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.

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.

My triple fusion solved the issues i had with the numbness in my left arm and the crunching sound…read morein my neck. You can hardly even see the scar cause its in the crease of my neck. I had the best care from the first visit till my last. The office was clean and spacious, and the staff was friendly and remembered me at each visit.

The visit went great with him. Very informative, professional, and caring. The wait to see him was…read morevery long, though, about 30+ minutes. Yet, the personnel at the front desk was kind and professional as well. I am giving 4 stars just because of the waiting period

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.

I have had nothing but exceptional care and compassion from the entire staff at Spine Institute of…read moreSan Diego. From Dr. Ramin Raiszadeh, and his Physician's Assistants to the Nurses, Coordinators and office staff, all have been stellar on my way to wellness. In 2014, I was in an industrial auto accident. I spent the next year with an Orthopedic Surgeon trying to find answers and solutions to my recurring and debilitating neck & Arm pain. He finally told me I needed to see a spinal specialist, and was sending me to the best. (The doctor whom he sent his mother and Friends to). In early 2016 I met with Dr. Ramin Raiszadeh and his P.A.'s. I was feeling lost and helpless. I refused to take ANY Pain management medication before, and to this day will not, (I have a wife children that need me present in this life). They listened to me, my wife.... all of my concerns, worries and we came up with a non-invasive plan to try therapy and local injections to try and relieve, strengthen and heal my 3-Level Cervical Disc Herniations. After some time I realized my injuries were becoming worse and I was unraveling with pain. I went back to ask for surgery. Spine Institute's staff were able to get my insurance company (The US Dept. of Labor, a tedious beast to deal with), to approve all things needed swiftly. I had a 3-Level -ACDF (Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion). I went into surgery In chronic pain, Neck, Shoulders, Arm and Numb Fingers, and over-all, poorly existing. I woke up a few hours later.... Groggy but PAIN FREE. I spent the next few months healing/fusing and strengthening in Physical Therapy. THE ONLY THING A SAY TO PEOPLE IN PAIN FROM CHRONIC BACK/NECk PAIN IS "DO NOT PUT IT OFF! I WISH I HAD THE FUSION RIGHT AWAY". I have recommended Dr. Ramin Raiszadeh and his team to at least several hundred people I've come across in the past few years and will continue to do so for as long as he still practices. I hope in reading this you can feel reassurance about facing possible surgery. I can not thank them enough for giving me back the life I was losing. They are THE BEST!

Dr. Raiszadeh is an excellent surgeon -- my surgery went very well, and I appreciate his skill and…read morecare. However, the office staff is a serious problem. They are extremely slow, especially when it comes to paperwork. I handle multiple doctors' offices across different counties, so I know how professional offices should operate. This isn't just "unacceptable" -- it is unacceptable. It has now been beyond 10 business days, and simple forms are still not completed. Instead of efficiency, I've been met with excuses, as if patients don't understand how offices work. On top of that, the wait times are ridiculous. Even when you arrive on time, you end up sitting far too long before being seen. It adds unnecessary stress to an already frustrating experience. Because of this, I dread coming to this office. While Dr. Raiszadeh deserves recognition for his surgical excellence, the staff's inefficiency and excessive wait times drag the overall experience down to an inferior rating.

I have had cervical and lumbar surgeries and when I needed a doctor to help me possibly repair the…read morefailed fusions in my neck, my primary care doctor referred me to Dr. Kim @ Excel Spine Center. My first appointment was paperwork and a meeting with his PA I forget her name but she was very nice and she referred me for X-rays and CT scans and even PT! After I got all the imaging, I was given the final consultation with the surgeon. He was very nice and he explained in detail why he was unable to provide a surgical solution for my failed fusions and he let me know that he didn't recommend surgery but if I was really in a lot of pain, there was only one person who MIGHT be able to correct my neck and that doctor is Richard Todd Allen at UCSD. I'm working on getting my records from the retired surgeon that DID the first and second surgeries on my cervical spine. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND DR KIM AND HIS STAFF , they are professional, thorough and very knowledgeable about all aspects of the spine. I wish he had been able to fix MY neck.

What can I say about Dr. Kamshad Raiszadeh? He is literally a miracle worker I tell people often…read morehis hands are magic because of how excellent of a surgeon he is. Unfortunately I started seeing him at the age of just 15 after 2 and a half years of being told my back pain was all in my head and i was too young. HE believed in me though and turns out i had a massive L5-S1 herniation after trying conservative therapies during those 2 and a half years of hell trying to make myself better. He scheduled my surgery, a disectomy and when i woke up all the pain and sciatica was gone and here I am 8 years later and and it's still holding up great, here I am 8 years later now recovering from my second surgery that he's done on me, a hemilaminectomy and disectomy at my L4-L5. I don't know if i just have horrible luck with my spine but there's no one else I'd trust to operate on me. I knew the second that this disc went I had to get in to see Kamshad. I am now 7 weeks post op and doing great! I will recommend him 100x over and can't talk highly enough of him. He also operated on my aunt back in September of 2011 and she was who recommended him to me because of how great he was with her. I am now living in texas but if I ever (god forbid something else happens to my back lol) need to have my back taken care of I'll gladly hop on the first plane to California to see him. Between him, his PA-C Jon (who was there for my first surgery as well), his medical assistant and surgery coordinator Rebecca they truly are a dream team and are all so amazing. Thankyou so much for all that you guys do, you have all turned my life around for the best!

Dr. Kamshad Raiszadeh was treating me after my car accident. He seriously lacks interest when he…read morefinds out, you do not need a surgery. He refers patience to his own gym which is outdated and expensive. His office and gym stuff is not helpful at all. Everything takes forever and usually is done incorrectly. His assistant America is rude and does not care about anything. It takes a week for her to answer the phone call, if you lucky and she calls at all. She does not have a problem filling out prescription which contradict with other prescription or condition you already have. Do yourself a favor and find a other doctor, I did. He might be a good surgeon, but if he can not manage basics, I would not trust him with surgery.

This doctor started our first consultwith crossed arms. Not a good beginning. I liked that he got…read moreright to the point & a surgery date was scheduled. I ignored YELP reviews that warned to stay clear of this guy. After surgery & 3 days in the hospital he STILL hadn't visited me in my room. Very strange. I've had many surgeries and the surgeons ALWAYS visit the night of surgery or next morning. It took 6 hours to reach him for a medication change, leaving me writhing in pain 6 hrs. This doc is strange. He doesn't communicate or interact well with patients. Steer clear.

I have been with Dr. Finkenberg for several different things. He listened and is kind and a very…read moregood doctor. He truly knows how to treat you and moves forward with ease and care. He'll discuss and answer questions, give his opinion, help you decide what is best. He is the best surgeon and you would want him! !

Dr Deblasi operated on me. I had a laminectomy with fusion. He was very poor in his follow up. I…read morewas suffering with pain issues and still cannot walk without a walker. There was no care by him in the hospital. I was in the hospital 4 days and he never came by. Therefore he provided zero care after surgery. it's been over two years and I still cannot walk without a walker No pain pills, nothing. People think I am younger than I am but the point is my life is ruined. I have a caregiver 5 days a week. He has ruined me financially and my life is notgood. I can't enjoy playing with my granddaughters anymore. My advice is do not go to him for any surgery. He is a fake and doesn't care about his patients. He should have never operated on me with osteoporosis..

Very attentive doctor..there is not an ounce of pretentiousness with him. His bedside manner is…read moreawesome and he makes the patient feel as if they matter to him. He truly wants to help his patients and doesn't make you feel like once he has operated in you that he is done and washes his hands of you. Excellent spine surgeon!

This was by far the worst experience I've ever had at a doctor's office. The front desk staff were…read moreextremely rude and unprofessional, especially toward non-white patients. Their behavior made me feel unwelcome and disrespected, as if they had no interest in doing their jobs or treating people with basic courtesy. A medical office should be a place of care and respect, but instead I left feeling dismissed and uncomfortable. I would not recommend this office to anyone looking for compassionate or professional treatment.

I don't know how they run a business when they accept new patients by voicemails. It's very…read morestressful trying to find a human to speak with. If they can't simply provide basic customer service, how can you rely on them with your orthopedic consult?