Dr. Pradham was thorough in explaining what to expect from the procedure I needed. He didn't take much time, but automatically send, through his computer, the pre-op instructions to my primary doctor and advice me that the scheduler would give me a call to give the date of my surgery. The doctors at Risser are now part of Cedar-Sinai and most communication , test results, etc. is coordinated through their patient portal. They only surprise that I received was that the procedure was being done at their Pasadena outpatient center and they are not part of Cedar-Sinai. read more

All of these reviews are accurate. When I went to see Dr. Pradhan, he made me feel like I was inconveniencing him almost immediately after the visit began. He never asked about my symptoms, pain, or concerns. Instead, he quickly told me to get an MRI and commented, "Welcome to the healthcare system in the United States." The entire experience was extremely frustrating. I left feeling unheard and dismissed, with little effort made to understand what I was actually experiencing. I expected a physician to take the time to listen and evaluate my condition, but that did not happen. I changed doctors right away. read more

Dr. Pradhan is the worst kind of doctor out there. He'll tell you need surgery. You'll find out later you didn't need it at all. You'll find out he was fired for taking kickbacks from medtronic. He's a pompous errogant idiot When you mom ask him how your surgery went He'll tell her it went well as he dashes back to the operating room because they're having trouble recessitating you. Idiot left before I was awakened. Never again. read more

Things have only gotten worse. Now I sleep in an elevated position on my back. Now i have to use a walker. I cancelled a trip to the Vatican Can't accommodate walkers. River trip in Europe. Cobblestone streets. Can't accommodate walkers. I went parasailing in Hawaii. Don't need to walk for that. Just stand up. Right. Hey, Ben. Thank you. Good thing you didn't go into aeronautical engineering; who knows how many dead or paralyzed astronauts we would have! read more

The absolute worst. If you are in pain and looking for relief DO NOT come here. They were going to schedule an injection 2 weeks later still haven't heard a word. When I called they said they up to 15 days. There are so many great doctors just not this one. read more

Dr Pradhan and his staff are competent and caring. Dr Pradhan listens and understands me. I highly recommend Dr Pradhan and Dr Myers for helping me control my sciatica. read more

Service is horrible. He is not a caring MD and will not spent time explaining his surgical procedures. Dr Pradhan gives you some papers to read and will not spend time to answer your questions. His only interest is surgery and money from your insurance for his service. If the outcome didn't improve he denies that this is his fault and refer you to physical therapy to get rid of you. read more

I went to Dr. Pradhan for neck and back pain (have had arthritis for 32 years in the neck, back pain for 3). He said we would do an MRI for the neck, come in for the report, then he'd order an MRI for the back (he actually had me choose which one I wanted first). The first visit he talked so fast and rushed through (x-rays showed "normal arthritis), but I thought it was because we were the last visit of the day and gave him the benefit of the doubt. When the neck MRI came in, I went to have the report reviewed. He never showed me or went over the report...just said normal arthritis, normal aging, blah blah, speaking a mile a minute, you can get a cortisone shot if you want. I asked about the back and he said I'd need a new referral. I told him I already had it, but he said I needed to schedule another appointment with his office. Today, I found the report of the MRI imaging on the MRI imaging location site. The report does not seem to show "normal aging". Bulging discs, some small, some larger. Some moderate "neural foraminal stenosis", many severe. "Extensive bilateral mutlilevel uncovertebral degenerative changes result in bilateral mutilevel high-grade neural foraminal stenosis". Do I know what that means? No, not other than what I've read online, since this report was never gone over with me, given to me, and none of these terms were explained. Instead, I was made to feel like I had exaggerated my issues and was "poo-poo'd" away. DO NOT TRUST THIS DOCTOR. Even the person answering phones could see that I was referred for neck and back issues, not just the neck. read more

Dr. Ben B. Pradhan, M. Doesn't care if the patient is in critical crucial pain in the spine. His comments during the visit was I'm not a pain management doctor I can't help you. I'm a surgeon. You need to figure it out was his answer. Don't waste your time with this doctor read more

16 years ago I could barely walk! Dr. Pradam met with me and exhausted all avenues before doing surgery. From pain management to physical therapy. I always felt cared for! He finally fused my lower back with specific recovery instructions. All the other doctors to this day have treated me like cattle in a herd, just wanting to do a quick surgery. So, now years later with some discomfort going on, I drove in from Las Vegas to meet with him. Again the same caring man I met 16 years ago who gave me my life back. We had a great conversation of getting older and arthritis. No surgery needed, just taking better care of the aging body for me. You will not find a more smarter caring doctor. Thank You Dr. for giving my life back 16 years ago! read more

Based on the negative reviews online, I was pleasantly surprised to find everyone at the office courteous and professional. The doctor was also friendly and patient. He answered all my questions and I didn't feel rushed. When my primary care physician referred me to Dr. Pradhan, she assured me he was not going to be one of those doctors all too eager to do surgery. That was a relief. Instead he recommended physical therapy and steroid injection if needed. read more

Dr. Ben Pradhan is awesome! My primary doctor recommended that I go to Risser because he got his surgery there. I went to Risser and USC for analysis of back, shoulder and neck pain. Dr. Pradhan explained the issues in my neck and spine, told me that the situation was dire and scheduled me for surgery two weeks away. I called Dr. Pradhan's assistant and said my condition was worsening rapidly (hands stopped working/balance off) and he told me to go to the ER. Dr. Pradhan fit me into his schedule and saved me from being paralyzed. I felt so much better after the surgery that I joked with the nurses that I did not need any pain meds after the surgery because I was in so much pain prior! Reach out to me if you have any questions. I am his #1 fan. He completely changed my life for the better! john.doyle [@] pasadenasafe dot com. He is a great surgeon. Whoa! I just read the one star reviews on Dr. Pradhan. Give me a break. It looks like those people are mistaken or (thinking on the bright side) possibly even paved the way for me because he actually listened to me. I only have issues with the reviews where the patient did not get a surgery from the man. That's like reviewing a restaurant that you never actually ate at. read more

After reading the negative reviews, I felt compelled to write a positive review. Dr. Pradhan performed my neck surgery in February, 2022. I am seeing him for follow up visits. He has excellent bedside manners. I've had a great experience with Dr. Pradhan and highly recommend him. read more

excellent surgery on my partner's back-he no longer has the pain he had! highly recommended

My debilitating back pain is completely gone after 8 years of suffering. Whenever I had to stand up or walk I was always on the lookout for somewhere to sit down because of my sciatic pain. I was walking around bent over. Dr. Ben has given me my life back. He has a great bedside manner and answers all of my questions, as well. When I go into his office, his team is organized and walks me through whatever I need to do each visit. His assistant, Jean has been extremely helpful whenever I've needed anything. I've been able to return to most of my activities and will be able to do the more physical activities like scuba diving soon. And I'm so happy to just stand up and have a conversation with people without thinking about my pain. I am grateful to Dr. Ben and highly recommend him. read more

I spent three days trying to get somebody on the phone. I waited in the queue, I left a message, and finally I decided to push the number for billing because everyone always answers that phone. Sure enough I got through. She said this happens all the time. I went ahead and made an appointment but then was thinking about it all night and decided there was no way I could work with a doctor's office when they don't even answer the phone or return messages. I still haven't gotten a call back from the main office. Needless to say I woke up this morning and the first thing I did was call billing again and cancel the appointment. Just my experience. read more

Arrogant and Hostile Dr..... He Did not Ask or Listen why I was there. what is my complaint or reason for my visit. No concern about the patient . with a GOD-y Attitude. without examining me He just ordered X-Ray of my lower Vertebra where I had no Pain or Complain. I Came out of his office much worse than when I walked in. He seems Counting the $$$$ worse than a bad merchant. read more

I have never met such a rude doctor in my life and this is a lot for me to say as I have been in the medical field for many years. He should go back to aerospace engineering as he is not meant to be a doctor or better yet, a surgeon. He talks over you and does not listen to your concerns and argues with his patients! Learn some respect and mannerism. read more

I took my 77 yr old mother to see Dr. Pradhan to see if there may be any non invasive treatments available for bulging discs in her lumbar spine. My mother has had previous spinal surgeries but, unfortunately, surgeries were not successful and left my mom in worse shape. As soon as this so called doctor walked in he said no surgery recommended. No surgery, no surgery. He would not let us get a word in. We were not there for surgery. We were there for any recommendations which would be non invasive. All this arrogant man said was. I am a surgeon, I am a surgeon. I don't know anything else. I just do surgery. My mom tried to ask him about an inversion table, aquatic therapy, or traction table and he said, "I am a surgeon, I don't know anything about those things." Go to your PCp and get the answers there. He was a total jerk and could careless about my moms questions. He kept interrupting her and she could not get her questions voiced. I asked him how would you treat bulging discs, he said, there is no treatment. You just have to take medicine and deal with it as the body ages. We will all get this bc we will all age. Really? Who made you God? Where is your compassion, Mr. Pradhan? read more

I agree with the other 1 star reviews. His attitude is " I'm the Worlds Greatest Surgeon" and if you don't need surgery go away. He loves to here himself talk and does not listen to the patient at all. The worst Dr. I have EVER been too. He should go back to Aerospace Engineering. He has no business being in the medical field. What an Asshole! and I use that word very sparingly. Complete waste of time. He did not help me at all while I was in extreme pain. Could careless and sent me back to my primary physician. Don't let his fancy office fool you. I only wish zero stars was an option as 1 star is far too good for this pompous and arrogant man. read more

As a (presently) Athletic Trainer, MMA fighter, I injured my back performing arduous exercises through a recent cross-fit competition. I saw 3 surgeons, one from Kerlan-Jobe/Cedars-Sinai, immediately advised surgery. The 2nd surgeon, well known in Pasadena stated the same. As a young, active man, I couldn't accept this. I asked many of my colleagues and 6 of the 7 told me about Dr. Pradhan. Not realizing, he was part of Risser Orthopaedics (I had been there for other treatments in the past), I immediately contacted them. I was seen within a week in their Arcadia facility. I adore the team there, they are at the utmost friendliest and helpful in that office. I was skeptic about what others had wrote on Yelp. But then, I thought about my treatment from other surgeons in that office and especially what my colleagues had to say, as they had treated many of Dr. Pradhans patients (all had great things to say with tremendous results). From my experience in the past two surgeons, waiting time was long. I expected the same here. However, I waited roughly 10 minutes in a semi-busy lobby. I did, however, fill out forms which were available to me online, www.risserortho.com. This saved me more time from filling it out in the waiting room. I was greeted by the front office staff with a "hello." It almost felt like coming into a Sushi bar, when the chefs and crew greet you. Different from other Drs offices. Though I came prepared with CD's of my MRI and x-rays, Dr Pradhan wanted special views of my spine. I was in complete agreement, since our body change within a few weeks. I knew I was in the right place. I waited in the exam room roughly 5 minutes before a smiling, middle-aged surgeon greeted me, sat down and actually listened to what I had to say. He heard my entire story and then went over my x-rays and MRI. He didn't have a clue as to who I was and what I do, given my knowledge in medicine. Yet, he took the time to explain everything I knew, had to know, and didn't know about my spine. Surgery wasn't recommended. The answer I wanted. Instead, he made other plans to treat me and in the mean time, get back to what I love doing as a trainer and athlete. After one month of treatment, I went back, told him what I do. I mentioned how my colleagues patients have great results and many of them never required surgery. I asked him why he wasn't willing to perform surgery as others had suggested, how he could make far more money in surgery. He stated, he prefers not to be called a surgeon, since he believes there are many patients that DO NOT need surgery, and money is not why he's in medicine. Its about treating the problem and fixing it without the unnecessary means of surgery. He was directed to another occupation at a young age (Engineering I think), but medical science was his passion. Young or mature, not everyone needs surgery to fix or heal your problem. I grabbed a handful of his business cards and plan on handing them out to whomever asks me for a referral in spinal issues. read more

I've seen many unrealistic movies from Hollywood, but Grey's Anatomy by far is the worst of them all. Stories told in this series about how adroit, compassionate, selfless, and generous doctors are in America, are just big fat lies. Doctors here are insensitive, irresponsible, unprofessional, and poorly educated. Especially this orthopedic clinic!! Pradhan or no better to say proud han has a masters in aerospace engineering and then observed that money is in medical practices and went to medical school. He is an actual jerk, he kept me waiting for 2 hours in his office. When he was finally there, spent a few minutes talking medical expressions and when I asked him to explain my situation thoroughly, he yelled at me and said : '' I'm too qualified to waste my time explaining it to you '' walked out, and left me with a pile of unanswered questions. It's a waste of money and time to go there. I'm only giving one star because zero is not possible! read more

This is the BEST SPINAL SURGEON in Pasadena!!! Possibly the best spinal surgeon in California. My neighbor had spinal surgery with Dr. Pradhan and her outcome has been FABULOUS. I went to see Dr. Pradhan on her recommendation. The people writing those terrible reviews MUST be crazy! Dr. Pradhan seemed like a very conservative surgeon. So many other spinal surgeons are super quick to recommend surgery. And so, if that is what you at looking for, then be prepared to leave unhappy. When I made my appointment the receptionist asked for me to bring my MRI on a disk and the report too which helped the doctor diagnose my issue. I was very happy to be told that I do not need spinal surgery at this time. And for that I am very thankful!!! If you are looking for an HONEST, STRAIGHTWORD surgeon then this is the place for you. I highly recommend this practice and the staff was wonderful too! read more

I had a previous fusion and disc replacement at Cedar Sinai from a Dr. Rasouli that did not work very well. I came to Dr. Pradhan for help. He suggested to fuse the disc replacement area but with me knowing he was going to do it. He also fused the above level. This operation caused more problems than i already had. Now besides my back issue i also have SI Joint problems. I hung onto my job for as long as i could stand it then went on disability. I could not return to work and had to retire early. All this mainly because of the surgery i had with Dr. Pardon. Also, when i did come to him with my back problems he would noir talk to me about it , he would just send me to their rude fat pain Dr. Sheng. He was a real asshole. He actually called me stupid. I had to report him. What's wrong with that jerk. read more

These people posting 1 star are completely nuts, I've seen numerous surgeons to get many opinions. If you want someone that's honest no BS about your Back this is the man. He doesn't pull any punches if you cannot handle true honesty then go somewhere else. If you want what's the best procedure then you mush see this surgeon.. He has a dry sense of humor and way too many misinterpret his comments that's what I love about this guy. I've had one surgery on my back he told me I had a 65% chance of it resolving my problems, well it had a 95% success rate because he knows what he's doing. I'm now seeing him for a different back issue and I have full confidence in his opinion. He also encourages you get another opinion not many do that.. read more

Dr. Pradhan seems laid back and nice, but look out if you have a complicated diagnostic case or dare have any thoughts of your own! He was developing a surgical treatment plan for my back based only on my MRI/Xray, even though I have symptoms that indicate problems in a neighboring area too. (By the way, another spine surgeon has since confirmed my suspicions!) Anyway, when I had barely started to ask Dr. Pradhan about those other symptoms, he interrupted me repeatedly, refused to listen, and said, "It's not your place to tell me what to do, I'm the doctor." I hadn't "told" him to do anything! I just tried to ask him to help me make sense of it all, but he clearly took that as a major challenge to his ego. There was a smile on his face the whole time, but he acted like I was stepping way out of bounds to presume to take even a small part in working out the diagnostic puzzle. It was the worst doctor appointment I've ever had. read more

Dr Ben Pradan deserves special recognition, if not for any other reason, because he and his staff remind me of the care that doctors offered in the sixties and seventies when I was growing up. They are not average healers, they are at the top and with integrity. read more

Dr Pradhan and his surgery staff and office staff are so caring and professional I highly recommend them....I had seen many different types of Dr.'s from Neurosurgeons to chiropractors trying to get some relief for my painful back and leg neuropathy. No one could simplify the situation and offer a realistic solution without taking advantage of my PPO insurance and personal pocket book all at my physical and emotional expense. Dr. Pradhan performed a laminectomy and spinal nerve decompression. It has been 9 months since surgery and I am feeling so much better. Back surgery is no easy road but Dr. Pradhan and staff made it as easy as it could possibly had been. His assistant Jean is so helpful in getting you what you need in an expeditious manner and as previously mentioned, Kathy and nursing staff in the Risser Surgery center were perfect. read more