I will always have respect for Dr. Khan and his staff, even though I was kicked out of his program…read more I was two days from my appointment and tried to get it changed to no avail. I was in such pain that I couldn't stand it and called my primary doctor for help. The man that came in and announced I was kicked out of the program, was let's say on the rude side and wouldn't even let me speak. I forgot that in the paperwork I signed 8 years ago, I am not allowed to seek help from anyone else. Dumb mistake on my part. Now with my chronic pain getting worse, it was a hard lesson learned. I suffer every day. Dr. Khan is a great doctor. But some what unfair. Trying to get an appointment 2 days earlier was impossible, I got hung up on. Would I recommend this doctor?? Maybe, maybe not. The increased risk of the pain along with my heart condition is not good for me at all.

This Doctor's office is horrible! I brought my 78 year old mother in for her scheduled appointment…read moreabout 15 minutes early. I was met at the door and was told to wait in line because the lobby was full. The line quickly became quite lengthy with no where for a person with back pain to sit. I explained to the young office attendant that my mother couldn't remain standing. The wheel chair parked inside the front door was not offered. Even my VET office has a phone check in procedure so you can wait comfortably in your car. So if you want to wait in a long line with no where to sit while in pain, then this is the pain management doctor for you. No common sense found her!

How I would rate Dr. Jassal and his team is; WORLD CLASS! I was recommended to him by my primary…read moredoctor due to the chronic pain I was in due to the neuropathy, which was caused by chemotherapy. Dr. Jassal went above and beyond my expectations because he did not quit on me. Instead he did extensive research to find a treatment to relieve the constant pain I was having from the nerve damage. Additionally, his entire team,(from checking in to checking out), is just world class as well. If you need a doctor to help you with your pain, I would highly recommend Dr. Jassal and his team!

I went to a another pain management doctor for years and all they did was get me addicted to…read moremorphine. Never told me I could try something else when I kept telling them it wasn't helping at all. Thankfully my son searched on the internet and found this doctor. He takes his time and listens to you. He's been slowly decreasing my Morphine Pump weekly. Told me there are other drugs her can fill my Pump that are non narcotic drug and if one doesn't work he can try others. Was trying to get my Pump moved from my back to the front. Waited for over three months to get a neurosurgeon to do it. Never called me back. Second visit to Dr JASSAL he scheduled it two weeks later. He is well educated and knowledgeable about pain. I highly recommend this doctor for pain management. Look no further and make an appointment to see him. I have another three decreases to go. Hope to get out of this dark tunnel and see the light. Haven't been able to do anything because of the pain. He's been great so far and no problem getting in to see him weekly. I would rate him 5 stars ***** . The receptionist and staff are very cordial, sympathetic, and friendly.

If I could rate zero stars I would. I should start with the…read morefact that I have only left reviews for places that I absolutely adore- look at my profile and see I have never once complained about a clinic before. I wish I could say I was being dramatic- as this "fine office" made sure I felt "dramatic" before finally leaving after a two hour appointment. I have given them chance after chance- hoping and praying something would finally help. Firstly, I have driven my aunt to excel pain and spine for years and she has seen excellent care from Dr. Patel. He is kind, has a well developed listening ear, advocates for his patients, and is all around an excellent dr and man. He goes as far as to call my aunt "Aunt F****" and always greets her with a warm smile and a hug. I brag on him so much to distinguish him from this place and highlight how he is separate from this. I was told I had to see a PA my first visit and could follow up with him later. The first Pa I saw was kind, compassionate and explained everything thoroughly. I did leave crying only because I would be waiting two weeks for injections and two weeks after that for my f/u after already dealing with this pain for months. Also my kidney levels are off ( my creatinine is high) because of how many NSAIDs and tylenols I've been taking to try and cope. I did mention that the ER doc I saw was extremely compassionate as she had dealt with the exact same thing and had to have surgery for it. She even mentioned that nobody truly understood what it was like until they experienced it and that she understood that there was a struggle and stigma around this type Of pain. She advocated for me heavily and prescribe pain medication to help me so far. It was the only thing that could help me get out of bed only because it gave me just enough relief for me to do my dishes without tears, run to the store (with someone to carry things), go to physical therapy or my doctors appointments without too much assistance. She let me know I would be eligible for those (very much only a possibility and only if the injections didn't work). I said absolutely i don't want to need them I just don't know how to make it to that apt without being able to take NSAIDs or anything. She prescribed the meloxicam for emergencies, but unfortunately it isn't worth it often to take. I understand my youth and that I'm too young to be facing this but I am and my symptoms are real. The last thing I would like to do at my age is sit hours in drs offices, or on phones with them. I want to be at my job that I love, going out with friends on the weekends, or just to get out of bed without tears in my eyes. Instead, I'm having to ask for help for the simplest of tasks, sleep my life away, face criticism and accusations most appointments, and constantly fight for myself and my health every day. The wait for the injections was unbearable. I called a week after the apt and begged for new meds or something to help. The said it would be no problem to up my pregabalin and to change my muscle relaxer. The walgreens it was sent to would not take my insurance so I had to call and request it to be sent to a new one on a Friday. Never received them. Finally the injection appointment I had so desperately looked forward to came, they were extremely painful but went smoothly. The dr even stated that while I took them well, he could see and feel how much pain I was in. He told me I was strong and did great and to ice it. I mentioned the meds to him when leaving, he said no problem he'd fix it. A few days goes by and I never get my meds. I say to heck with it I'm already suffering I can't keep begging them, it takes too long to get an answer anyways. Plus when you're throwing up from getting out of bed too fast, you don't have too much energy to wait on hold for an hour. So I keep going, trying to stay positive. I'm waiting each day, praying, begging God to let them work. Each day I was disappointed. I finally see my pcp who finds that the meds were sent to Walgreens but never sent to Publix. I say don't worry I'll call Walgreens then. Walgreens states they have nothing in their system. I have to call my pcp's emergency line to have them filled and as the angel she is, she fills them. Please continue to next review

Dr. Tzaras and PA mrs. Veronica are exceptional providers. They truly listen and care about you as…read morea person and not just a number like most drs/staff. The lakeland excel pain and spine office is where you need to go for all your pain injections, procedures, etc. Dr. Tzaras does my injections and knows where to inject to get to those problem areas. As someone who has worked in the medical profession for over 25 years i can not say enough high praise. ​

Referred to Dr Torres by my doctor. My appointment was October 13. Checked in and was told that…read morethey did not accept my insurance and the first visit would be $300. Never had this happen before. Paid the $300 with my credit card. Never met with the doctor. Met with 2 girls who told me that they would make arrangements to have the procedure done at a surgical center that accepted my insurance. Never heard back from them. Just received from my insurance company a list of everything they paid in October. On the list was a payment made to Dr Torres for my October 13 visit. Was told they did not accept my insurance but put in a claim for payment. Wonder what happened to my $300. I will have to make a trip to Lakeland to resolve this issue. Judging from the way they handled my appointment I feel trying to do it over the phone won't work. Very frustrating.

this place is a joke. My first visit they made an hour and a half before I was even called into the…read moreexamination room. A PA who knew nothing what he was doing and nothing about pain management had to keep running back-and-forth to the doctor to ask questions and then run back to me and give me the answers. I am seeking a Pain Pump because I've had back pain for 20 yrs, four surgeries, and I'm tired of taking pills. Anybody knows a pain person with that much pain, over that many years, cannot go without their medication. They told me I'd have to go six weeks without any pain medication before getting a Pain Pump. This doctor obviously knows nothing, I mean nothing about pain that we that pain sufferers sufferers cannot go 1 day without our meds. If this practice was compassionate, good, and decent and caring about people who suffer excruciating pain every day, they would never ask anybody to go six weeks without any pain medication. There's a lot of good pain doctors and clinics out there and this clinic isn't one of them

The best physician and staff possible! Dr. Honculada is more thorough than my primary care…read morephysician. It is wonderful to finally have a physician that cares as much as he does.

From the owner: At Pain Diagnostic/Management Center, our providers specialize in:…read moreEpidural Block, Facet Blocks Myofascial Trigger Point Injection Nerve Block, Somatic Nerve Block, Sympathetic Peripheral Nerve Block Spinal Nerve Block Steroid Injection Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (Tens) Trigger Point Injection

Dr. German Marulanda performed a series of facet injections. The procedure went well, however after…read morecare? There is almost none. I experienced vomiting and muscle spasms from the site of injection. I spent 28 hours from the time of injection to now attempting to obtain assistance with POST OPERATIVE CARE. I was told to contact my Endocrinologist for advice. I did. I relayed that to his staff. They advised through 4 different phone calls over 4 hours of time they would follow up and advise me. They are now closed and all staff are gone for the Easter Holiday. I was advised I could Try and Follow up with them on Monday and perhaps they could help me. Or go to Urgent care or the E.R. Again, this is DIRECTLY for Post Operative Assistance from HIS SURGICAL PROCEDURE. His staff will only pass the buck up and down the chain and not help me directly. They appeared to be waiting out the time to tick down until they closed up for the weekend to turf me out. That is definitely the way I feel treated by his M.A. Stephanie and all the call center staff. I was polite, extremely, considering I've been sick and in pain for 28 Hours. I did call one final time 10 minutes before 5, spoke to their scheduling and cancelled all further appointments so perhaps they will help someone in those now free appointments, however, I would not hold my breath. I was extremely disappointed and concerned by their lack of care. I contacted United Healthcare my provider and am requesting they get a refund of my visit and procedure copays and THEY get DO NOT PAY this bill, The Facility did NOT COMPLETE CARE, so they failed to complete the service. An incomplete service should be unpaid UNTIL COMPLETE. I beg you to PLEASE consider before doing business with the Spine Institute of Central Florida.

over book you can wait hours. They reschedule your appointments but if you miss a spine injection…read morethey know you had to sign a paper that they can charge 600 to 700 Dollars per appt ( injection) each missed injection. Drs and nurses great. Never saw owner there Charge you to have them send your records to your Dr

Dr. Templin, You…read morecalled me when I had just about given up. My pain was excruciating. I had several issues with my cervical spine, which had begun (almost) surgery, until I flatlined. That was the first part of Sept. I told the doctor I had also lost my daughter after that failed surgery. My only child. I had been completely stressed out and my pain just kept getting worse. Doctor, you told me to write down the name of a book and the authors name, and I did. Back In Control by David Branscome. I was able to get it free on audible and started listening that very day. I couldn't tear myself away. When he spoke of the couple who were tested for their responses to a couple of questions, when the woman spoke of her pain, the sensors noted anger in the husband, which made the wife feel more pain because she knew he didn't believe her or acknowledge her pain. It was a vicious cycle. That was me and my husband! I kept listening! Everyone was simply tired of hearing me complain. No one wanted to listen to it, see it, be any part of it. I became angry. At first. This made me stop and think...ok, it's me. It's not anyone but me. Dr. Templin, I want to thank you, and I wish I could fly to where you are and thank you personally, but truly, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. I wish you were still here. I think you saved my life. Namaste, Illana Betz

I saw Steve for scapula winging while visiting a friend in FL. Acupuncture was recommended by my…read morephysical medicine doctor. I was so thankful for the detailed explanation Steve gave me of what was going on with my shoulder. He tested my range of motion before he treated me, and when he tested it after treatment, I could not believe the difference (and I am not exaggerating). I've had limited utility of my right arm due to this injury for 5 months and I was able to raise my arm straight above my head for the first time since it happened. I know this was just my first treatment but he made me feel much more hopeful for the possibility of my shoulder finally being able to be healed. So glad to have met Steve, now I have to find someone like him for in CA.