have to wait weeks for them to get anything done they do it as soon as possible and they do it efficiently and correctly. I happen to live in Marietta I see Dr. Raiszadeh day in Escondido which makes it convenient for me so I do not have to drive to San Diego. Dr. Raiszadeh has many other offices to accommodate his patients! Again I would like to think all of the staff members along with Dr. Raiszadeh and also knee you personally ! You have just been a sweetheart in the Escondido office I would suggest anyone that has a spine neck back injury or old injury to definitely make an appointment to see Dr. remain Raiszadeh. He definitely loves his job you can tell by the way he does his dictations ! are phenomenal he does continuing education. He makes you feel like you are meaningful ! to him he doesn't care how long that it takes with you ! everybody gets the same amount of time! he is not rushed he listens he cares! And I am thankful that he is my doctor ! and I'm getting the care that I'm getting ! and it's only because of him pushing for all of my treatment ! each and every month due to me being on work comp! it takes longer than a normal accident and he's been very consistent with it! Thank you also Knee who works in the Escondido office !in San Diego office she is just been wonderful ! For that matter ! of fact all of the staff has been outstanding welcoming friendly educated and understanding friendly! I recommend Dr. Romain Raiszadeh highly to anyone who has any issues that falls in the standards of the spine Institute of San Diego. Sincerely Denice Tucker

From the owner: Our doctors and surgeons created the Spine Institute of San Diego with a mission to provide…read morepatients with the best spine care possible. Dr's. Ramin Raiszadeh and Paul D. Kim are board-certified orthopedic spine surgeons who believe that spinal ailments should not restrict anyone from enjoying a high quality of life.

The staff there was awesome! This was my 2nd back fusion. The 1st doctor messed up. So my lawyer…read moresent me to Dr Korsch, and I was up and walking in 2 days! The sciatic pain stopped cold! I had this surgery done in 2011, I'm still walking without pain. But my muscles cramp up if I walk too long. I'm just weak from not walking for almost 2 years from the injury. Today I am working and still trying. Thanks doctor Korsch!

The best care I've received ever honestly, I recommend this doctor and his team. They focus on…read moreholistic health and the best interest of the patient hands-down I would recommend this to my family and all my friends. Dr. Korsh and his team are amazing if I could give them 10 stars II would!! Thank you, Dr. Korsh for truly caring about your patients.