I wish I could give zero stars but instead I need to share my experience so I can make sure the…read morenext person looking for a foot doctor in the area does NOT see Alexis Dixon. The moment I walked into Dr. Dixon's office, I was struck by the unwelcoming atmosphere and the sheer lack of professionalism. Dr. Dixon has the worst bedside manner I've ever encountered. She is not only dismissive but also outright rude. When I tried to explain my symptoms of a sprained ankle/foot, I was met with very little feedback and hardly any advice on next steps. It was clear that my concerns were not taken seriously. Dr. Dixon seemed more interested in cutting the appointment short than actually diagnosing or treating my issue. I left the office feeling frustrated and still in pain, with no real understanding of what was going on with my foot/ ankle. I had to call almost daily to get follow ups on insurance and MRI appointments. The Imagining center kept telling me Dr. Dixon's office was not responding to them in order to schedule me. It took me a MONTH to finally get an MRI. Alley at the front desk has zero clue what she is doing. They began to purposely not answer my calls. I have a big setback in my healing process because of this office. On top of it all, Dr. Dixon refused to give me MRI results over the phone while I was traveling for work and a wedding all while in serious pain. She gave me surface level results after I begged for some type of feedback or finding. I am in a walking boot and was also denied a handicap placard from her office. Instead I saw a new doctor and was given a temporary pass for 6 months and was handed the paperwork and placard within 24 hours with a full diagnosis of my foot and ankle. I regret ever stepping foot in Dr. Dixon's office and would strongly advise anyone to look elsewhere for compassionate and competent care. This doctor's lack of empathy and professionalism is unacceptable. Save yourself the trouble and find a provider who will actually listen and treat you with the respect you deserve. This entire office SUCKS!

I wish I had read the other reviews before I wasted my time at with Dr Alexis Dixon…read more Here are a few points so you make your appointment informed: 1) LONG WAIT TIME-- 45 minute wait. 2) ICEY BEDSIDE MANNER, if all else went well I could have looked beyond this. She was abruptly dismissive when I mentioned pain medication, she cut me off mid sentence saying to "call my other doctor" for that. I was only was asking as I wanted info on topicals since I dont like to take pills! Maybe she thought I wanted opioids??? not sure why she reacted that way...kinda baffling? 3) CANT GET A CALL BACK WHEN LEAVING MULTIPLE MESSAGES: After leaving multiple messages neither she, nor her office called me back. It was ONLY after I dug up their email address and finally heard back via email. 4) WOULD NOT GIVE ME MRI RESULTS ON PHONE. I WAITED WEEKS TO BE TOLD I NEEDED AN APPT TO GET RESULTS. THAT IT WOULD BE ANOTHER $250. CANT MAKE IT IN PERSON DUE TO WORK TRAVEL, TELE VISIT...THEY WANTED THAT $250. NO MATTER WHAT. Any other doctor would have called me with results within 48 maybe 72 hrs at worst. Many doctors actually follow-up with a phone call checking in with the patient that is in pain..not this Doc! This doctor knew I was in pain, and intentionally didn't call me back...holding out for that $250. no matter what. No empathy or concern AT ALL! I regret ever stepping foot in Dr. Dixon's office and would strongly advise anyone to look elsewhere for compassionate and competent care. $250 is not the issue...the principal is.

Had an anterior cervical fusion last week. Dr Khurana is absolutely the best surgeon ! he…read morepatiently spent time reviewing my scans and answering my concerns and questions. The procedure itself went smoothly and without complications. the surgical center is so officiently run. The entire staff is caring and helpful ! I am grateful to have had Dr. Kuhrana as my surgeon ! Thank You !

Once upon a time, in the not-so-fairy-tale land of Chronic Painville, lived an adventurous soul…read more(that's me!), who, following an automotive misadventure that would make even a stunt driver wince, ended up with a neck and back more twisted than a mystery novel plot - think C6/7 and L5/S1 playing the lead villains in this spine-tingling saga. Picture this: a disc replacement at C-6 and 7 became my immediate quest, as I was in such excruciating pain that moving my neck felt like I was auditioning for the role of a non-flexible robot. Now, disc replacement surgery at the time was the new kid on the block in the US, strutting down the medical runway with its shiny new potential. Lumbar spine, though? Not so much on the VIP list yet. And fusion? Oh, I'd heard the tales of woe and stiffness - a motley crew of friends still in agony or moving like vintage robots post-fusion had me saying, "Thanks, but no thanks." So, there I was, waiting in the wings, pain as my constant companion, for years, dreaming of the day when lumbar disc replacement would hit the mainstream. And let me tell you, the idea of doctors rummaging around the front of my torso gave me the heebie-jeebies - like, serious "Are you sure you don't need a map?" vibes. But then, as the pain crescendoed to a level of unbearable that had me contemplating a career as a human pretzel, I embarked on a quest to find the Merlin of spine surgery. Enter Dr. Khurana - a wizard, a magician, a veritable rock star of the OR. Initially, he was like, "Hmm, your disc has left the building, and we're talking bone-on-bone - wanna see the MRI to prove it? Might have to go the fusion route, but let's give it a whirl." D-Day arrived, and guess what? Dr. Khurana pulled off the impossible with the panache of a maestro conducting a symphony - no fusion, just pure, unadulterated surgical genius. His team? Angels in scrubs, each more caring and considerate than the last. And Dr. Khurana? A man so passionate about his craft, he could probably perform surgery with his eyes closed (not that he did, mind you - just saying, he's that good). Sure, a year later and I'm still on nodding terms with some residual pain, but it's nothing - a mere whisper compared to the cacophony of agony I endured for years. So here's to Dr. Khurana and his crew - the rock stars of the medical world, who gave me back a semblance of normalcy and taught me that, sometimes, the best fairy tales don't involve princes or dragons, but gifted surgeons with the power to change lives.

I came here for a partially torn ligament in my thumb. I had bi weekly follow ups for almost 3…read moremonths and went through a long healing process, first being in a brace then PT. Dr. Volpicelli is patient, understanding, funny, and seems to really care me about his patients. I never feel rushed or scared to ask dumb questions. His front staff are amazing, always working me into their schedule. Not once has Dr. Volpicelli been late to an appointment, which is extremely rare with doctors in LA. I highly recommend Dr. Volpicelli for any sport injuries.

I was referred to Dr. Volpicelli, an Orthopedic Doctor. From the moment I walked into his office, I…read morewas greeted by his wonderful staff and I felt like I was a very special patient. Then I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Volpicelli and he was such a warm and caring Doctor. He listened to everything I had to say about my medical issues and addressed all of my concerns. I would recommend him to anyone that needs medical help, for any Orthopedic condition, surgery etc. Also, the office respected my time and I did not have to wait hours to be seen.

Dr Enna did a wonderful job on my left shoulder. He was upfront and explained my surgery…read morethoroughly. My shoulder feels great. No restrictions at all. Thank you Dr. Enna for your kindness and professionalism. God bless you.

Dr Enna is amazing, he is very patient and truly cares for his patients. Dr Enna goes above and…read morebeyond with his care for my arthritis. The office staff is happy and helpful, this to me shows they have a wonderful Dr to work with.

Spine Surgeon Very thorough. Takes time with you…read more Will be having Surgery.. Staff are very nice and professional

Out of the four surgeries I had with Dr. Chang, two of them failed - a lumbar fusion and a cervical…read morefusion. Now I have to do them over again with a doctor who knows what they're doing.

This review would have been 5-star except for two non-medical things: the parking and the…read moreinability to call directly. The doctors/surgeons themselves who work in this location (vs. Santa Monica) are extremely good. But you must call the K-J Santa Monica location and then get transferred to an office that never picks up the phone and regularly fails to return phone calls unless it's a screaming emergency. Though parking is validated it's a huge and complicated garage. Other than that, highly recommended!

Great urgent care center. Also for primary care. Docs having…read morewaiting period, but Nurse Practitionets are excellent.

UPDATE: It got worse. After this visit, Remedy Pain Solutions refunded me $299 of the $300 I paid…read morein cash -- short a dollar, but I let it go. Then they turned around and sent the same $300 to a collections agency to chase me for money they had already refunded. I emailed Michelle, the office manager, who has had no trouble responding to me in the past, to resolve it quietly. She ignored the email. I ended up contacting the billing company myself and sending them proof of Remedy's own refund so they would stop pursuing me. So: no physical exam, no BioTE procedure I had scheduled, $300 out of pocket, a partial refund, a collections referral for money already returned, and silence from the office when I tried to fix it. This is not a clerical mix-up. It is a failure of basic professionalism, and I had to clean up their mistake using their own records.

Extremely frustrating experience. My medication was not delivered, and after several calls trying…read moreto track it down, I was told I had to redo the interview process from scratch. I spent time calling multiple times just to get basic information, with no resolution. For a pharmacy handling prescriptions, this level of disorganization and poor communication is unacceptable. I do not trust this company and would strongly caution others before using them.

La reseña en español se encuentra al final de la siguiente en inglés…read more Herz means heart in another language and that is exactly what Dr. Jennifer Hertz is: all heart. There was a brick -or some sort of building material- on the road that tripped me while on a bike ride. I broke my wrist, a tooth and split my chin open. What astounded me about Dr. Herz was her cold, methodical, calculating assessment of my condition. Taking all sorts of measurements, she deeply concentrated on the best course of action to take. Her peaceful demeanor were both calming and reassuring. I absolutely trust and appreciate Dr. Herz; oh, and she's got a great team around her. Every single person I met in her office is highly commendable. *** No creo mi recomendación sea necesaria porque con solo ver a la Dra. Herz uno se da cuenta que se está frente a un ser humano altamente capacitado y quien obra con la mira a lo que mejor conviene al paciente. El apellido de ella significa corazon y sí que lo tiene. Por eso es que ella se vuelve fría y calculadora para poder concentrarse en ofrecerle a uno opciones. Ella es una persona super respetuosa cuyo único fin es el beneficio ajeno. Dios la guarde! Ah! Yo fui a verla porque en mi accidente de bicicleta me había quebrado la mano, la muñeca.

I rarely leave negative reviews, but my experience with Dr. Jennifer Hertz's orthopedic office was…read moreextremely disappointing. I scheduled this appointment back in May and specifically asked the office to email me the appointment information. Instead, they only sent me a text message with the address. When I entered the address into Google Maps, it appeared to lead to what looked like a parking lot. There was no obvious building, no visible office signage, and nothing that clearly identified where the clinic was located. Since it was my first visit, finding the office became incredibly frustrating. I drove over an hour to get there and then spent another 30 minutes trying to locate the actual office. By the time I finally found it, I was understandably late because of the confusing location--not because I didn't leave on time. Rather than showing any understanding after I explained what had happened, the front desk immediately told me I was late and that if I wanted to stay, I would have to wait because of my tardiness. They then suggested rescheduling my appointment. That response was unacceptable. I had already spent over an hour driving and another 30 minutes searching for an office that was difficult to locate. Instead of acknowledging the confusion or offering any empathy, I was treated as though the situation was entirely my fault. I told them exactly how frustrating the experience had been and asked why I would want to return after being treated that way. If your office is difficult to find, especially for first-time patients, there should be clear directions, better signage, or detailed instructions sent before the appointment. After taking time off, driving a long distance, and wasting nearly two hours because of poor communication, I left without being seen. Unfortunately, this experience left me with a very negative impression of the office. I hope they improve their communication and show more compassion toward patients who are genuinely trying to make it to their appointment scheduled I have plenty of time to write thia review since I am now having another 2 hrs to get home how compassion is that knowing what I have to go through and be disregard if you planned on going there expect to have the same experience knowing that you are Saby with directions

Dr Robert Watkins Jr is by far the absolute BEST spine surgeon ever! He is not just the best in…read moreMarina Del Rey and the greater Los Angeles area, but he is the only spine doctor to see if you live anywhere in California (or even anywhere else in the US as far as I'm concerned!). I've had three spinal surgeries with him over the past 15 years or so, and all three went without a single issue or any complications at all! Being a patient with several pre-existing conditions, it is nearly impossible for me not to have any post-op problems (even for the smallest of surgeries, much less for two cervical spinal fusions and one cervical spinal disc replacement surgery!). Dr Watkins Jr is the best in the field, and as far as I'm concerned, the ONLY orthopedic spinal surgeon to even consider. If I could give him 20 stars, I would, because a 5 star rating just doesn't do him enough justice! He's by far the SMARTEST , most CARING, distinguished, TALENTED, highly SKILLED, reputable, and most highly respected spinal surgeons in the country (if not the world). Even with all his fame, talent, and esteem, Dr Watkins Jr. still treats every patient equally, takes his TIME with each and every person he sees, and truly CARES for every single patients' well-being over his own pocketbook (which is a rarity these days to say the least!). And most shocking of all is that this comes from one of the highest acclaimed, top-level, world-renowned surgeons, who is most famous for being the go-to spinal surgeon to the world's top athletes. He's most well-known for when he performed the spinal surgeries for two of NFL's most notable football players, and arguably the best quarterbacks of all time, Peyton & Eli Manning, both of whom sing Dr Watkins Jr's praises for the care that they received from him. Dr Watkins Jr is now the go-to orthopedic spine surgeon to each and every one of all the world's top athletes from all major sports/sports teams, now being the surgeon to not just the NFL, but also to the NBA, NHL, and so on. HIGHLY recommended would be an understatement! Trust me on this one.

I was referred to Marina Spine Center by my orthopedist. I value recommendations, so I went into my…read morefirst appointment feeling confident. And I met Dr. Blumstein. He wasn't what I expected -- though I'm not sure what I expected. He was quiet. No oversized ego. Thoughtful and calculated in his questions. He actually took the time to understand what was wrong with me. I didn't feel rushed. I didn't feel like a number. My husband was with me, and Dr. Blumstein patiently answered every one of his questions too. He was kind, measured, and thorough. He has set the bar for how doctors should be -- and it's a high one. I've spent my entire adult life dealing with back issues. I had reached a point where walking was becoming difficult. In clear, straightforward terms, he told me I was a candidate for surgery and that he was convinced he could fix me. He explained the risks. He explained the rewards. But it was his quiet confidence that swayed me. I swore I would never have back surgery. Dr. Blumstein spent an hour walking me through everything. I left that appointment a convert -- and booked my surgery that same day. It was the best decision I could have made. The surgery itself? He's a wizard. There's no other way to describe it. In three hours, he corrected 35 years of damage. And it wasn't as though it was "just another procedure" to him. He takes pride in his work. You can see it when he sees you at follow-ups -- walking normally again -- and he shares in your progress. The walls of Marina Spine Center are lined with memorabilia from major league athletes. But the real MVPs in that office wear white coats and take care of people when they are broken and most vulnerable. Dr. Blumstein is my MVP.

Why didn't I switch doctors sooner??? I asked myself every single time I had the misfortune of…read morecoming to this office. I hate LASM. The only thing I didn't hate about this place was the convenient location for me and the free and easy parking. Every single one of the receptionists here are rude. Not just uncomfortable rude, but EXTREMELY rude to the point where I'd almost rather walk out than have to talk to them about insurance or appointments or any basic function of their interaction with patients. I once had a 2:00 appointment only to be seen at 4:30 for 5 minutes. My best wait time out of my 3 appointments was an hour and 45 minutes. It's a complete waste of my time. When I was waiting in the waiting room, I also noticed the 90% of the clientele that was coming in after me and being seen before me were repeat patients and all above the age of 75. Interesting. My doctor was Dr. John Randall Davis but I'll write a separate review of him. I know it's common practice to have to wait for your doctor, and in my experience that's been especially true for orthopedists, but this office has been the worst doctor's office experience I've ever had. I also had some problems with the way they billed my insurance but ended up just paying everything to get away from here!

Hard to believe the poor reviews for Dr. Zoppi's office as I found his staff very nice,…read moreknowledgeable about my procedure and most accommodating. I'm able to type this review all because of Dr. Zoppi! After six months of intense pain because I was too chicken to have my trigger thumb looked at by a doctor, I went to Dr. Zoppi. He told me that I'd need surgery and his staff helped me set an appointment date and told me everything I needed to know. They had to find me a slot for my surgery because his surgery calendar was booked. Dr. Zoppi wanted me to have the surgery ASAP to rid me of my pain. Dr. Anthony Zoppi has the operating hands of an angel! I woke up from Trigger Thumb release surgery and a cloud of pain was gone! I had my surgery October 15, 2014 and you can hardly see a scar. He made the incision in a line of my hand and hid it! Dr. Zoppi specializes in hands which is why I chose him. He will forever be my go to hand doctor!