After 7 years, I can honestly say Dr. Nini is still Dr. Nini -- one of the best pain management doctors out there. What surprised me even more this time was how much better the office experience has become. His front staff and back staff are easily 200% better than my first visit years ago. Everyone was professional, friendly, organized, and actually cared about helping patients. Last month, I went to another pain management doctor because Yelp made it seem like Dr. Nini's office was only in Fullerton and not Los Angeles. That doctor refused to even try trigger point injections and immediately pushed me toward an epidural. I didn't really want one, but I was desperate for relief at the time, so I went through with it. The very first thing Dr. Nini said when he examined me was that he wanted to try trigger point injections first before considering any epidural treatment. That instantly told me he was actually listening to my concerns instead of rushing me into procedures. I received the trigger point injections today and already feel hopeful again. Awesome pain management doctor, excellent staff, and still someone who genuinely tries to help his patients instead of taking the "one size fits all" approach. Highly recommended. Next week, he referred me to get nerve conduction studies to rule out a pinched nerve. Hands down BEST PM Doctor in LA!!! read more

Best spinal doctor.. and I have major neck problems. Multiple spinal foraminal injections C-4 to C-7, and trigger point injections. I've has spinal injections before but he is the best. The foraminal injections are kind of tricky because they are on the side--but he doesn't do the back which is much easier for me. He numbed me up so it was painless and did it better than the doctor at John Hopkins. Highly recommend! read more

Roy Nini MD - The dots on the right or where Dr Nini did the injections. Bravo!!! - Pain Management Near Me - Fullerton, California

Deeply Disappointed - Cold Office, Closed Minds I was referred to Dr. Nini by my attorney after a car accident left me with a neck injury. He was courteous on my first visit and suggested a trigger point injection to my spine. I explained that because my work is physically demanding, I needed to listen to the pain as a guide. He dismissed this as "illogical." That comment stuck with me. As visits continued, Dr. Nini became visibly irritated with me for not agreeing to more invasive treatments like nerve blocks or injections. I wanted to begin with holistic, non-invasive therapies: physical therapy, massage, craniosacral work, and acupuncture--all costly, but in my view, more sustainable than temporary fixes or painkillers. That was my right to choose, and I expected respect, not pressure. Scheduling and admin support was even more disheartening. Jolie Allen, the gatekeeper for appointments, repeatedly reminded me that I was "just a P.I. case." When I asked for Dr. Nini to return a call about an urgent matter, I was flatly told he wouldn't. No explanation. When I was taken off work because the injury was worsening, I needed a simple form completed for SDI benefits--a vital piece of paperwork to access income support. Jolie refused to help locate the form or ensure it got to the doctor. She said assisting me would be "going out of her way." I asked if she could be resourceful, even a little empathetic. Twice, she dodged the question. In summary: if you're a personal injury patient who wants thoughtful care, collaboration, or a responsive office--look elsewhere. I've since returned to my out-of-network doctors who treat the whole person and staff their offices with people who care. One star. For the indifference, for the lack of support, and for making an already painful process harder. read more

My experience with Roy Nini as my treating doctor was borderline traumatic. His bedside manner is absolutely terrible. During my first appointment with him, he seemed to listen to me and want to be helpful. That was the last time I saw that attitude. My condition did not get better, and I required more medical attention. During follow up appointments, I felt he was more concerned about being right than acknowledging that what he was doing wasn't helping me and looking for solutions. My experience with him reached a boiling point when, during our final appointment, I asked him for something I'd been requesting for over a week. He was condescending, snarky, and cruel. He refused to acknowledge my concerns about communicating with him and needing care while going through treatment for an extremely painful condition. After I left the appointment, I had a panic attack for the first time in years and had to pull my car over to calm down. I would not go back to see him if he was the last doctor on earth. He was arrogant, impatient, and had no compassion. I wish I had read his Yelp reviews before seeing him, as I can see many others have had similar experiences. read more

I have been seeing Dr Nini for 15 years. I have had many surgeries over the years after playing college ball. Dr nini has proven to be the most consistent physician through out my life who can keep my pain level and gait issues at a livable level. I also have been in the orthopedic community for near 50 years as a PA. I know a skilled physician when I see them. His success while treating me has proven to be tempered with a skilled bed side manner and efforts to take care of me with a long list of experience and corporation with fellow surgeons out of Cedars-Sinai Hospital. With my experience, I trust him and his fellow staff members with my only body. read more

Dr Nini has been my doctor for 16 years. He has been treating me for pain. I have monthly appointments and have had numerous procedures. Dr. Nini is highly skilled, and professional. He listens to what I have to say. I have never had any complaint about his care, his staff or the other doctors (Dr Lee, Dr Wei) at the clinic. I highly recommend Dr Nini and all the staff at the clinic. The office staff and billing staff have always been very helpful negotiating insurance Companies. Thank you Dr Nini, Dr. Lee, Dr. Wei and all the staff at the clinic for giving me the most excellent care!!! read more

I wish I had read these reviews before taking my elderly father to see Dr. Nini. He is among the most ill-mannered doctors I've ever had the misfortune to meet. Rude, condescending, and totally obnoxious. He didn't even make eye contact with me or my father when he walked in. Refused to look at me when I asked questions. Acts like he is God's gift to medicine. I almost wanted to say, "Why did you become a doctor"? Maybe the factory-like environment in his office explains it, reeking of money, money, money. My father felt like a number. read more

I've been a patient of Dr. Nini's for many years. He has treated me for a variety of conditions and injuries. Dr. Nini is always thorough in his evaluations and offers a range of options for pain relief. His office is run efficiently and politely-- appointments are easy to schedule, even on short notice. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dr. Nini to anyone in need of quality care. read more

A few years ago I went to this Drs clinic for bottox injections for my arm spasticity and I'm sure he just used saline instead of the actual bottox, there was no improvement or change in my condition, I had to pay out of pocket $4500 cause I had no insurance I went back 2 weeks later for a follow-up appointment and he said I needed a higher dose and to come back in a week, keep in mind this treatment is supposed to be every 3 to 4 months not every week, that's how I know he didn't use bottox and wanted me to keep coming back and have me pay again and again for for a saline, this Dr is a fraud, only cares about money and not about the patient, stay away from him, I cannot afford a lawyer but if there's anybody out there with the same issue, don't think you're imagining things, this Dr is a crook and will still your money if he gets the chance to do so. I wish a lawyer would reach out and open this can of worms. read more

This review is only about their front office (phone operaters), the experience was so unprofessional and poorly operated that any faith in how the doctors would conduct them selves is vanished. I called to set up an appointment for a procedure, after confirming that my insurance was in network, I asked for a quote. Only to be told that they are understaffed and no-one in the office is trained in getting quotes, but that the procedure could be as much as $5K. They gave me 2 codes to call my insurance company with, to which my insurance company said, yes you are covered, but the doctor is who set the cost. No I'll most definitely not agree blindly to an appointment not having the slightest clue as to what the actual bill will be. Enough scammers out there, I don't need my doctor to be another one. read more

Horrible. Dr Roy Nini was rude, dismissive and utterly unprofessional. He told me there was "nothing else " he could do for me. In the beginning I was hopeful. Absolutely horrible experience. read more

Dr. Nini is the best doctor that I have encountered along my pain management journey. His expertise has led me to a place of relief from pain as well as to the regeneration of the areas in my cervical spine that were affected. Dr. Nini was able to see through the complexities of my situation to come up with a plan. His firm, no-nonsense, but kind demeanor has been reassuring as I have seen him to be a partner in this journey. He believes in his patients and their ability to heal and makes an effort to come up with a safe, cost-effective approach. He has truly been the answer to a prayer. read more

Dr. Nini is amazing! Took a little over a year to pinpoint the exact source of my pain but even when I was ready to throw in the towel he didn't! Fast forward 5 tries and 12 months and I amcloser to pain free than I have been in in 10 years! Its only been a week since the last ablation and the difference is astounding. I have my life back. I've lost 20 lbs just from being able to live!! I'm excited about the coming months as I know I am going to be 100% pain free. Thank you to the staff and Dr Nini as there is no better. They treat you so well and never short change your medical treatment. If you want to be pain free, see Dr. Nini!!! read more

After years of pain, Dr. Nini helped me by administering nerve blocks and PRP. I was frustrated and ready to give up, but I am now walking without pain without a cane. I am very grateful! read more

I've had a very complicated situation and went to Dr. Nini, on the recommendation of my internist, the week before I was going to have neck surgery. Through a series of non-evasive, yet helpful procedures, I am without the incredibly uncomfortable neuropathy puritis symptoms & am completely well. He's got state of the art testing equipment & comes up with innovative ideas on how to solve unsolvable problems. I no longer am getting neck surgery and I feel great, I highly recommend him and that means a lot, because I went in to see him dragging my feet, only because I trust my internist so much. Dr. Nini is your guy, if you don't go the surgical route or if you want options that may intercede you from needing to go the surgery route...tell him Claudia Wells sent you! His partner Dr. Lee is superb, as well. read more

Doctors who care and know what they are doing- have been under the care of Doctors Nini and Dr. Lee at their Third street location (which for some reason isn't listed here) for about three years. They are conservative in their treatment recommendations and have helped me immensely and I would highly recommend them to anyone with pain or spinal issues. My pain has been reduced considerably and have regained quite a bit of strength and range of motion. Five Stars! read more

I Don't usually write reviews for my doctors but I have been really grateful for Dr Nini. My husband and I were rear ended on the freeway, resulting in concussions, neck and back injury. In all honesty, I had thought that car accident "back injuries" or more than likely only for an insurance claim. Boy was I wrong. The accident not only resulted in me having shooting pains down my leg and my lower back feeling like it is constantly kinked, but the tension and everything else have led to almost daily headaches. Even with my background in nursing, I had no idea that being rear ended could result in so much pain and discomfort. Dr. Nini is extremely professional, and takes everything into account. He stresses not to take these things lightly and the importance of consistent treatment. Having worked with so many doctors in the medical field, I can say that this has been very important. Most doctors would take this much more lightly. In fact, after speaking to others who have had similar injury, almost all of them said don't waste time and address everything now or it will just get worse and keep coming back. My husband has slightly different back issues now and serious trouble with his neck area. He has also been grateful for Dr. Nini's no nonsense approach. We both recognize this as something serious that needs to be corrected because we are certainly not planning to live with reoccurring injury, discomfort and pain. read more

If you find yourself here you are either looking for a specialist to deal with your chronic pain; or looking for a second opinion.. I respect the review process and I was where you are right now { anybody looking for a quick just yes no answer I warn you this review is in the pretty epic category) . At the crossroads of who do I trust, you were given a referral is he/she competent or just a doctor to doctors practice building handshake . So is Dr Nini a good pain management doctor?" Yes he is he saved my life . 8 emergency lumber surgeries to fix a spinal infection resulting from a incompetent surgeon implantation of a infected device. 30 days in Cedar Sinai hospital. Discharged with excruciating post surgery pain I found Dr Nini in a search like this He worked with me to get on my feet and pain free. First he listened to my firm rule the use of medication to last only two weeks. He adhered to that. Next two months he found an excellent physical therapist who worked with me weekly to begin rehabilitations. I found myself able to walk again and was finding I could walk without the cane or walker I hated Suddenly a setback my walking was becoming painful again. He again found me a therapy it was aqua therapy which I hated wasn't his best recommendation. I spent months laying in bed again. Each time I saw doctor Nini he would discuss a procedure in detail and we would try it with limited success. When I thought I was never going to walk without debilitating pain he said there is one last resort thing we can try. A implant called a spinal nerve stimulator. Miraculously that was the amazing life saving decision he made that showed me he cared and was working with me not only to reach my goal of walking but with minimal to no pain medication and the resumption of normal life. As of today 9/5/19 I'm pain free when I walk my dog daily. A success I can live with. My reality is standing is difficult I'll never be 100% again the eight surgeries cost me 20% of my spine. To summarize the answer to the question is he worth trusting as a pain management doctor I can say emphatically absolutely yes Dr Nini is a great doctor and a trusted friend So this review is one from the heart you can trust this Doctor and end the search. read more

After years of back pain I had a disk replacement, having Dr Roy Nini as part of my recovery team after the surgery has been a true blessing. With his wonderful bedside manner (which I find is lost in many Medical Professionals these days), he takes his time and creates a personal one on one relationship, tackling the final steps to full recovery post surgery. It's not every day you'll find such a brilliant Doctor that doesn't treat you like another number. Dr. Roy Nini in my book gets more than a 5 star! read more

I've been a patient of Dr. Nini and Dr. Lee for 3- 4 years now. They got me 4 years with limited pain by back injections. Facet blocks and nerve blocks. The first time I got 1.5 years and the last 2 times the injections are a year apart. I am very happy with that outcome. Im really active and work out everyday and work on my feet. Trying to stay off the surgery table. These guys know what they are doing. I just had injections and Gabrela in the office went above and beyond in getting me set up for injections with a deadline because of Covid. Thank you Gabrela. read more

Used Car Salesman. This guy is a joke. Stay away. Really. - Total visit was 5 minutes. He talked for 4 minutes and 50 seconds of that. - Did not review my medical history (I've had multiple surgeries) before advising treatment. - Aggressively pushed epidural injections to "make it feel better". - Marketed his clinic in Orange County for easier access to more epidural injections. Frustrating. People like this should not be allowed to practice. read more

Dr. Nini is it no-nonsense, Gitter done type doctor. It's very clear from the outset that he has one goal. Fix the problem. He spends the necessary amount of time to fully understand the issue at hand, go over the MRI with the patient, and asks very specific questions concerning past therapies and procedures. He takes a conservative approach starting with the least invasive. I'm very happy to be there and thankful that I have found Dr. Lee and dr. Nini. read more

I visited the Beverly Hills office on 150 n. Robertson blvd. After waiting for 1 HOUR after my appointment time I was finally called in. They are way over booked and don't seem to care. This place is a money factory not a regular doctor office. Dr. Nini will try to have go through many unnecessary procedures to rack up a huge bill. He could care less about you or your health. He is a shark! And the waiting room is 85 degrees!!!!!! I'm looking at the thermostat. They are too cheap to even cool the place down while you wait an HOUR to see someone read more

No amount of words can express how much Dr. Nini has helped me. I was in so much pain and depression was hitting me hard. I had back surgery in Texas and the doctors there never helped me only made me feel worse. I came to California and met Dr Nini and he changed my life. My pain has reduce so much not only that he understood my pain. Unlike other Dr's they just worry bout medication instead of helping control the chronic pain. He is truly a great Dr that is for the patients.. I love him and his staff!! I highly recommend Dr Nini office. read more

Roy Nini MD - Pain Management Near Me - Fullerton, California

Waited an hour to see this Doctor today. Dr came in to finally consult my grandmother and then left for another 20 min. My poor grandmother, she's 87 years old and has to wait this long for a 5-10 min talk.. The doctor speaks way to fast, it just felt as we were just rushed out of there. Grandmother received multiple injections from the Dr. with no results. My grandmother feels very disappointed. I am recommending she sees a different doctor who will take the time to listen to her. I personally met with multiple doctors and Cedars Sinai due to my Grandmothers condition. This is the first time I felt she should see someone else. All other doctors I have spoken too take the time to discuss options, possible solutions and I get follow ups to see how my grandmother was doing. read more

Do Not Go to this office. They are making so much money off of a "mandatory drug test". At 400 bucks a pop, which insurance pays most of...I asked, "Why do you need a drug test? I'm here for my knee." They said it was standard and that all patients have to do it. I'm a clean living gal, never have done drugs and never will. It seemed excessive and like the other reviewer said, humiliating. You're already vulnerable when you have an injury...is it really necessary to have a drug test?! This is a way for them to make money. And it's disgusting. Avoid this office! read more

In November of 2018, I prayed to God to find me a compassionate and carrying Doctor and cinnamon (appointment scheduling) made my appointment with Dr. Nini. I will always be thankful to her. I found all the above in Dr. Nini who is dedicated to healing. He is determine to getting me out of pain since j had since June of 2018. I am forever grateful. Jacqueline Gardner read more

I was able to get into see Dr. Nini quickly to deal with debilitating sciatic pain. He got me the tests and treatments I needed through my insurance carrier and patiently listened to my questions. As a "first-timer" to back pain or any kind of pain that needs to be "managed," his bedside manner was appreciated by me. read more

Not a regular doctor visit. Inconsiderate and coarse to the elderly, Dr. Nini, with no regard for our seniors citizens could care less about you or your health. Nini walks into room with no eye contact asks my mom "How you feeling"? while explaining her pain (still no eye contact) mom requests an MRI, Nini says to her "I haven't seen you long enough to request it yet." While in the middle of conversation Dr. Nini's phone rings, he takes the call while with his patient (mom) and steps out of the exam room slamming the door behind him. 10 min. later walks into room with another health prof. and a syringe. My mom, now at the end of her patience says "No I don't want that, I don't even know what it is? You should be nice to your patients" and leaves.. Had I been there (professional, daughter) this wouldn't have happened. We can't have these wolfs hiding behind white coat mistreating and being inhumane to our elderly community. Really strikes a nerve... read more

Dr. Nini was very thorough and took the time to explain, Also was able to diagnose and solve my problem. Very happy with Dr. Nini and would highly recommend him read more

Dr. Roy Nini works out of Beverly Hills Spine Surgery. His cohort, Dr. Lee, I saw does not have a Yelp, and is not even a Board Certified Pain Specialist. Had surgery 12/2017 - MICRODISCECTOMY (or so I thought). I am worse off now than ever. Surgeon recommended a simple surgery to remove part of a bulging disc that was compressing the nerve (MICRODISCECTOMY). I was not informed of possible complications, or the other procedures he did without my consent or even informing me afterwards. All the leg pain, numbness, increased leg pain, back pain, mobility, all came back, but MUCH WORSE. Told I would have to find a pain doctor because "patients are off all meds by now." That was back in February - March. I called around the list my insurance gave me and found one available for April, a month away. Beverly Hills Spine Surgery said they can have me seen sooner by one of their pain doctors. Had appointment with Dr. Nini, but with no explanation, I was seen by his cohort. All he did was try to force steroid injections. These costly injections are not FDA approved, they are their cash cow, making thousands per injection. They can also further deteriorate degenerating bones and cause other irreversible complications. I never had adequate pain control since surgery. Per him, the January MRI shows "so much swelling" necessitating 8 steroid injections, but out of spite he would not help because I refused 8 injections. He wanted to do other costly injections right then and there and perform costly, invasive tests, that I'm sure he would have rigged to substantiate a bunch of invasive procedures for their profit, not my health. He threw me a handful of meds and said they wouldn't help, and that I will need to agree to steroid shots. He claimed there was "so much swelling" requiring 8 steroid shots a month apart, but would prescribe an oral steroid while I decide.. what does that tell you. I simply wanted to try adequate pain control I never received post op. I needed someone to get to the root of the problem too that my surgeon was ignoring. I had to take a drug test (as did others) which I have no problem. However, we had to walk the specimen container out into the lobby, into the public bathroom, walk to specimen back into lobby with other patients watching. It was humiliating, and a violation of patient privacy. Reputable doctors say 2 injections per year. He wanted to do FOUR, then 4 MORE a month later. That was the last I've heard from Beverly Hills Spine Surgery. I have permanent damage. What was on the January MRI and ignored turned into scar tissue FROM MULTIPLE SURGICAL PROCEDURES. Dr. Nini / cohort did not care to investigate the root of the problem like real pain management doctors. Perhaps he could have caught this if he were a decent doctor. They are there to make money to fund their lifestyles with no regard to your health. My symptoms should NOT have been ignored! New MRI elsewhere also shows I had TWO MORE PROCEDURES I WAS NOT TOLD ABOUT AND DID NOT CONSENT TO! I DID NOT CONSENT TO LAMINECTOMY AND FACETECTOMY TOO! So much tissue has hardened from these procedures and I have permanent damage and mobility issues. Should have investigated the cause. read more

I was in severe pain from degenerated discs in the neck. I was referred to Dr. Nini and because of the unbearable pain, was scheduled for an epidural sight unseen within a few days after seeing the referring Ortho Dr. and having an MRI. I very much appreciate the scheduler getting me in so quickly. Dr. Lee viewed my MRI and consulted with me the morning of the epidural. It took away the severity but I still needed another one (which is not unusual according to other doctors). Dr. Nini performed the 2nd epidural and I am pain free now. I find Dr. Nini to be very professional and to the point and feel that he diagnosed the troubled discs and assessed the solution accurately. The office visit wait has been about 10 minutes each time, which is great, but expect to wait much longer for the actual epidural procedure. If I ever need another epidural, I'll return to Dr. Nini (hope not). read more

Dr. Roy Nini has helped me live a Better, Happy and Healthier Life. When I came to him approximately 21/2-3 months ago regarding pain on my neck. Due to the pain on my neck, it also contributed pain to my head, eyes, shoulders and ears. Well since I've been going to Dr. Nini that all has changed!!! No pain in my Neck,Head, Ears, Eyes and Shoulders. Dr. Nini has just been phenomenal!!! I'm Very Grateful. Dr. Nini wants the best for his patients!! Staff is incredible! Extremely Caring and Focused on all the patients!! Thank Y'all So Much!!!! read more

Terrible I have made 3 appointments with their office and two of them they called and cancelled on me. The 3rd appointment I went to go see Dr Nini and I was kept in the lobby waiting for an hour and a half. My apt was at 1.00 pm and I was told I could be seen at 2.30 pm. I am a reasonable person but my patience has been exhausted trying to see this doctor. I am very unhappy with the service. read more

No greeting by front of office staff in a completely empty waiting room. One staff member complained the entire time about office lighting and various odor and to another coworker while I was filling out paperwork. More importantly, doctors have poor time management and are completely inconsiderate/obvious to other peoples' times and schedules. I waited over 35 min past my appointment time to see doctor. Asked staff to call in an RX to save me some time since they had wasted a lot of mine, and they were so inept they could not even do this simple task. At pharmacy, dr's writing was so ineligible, 2 pharmacists and 2 techs couldn't verify the script and had to call in (another 10 minutes wasted). Don't recommend unless you have no life and have nothing better to do than wait around all day. read more

I have been having back pain for many years. It continually got worse. I did not want to have surgery so I was afraid to seek out a back doctor. But I finally did. I was referred to Dr Sidiqque. Fortunately he was able to refer me to pain management. Dr Nini recommended injections. I have gone twice now to get injections under sedation. The injections are like a miracle. My pain is almost gone. Another thing is that I never have to wait more than ten minutes when I see him. If I arrive early they get me in as soon as possible. I never wait. All of his office people are very friendly. Thank you Dr Nini for helping me and being very kind. read more

I LOVE Dr. Nini! He is straight to the point, so you don't spend your whole day at the Dr's. office. Just go in & come right out with solutions. :) Answers all of my questions, works w/my requests and concerns, -helps me figure out best alternatives for all of my needs! Definitely recommend him! I am fully satisfied & grateful! read more

Saw Dr Nini. Recommended mri and nerve test. After tests he gave me instructions for a follow up & injection. I called the office to speak with the Dr to explain the results and what type of injection was Scheduled.was told the Dr does not return calls and staff would not give out any information or relay a message. Very rude! I cancelled the procedure! Am seeing another spine Dr. would not recommend this Dr or his assoc Dr Lee at any of the locations! read more

THIS "Doctor" should have his license revoked. A fraud and a crook. I received a bill of $4000 for a drug test that not only did I not consent to but that I wasn't even informed of. On my follow up visit I brought the bill to the receptionist who told me "oh you should never have gotten that. Just ignore it". Fast forward to now, a year later, the lab has turned the bill over to a collection agency! I called the office and the receptionist said to me " well I wasnt here at that time and besides we no longer work with that lab. So call the number at the top of the bill and work it out with them"!!! If every visit I had with Nini who on all 5 very short visits was on his phone dealing with private matters (like talking to his kids while they are on vacation on a tropical isle) wasn't bad enough the $4000 bill which now they wont even help me deal with is. DO NOT GO TO THIS DOCTOR! read more

I would NEVER refer Dr. Nini to anyone in need of pain management or for anything else. Not only is he void of any sort of personality or warmth, but he pushed a back brace onto me that I didn't want or need and said I would be charged anything for it. I ended up having to fight his billing office for an extra $100 that I was charged for the race and then found out that he had done testing on me that was out of network which also cost me an extra $120. I know a ton of good and kind MD's in LA, Nini could take a page out of their play books. read more