When we first met with Dr. Gollogly it was a brief and slightly cold meeting, but he seemed to know exactly what to do and was confident on how to correct my husbands lower back pain of 15+ years. Dr. Gollogly suggested an endoscopic approach and we scheduled the surgery for 9.4.2018. We volunteered to get another MRI done (as the one we provided was a year old) to make sure the doctor had the best information - we had that MRI done about 2 weeks prior to the surgery date. Dr. Gollogly looked at the MRI just the day before the surgery because we called and pushed for an update on it. With him looking at it, he changed the surgery to a microscopic surgery the day of the surgery so the cost was a question now but nonetheless, we went through with it and for the first week were thrilled we did it as the pain he had been experiencing was almost completely gone. We went in for our first post op appointment and the doctor didn't even look at the incision on my husbands back or do any kind of physical examination which we thought was odd. We left with the doctor saying everything "looked fine" and to keep him posted if any pain occurred.  On 9.10 we notified Dr. Gollogly that my husband was getting a lot of nerve pain down his leg whenever he moved. We were told that was normal and he sent us a video about Dysesthesia after microscopic surgery. We accepted this response and moved along with assurances that it would go away in about a week. It never went away, in fact it got much much worse. We repeatedly reached out to Dr. Gollogly and his assistant Brandi, only to be met with either complete dismissal/ignoring calls and messages, or a cold response that someone will call us back for an appointment. This went on for two months.  Finally in November 2018, after several complaints of severe pain and a request for a cortisone shot, the doctor agreed to provide a steroid pack. This was taken starting on 12.4.2018 and provided very mild relief, for about one day. We again requested the cortisone shot to try and alleviate this pain and were again told by the doctor his assistant, Brandi, would schedule something. The pain has gotten so bad that he cannot walk right, or bend over, or even sleep without constant pain waking him. This new pain is almost worse than what he had before the surgery and we cannot get any information from Dr. Gollogly or Brandi - not even a return call or taking our call when we try to reach out. We are constantly ignored.  Weeks had gone by and still no one contacted us about an appointment so we went around Brandi and scheduled one ourselves, with a different assistant in that office. We were thrilled we got one on 1.14.2019 for the cortisone shot. My husband went in that day to get the shot, paid his copay, and was told by Dr. Gollogly that Brandi would have someone call him to schedule the shot. He paid his copay to have NO EXAMINATION AND NO RELIEF. I don't even know why they saw him or how they can justify charging us with another appointment as they did anything at all. We have pushed again for an appointment and they have now passed us on to a new doctor, Dr. Chang also with Monterey Spine & Joint. I have no idea how care will be with him... but I cannot imagine it gets any worse than what we have experienced with Gollogly and Brandi.  Perhaps Gollogly is a good surgeon and something just went wrong with my husbands surgery. I cannot say for sure. But I can say that the after surgery care we have received to date has been negligent, careless, and cold. I would never wish this type of frustration or pain on anyone. And without question, Brandi should not be in a service field, a medical field, or any field that requires care, attention, or kindness.  I strongly discourage anyone from going to this doctor - at least until he gets a new assistant or better organization. Maybe there are some good doctors at Monterey Spine and Joint, but the combination of these two is a neglectful and painful disaster. Be cautious!! read more

Dr. Gollogly 9/1/17 Do you have Long Term Pain in either Leg, possibly from your lower Back possibly down to your feet or numbness? I Had Serious Pain until I met Dr.Gollogly and he did Microscopic Surgery on my spine. I was Blessed to get in touch (another story via my wife) with Dr.Gollogly after many months of unbearable Pain. I was unable to get help from other surgeons I had contacted and with newer Surgeons, first visit appointments were 1-3 months out. I thought my life had been changed forever because of the Pain I had been in for months. I Emailed Dr. G my MRI, in less than 24 hours Dr.G emailed me back my Spine MRI on a U-tube video with his diagnosis that I had a Herniated Disc, L4/5 crushing my Sciatic nerve causing my severe leg and Back Pain. Dr. G's verbal explanation with the video seemed to make sense even though no other Surgeons or Doctors had told me a fraction of what Dr. G was telling me. None of the other Surgeons had been time sensitive (1-3 months out appointments at best) to my Pain Issues as Dr. G was. Dr.G told me (via the U-Tube video) that I needed Microscopic Surgery to repair my Herniated disk which was crushing my Sciatic nerve going down my leg to relieve my Pain in Leg, Back & Heel Pain. A few days later I met Dr.G at the Monterey Spine & Joint Facility where Dr. G reviewed everything with me again and answering all my new questions and concerns. He was so sure he could reduce my Pain that I had to wonder. When anything sounds too Good to be True you have to be on the lookout for what else is there that you are not aware of? My Pain had been so Bad for many months; I was desperate to try anything ASAP. The next day I hobbled into Surgery, 4.5 hours later I walked out 95% Pain Free, Amazing. Dr.G had me txt his cell at 8 pm with my condition which was still very good. Another U-tube video with a verbal update of my surgery was on my email when I got home that evening. Please note Dr.G 100% accurately stated what my surgery outcome would be before surgery and he was correct! It has been 11 days since my surgery and my surgery recovery is going extremely well. I highly recommend you get in touch with Dr. Gollogly to review your Very Painful Long Term, Leg (lower Back) Pain issues at Monterey Spine & Joint. After reviewing your MRI Dr. Gollogly will tell you what your problem is and most likely tell you he can resolve your Pain issues. Please note the office staff is a challenge to work with. I cannot say enough Positive about Dr. Gollogly's Expertise as a Surgeon and his demeanor are *5 Star Plus. Again I highly recommend you contact Dr.Gollolgy for your Long Term Leg & Back Pain Issues at Monterey Spine & Joint at Monterey, California. read more

Dr. Gollogly is amazing. I had been to 2 other Spine specialist and they said that surgery was not recommended, and cortisone shoots would be the only thing that would work for me. 3 cortisone shoots later, not one helped. So finally I went to see Dr. Gollogly as my 3rd opinion, I was at my wits end. He listened to what I had to say, he looked at my MRI and explained how and why he could help me. He told me he could go in and clean up my L5/S1 disc area from where the disc was torn and stuff was spilling out. He could help me get off the pain meds because he could fix it to where I wouldn't be in pain anymore. I was worried, why was it that he felt he could fix me when no one else thought surgery was a possibility. But I felt like this was my last hope, so I scheduled surgery. Dr. Gollogly was very helpful, he sent me a video where he went over my MRI and pointed out the problems and how he was going to fix it. It made it much easier to explain to family, I could just have them watch the video. His office was always available for questions. His medical assistant Brandi was the best, if I ever had any problems with appointments, prescriptions, or just had questions she always got back to me and helped with what I needed. Surgery went great. I was in a lot of pain after just from all of the inflammation around the surgery site. But I managed it well. I did my physical therapy at Monterey Spine & Joint, and it went great. My Physical therapist Carie was amazing. I can honestly say that I am not in pain like I was before surgery, it was all day everyday. I am 3 months out from surgery and I have some days where my body tells me that I am doing to much and I get some of that nerve pain, but I know its from inflammation and I do my exercises that I learned from physical therapy, I take some anti-inflammatorys and it gets better. If I had the choice to have surgery again, I would do it. Dr. Gollogly did what he said he would do. I am not pain free yet but it gets better every day. Many thanks to Dr. Gollogly and the staff at Monterey Spine & Joint for giving me back my life. read more

"Dr G" stands for genius. I could wax eloquent about his exceptional hand skills, but I'm focusing this review on his wizard-like ability to hone-in on the most important details of my story and distill down a myriad of symptoms and potential solutions into a thoughtful and accessible solution for me. I've been suffering from excruciating sciatica that keeps me up at night and immobilized at times over the last 15 Years since a college injury. It's progressed in severity and developed into corresponding weakness of my leg. Desperate, I'd seen countless physical therapists, chiropractors, and surgeons about how to make the pain stop. Multitudes of inscrutable professional recommendations and years of frustration trying to run the formidable healthcare gauntlet left me empty handed. A literal and figurative pain in the neck. I took matters into my own hands and paid for an MRI to get at the (spinal) roots of the problem. The MRI never got to the doctor that I ordered it sent to, and I was waiting for months for an answer that never came. So I took my MRI on a memory stick and after some fortunate sleuthing, found Dr G's practice. Dr G made an earth-shattering innovation. I uploaded my mri from home and within 24 hrs got not only a response, but a whole recorded video that reviewed the source of my problems and also made simple and conservative recommendations for how to fix it. I'm in healthcare myself, but even I couldn't soak it all in the first time hearing it so this format allowed me to rewatch and share with the other decision-makers in my family. Why hadn't this been made sooner? This is how important life decisions like surgery should have always been made! Can't say enough positive things about Dr G and his staff. Thank you! read more

If you are even considering some kind of pain relief through surgery for your spine, then this is the doctor you want to see. I had three very bad discs in my neck that I dealt with for years. I put off going to see anyone because I was afraid I would come out of surgery worse than I went in. Isn't that everyone tells you? Or told if you just lose some weight, come back then. I went ahead and took the plunge my oncologist suggested, the Monterey Spine & Joint. The doctor who I was assigned to was I think the best doctor there! He was very concerned, listened to me intently. I had already had an MRI done and he followed up with a few x-rays right there at his facility. We talked for about 20 minutes and at the end of that conversation, I said, sign me up. The procedure that some folks are just right for called infusion-less surgery was for me. He said you need surgery and you are too young (66) to have your neck fused. Oh, was I re-leaved. But then what does that leave me in the way of options? Fusion-less surgery. Yep, fusion-less! I said, OK, how long will I have to stay at the hospital? Oh, we do it out patient! I was flabbergasted. I checked in one morning and was out in the after noon. The incision was made on the base of my neck in the front, about 3 inches long. They went in and microscopically removed the herniated part of my discs and stitched me up. Now it was quite that quick, but I can tell you that once out of the anesthesia I could already tell my previous pain was gone. It took about a week or two before I felt myself and I did have some physical therapy, but at 6 months out I feel 100%. I have full range of motion and no pain. THANK YOU Dr Sohrab Gollogy read more

Dr Gollogly from Monterey Spine and Joint did an anterior cervical discectomy at the C6-7 level followed by a cervical disc replacement on me in October 2017. He is an awesome doctor with a fantastic staff. I suffered for many years with spine pain, numbness & tingling down my arm and fingers. I was told by other doctors that I had to live with it because it was part of aging. I tried Acupuncture, Chiropractors, physical therapy and finally Epidural injections again. Another Doctor from his office recommended Dr Gollogly and introduced him to me at my appointment. Dr Gollogly looked at my MRIs and immediately recommended surgery. The awesome part of this is Dr Gollogly put together a video presentation and emailed it to me that afternoon, so my husband and I could see what he was going to do and if I wanted to proceed with it. After watching his presentation and a few other videos he made on how the surgery is done, post meds, and other medical information, I agreed to have the surgery. It was fantastic, no more pain or numbness. He came out and talked to my husband. By the time I got home Dr Gollogly had emailed me a Post-surgical video using my own new x-rays & using my MRIs to explain exactly what he did and showed my new disc replacement. To sum it up the surgery was absolutely fantastic. My pain is gone and I feel totally amazing. The surgery was basically pain free. read more

I am 61 years old and for the past three+ years I have been unable to work due to suffering from sciatica, arthritis and spinal stenosis. I was told by two other back surgeons that my only option was spinal fusion. Spinal fusion only has a 33% success rate and requires a hospital stay. Luckily I was referred to Dr. Gollogly who gave me the option of Outpatient Microscopic Spine Surgery! People from all over the world are now going to him for this highly successful, minimally intrusive alternative to fusion. The entire procedure took less than two hours, from the time I was admitted to the Surgery Center to when was walking out to go home was less than five hours. The only pain I experienced was from the 1" long incision required and was relieved with Tylenol and Ibuprofen. Because I didn't need opiates for pain mediation I was able to drive the next day. I still have a few herniated lumbar discs but I will hopefully be able to treat them with physical therapy. I love you Dr. Gollogly and have highly recommended you to my 89 year old father who I believe has the same problems that I have. If not for my need for full replacement of both my knees and problems with my shoulder I would be able to return to work now. Hopefully the knee specialist, also at Monterey Spine & Joint, will develop a similar minimally intrusive alternative to full knee replacement!!! read more

Sohrab and his team gave me my life back. I was fractured my spine in a mountain biking accident after which my activity level was minimal due to lumbar pain. A year later I developed a foot drop, leg weakness and severe sciatica making life intolerable. Other specialists in Bellingham WA and Seattle recommended a 9 hour fusion after which I was to avoid activities that would stress the joints above and below the fusion since eventually they would fail. That meant no mountain biking, kitesurfing, skiing, etc. And what Dr. can concentrate 9 hours on a surgery, plus 9 hours of anesthesia? And then the recovery. After review of my MRI, Sohrab offered me a micro surgery, done in Outpatient surgery, that took around 2.5 hours from the time I walked in until I walked out. Anesthesia and surgical time probably just over an hour! The facility and staff were great. I was home that night (versus hospital) and although not recommended, I was not only walking but also riding a road bike around town in 2 days. I am now doing everything I was before my accident. I still have tolerable arthritic low back pain but no weakness or sciatica. I couldn't have asked for a better experience or outcome. And, a fusion is still an option should things deteriorate. Again, when things seemed hopeless, Sohrab for giving my life back to me. Michael Chmel MD read more

I had surgery with Dr. Gollogy in April 2017. I had previously suffered with foot pain for over 8 years. 8 years prior I went to a Podiatrist and was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. I purchased orthotics and every type of hideous shoe possible to find relief. This never happened, regardless of the type of insert. After the SOAR group stopped taking my insurance, I went to Dr. Smith at Monterey Spine and Joint to see get his opinion. I had suffered for so long. He came to the conclusion that he could find nothing that could justify my pain and said he thought it was actually originating in my back. I asked to see Dr. Gollogy because I had a friend who had nothing but success with him. Dr. Gollogy did an MRI and found the L5 tear I had suffered 20 years prior had never healed. He performed the surgery in an outpatient facility and I was home the same afternoon. I was back to the gym within approx. 6 weeks had no limitations on weight lifting. I have no more pain in my feet and am back in heals. I never thought I would see the day. I only wish I had done this 8 years ago. read more

Dr. Gollogy and his staff performed a full hip replacement on me at the Surgery Center on Cass Street in November. Dr. Gollogly is a caring, efficient and knowledgeable in his surgery skill. He wanted to help me get back to what I loved to do as soon as possible, and that was very important to me! I had a wonderfully, uneventful experience at the surgery center with two very caring nurses! Having a PT go home with you initially is a stroke of genius and recovering at home with visiting nurses to check up on me was amazing. Jim, Lea and Micky, were friendly, caring individuals who helped me get through that first rather tentative week. I felt very confident with the care I was receiving and my healing progressed as a result! Jennifer, Dr.s nurse, was also helpful in getting prescriptions renewed and helping me get through the initial set up process. The whole insurance process was a breeze. (how often can you say that!) My recovery continues to be outstanding and I have to thank Dr. Gollogy and his team for that. Outstanding physician and staff! Thank you! Thank you! read more

Dr. Gollogly is one of the most intelligent individuals and talented surgeons that I have ever met. He specializes in all of the newest endoscopic spine surgeries, and believes that most fusions can be avoided. He has developed a digital MRI review program which allows him to interact with patients through video. Once you upload your MRI to his digital platform (www.sohrabgolloglymd.com) he records a review of it on his computer. This video goes over the important parts of the MRI or x-ray and he shares any complications. He then lays out the different options for moving forward. I have also had the chance to work with Dr. Gollogly in the operating room. He is meticulous, patient, calculated, and confident. He is also conservative with his treatment plans. If he feels that you will get better outcomes through exercise, strength building, or physical therapy, he will not operate on you. Dr. Gollogly is the only doctor that I would turn to for any type of back surgery. read more

I had terrible back pain and dysfunction due to herniated discs, pinched nerves, and an unstable vertebra. I had trouble even walking half a mile. I went to Dr. Gollogly after going to two university orthopedic surgeons recommended spinal fusion. I told Dr. Gollogly I did not want spinal fusion so Dr. Gollogly instead performed a Spinal Decompression and now most of my back pain is gone and I am much more functional. I can now walk well over four miles whenever I want to. I am very happy that Dr. Gollogly fixed my back, and did so without the sometimes problematic fusion surgery. Dr. Gollogly also answered my many questions, addressed all my concerns, and made me feel comfortable throughout the entire pre and post surgery period. I have previously had treatment and surgery for my spine at Stanford and UCSF, an I think Dr. Gollogly did a better job than either of those university medical centers. Dr. Gollogly is absolutely first rate and I recommend him highly. read more

Dr. Gollogly, is a professional and the finest expert in his field! I have been treated by several Doctors prior to seeing Dr. Gollogly, and each Doctor had their own (and wrong) interpretation of my condition. These diagnosis ranged from needing hip replacement surgery to nothing can be done! However, Dr. Gollogly simply asked me to identify where the pain was resonating and then after my response he confidently proclaimed; "L4 and L5!" He pulled up my MRI, zoomed in on L4 and L5 and without hesitation pointed out the pinched nerve! He explained in very easy to understand language how he could correct the problem. I felt assured that it was a simple procedure which he had perfected and I would be pain free once more. He followed up with a detailed video with his complete and thorough diagnosis accessible from my computer. I am comfortable looking forward to the surgery and having that promise fulfilled! Thank You Dr. Gollogly. read more

I had two bulging disks and was having a really tough time going to work. I was literally unable to get up off the floor and had intense pain going down my leg. I uploaded my MRI to Dr Gollogly's website, and he did an incredible video review which was emailed directly to my email. He discussed the options I had to move forward. When I saw him in clinic he fitted me with a brace, took me off of the narcotics that were making me nauseated, and turned me on to this amazing secret - Tylenol + Ibuprofen is super effective for pain without all the harsh side affects. He encouraged me to see a physical therapist and reassured me that most people in my situation are able to find relief without surgery. One week later I was back to work, and three months later I can do everything that I could do previously. I was scared stiff until I saw him, but he calmly got me through this terrible episode of pain. I highly recommend Dr G! read more

I had back surgery for spinal stenosis on 9/6/17 at the Monterey Surgery Center with Dr. Sohrob Gollogly if the Monterey Spine and Joint Center. To say this man is a miracle worker would be the understatement of the century!! I was up and walking after 3 hours, off of major pain meds after 2 days and cleared to drive and go back to work when I felt ready. I will probably go back in a week just because I need a little break. I start physical therapy in the next day or two to get me back into tip top shape and prepare me for full readiness to continue work and life. DO NOT get another epidural or suffer needless pain. This was crazy good and easy. Recovery was a snap. Minimal pain due to great medicines. But you encouraged to get off of them fast. I can't thank this saint of a doctor ENOUGH read more

The front office is still trying to get their act together, but once you get past them, Dr Gollogly and his team are definitely 5 stars. I had a microdiscectomy, then had severe pain 2 days later (not uncommon.) Dr Gollogly was available 24/7 to help me thru it. As other reviewers have said, he takes the time to explain things in a way that non-medical field people understand. He looked at the MRI with me, took the time to make sure all my questions were answered, and made sure that I was comfortable with what we were doing. He also has great assistants who are also always there to help. I love his energy and enthusiasm for the work he does, and would recommend him to anyone. read more

Nothing is scarier for me than not having the information I need to make a decision about my health. While I've had some great MDs in the past, I've never had someone walk me through the maze of medical lingo like Dr. G did. He wasn't just thorough in his assessment but he also provided me with a video of that process, allowing me the time and space to watch and re-watch exactly what he saw in my MRI scans. Because of this, I could gather my thoughts and questions and make decisions about courses of treatment that felt clear and informed. I had such an empowering experience with Dr. G; I highly recommend working with him. read more

Let's just say Dr. Gollogly delivered on what was promised! By the time I came to him for answers, I was unable to do basic things like standing, sitting, walking, sleeping without unbearable pain from my L4-L5 disc issues. The day of my surgery was the day this condition ceased. I was able to stand and walk the same day. With the help of physical therapy I am happy to say I've started swimming and going for trail hikes. All of the staff at the office and surgical facility were stellar. Thank you for helping me get my physical lifestyle back! read more

Dr. Gollogly was exceptional, from my initial visit ( while barely able to walk from a herniated disc ), explaining the damage via MRI, what procedure he recommended, a poignant overview of the surgery / recovery process, to the actual surgery, all post op visits and a recommendation for physical therapy! My back ( L4/5 disc area ) feels stronger that it has in at least 15 years. I was relying on Chiropractic, when I should have been seeing Dr. G. Amazing surgeon and remarkable human. read more