Dr. McIntosh was kind and knowledgeable! He really listened to our concerns made us feel seen. He…read morewas thorough with his initial assessment and had great follow up. We were nervous about starting our daughter on medication but he answered our questions and now we feel a little more at ease. Wish us luck! I highly recommend him.

I had a wonderful experience with Dr McIntosh. He has a calm and caring demeanor and instantly put…read moremy daughter at ease. He has great, practical solutions and a positive outlook that made the whole process easy and left me feeling hopeful. We are very excited to work with him!

Had L5-S1 microdiscectomy and was back to work after a week and a half. PA Gina Duel was very…read moreprofessional. Office staff are on point. The whole experience was smooth from start to finish.

This was the surgeon of my 82 year old mother. He saw her for 5 minutes before the surgery. The…read moreoffice cancelled her first post operative appointment at 2 weeks. Never saw her dressing. I had to do wound care for my mom. They changed the time for her second post operative visit. I had t drive from out of town 2 hours for a time change. We waited for 50 minutes in the waiting room. I asked them why she had not been called yet. Then, they placed her in a room for another 15 minutes. They sent my mom home from the hospital from a major back surgery the next day. She coukd not feed herself, barely walk safely, and had no home health for 2 days. I asked if she could go to rehab, because Noone could stay with her for the 2 week time period and Gina said no. She was rude to me in the hospital. So, my mom NEVER SAW THE SURGEON postoperative lt. She ONLY SPOKE TO THE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT. This is a horrible practice with terrible office staff. The surgeon, physician assistant do not have a caring bedside manner or run the office effectively. I am sad for my mom, because she was told this was the best doctor at Hoag. I do not recommend this surgeon, physician assistant, office, or practice.

dr.bixby is an angel. she's one amazing doctor who's very thoughtful kind & cares about her…read morepatience & their families. her staff is outstanding also.

I highly recommend Dr. Bixby is caring , patience and compassionate…read more She is very knowledgeable about all new treatments for Parkinson 's Disease.

After the most difficult year of my life, I hit a wall. A scary one. I couldn't focus. I couldn't…read morefunction. I would spend hours trying to complete the simplest tasks and still get nowhere. I felt numb, heavy, disconnected, like I was barely existing. I've been to several brain clinics in before, and most of them felt cold, clinical, and outdated. Their equipment was old, their spaces sterile, and nothing ever really worked. Jessica and her team, on the other hand, are in a league of their own. They use the most advanced neurofeedback technology on the market, I've done my research, looked into the pricing and specs of the equipment, and they are truly the leaders in this field. I flew to Orange County and completed 21 sessions in just 3 days. Today, for the first time in so long, I was able to sit down, open my laptop, and power through my day with clarity and ease. I reached out to clients, multitasked effortlessly, solved problems, and felt present. It's 5pm and my head doesn't hurt. I still have energy. Before, I would've felt drained, foggy, and unable to do anything. Today I feel alive and ready to enjoy my evening. And it's not just the treatment, it's the entire environment Jessica has created. Her office doesn't feel like a sterile doctor's office. It's cozy, calming, and thoughtfully designed with soft couches, warm blankets, and perfectly dimmed lighting. It's the kind of space where you can truly relax, focus, and heal. This is just the beginning of my journey, and I'll continue to update my review as I go. But already, I feel more like myself than I have in a very long time. I'm so grateful for this team and what they've given me, hope, clarity, and a real chance to thrive.

When I found the Brain Care Clinic, I was experiencing the happiest and most peaceful time daily…read morethat I've ever experienced in my entire life! Problem was, I couldn't fully enjoy it. I just knew the peace I had and the joy that was in it, but my mind was never fully present. It was like I was a floating spectator on the side, viewing this actual bliss with a slight smile on my face. I was emotionally invested and fully aware but truly detached. Like when you see something that truly warms your heart in a movie but you're not in the movie. The problems were these; I suffered from clinically diagnosed PTSD stemming from a previous trauma-filled abusive relationship, I had frequent random morbid images and thoughts that would pop in my head, extreme over-thinking, I could not get a full good night's sleep nor fall asleep in a healthy amount of time and I suffered from chronic migraines. In addition, I have Epstein-Barr (an autoimmune disease) and Hypothyroidism. All this issues together could make even the most perfect life stressful and sad. I was guilt ridden with the fact that I was so detached in the face of such a blessed life. Enter the Brain Care Clinic! I'll spare the absolutely divine and non-coincidental way Jessica came to me at the most perfect time!!!! I was a few months away from being married, I was desperate to get rid of these intruding and awful morbid thoughts that would come up and not carry all these issues into my new life. I tried so much personal care work on my own, which helped in this process but wasn't making any change overall. I started my sessions and by session 3 I was sleeping through the night!!! No doubt helping my over all health. After my session 4 appointment I realized I was driving a long distance, right next to the center divider with absolutely no anxiety. Something I didn't go to the clinic for was help with my anxiety during driving because it was so beside the point compared to the extreme over-thinking and morbid thoughts I carried, but there I was, driving at a normal speed, right next to the cement center dividers that would've typically sent me into a freezing panic attack. You can understand how incredibly dangerous that might be. I was elated!!!!! I just couldn't believe myself and I just knew that this was working! Something I didn't even go to the clinic for was being addressed!!! I felt such happiness and confidence and it's been such a great journey ever since! Jessica and her team are so great at checking in with your progress, remapping the brain if needed and making adjustments according to what they see and feedback you give them. Jessica and Paula actually care about how you are feeling emotionally and every other way in your life. You will feel the undeniable love they have for what they do in helping others. I am now at what I like to call, "the sweet spot!" I am 3 months into my sessions and realize that every single issue I listed previously is GONE. Throughout these 3 months I would have wonderful progress, then something would trigger or change my activity and I would need to keep training to get to a place of progress again, it's literally like working out in the gym on your body. The sessions themselves have been amazing! I leave them feeling so calm and hopeful. I realized time after time that after my sessions I was driving home in silence. The radio and the loud aggressive commercials were not where my vibe was at so I made a playlist for after my sessions that I listen to. I call the playlist, "Calm Music to Smile By." So here I am now, living a life in harmony, one I would describe as truly joyous and healthy and even more than that, it's a life I am truly present in. My mind is nowhere else but in the present, not off obsessing or having awful, negative thoughts! My migraines are very few and far between and when I do get them, they are so mild, and I can't tell you the kind of freedom that provides. That in it of itself is such an amazing gift! My PTSD is truly non-existent, and I never thought for a minute that that was possible. I'm now married and can truly appreciate and feel the happiness that comes along with that and I owe it to these wonderful women and their amazing Brain Care Clinic!!

where do I start? i have been a patient since I was 4 years old and he kept me as a patient up…read moreuntil I was 33 years old i will forever be grateful for everything he did for me. he literally saved my life. dr. muhonen i love you and not many patients can say that to or about their doctors but I can. you bec part of my family the day you saved my life 29 years ago I'll miss having you as my doctor but I'll have all those memories thank you for everything

Dr. Muhonen has been such a blessing to us. He caught 2 of our son's craniosynostosis right away…read moreand was able to do surgery and 3 months and then at only 1 month endoscopically. He was so gentle and kind and really treated them like his own. Both boys only needed 1 surgery. We are very thankful for this amazing Dr!

I was referred to Dr Thakkar to diagnose why both of my hands trembled so much. I was unable to…read morehold a fork or type on a keyboard. After an extensive examination, including a brain MRI, I was diagnosed with a Parkinson's like symptom called Severe Tremor. We began a medicine based treatment plan using Primidone. I showed much improvement after several months (medications sometimes take a long time to impact your system) and I was able to hold silverware and glasses again. After a year of medication, Dr Thakkar spoke to me about Botox injections at key muscle points in my arm, to reduce the remaining tremors. I have completed 2 rounds of injections (the first round lasted 15 weeks, a little longer than studies have shown) and it appears the tremors are under control. If you have been taking pill form therapy for your tremors, you might want to look into the injections to see if they can improve your experience. I believe there are approximately 50 patients that are currently being treated this way. As you may have read from other reviews, Dr Thakkar's calendar is usually full, up to 3 months out. From my own experience, he is well worth the wait. Personable, empathetic and professional, I am fortunate to have him as my Neurologist. The office staff is very friendly, too! He has offices with Hoag in Huntington Beach, Irvine and Newport Beach. Best of everything as you continue on your journey.

I brought my husband, who has been living with Parkinson's disease for almost 20 years, to see Dr…read more Sandeep Thakkar in Newport Beach. At first, my husband was able to see Dr. Thakkar directly for the first few visits, and we appreciated having the neurologist personally evaluate his condition and treatment. After those initial 2-3 appointments, however, all subsequent visits were scheduled with a physician assistant instead of with Dr. Thakkar, even though my husband's case is long‑standing and complex. I understand that practices often use PAs to help with scheduling and workload, but as a caregiver I expected my husband to be followed primarily by the neurologist we chose. Over time it felt like we no longer truly had access to Dr. Thakkar himself, which was disappointing and concerning given the seriousness and duration of my husband's Parkinson's. Because of this, I eventually decided to stop bringing my husband to this office and moved his care to a different neurologist who sees him personally at each visit. This review reflects our personal experience and expectations; other patients may feel differently, but continuity with the actual neurologist was important enough that we chose to seek care elsewhere.

Dr. Mark saved me when I recently had an onset bout of vertigo! He was patient, knowledgeable, and…read moretook the time to walk me through what treatment he was about to do. It alleviated my anxiety and gave me nearly IMMEDIATE relief. Highly, highly recommend!!!

I so appreciate the expertise of Balance Rehabilitation provided to me. From scheduling to…read morecompleting my therapy everything was done with care and consideration. I was amazed by the knowledge I learned from my challenges and have a new appreciation for this area of rehabilitation. Thank you for your attention to detail and what you have taught me that will last my lifetime!

Hoag hospital has done it again. By recruiting Dr. Robert Louis and adding him to the roster, Hoag…read morehas elevated it's ranking a head and shoulder above all other hospitals in California and even the country. The quality of service, the prompt response to emergencies and The entire care team being genuinely concerned about every patient in their care, make me feel so blessed and fortunate that despite of this sucker tumor in my brain and shoulder, this army of great doctors and nurses will do their best to kick this cancer out of my body. Love and light to all people who work at Hoag and God bless you all and shower you with love and abundance.

Very well run office and Dr Louis's PA was very thorough with her initial assessment of me. The Dr…read morewas very nice and quick to answer a few of my questions but seemed in a hurry and said that he couldn't help me. Not what I was looking for and no ideas for me on how to proceed going forward. I was hoping for a few options to help me with the pain I have. I would say he is good to see if you have a definitive diagnosis but not if you are searching for a diagnosis. My long drive to Newport Beach was a waste of my time and further discomfort. My rating is 3 stars

My family and I are incredibly grateful for the exceptional care my mother received from Dr. Pawel…read moreP. Jankowski during her very difficult lumbar surgery. From the very beginning, Dr. Jankowski demonstrated professionalism. He took the time to and made us feel confident that my mother was in the best possible hands. Also assistant Paritash was equally outstanding, very kind, attentive, personable and always responsive. She went above and beyond to coordinate care, follow up with us, and make sure everything ran smoothly before and after the surgery. Her support truly made a stressful situation much more manageable for our family. Thanks to their dedication and teamwork, my mother received excellent care every step of the way. We deeply appreciate everything they have done. I highly recommend Dr. Jankowski to anyone needing spinal care.

I have hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and have already had two multi-level spinal fusions to…read morestrengthen my spine. However, I required a third fusion to fuse my SI Joints bilaterally, but couldn't get it approved by my insurance. I found Dr. Jankowski after two years of trying and failing to get the fusion approved by my insurance. My old doctor was unable/unwilling to appeal my insurance's denial; however, Dr. Jankowski was more than happy to help me appeal my insurance's decision as many times as necessary, since I needed the fusion so badly and had been suffering from terrible chronic lower back pain for so long. I was physically and emotionally drained by the time I found him on my Southern California Ehlers-Danlos Facebook page. I was desperate. At my first appointment, he was kind, efficient, and most importantly, very knowledgeable about my rare and complicated condition and how he could help me. He assured me that he was on my side and would fight for me to get the surgery I needed. Seeing how emotionally drained I was, his office manager, Paritash, got to work immediately on submitting everything to my insurance to appeal my surgery denial and kept me regularly abreast of all the details of my case. Dr. Jankowski personally wrote a letter detailing my case. After multiple appeals, my surgery was finally approved. When it came time for my surgery, Dr. Jankowski was very reassuring and kind. During my recovery, he was empathetic when it became more difficult to manage my pain than originally anticipated, and stayed in contact with me throughout my hospital stay. The incision from my surgery was beautifully closed, and he went the extra mile to order me collagen-based bandages since people with my condition have a propensity to heal poorly from surgeries. Paritash immediately set up my home health care and physical therapy with the physical therapist at my chosen location and was always responsive, promptly returning my phone calls and texts when I reached out. I was also more difficult to manage the drains and the amount of fluid I was putting out than originally anticipated, and when it came time to review the drains, Paritash even came in on her day off, when the office is normally closed, to remove my drains and change my bandages. It was easy to make appointments for my follow-up visits despite Dr. Jankowski being out of town for part of my recovery and the surgery being right after Christmas. The terrible pain that I had had because of my hypermobile joints caused by my hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome has almost completely gone away since having my surgery three months ago, and co Something after two months of physical therapy. My chronic back pain has almost all gone, and my quality of life is greatly improved. I am even returning to in-person work after being completely bed-bound due to my back pain and muscle spasms. Dr. Jankowski has given me my life back! I cannot recommend him more, especially for other patients with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.

Don't let the "Children's" part intimidate you if you're an adult looking for a good neuro…read more If you're a parent looking for a great neuro for your child, you keep reading, too. I've been through at least 25 neurologists in six different states. I've had epilepsy since 1991 from a nasty head injury. There have been some that have been close to what I want while others have been downright, off-the-charts awful. I went into Dr. Stein's office for my initial consultation expecting the worst. Moving to a new state = finding new neuro. As bad as finding a new hairstylist only for epilepsy. Dr. Stein came in, took her shoes off, curled up in her chair and started talking. And not the cynical "Oh yea? Prove it." kind of talking. "Wow. You've been through a lot." (Translation? She'd reviewed my info ahead of time so I didn't have to launch into my long, long story.) She even noticed that I'm more relaxed by an open door so we switched places and she left the door ajar for me. I should have known something awesome was up from the first time I talked to Nicole, her nurse. Funny, friendly, knowledgeable and if you've got a question she'll not hesitate to pick up the phone and find out for you. She even helped me find an ophthalmologist. When I asked her about appointment times with Dr. Stein she said, "She sets about two hours aside for each patient." WOW. For anyone who's been to a doctor in their lives, this is most definitely the exception not the rule Dr. Stein is the noggin doctor you want.

Dr Stein should not be working with children. My son is autistic as well as adhd and she clearly…read morecould not handle him. He made her a nervous wreck. She actually told me i dont know how you have gone this long without strangling him. That wasnt the only remark that was completely out of line. She was frustrated that we had a hard time finding a med he could take. She prescribed him a med that they were no longer making and when I couldn't find it refused to prescribe something different till the next appointment a month later. She is absolutely horrible. The things she said about my son and her uncaring smart a** attitude are appalling. She isna pediatric neurologist but is a nervous wreck when faced with a typical autistic child with high energy. She should retire and crawl back in the hole she came from!