Impeccable MRI diagnosis & PT , lower lumbar & sciatica. PT reassurance for recovery. 15 years or longer honest, trustworthy & knowledgeable consults which are for a positive recovery process. read more

Wow this was the worst experience with a Dr. ( and I use that term loosely with him) in my life. My cousin had gone to him for suffering back pain for 2 years and he was pivotal in her recovery process, so I figured he might help me too! He was grouchy from the minute he walked in the room. He told me my MRI was perfectly fine and my back looked perfect, ok I've heard that before ... But what about discussing possible pinched nerves, ect. None of that he said and I quote, " well, you're just going to have to deal with it and live your life like this..." Seriously in horrific pain 24/7.... Oh and he told me I should go on anti- depressants, great. I wanted to yell at him and his purple face ( it was no kidding) you are wasting my valuable time, GET OUT and let me get out of here!!! I kept my cool because I have class and was raised to always take the high road but on Yelp this forum is incredible, we can tell the unvarnished truth to help others. I could buy and sell this loser with my personal success but a major disappointment and felt he dismissed me totally. Maybe he should poison himself with some anti-depressants! Be careful of this Soar Group, I have bad experiences with 2, and my cousin had a bad year with another one... Beware ! I am not exaggerating here, please be aware of these Soar group Doctors I know of 3 that are all worthless read more

Dr. Gamburd is one of the best doctors I've ever seen in my life. In the late 80s, I ruptured a disc in my lower back L5S1 and was prescribed surgery by several doctors, mainly neurosurgeons. I heard about Dr. Gamburd because I was involved with Stanford University and made an appointment to see him. He looked at my x-rays and my MRIs and recommended anti-inflammatories and physical therapy. I was skeptical because I thought surgery was the only way to go but he assured me that he had seen many cases similar to mine and through physical therapy were not cured but were able to become fully functional. I have also had issues with my neck. There was a major herniation there and he suggested that I try physical therapy but that I might need surgery somewhere down the line. I did physical therapy but herniation was too large and was touching my spinal cord so I had to have neck fusion surgery. I did not do that through Dr. Gamburd but through another neurosurgeon in San Jose. So far that herniation surgery has gone well and I am back to work with little to no pain. Dr. Gamburd usually recommends a nonsurgical approach for safety reasons but he is not blind to the fact that some people may need surgery. He is an excellent diagnostician and in most cases if you see him, you can postpone, delay or even avoid costly and dangerous surgeries. Make an appointment and go get his opinion, you will not be sorry. read more

I went to Dr. Gamburd with chronic neck pain after a whiplash accident. After a few unsuccessful attempts at treatment, he did an MRI and announced happily "there's nothing wrong with you". I burst into tears and said "how am I going to work?". He acted as if I were a malingering fake, and said "they don't usually give disability for pain." Eventually I gave up and quit my job. I've been unemployed for 6 years - used to make six figures as a software engineer. What he neglected to tell me is that sometimes whiplash takes a very long time to heal, and continuing to work only delays that healing. Now I'm healthy, but at 56 will probably never find another job. I don't blame this horrible man entirely for losing my career, but I encourage anyone who goes to him and winds up in tears to FIND ANOTHER DOCTOR. read more

Choosing an orthopaedic or sports medicine doctor is a toughie. You have a pain or an injury...you want to get back to normal and hopefully not mess it up worse than it is...but you also don't want to go overboard and do a surgery that might not be necessary. Dr. Gamburd is definitely your guy. I had a shoulder that was tight and ached for 4 years. When I finally got my act together and was referred to Dr. Gamburd, he conjectured that the problem was a nerve problem, not a muscular problem. He ordered an MRI...and confirmed that I had a bone spur in my neck that was pinching a nerve and causing my muscles to over-compensate and tighten to protect it. Although I assumed some surgery would be necessary, Dr. Gamburd believes in trying non-surgical conservative methods first. He prescribed some strong anti-inflammatories and, lo and behold, two weeks later the pain is gone...and never returned. It's now 3 years since I was treated and I'm pain free in that shoulder. I've now been back to him again for a lower back issue and again, even with another physician urging surgery, he has put me on the road to recovery with a more conservative treatment and I'm feeling great. I'd recommend him to ANYONE. The last time I saw him he wasn't even covered by my current medical insurance...he's just worth the investment in my health and I trust him completely. read more

I went yesterday to see dr. Gamburd. I was very worried about my shoulder, and he calmed me down, took all the time he needed to make a diagnosis, verified it using a hand ultrasound, and prescribed medication and physical therapy. So kind, so nice! I definitely recommend as an excellent doctor. read more

Huge improvement! Our first experience with this doctor was rather harsh, but he was fantastic on the second visit. I thought I would give him another try because sometimes people have bad days and some of the reviews were positive. He really knows what he's doing and he took really good care of me. read more

I would recommend Dr. Gamburd. He is direct, efficient, knowledgeable and has a wonderful demeanor. He always listens to me and acknowledges my points in a very professional manner. Dr. Gamburd has helped me with my lower back for a couple of years now. I trust him and know he treats each patient as though they are his only patient. His staff is great and the Peninsula Procedure Center where he does his procedures is exceptional. read more

I saw Dr. Gamburd for a second opinion on my hip. The first doctor blew me off, saying there was nothing wrong with it, but Dr. G reviewed the MRI and found what was likely causing the pain. I'm hoping for a good outcome under his care. read more

I saw Dr Gamburd for a neck injury. I felt he listened, was thorough with testing, explained everything to me and told me my options. He was in no way rude or insensitive. I liked him read more

I saw Dr. G for disc problems in my neck after a car accident. He did some amazing work on the discs and has eliminated the pain and has relieved the bulging discs. Dr G ""LISTENS"" to his patients, and he addresses your problems and your concerns. I cannot say enough how much I appreciate his efforts. If you are going to trust someone with bulging disc problems, this is your man. I would go to Dr G in a heartbeat. read more

I have been a patient of Dr G. for about 4 years. After having a hip injury and chronic pain it was recommended to my by one of soars top hip surgeons at. the time to proceed with hip replacement surgery. I'm only in my mid 50's and this prognosis floored me. I then decided to revisit with Dr G who had previously helped me with neck pain. He is an excellent diagnostician , his physiatrist training enables him to look at the bigger picture of what is causing the problems and seek less invasive treatment first and work a program of recovery, with out surgery . In both instances he accurately found the exact spots for cortisone injections.l...when other DRs had tried via a. more hit or miss approach. My pain was relieved and I could begin the PT to strengthen all the core support for that joint, Not easy , but way better than the surgery others were advocating. Grateful to have found him. He also provide a great educational component to my understanding of the cause of my pain and how to prevent it from reoccurring. He was spot on, when I forget my exercises , sure enough it returns. read more

Dr. Gamburd is the doctor to go to for spine issues. I wish I could say something positive about his office but the reception area is very unhelpful and inconsiderate. Just be prepared to wait and not get any information. read more

Dr. Gamburd has been my doctor for 10 years, and he is excellent! He has provided care for my lower back and sacroiliac joint issues, and he is very knowledgeable about where your pain is coming from and what procedures can help. He has always gone the extra mile to provide excellent medical care for me, and I would highly recommend him! read more

It has been just over 21 years since I've seen Dr. Gamburd for two herniated discs L4, L5. He ordered an MRI to confirm the diagnosis and after being amazed that I could still function with the degree of herniation he ordered lots of physical therapy and anti-inflammatories. After the first 3 months of treatment I have been pain free for virtually this entire time. I have run the Hood to Coast relay and 3 half-marathons and various other running events and am a recreational skier and have Dr. Gamburd to thank for helping me avoid surgery and live an active life. I am headed back to him after breaking my 5th metatarsal here in Hawai'i. I'm confident he'll have me back on both feet in no time. read more

Positive experience. Dr Gamburd is straightforward and took his time in discussing my issues with me. Very pleased :-) read more

Dr. Gamburd took care of my pain in my neck and shoulder when 3 other doctors were unable. In fact, he immediately knew what was wrong, though wisely ordered the x-rays to back up his beliefs. After seeing 3 other doctors (MDs and chiropractor) and massage therapists over a 12 month period, Dr. Gamburd was able to give me relief within a couple of weeks. He knows his stuff, has a great demeanor and runs his office well. He also pays attention, a minor aside comment I mentioned in one visit was brought up subsequently by him as a check in on me. I think the whole SOAR team is just great but he is really outstanding. read more

Dr. Gamburd really helped me with my back. I got hurt at work. The way he dealt with the company and workmans comp was impressive. He doesn't care about the paperwork, he doesn't care how the company demanded reports and tried to stall my surgery, he kept on treating me. Most doctors don't wanna deal with WC. I had the IDET surgery done in 2000 due to 3 blown discs. He was professional, courteous, and explained everything to me. It's been 12 years and I am still happy with his work. Thank you Dr. Gamburd, for getting me on my feet again. read more

So people either seem to love him or hate him but this guy saved my life. I had 7 surgery recommendations from doctors telling me I ABSOLUTELY HAD to FUSE MY NECK ON 4 LEVELS. Dr. Gamburd practically had a yelling match with me where he shot down every recommendation I threw at him from each doctor that had insisted I go under the knife. Gamburd told me why I shouldn't. I never had that surgery that those 7 surgeons insisted I MUST do. I am fine now. This guy can be opinionated but his willingness to say it so straight and strongly to me over and over saved my spine. I am only grateful. I like people that say it straight. He won't have you do surgery unless you truly need it. read more

Another wonderful physician from Menlo Park SOAR Clinic. He managed to diagnose and treat successfully what several previous non-SOAR doctors failed to do. He has a great professional manner and is very responsive to your concerns and pain. He goes for the less invasive options that have proved to be right on the money. Great doc and nice man. read more