First let me start out by saying that I have had moderate to severe pain in my lower back and right…read moreleg for approximately 30 years. I have been to several doctors (three) over the years to have this issue resolved. In general, all of the doctors said that this problem could not be permanently fixed, but they could help me manage my pain. I will never know if I was responsible for not getting the care I needed because I chose doctors with the wrong medical specialties, nevertheless less I decided to take a different approach. I called Dr Mark Prasarn an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon. After Speaking with Dr. Prasarn, I left his office feeling inspired. Nothing was fixed yet, but I was filled with hope. Dr. Prasarn said the cause of my back pain was Spondilolithesis. He also said that it wasn't as bad as some others that he has seen in the past and that the surgery could fix my problem. I really appreciate the fact that he spent a considerable amount of time with me that day. Dr. Prasarn has a very methodical approach regarding care. He first recommended that I try physical therapy, if there was little to no change in my pain level we would then move on to pain management. If the pain level persists, we would try surgery. It is good game plan for him to start with the least invasive strategies until he could provide a decision that matched my personal needs. I did eventually have surgery. After just two weeks from the day of my surgery the pain was completely gone. I waited four months to write this review because I wanted to see if there would be any recurring issues concerning my back pain. I am happy to report that I feel great!! I have not experienced any pain (nothing!). For me this surgery has been life changing. I can't tell you all the special accommodations that were made for me just to take a walk. I feel very lucky to have found Dr. Prasarn a very good doctor and really a very nice person. He has the credentials and it is very obvious that he has a strong desire for helping people. For me, he was just the right person at the right time. I highly recommend Dr. Prasarn if you are experiencing any back pain that requires professional help

I heard good things about him, but when I went in I was gaslit. AGAIN. I have yet to find a male…read moredoctor who doesn't diminish my pain, or invalidate me. He said the multiple herniations in my neck were "Something everyone over 30 has. It's normal." Really? The doctor who ordered the MRI told me she felt like I needed to see a surgeon at this point because it's been 15 years of pain, and my problems are getting worse every year. I have tried everything. Literally everything to help my pain. I have spent so much money in pain management. All they did for me today was give me pain pills which I didn't want at all bc I can't even take them at work. I want it fixed. Not a bandaid. He said my extreme pain was "Headaches." Really? I know my own body and this isn't a headache or even a migraine. I wasted $100 and time off my job to be pushed off to another doctor. Yet again. I have been doing this dance from spinal to neuro, to spinal to neuro. I felt 0 sympathy or validation, like I was just another $. The only people who were nice to me were his PA, and the assistants. They were kind and actually listened. They validated my concerns. He referred me to neurology. When I asked him what they could do, he shrugged and said "I don't know, I'm not a neurologist." Don't waste your time or money.

Dr. Stephen Esses is an outstanding spine surgeon. He performed both my cervical and lumbar…read moresurgeries with exceptional skill and compassion. He always took the time to answer my questions, followed up with telephone calls to my husband during my recovery after surgery, and made me feel truly cared for. His professionalism, kindness, and expertise gave me confidence every step of the way. I highly recommend Dr. Stephen Esses to anyone seeking exceptional spine care.

I found Dr Stephen Esses and read his bio and his accomplishment thinking how impressive he is. I…read morewent to him in July 2026 as a second opinion on my lower back problem L4, L5 and S 1. I TRUSTED his opinion and allowed him to do a Laminectomy on my lower back The very next morning my neck was in horrific pain and I couldn't barely hold my head up. Dr Esses said go to the ER. Which I did, brought to his attention a cat scan & report He didn't even care to read or check into. Something happened during the back surgery that damaged my neck and this dr takes NO fault or No caring whatsoever. I have never met such an uncaring, selfish un compassionate, condescending dr in my life. After the surgery he walked away not caring how much pain I am in or have been in! If you value your life or your loved one, STAY away from this so called dr of spine surgery. Truly a repulsive so called human! That pretends to care for his patients!

Everything he did new believed in injections to avoid L2 and L3 disc surgery which worked couple…read moreyears later because injections harden disc shattered thru a fall and they removed fragments I have don't great all these years but have fallen on rear again and must go check it at the age of 78 I was 32 age of original procedure and 35 when shattered disc .....we will see Phyllis

Dr. Stanley Jones listens! The big problem with modern medicine is that our doctors, here in the…read moreUS, have no time to truly listen. Dr. Jones takes the time to digest your journey and understand what you are experiencing. Moreover, having had stem cell treatment himself his credibility is overwhelming. I put my trust in a doctor who has experienced crisis similar to what I have been through and truly can recognize and empathize with my situation.

Dr. Gilthorpe takes the time to visit with his patients and actually listen to them! He has been…read morehelping me for several years now and I would definitely recommend him to anyone seeking quality pain management.

Dr Gilthorpe and his staff have been so instrumental and understanding in my treatment and first…read morerate quality care I receiv from them. Dr G is a double board certified surgeon, and recognized as the best and top Doctors in his field! Thank you for the quality care I always receive and the compassionate way you administer it! I love these People you will too! KJPowell

I highly recommend Dr. Lynanne Foster and her care team…read more If I could give 10 stars I would! Dr. Foster is an expert in her field. She is compassionate, empathetic, and takes the time to make sure all of your questions and concerns are addressed. There is very little wait time to be seen and follow ups are easy to schedule. Also, Dr. Foster's assistant Nurse Taylor is amazing. Thankfully, Dr. Foster's care team are easily accessible. They actually return calls promptly which can be rare these days. Thank you for providing exceptional customer service and care.

From the owner: NW Surgery is proud to provide patients with an alternative avenue to secure the highest quality…read moremedical care at affordable, transparent prices. Our no-surprise, bundled pricing means you know exactly what the cost of the procedure will be upfront. No hidden fees. This is the free market medical movement in action — where quality care meets transparent pricing to provide patients with the peace of mind you deserve. We are Houston’s leading outpatient surgical facility and one of the longest-standing, independent, physician-owned surgery centers in Houston. Our new, state-of-the art facility, along with our experienced team of expert surgeons ensures that all procedures at NW Surgery deliver the highest quality in patient care. NW Surgery was founded in 1999 by a physician, and continues to be operated by physicians today. As such, the primary focus of our practice has always been to deliver exceptional personal medical care to every one of our patients. Our expertly trained surgeons operate in an outpatient setting and cover a wide range of specialties including: Orthopedics, Spine, Knee, Hand, Foot & Ankle Surgery, Pain Management, and Ketamine Treatment. We’re in-network with most insurance companies, and we also accept cash payments, Workers’ Comp, and liability letters of protection. Our unwavering commitment to personalized patient care, along with our exemplary staff of physicians makes NW Surgery the leader for all outpatient Orthopedic and specialty needs.

Dr. Bashir was able to see me with a day or 2 notice. He took his time to thoroughly explain my…read morecondition and course of action moving forward. He will operate after all other avenues of treatment have been exhausted.

From the owner: Dr. Bashir specializes in revision spinal surgery, laser and computer assisted spinal surgery,…read morerobotic assisted spinal surgery, minimally invasive spinal surgery, disc replacement surgery, treatment of spinal stenosis, treatment of compression fractures, treatment of herniated discs, treatment of spinal arthritis, spinal surgery second opinions, treatment of neck and back pain, treatment of arm and leg pain from sciatica, and non-operative treatment of pain.

Great Doctor, probably one of the best in this practice area I Houston…read more BUT! Expect LONG WAITS UP TO 2-4 hours! Bring a coat its freezing in there. But seriously, I highly recommend dr. Francis as he's one of the few neurosurgeons that look at surgery as a last resort and has many other options to offer for healing and back pain

Extremely unprofessional and inconsiderate of time…read more My dad came to see Dr. Francis for his back pain. He said that the week prior he had waited two hours after his appointment time in the waiting room before leaving and asked to have his appointment rescheduled because he couldn't keep waiting. I went with him to his rescheduled appointment, and to my surprise, we waited two hours after my dads appointment time before leaving again. This time the nurse brought us to the back and then we proceeded to wait there for another hour. With more than enough time to read the reviews on this doctor we both decided he'd be better off if we left and found a better doctor. (He also has a ding under his license with the Texas Med Board) I'm not sure why we have back pain patients sitting in uncomfortable chairs for well over 2 hours after their scheduled appointment time on MULTIPLE occasions. & I don't understand why we have gotten to the point where this is acceptable in the medical field when you're not waiting at an emergency room.

My story starts 5 years ago I was having problems with my lower back. Refuse to see anybody. I went…read moreto see Dr subramanian to discuss what treatments could be done to help my back get better. We decided together the best option was physical therapy. I tried that for several months and I received very little relief. We once again met and we decided together that it was time for surgery. For the 6 months that I saw Dr Subermanian after pt stopped and before surgery we tried steroid injections as well. They brought tempery relief. The entire time I was seeing Dr subramanian I felt very comfortable speaking with him about my back problems. I really appreciate Dr subramanians honesty and his bedside manner. The surgery that he performed (L4 & L5) fusion with a titanium rod and screws worked great. It was painful in the beginning but with the pain meds and resting it healed beautifully. Then last December I went to him again for a neck problem and we performed an MRI he looked at it we tried physical therapy we decided together again it was time for surgery in my neck but this time it's a titanium rod from C2 to c7 due to severe stenosis, bone spurs, and other ailments. That was a major surgery. Dr subramanian performed the surgery with excellent results.It is now October and I would honestly say my neck is completely healed. Has been for 7 months now. Recovery was long and difficult but having a great surgeon made all the difference in the world. I healed very well from the surgery and never realized how much pain I was really in until I had none. My favorite thing I like about Dr summermanian is his patients. It took a while each time I saw him to get to our end result. This is because he is cautious but thorough and that is why both of my surgeries were such a success. I would HIGHLY recommend you see him if you are having any kind of back pain. Another experience with Dr. Subermanian was about a month ago. I was out of town when I pulled my back out when I got back in town I was able to see him pretty quickly Dr. Subermanian was able to prescribe something to help me and was able to refer me to another doctor for epidural shots in my lower back. I did not damage the rod he placed in there 5 years ago. Was very impressed with the turnaround response. I called on a Friday at 4:00 p.m. and was called back at 6:00 from his office. He was able to prescribe something for the weekend. That meant a lot considering I could have sat in the emergency room for hours. I truly trust his judgment instinct and diagnosis. Send every single one of your friends and family members to be evaluated by Dr subramanian. He is very slow to suggest surgery which is very comforting in today's world. Thanks for always being there for me Dr. Subermanian!!!! It means the world to me!!! P.s. It would not be right if I did not give a shout out to his Physician Assistant Nadine. She is definitely Dr.subermanian RT hand woman. She has a beautiful personality and a great bedside manner. She is quick to respond to all emails and phone calls. She is also very knowledgeable. I love the way she checks in with patients from time to time.

Reliable doctor, good staff, professional & well organized office. He encourages exploring all…read moreoptions before back surgery.

Dr. Badlani and Cheryl are the best! I was having severe, debilitating pain from spinal stenosis. I…read morewas always frightened to have surgery, but each of them put me at ease! My consultation was 4/16 and I had surgery 5/6 and my pain went away immediately! I am so thankful for each of them! I am a RN and wanted the best surgeon and I found him! Please do not hesitate to go to Dr Badlani for your surgery. He and Cheryl are the best!

I am writing this review to praise Dr. Badlani, his PA Cheryl and the entire staff. I had a back…read moreissue which had left me in such debilitating pain I could hardly move. My previous surgeon who had removed a cyst from my L4/5 spine wouldn't even get me in for an appointment for almost two months. My chiropractor, Dr. Price, at MVMT chiropractic text Dr. Badlani and they had me in for an appointment within a day. Dr Badlani recommended LTIF surgery which he was able to schedule for the following week provided my insurance would give the pre-authorizaton in time for the surgery. This is where Cheryl went into action. She was able to provide all documents to the insurance and get the approval accomplished in just two days. The surgery was performed at a small private hospital instead of a large more crowded hospital. I did my post op PT at Dr. Badlani's location at Orthopedic Sports medicine and again they handled all of the insurance filing so I could just concentrate on my health and recovery. 8 weeks post surgery and I have great results. I can't thank Dr. Badlani, Cheryl and the entire staff enough for showing compassion and efficiency in helping me with my entire situation.

Dr Keven Park is amazing. Removed infected knee from previous surgery 5 years ago-replaced with…read moreantibiotic functional temporary knee. 6 months later-replaced temp with new knee. No problems. Great doctor & care overall!

I am an insurance agent. I have had 5 clients of mine use this facility. All on different insurance…read moreplans. This place continues to lie and deny verification of benefits in order to cause people to cash pay. The Administrative Dishonesty at this place is crazy. If you are on a PPO.... GO SOMEWHERE ELSE!