Dr. Sheldon Jordan in Santa Monica belongs in jail! He prescribed opioids from 2000 to 2016 to me…read moreafter enduring a staph infection from Dr. Aaron Filler's OR at UCLA Medical Center and Hospital. Those opioids, per my psychiatrist and my neurologist have changed my brain forevermore! How does one put a price on a healthy brain? This is what my workplace owes me, California Lutheran University! Please do not go to Dr. Sheldon Jordan!

Sheldon Jordan, MD is the most incredible physician I have ever been to. My grandfather and my…read morehusband were both fantastic doctors and they would have been thrilled that I was able to connect with Dr. Jordon. I traveled from the east coast to the west coast to see him and it was well worth it. I shared the information provided to me with my primary physician and he said that some of the test were cutting edge and he was very impressed. I had not been correctly diagnosed by the hospital specialist in Virginia and I knew something was not right. Dr. Sheldon listened like nobody did before and made it crystal clear what I had experienced. I also did a zoom meeting with him and ended up back at the emergency room because he didn't like what he was seeing. He was right on target. He modified my medication and I have been doing great ever since! Thank you Dr. Jordon. The office staff are a pleasure to work with. They go out of their way to be of assistance whenever needed. Yes, the care can be expensive but there is no price you can put on good health and feeling well.

Update: I am still with Dr. Chang after all these years. As I age, new problems arise & Dr. Chang…read moreworks to find solutions to my pain. From stem cell therapy to Botox to daily meds she keeps me functioning. Her assistant Kristina goes above & beyond to help me find my prescriptions at the best prices and even fights the good fight with insurance. The new office is beautiful, but most of my appointments are over the phone to keep it convenient for me. I continue to recommend Dr. Chang to anyone with a need for a cutting edge neurologist.

Dr. Chang is the BEST! I had a couple pretty severe health concerns going on and she was…read morecompassionate and made me feel like everything was going to be alright. Her bedside manner is absolutely amazing. In a world where suffering has now become taboo, she made ne feel understood, valued and most of all hopeful. Thank you Dr. Change for getting me to the other side, safely and you are one in a million!

Not sure why I can't *edit my review. I had a *life-threatening reaction where timing was…read moreparamount. Bc he does FMRI, it would have looked severely alarming in my reaction. He would have noticed that I had no motor skills, and that there was something severely wrong with me, neurologically. He would have asked the right questions, like, "Are you in pain?." Not ONE doctor out of 40-50 even asked me that. I was so impaired, suffocating and in agony, I needed adjectives thrown at me. That would have been his first qu. I could barely speak. He would have handled that situation asap, which would have cured me. He would have sent me the extensive neurological tests, and I would be free and clear. He would have done a nerve conduction test. I didn't understand what was happening to me. That it was indeed, Neurological. I was running to derms, eye doctors. All the wrong Dr.s. I have sent about 20 women his way. The one neuro I went to was an idiot, bc what was happening to me was so out of the box, he could not wrap his brain around it. He gave me one standard MRI, old school, w the toxic tracer and wrote me off as, "Atypical face pain.". Uh. He saw those photos. Plus I'm saying I can't get blood and oxygen to my brain. He never asked me any questions. He actually DID, give me the cure, but never even mentioned the word, "Nerves," or told me what the drugs were for. I took them as prescribed for a few days and it did nothing I was so defeated. That was the cure. All I had to do was take the full bottle at once. I saw him after.He was shocked because I was shaking like I had Parkinson's. I told him he had saved my life with those drugs. He said that the brain is not supposed to produce that much electricity, and ref me to an epilepsy specialist. I was too impaired to get to a doctor for at least another year and that's when I met Dr. Jordan. My case was so complex and by the time I saw dr. Jordan the damage had been done,but he's trying his best with what we have to work with here. The amount of agony that I'm in is in comprehensible, and he doesn't treat me like I'm a drug seeker, which I have felt like in other scenarios. I was an athlete before this and never had a prescription for anything more than a week in my life. I spent 2 years in critical condition w zero medical attention bc it was, "Cosmetic," and 3 years recovering, so far. Because I lost my entire life and career, he was nice enough to write me a letter to the "Behavioral Board of Sciences," asking them to reinstate my 1000 hours towards my psychology license, as they expired. He's from New York, The Bronx, like my mother, he's an artist, and very compassionate. I just wish I found him day one.

This is truly one of the best medical experiences of my life! Dr. Chang is the most caring,…read more intuitive physicians I've ever met. Knowledgeable, willing to help and talk to you when you need it. She really listens to my concerns, fears, frustrations. Kristina, her office manager, is exactly the same. You can always reach either one quickly and your issue is handled. I feel so lucky to have found Dr. Chang!!!

Dr Kelly is an amazing neurosurgeon. He removed my 1.7cm pituitary adenoma with no complications…read more He is highly competent in his craft. I highly recommend him.

This review is not for the doctor but for the multiple communications with his support team. A…read moredoctor may think this unfair but when your care team is sub par it does reflect negatively on the doctor. Sometimes unknown to them and sometimes because they do not care. I am not sure where it falls in here. I have phoned at least four times in the last few years. I had an acoustic tumor that grew aggressively (not a norm for this type of tumor) into the brain stem. I wanted to get another opinion because I have had 'inconclusive' on the final reads (whether there was additional growth) and I wanted to make sure I did not get into another life-threatening situation (my first surgery was emergency with a 2% chance of survival which I thankfully survived). I would get sent to the voice mail of his nurse at which time I would get a follow up weeks later. Cut to now a few years since I phoned and got the 'inconclusive' read on my last MRI (with and without contrast) but now with a possible sign of growth so, again, I phoned Dr. Kellys' office only to be told he does not deal with Schwannomas. I was never informed of this in prior communications with the office (which is odd). I always stated what type of tumor I had and reports and scans were sent. Then his nurse said she was forwarding my information to another doctor that deals with the aforementioned type of tumor. I never heard from them. Then, maybe three months later (or more) I got a call from someone that did not say their name (just stated Pacific Neurosurgery) and called from a private number. Just to reiterate, this is now 1/3 of a year later. Buyer beware.

Santosh Kesari is much more than a top 1% neuro oncologist. He's a humanitarian who's dedicated his…read morelife to helping patients with debilitating neurological conditions. World class care is an under statement Santa Monica is lucky to have a thought leader as knowledgeable and caring as Dr Kesari. The research staff is world class.

Dr Kesari is an angel on earth. Very kind, compassionate, willing to go above and beyond for his…read morepatients. Doctors had given up on my daughter and he didn't and has given her back her quality of life. I cannot say enough good things about this Dr!!

Dr. Shimizu is a caring doctor who takes the time to discuss, explain and help you to find out what…read moreis going on. I had been going to see a neurologist from UCLA, Dr. Adam Darby. After eight years, I left because it was clear, that Dr.Darby wasn't digging or trying to with what is going on. In less than five months, I had a MRA, that focuses on the blood vessels in the brain, a PET Scan, and additional tests. In the eight yeas at UCLA? No PET SCAN, no MRA, nor a variety of blood work tests, beyond the standard ones. After my fourth severe concussion, I called Darby to make an appointment. It would have been five months out. It was number four, in 10 months, all severe. Called Shimizu, got me in the next day.

I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for the exceptional care that Dr. Shimizu is providing…read morefor my husband, who has Parkinson's disease and is on dialysis. That's a tough combination, and Dr. Shimizu is extremely knowledgeable about providing medications that won't worsen my husband's kidney condition. I especially appreciate him taking the time to explain to my husband the benefits of the medication he has prescribed. Dr. Shimizu's knowledge is matched only by his kindness. He treats his patients not just as cases, but as human beings who deserve the best. I feel incredibly fortunate to have Dr. Shimizu as my husband's neurologist. Thank you for truly loving what you do and for sharing that passion with your patients. Thank you, everyone, at the front desk at Dr. Shimizu's office, and especially to Eileen, who has gone out of her way to call after hours to accommodate my husband's schedule. Everyone at the front desk could not be more professional. Sincerely, Lynda Lennon

I'll never know if Dr. Benmoshe is a good physician or not. He ordered an MRI and blood tests…read moremonths ago however, I have never heard back as to what he found in those tests if anything. His office just called to cancel and reschedule my appointment less than one hour before my scheduled appointment. Once would be understandable however this is the THIRD consecutive time he has cancelled my appointment and wanted to reschedule. Unfortunately, "three strikes and you're out" with me. I have asked my primary care physician for another referral. I couldn't be more disappointed.

BIG FAT EGO. The…read moremainstream insurance-based medical system is a dinosaur and completely broken. My experience with Dr. Benmoshe is proof positive. This doctor is self righteous, arrogant and condescending. He is dismissive and aggressive. if you can't be crammed neatly into a diagnostic code with a corresponding drug, you are gaslit and treated with disdain for trying to help yourself. Doctors at Cedar Sinai are closed minded and 20 years behind on the current research. They hang on to their dusty, antiquated bureaucracy for dear life because of the money they paid for their precious education and patients suffer the consequences. This is precisely why concierge medicine is on the rise and trust in the old guard is bottoming out. AI is coming for your job sooner than you realize. And with a better bedside manner to boot. Get ready Dr. Benmoshe. Your way of practicing medicine is going extinct and I can't wait for you to reap what you sow. if you would like further details regarding my interactions with this physician, feel free to message me.

Don't go to see this doctor . I was his patient for 9 years and he totally made me more sick than I…read moreused to be. I got Lupus because of the medication he didn't change for 9 year. but thank god I found a better doctor.

I had an appointment with this doctor today he re-injured my thumb after I let him know that I had…read morea pre-existing injury with my right thumb and I told him to use my left he continued to bend and maneuver my thumb against my will and ended up re-injuring my thumb so I cannot text and I had to drive home with just using my left hand he then apologized after he re-injured my thumb and I said well why didn't you just use my left hand I told you my left hand was available and was not injured I told you my right hand was injured and you just went ahead and re-injured it for me so why would you do that?

Went to see for neuromuscular issues from injury. Insultingly ran a pen across my skin, asked if I…read morecould feel it, and said I was fine when I said yes. Gave lengthy talk which sounded like pure gaslighting. I ultimately had my issues diagnosed and imaging confirms damage and defect to that part of my body. Useless doctor.

Another extraordinary Doctor who helped saved my life. Dr. Franc is so caring & Kind!…read more 2nd post op appointment and making HUGE strides and Dr Franc was so pleased ! Recovery is better than expected & he noticed the complete 360 deg. difference as he saw me at my lowest of lows.

Thorough, knowledgeable and compassionate. She discussed treatment plans, pros,and cons of each…read moretreatment, and what to expect. She was attentive, answered our questions and welcomed our input. These are the important qualities I look for in a physician. I highly recommend Dr. Rao!

Dr. Rao is a godsend! She is knowledgeable, up to date on the latest research in her field, and is…read morewarm and compassionate! If you are looking for a pediatric neurologist that will listen to your needs and spend time addressing your concerns, she is the one to go to!