Myofascial Syndrome: A fortunate recommendation by my Neurologist, Dr. Edward G. Barton, introduced…read moreme to a renowned professional who uses his own specific and trademarked treatments. A year of suffering and a hospitalization had not led me to a solution or to the cause of my pain and rapid loss of mobility. After a series of weekly visits, I was guided back to normalcy. Some tips during treatment keep me on course. I will return for occasional visits as needed. Thank you, Dr. Barton, for your guidance, wisdom and empathy. I am 76 and I want to avoid surgery whenever I can and take care of my body.

This provider could not care less about his patients. Orders unnecessary tests to boost his…read morerevenue. Refuses medication refills. AVOID at all costs.

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.

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.

I several appointments with this doctor and she has canceled all 3 of them! I am so frustrated! I…read moreeven got a confirmation and the next day it was of course canceled! So unprofessional! And as a person living with MS I don't need the added stress. I wanted to try her after all the praises, but it was a major mistake. I just went back to my original doctor and I get an appointment right away. Total disappointment..

I have been under the care of Dr. Berkovich since 2017. As a then 50+ year old man 3 other…read moreneurologists were unwilling to say I had MS, but it 100 percent clear that I did, so much so that my endocrinologist who saw me during an acute flare immediately said I had MS which rang true based on the chronic dizziness, balance, and other issues. She took a look at my MRI when still at USC and said definitely I had MS and it was moderate in severity. Dr. B does not mess around, she will treat you with the best option available. I was placed on Tsyabri after she asked if I wanted to have an aggressive treatment. I was on that for a few years but had to stop due to complications that I will not go into... I can tell you that I trust her, I like her, she is kind, and patient, and it has been rough at times, I am not always an easy patient. Now I am on mavenclad, Glucotropin IM, and immunoglobulin (subcutaneous self-administered). I have not had to pay a dime for all three of these VERY expensive meds. I GREATLY appreciate Dr. Berkovich and her staff. In the nearly 10 years of treatment there were two periods when she was unavailable when I needed help, but these were explained and totally understandable, and the issues were addressed. I think you might see a comment from a recent yelper here that was caught in once of those rare periods. I once got a second opinion in an emergency from a top neurologist at cedars and really disliked it. I love Dr. B and her staff and trust them with my care and feel safe with her... you will be lucky to be accepted into her very busy practice. The only downsides are that it can sometimes be hard to get an appointment and a new patient should know that the office does not generally offer emergency treatments, so if that is you, you might need additional back up for those.

My first time here. My mom has an appointment with Dr. Ross for a consultation. Turns out he's…read moreretiring this month. Parking available in the back. It was $4.50. The office does not validate for parking. Staffs are friendly. Spacious and clean office. If you have an email on file ask them to send you pre questionnaire to fill out before your appointment so you're not rushing to fill it out at the office. It was the longest questionnaire I've ever filled out.

This Group is unorganized, unapologetic, and completely unprofessional. I was scheduled for an…read moreurgent visit per my GP's recommendation as I am experiencing serious symptoms. I scheduled an appointment over 2 weeks ago, only to be informed that I needed to be rescheduled and pushed further because appointments are typically 60 minutes, not 30. This leads me to believe that this practice hold their patients and their health responsible for their lack or organization and structure. The wait time to speak to someone is ridiculous and the remote attendants in the call center are not the least bit interested in their tone, professionalism or any discomfort you may be experiencing.

There is no finer neurologist. Dr. Sykes is experienced, knowledgeable, and takes the time to…read morearrive at the correct diagnosis. He will then explain your condition and review the options for treatment. Dr. Sykes is excellent in every way.

Beware of not being able to recover payment that your insurance paid to the office . Dr Sykes is a…read moregood caring doctor and deserves 5 stars . Billing lost him stars and some patients . I saw him in August and I paid $800 cash . The office offered to send the super bill to my insurance, my insurance paid DrSykes $500 in September.it's now November. I've called the billing multiple time so get the money my insurance paid but they keep giving me the run around . Be prepared to be fully out of pocket for a while. It may be best to submit the super bill marked paid yourself and that way the check will come directly to you .

Dr Patel was amazing he gave positive feedback and amazing advice for the tumor he is amazing…read moredefinitely recommend if you have a tumor and he gives you positive information thank you Dr Patel we love and appreciate all you do you are amazing!

Well, above all else I'm grateful that I could have surgery a mere 44 days after my tumor diagnosis…read morefive years ago. But even though I've only ever met Dr. Liau over Zoom, she has been great at explaining what exactly we're looking at with each follow-up MRI. As shaken up as I've been from all of this, both her demeanor and her technical skills help me trust her when she insists that everything is okay for now.

My dad went in for a sleep study which he was very reluctant to do because his English isn't good…read moreand didn't want to stay overnight anywhere. TJ was absolutely amazing!! My mom was able to come home after dropping my dad off and TJ (sleep specialist) was able to attend to him even with his broken English. My dad said he made any little movement or request he came in right away. So kind and attentive. He really put my dad at ease during their entire sleep study. My dad was using the same old machine for 18 years and was refusing to go in. So happy TJ made all the difference!! I've called to speak for appointment questions and the girls have always been nice. Highly recommended!!! Thank you TJ!!

My referral was marked urgent due to severe pain, but I was still scheduled months out with no…read moreeffort to prioritize my case or offer alternatives. The office presents itself as professional, but my experience did not reflect that level of care or urgency. I was also told to handle insurance authorization myself without any guidance. Overall, communication felt dismissive and not patient-focused. I would not recommend this office if you need timely, attentive, or truly professional care.

I met Dr. Andrew Geleris today to get his thoughts and recommendations on my migraine history, and…read morehe was one of the nicest doctors you could ever hope to meet. I immediately felt at ease by his calm and gentle demeanor, and he had a great sense of humor too. A very good listener as well, but more importantly, he understands what migraine sufferers cope with. He gave me hope that there are other proactive treatments we can try to lower the frequency of my migraines, rather than just treat them reactively. I highly recommend him and will see him again in June to try one of the new, suggested treatments. I have the utmost confidence in him.

Dr Geleris is an excellent neurologist who spends time with his patients. He makes it a point to…read moreensure he ask and allows you to ask questions concerning your health. Dr Geleris is easy to talk with and compassionate towards his patients.

I cannot recommend Dr. Walavan Sivakumar and his incredible team highly enough. As a Registered…read moreNurse myself, I have very high standards for clinical excellence and patient care, and Dr. Sivakumar exceeded every one of them. On March 19, 2026, I underwent a minimally invasive retrosigmoid craniotomy to remove my meningioma. From our very first consultation, Dr. Sivakumar's expertise and calm, confident demeanor gave me the peace of mind I needed to face such a significant procedure. He took the time to explain every detail, ensuring I felt empowered and informed as a patient. The surgery was a success, and the post-operative care has been exceptional. Dr. Sivakumar is not only a brilliant neurosurgeon but also a compassionate healer who truly listens to his patients. He and his staff navigated my recovery with precision and genuine care. If you are looking for a surgeon who combines world-class technical skill with a heart for his patients, look no further. I am so grateful to have had him as my surgeon during this journey. God is great, and I am well on my way to a full recovery thanks to his gifted hands!

My sister Barbara was 50 years old when Dr. Sivakumar, one of the doctors who performed her back…read moresurgery, operated on her in December 2021. She developed an infection in her spine. Barbara also had Sjögren's syndrome, an autoimmune disease her doctors knew about, meaning her immune system could not fight infection like a healthy person's. She was HIGH risk. Yet two days after surgery, with an active spinal infection, she was discharged home with IV antibiotics and no medical staff to monitor her. In the hospital, nurses would have checked her leg strength and nerve function every few hours. At home, no one was watching. The infection grew and began crushing her spinal cord. She lost the ability to walk. Then she lost bowel control. These are textbook signs of a surgical emergency. Patients have only HOURS to get decompression surgery before nerve damage becomes permanent. By the next morning, my sister was paralyzed. Even then, she could have been saved from the worst of it, but she waited at St. Francis for nearly two weeks because no bed was available at the hospital that performed her surgery. Nobody treated her like the emergency she was. The window to save her nerves closed while she lay waiting. The paralysis became permanent. Pressure sores opened holes in her body at the facilities that followed. The infection they claimed the antibiotics would control spread into her blood. Sepsis. Her organs failed, her heart stopped, and on July 11, 2022, Barbara died. Her two babies, ages 5 and 3, lost their mother. I became their mom that day, and I watch them grow up without her. In my opinion, none of this had to happen. A two-day discharge with an active spinal infection in an immunocompromised patient was reckless. Every step after it was too slow. My sister didn't die from a back problem. She died from a system that stopped watching her. If you are considering surgery here, ask what happens if infection develops. Ask who monitors you and how often. Ask what the plan is if something goes wrong at 2am. Get answers in writing. Barbara trusted them. I will carry what that trust cost her for the rest of my life. It has taken me three years to be able to write this.