Very caring. Very professional. Helped me with pain management tremendously. I would highly…read morerecommend this office and doctors to anyone needing help from back pain.

Great guy very busy he is easy to talk to . And knows his stuff. Had pain he fixed it . months…read morelater came back. He is too far from me now but if you are in Torrance look him up

After months of dealing with severe eye pain and feeling like no one was really listening, I…read morefinally found a pain management doctor who took my pain seriously. Living with lupus and sjogrens has been difficult, and it meant so much to have a doctor who listened, instead of making me feel like I just had to live with the pain. For the first time in a long time, I felt heard and validated. I'm just starting my medication, but for the first time in a long time, I feel hopeful. I'm so grateful to have found a doctor who truly cares.

The office staff is fantastic, the billing office is fantastic. Veronica Arres was fantastic. She…read morewas my MHNP before she transferred to a different practice that doesn't accept my insurance. Loren, the TMS tech, was fantastic. Madonna, a nurse, was fantastic. Dr. Ananth gave me two referrals that I was very desperate for, and I greatly appreciate that! They were referrals for treatments that they do not do in that office and are pretty extreme. He said he wanted me to exhaust all other options before giving me referrals to those two treatments. I did exhaust all other options, so he did finally give me those two referrals. Again, I'm very grateful to him for doing that because I don't think I would've been able to pursue those treatments without his referral or a referral by another psychiatrist. One thing that bothers me a lot, though, is that, instead of being offered Spravato, which is covered by my insurance, I could only do IV ketamine there. I don't know why they didn't offer Sp I experienced zero effect until my sixth treatment. Cash pay at that time for me was extremely expensive (about $600 per session). So, the first $3000 worth of IV Ketamine treatment was completely ineffective for me.

Went to the UCLA Ortho Clinic as I had back pain. For sure I knew at age 78 I had degenerative…read moredisease. While the clinic is supposedly under the supervision of Dr.Yang I ended up seeing a Resident Who I believe wishes he were somewhere else. At the end of the visit Dr. Yang comes in, offering a few words, and departs. Don't remember him discussing the case. The experience was disappointing. Fast forward a year.... My back is worse and I am having Sciatic problems. Can't take NSAIDS so I am stuck with Prednisone....not good! I visited my primary care doctor and attempted to make an Ortho appointment. It seems that as I prior walked into the Otho Clinic I can't use it again and I am eternally locked to Dr. Yang as my Orthopedic Physician. Dr. Yang is an elusive fellow. Takes months to get an appointment. Online there is no way to "remove" Dr. Yang and make an appointment (hopefully sooner) with a different specialist. Last I looked appointments with the elusive Dr. were 2 months into the future. I know there are other Orthopedists. I would travel to Westwood if that was the only way to gain a near future appointment. A few words about UCLA care in general. While it is a teaching hospital with all the latest and greatest treatments it does have problems. They have, over the past years tried to bulk up outpatient flow by taking in additional Primary Care doctors. What they haven't done is to bulk up ancillary services and the availability of specialists. SO....for an x-ray or other outpatient need you end up being scheduled a month later. In the case of orthopedics try/ 2 months to gain an appointment. This is not customer based good medical care.

Kyle S Yang impressive on knowledge. My husband's neurosurgeon recommended me to see an orthopedic…read moresurgeon for a noninvasive shot in my sacrial area that he doesn't do. Yes the wait is long and yes office staff not warm (staff generally in medical industry is a problem) and yes because Dr Yang is busy is because he is premier at what he does. I came in not like a social visit because busy doctors like to focus and solve an issue. I provided my MRI results, medical records, and with just a few questions pros and cons based on my research and neurosurgeon advice. Dr Yang gave a better recommended shot (also without oblation ...means to not cutting nerves). . It's a temporary shot to reduce inflammation to help heal and manage pain. The surgical staff is amazing!. I woke up without pain Doctor personally after shot visited and instructed to rest a week, no gym lifting ... just light walking , and no driving for month or minimally.On 3rd month follow up visit I was able to drive 45 minutes without pain. Dr Yang then recommended pain management and therapy and a sleep number bed to support my back which he also uses. I can drive an hour now but always have to walk afterwards for my collagen issue situation.Now able a light gym workout, bike and walk again... enjoy life. He is very rare for his age and gifted... a truly vocational doctor that I also recommended to partner with my Neurosurgeon Dr Liker.

I've been seeing Dr Minkoff at Torrance Synovation for a couple years. The doctor is quite caring,…read morecapable and trustworthy. He's always very considerate and expresses genuine concern with my maladies. I plan to continue with Dr Minkoff indefinitely. I don't trust anyone else.

Four months of waiting, lost activities, and very little relief…read more The staff speak kindly and seem sincere. I can appreciate that while still being deeply disappointed--and angry--about my experience. Good intentions do not erase prolonged delays, painful procedures, or ineffective treatment. My treatment stretched over more than four months, with approximately six weeks between appointments. I was told these delays were due to insurance. That explanation did not make sense to me because, with the same insurance, I previously received similar back treatment in the San Fernando Valley in less than two months, from start to finish. That treatment was also less painful and much more effective. Here, I underwent two diagnostic lidocaine injections before proceeding with treatment. I was told they were necessary "to make sure it works," but I never received a clear explanation of why the appointments needed to be six weeks apart. I was not requesting pain medication; I was seeking timely treatment that would help me return to normal activities. The cost was more than time spent waiting. I lost an entire summer of swimming and surfing because of my back pain. Previous treatment elsewhere had allowed me to surf without pain, so I know how meaningful relief can be. I understand that treatment cannot guarantee complete relief. However, I felt that pain and minimal improvement were treated as acceptable outcomes, and that expecting better results was considered unreasonable. I needed clearer explanations, more timely care, and a meaningful response when treatment fell short. I am choosing not to name individual physicians out of respect for their privacy. Nevertheless, this experience has seriously damaged my confidence in this practice. Through my local Optum medical group in the Torrance area, I was told this was the only pain management practice available for referral. That lack of choice, combined with the delays and disappointing results, has led me to seek a different medical group. Based on my experience, I will not return to this practice.

I have been seeing Dr. Arita for almost 10 years. Recently, I have had pain in my lower back, and…read morealthough I have been going to chiropractors for a year, it has not gotten better, so I visited Dr. Arita. After two consultations, he gave me a painkiller injection in my lower back. Dr. Arita's diagnosis was accurate, and thanks to him, I have improved to an amazing extent. Also, when I had the injection in my lower back, the procedure was done in the doctor's office, so I didn't have to go to another hospital, which was very convenient. Also, two nurses were by my side all the time, holding my hand. The doctor also talked to me about various things, which helped me relax as I was scared of the injection, which was very reassuring. I live in OC, so it's a little far, but Dr. Arita carefully considers the treatment options, so I think he's a trustworthy doctor. He doesn't make me go back in for many times. First, he listens to me, identifies the area that hurts, prescribes the appropriate medicine, and if that doesn't work, he tells me the next treatment. Then, after I get better, he introduces me to physical therapy and releases me from my own consultation, so I don't have to go there unnecessarily. If I ever have any pain in the future I won't hesitate to go to him.

Dr. Arita is the kindest, caring, most professional and best ever at injections and procedures for…read morepain/ pain management. Today, I had a cortisone shot in both hips for bursitis. I felt one second, if that of the needle entering and wham all done! Already, my right sided hip pain is gone and my left about 70%. The office staff is exceptional, always. Thank you Dr. Arita for your continual care. I recommend you to everyone that needs a pain management Doctor, injections and other procedures for pain.

Great Dr been with him for 15yrs and have referred him to many people…read more Great office staff too

Doctor Proano treats my back issue with concern and compassion. He takes the time to really know…read morewhat works for me. I'm very grateful for Dr. Proano and his staff.

I had back pain ranging from two out of 10 to 9 out of 10, and when it was excruciating, I wanted…read moreto cry. I am very active and it was impacting my yoga, lifting weights, and just living basically. I had to stand up and down during the day while working and had to bring a tens unit and lots of Tylenol when I traveled. I even would sometimes use oxycodone. After my epidural L3 and L4, the pain completely disappeared. I feel like I am 18 again and just cannot believe how good it is to feel nothing. Dr. Tondravi was very kind and at my latest visit, I waited no more than two minutes in the lobby and then two minutes in the room to see him. Staff is also very nice.

Unless you have hours to waste and enjoy being treated as an afterthought, I would strongly…read morereconsider booking with Nader Tondravi. My appointment was scheduled for 1:00 PM for ongoing pain that I had already waited weeks to address. I arrived on time and got brought into the examination room and sat there until 2:30 PM before finally leaving because Dr. Tondravi never showed up. During that entire hour and a half, I was first told he was at lunch, then later told he was 'on a call,' which conveniently kept me waiting under the assumption he'd be in any minute. No one was honest about how long the delay would be, and no one offered me the courtesy of rescheduling. Apparently my time and pain were not important enough to warrant basic communication. At 3:43 PM, nearly three hours after my scheduled appointment, I received a voicemail from Dr. Tondravi apologizing (after I filed a complaint with UCLA) and explaining he had been on an insurance call for another patient. While advocating for a patient is certainly part of the job, it's ironic to champion patient care while simultaneously showing complete disregard for another patient sitting in pain in your waiting room. To make matters worse, as I was leaving after waiting 90 minutes without being seen, his staff still stopped me to ask about my copay, which felt like a fitting end to an already unacceptable experience. The issue wasn't that he was delayed. The issue was the arrogance of assuming a patient should sit indefinitely with no transparency while his office offered excuse after excuse. For someone in healthcare, the lack of respect, communication, and professionalism was staggering.

As someone who constantly has bad posture and back pain--Doctor Bao worked miracles! He gave me an…read moreadjustment that felt amazing and really has helped my back feel so much better. His skillset and professionalism are top notch--I could feel the adjustment and improvement during his work. I'm in my office 9 hours straight a day--and have very little tightness or spasm. The tenseness is gone and I can't thank him enough. The adjustment worked perfectly and am working towards exercises to keep it up. Doctor Bao and his staff are so professional and friendly. The Torrance facility is new, and modern. Always a good feeling going into a nice AC and professional building. Will be back soon!

Had no issues until I was left with no pain patches for 5 months, need to do better in more ways…read morethan one!

I can't say enough great things about White Lotus Wellness! I first started coming here two years…read moreago for left shoulder pain, and currently, I'm being treated for numbness in my right leg. Satoko's acupuncture skills are top-notch, but what truly sets her apart is how much she cares about her patients. She always puts you first and listens carefully. I also love that she takes the time to teach me home care routines using a yoga ball and a foam roller so I can keep improving. Best of all, there's absolutely no pushy sales pitch--unlike other places that try to sell you expensive gear, she simply gives genuine advice on what kind of tools to look for. She is incredibly friendly and easy to talk to about even the smallest concerns. Highly recommended!

Very Nice Care!! I find the time here is peaceful and relaxing. Great Acupuncture Experience. Nice…read moreDr. Yoshida! Nice hidden spot - which is great