Fineman, was the first doctor we saw when my husband's speech started to slur and he was unable to…read moreclear his saliva beginning in mid 2021. We contacted Mayo who set up the initial appointment. Dr. Fineman diagnosed him with long COVID. Once that diagnosis was made by the almighty Mayo it stuck. What my husband really had was ALS. I had seen three other people close to me die from this disease and recognized the his symptoms. I specifically asked if it could be ALS. He told us unequivocally, no. Fineman sent him for speech therapy and occupational therapy. He did that for several months and there was no improvement. Things only got worse. But because Mayo said it was long COVID the next three neurologists we went to glommed on to that diagnosis. I know this disease is ALWAYS terminal. But Fineman's diagnosis robbed us of the time we had. We spent two years trying to find a diagnosis and getting treatment that would do absolutely no good. It also cost us money because we could have been receiving monetary and other assistance from the VA as my husband was a veteran. That included a monthly stipend of over $3000 and actual therapy to make his life easier. It took almost two years to get a diagnosis, obtained in July of 2023. My husband died in March 2024. I have no idea why Mayo set us up with a neurologist specializing in headaches. My husband had no headaches. Yes, I am still angry about the lost time. Time we spent searching for answers. Certainly any decent neurologist would have recognized the signs I did.

Love this guy. Had Anterior Cervical Fusion. Post op painless. Great follow up Jennifer the NP was…read moreexcellent

Dr. Roy Ashford has taken care of multiple times with problems that I have occurred due to my…read moreextremely active lifestyle! Dr. Ashford is probably one of the best I know! I say like to say artist because he puts the medication right on the spot! Love this guy, love his personality! He's just a wonderful human being who really cares and takes pride in what he does! I feel lucky to have had him as my doctors!

Excellent orthopedic Doctor. I can't tell you how many times over the years he has relieved me…read morefrom pain. His Knowledge and understanding of the spine is the best. I highly recommend him. Diane Z

Dr. Mulholland was the neurosurgeon on staff at Huntington Hospital when I was admitted and my…read moreMRI's showed severe degeneration in my lumbar pressing on my nerves. I met her briefly and she ordered a CT guided epidural procedure. She said it didn't look like I needed surgery, but upon meeting with an orthopedic surgeon in tears yesterday, I was told that I likely need to have a disc removed surgically because the the disc is pressing on my nerves. Despite my paperwork saying I should have a follow up appointment within 2 weeks, I tried for 6 days to get ahold of her office and no one called or emailed me back. When I finally got through today, they had no idea who I was and couldn't see me until July, even though I mentioned in my messages and on the phone that the epidural doesn't seem to have worked and I'm in severe debilitating pain. When asked if it's normal to ignore a patient's voicemails and emails for 6 days and to not get the patient in within the 2 week follow up per my discharge instructions, I was told she was booked. I asked again if that is normal to not see a patient within the follow up period, especially one with a serious nerve pressing issue causing muscle atrophy and who's is severe pain, I was told she could try to ask the doctor to see me sooner. I told them I'd rather work with someone else, as obviously there is no care or concern for my condition. Yet another disappointing experience in our medical system as I suffer trying to find practitioners that will help me within a reasonable period. Thankfully, the orthopedic surgeon seems to care deeply, so I will follow up with them.

I'd like to offer a fair and balanced review of my experience with Dr. Celene Mulholland and the…read morepractice overall. I began care here shortly after the unexpected passing of Dr. William Caton, the founding member of the practice. My initial workup was completed by Dr. Caton, and under his leadership, I felt genuinely cared for and cared about. My first visit with Dr. Mulholland followed the results of MRIs for my cervical and lumbar spine. During that appointment, she provided a diagnosis that had been a mystery for 16 years, after struggling with unresolved symptoms since a motor vehicle accident in 2004 and a subsequent cervical spine surgery in another state. Finally receiving clarity was a deeply meaningful and validating moment. For that, I am truly grateful. On the downside, once it was clear I was not a current surgical candidate, I felt less of a priority within the practice. I frequently experienced long delays--sometimes several days to over a week--before receiving returned phone calls. I often had to call again to follow up, and even then, responses were delayed. Additionally, staff often expressed being overworked and overbooked, which did not inspire confidence in the follow-through on patient communication. I also took the time to request and review my medical records. What was documented during in-office visits was accurate and consistent with my recollection. However, I noticed that none of my phone calls were documented in the chart. This is important to me, as I asked several significant questions by phone about medications and their side effects. Having those conversations recorded in my medical file would have been helpful for continuity of care and accountability. In summary, I am sincerely thankful to Dr. Mulholland for providing the diagnosis that finally explained symptoms I had lived with for years. That alone is something I will never forget. At the same time, I hope the practice can improve the consistency and timeliness of patient communication, especially for those who are no longer in acute or surgical phases but still need ongoing support and guidance.

Five Stars - Highly Recommend! Arnag at Mission Chiropractic…read moreWorks is truly a man of many talents. If you're looking for real therapeutic bodywork, he is the massage therapist to book with. I came in with major adhesions and scar tissue, and Arnag was able to identify the problem areas quickly and release them effectively. His skill set is next-level -- Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular work, and Myofascial Release are clearly his specialties. He's knowledgeable, intentional, and incredibly intuitive in his approach. You can tell he understands the body on a deep anatomical level, not just surface-level relaxation massage. I left feeling noticeably better, with improved mobility and relief I hadn't been able to get elsewhere. If you're dealing with chronic tension, old injuries, or stubborn scar tissue, do yourself a favor and book with Arnag. Highly, highly recommend!

I've had massage , chiropractic, and spinal decompression and every service has been great.read more

The facility and its location is very good. The doctors and staff are really friendly and very…read morehelpful and willing to listen and spend time with their patients. Thank you Huntington Orthopedic for a well run facility.

To quote a prior reviewer "Why is every Orthopedic office is Pasadena so poorly run? This is the…read moresecond one I've gone to and experienced a poorly run office." It's amazing how poorly run these Pasadena ortho specialists are, almost like they've been trained by experts how to create a process that is as inefficient and ineffective as possible while simultaneously insulting and disrespecting their customers. In this regard, it is an impressive place. Of course, we all know the reason: they make more money by over scheduling -- just like airlines. We all have wishful, aspirational beliefs that doctors' offices are "different" than car dealerships. They aren't: it is always about the money. So, from the general to the specific. This place is typically a nightmare in terms of timing. You really do need to schedule about 3 hours for an appointment. There is limited parking in the building, so expect to park in the adjacent lot (no validation, because that would eat into profits). Once there, you check in. Generally speaking, the staff are about as welcoming and kind as your typical Subway (sorry Subway workers, but you know it's true). You are a widget in their process. Give them your info and wait. A long, long time. Usually about 1 hour. And that's just to get past the front area. Next, they whisk you to an x-ray. Doesn't matter if you need one. Doesn't matter if you want one. Doesn't matter if you already have one. Again, it's about the money. So you get one. And before you do, you wait -- though usually only about 15 minutes here. Then you are put in a room. Yay! You'll see a doctor. Eventually. Sometimes, this room wait is 30 minutes, sometimes an hour. I've actually started to walk out and leave at this point. Finally, you see a doctor. I've seen a few here. I thought Dr. Bradley Johnson was good. He was unhurried. He explained things. He did what he could for me. Dr. Mark Jo is a different story. Same start: he seemed good, seemed unhurried, seemed to explain things. Problem is, he got it all wrong. First, he looked at the aforementioned x-ray and said your knee looks great. No problems structurally. You absolutely can run on it. But let's get an MRI to be sure. You can run in the interim. NOTE: he never touched my leg. He did not do the thing you see all doctors do on live football or basketball games to test the structural integrity of the knee. Ok, no problem, I'll run and get an MRI. I go back a few weeks later with the MRI in hand (and my knee where knees are). After the above-described wait, I get to the doctor portion of the adventure. Dr. Jo says that my MRI shows a moderately sprained ACL -- I should absolutely NOT be running on it, and he's surprised anyone would tell me I should (NOTE: that was him who did the telling). He also says that he's surprised he didn't pick it up on his first examination, you know, when he did the ACL test on my knee. I reminded him he never touched my knee at the first appointment. Oh well. So, great, I now have been running on a sprained ACL, making it worse. But at this point, I'm not really trusting Dr. Jo's opinion. I get copies of the MRI AND the MRI report. I read the report (as a non-MD, it turns out I am nonetheless able to read). Dr. Jo merely quoted the report to me. He didn't actually look at the MRI. Great. So I'm out. I go to another ortho place. This doctor (Dr. Rishi Garg) actually examines my knee with his hands. He also looks at the MRI. Both tests, he says, make it clear that my ACL is totally fine -- actually really good for my age (I later confirm this with an independent radiologist). Dr. Jo was just wrong. All across the board. Ok, so what's the lesson here? Huntington Ortho is a YUGE time suck. They are run like a for-profit business --- because they are one. Don't expect any old-school approach to doctoring here. And, if you get the wrong doctor (e.g., Dr. Jo), your care may be pretty bad.

After a really upsetting experience with the office of Dr. Yuri Falkenstein (stay away!) Dr…read more Costigan was highly recommended. He is everything my last doctor wasn't. He is personable, highly expert, communicative, and gave me information about my herniated discs and spinal stenosis that I'd not heard before. He is invested in not only my physical health but also empathetic about how my pain has affected my life. He does not waste time. I was in dire need of relief from chronic pain and he acted within days, not weeks or months as was my previous experience. His is a God-given calling. And I cannot say enough about his staff. Samantha, Caesar, everyone. I have never experienced the kind of care and followup from an office and surgical staff as I have here. They are all to be applauded. It comes from the top - and Dr. Costigan has surrounded himself with like-minded people who take pride and find joy in helping others. I don't know where my future back issues will take me, but I am confident that I am in the best hands possible. Congress Medical, in general, is spectacular. I had hip replacements by Dr. Todd Dietrick and the same kind of care, expertise, and trust was always present.

My insurance is Aetna Medicare PPO. I checked with Aetna, last 11/2025, and was told doctor was…read morein-network. I was told by Aetna to double check with provider which I did. I saw the doctor on 11/2025 for a consultation. The following month I received a bill from Cedars Sinai/Aetna, labeled as out-of-network. I contacted Aetna and they corrected the billing, after contacting doctor's office. I saw the doctor on 1/13,26, 2/10/26 and 2/24/26. The actual epidural procedure was billed as in-network, but office visits out-of-network, same doctor and location. I was told by Cedars Sinai, that the extra charges were part of my deductible, wrong! I have Medicare and there is no deductible. Cedars Sinai and Congress Orthopedics merged 2024, so Cedars Sinai bills for the office visits. At no point was I told this would result in extra charges. The epidural caused severe side effects ended up in the ER, and no pain relief. On 05/25 saw a different surgeon and had no billing issues.

City or Hope is renowned for its treatment of patients with cancer but they offer other care as…read morewell. I needed a new Endocrinologist and a referral led me here. I also thought it would be good to have an "in" just in case. Unfortunately, my experience didn't go well. To be honest, I have a fear of going to doctors and avoid it as much as possible. I arrived early for my appointment as instructed. The staff at the front desk were courteous and professional. About 10 minutes before my scheduled time a nurse escorted me to the room and took my vitals. When she was done, she said the doctor would be in shortly. 35 minutes later - no doctor. The room was cold, my fingers were numb, and I had to get back to work so I walked over to the front desk and told them I was leaving. The next day I received a call asking me if I wanted to reschedule. I said no because I was afraid the doctor would be a no show again and I would find another doctor. Later that day I received another call asking me the same thing, and I gave the same answer. This time the scheduler told me there were two other doctors in the network at the same location and she could book me an appointment with one of them. Unfortunately, the soonest appointment isn't until the end of July but she said she would also put me on the wait list. I appreciate that she went the extra mile to help me. Hopefully, I'll have better luck on my next visit. *Private parking lot.

I spent the day here with my friend who's undergoing chemo, and it's hard to put into words what it…read morefeels like to sit in a place where people literally fight for their lives -- and the staff does it with compassion, calm, and professionalism that deserves every ounce of respect. I've never been to a chemo facility before. You expect something sterile or clinical, but City of Hope South Pasadena is different. It's human. It's kind. The people here don't just clock in -- they show up. From the front desk to the nurses to the volunteers offering water and candy, everyone treated my friend with dignity and genuine care. We were there about four hours, and in that time, I saw more quiet heroism than most people see in a lifetime. Nurses moving with precision and grace, comforting patients like family. No chaos, no coldness -- just empathy and skill in perfect balance. They even offered me water and candy while I waited -- a small gesture, but it meant the world. It reminded me that while medicine keeps people alive, kindness makes it bearable. Life is short. Sitting here makes you realize how fragile it all is -- and how strong people can be in the face of something so heavy. To the staff here: you are heroes. To anyone reading this -- hug your loved ones, laugh more, and don't take a single day for granted. City of Hope South Pasadena isn't just a medical facility -- it's a place where hope has a heartbeat. The care is professional, the staff are angels in scrubs, and the compassion is real. If your loved one ever needs treatment, know they'll be in good hands here.

Great doctor and great care. I was misdiagnosed with my back pain by a previous ortho who wanted to…read moredo surgery on my spine. Dr Ameri found my problem (Facet joint syndrome) and got me the procedures to eliminate my pain of five years (tears). Six stars ******

Dr. Ameri is an amazing spine surgeon. He is kind and caring…read more I had a collapsed disc in my neck, it was gradually getting more painful, I could hardly turn my neck from side to side. After two injections and several months of physical therapy, we finally decided that I needed surgery to fix it. He explained the good, and the bad about everything that could happen, I appreciated his honesty. He works in several different cities and offices. I was seeing him in Newport Beach, but I was able to choose a hospital in Long Beach that was closer to me. Dr Ameri is very kind and genuinely cares about his patients.

Excellent work. Personable and thorough. I would recommend him…read more The entire team at Huntington orthopaedics are outstanding. Thank you dr Burnham from Leslie m

He's rude, full of himself and makes fun of you. He probably violated the HEPPA laws because he had…read moreat least 4-5 consultation rooms with doors and was wheeling his office chair between all of them. The office was chaotic. I felt bad for the people that had to use any of the surgeons, especially Dr. Burnham. He really needs to upgrade his consultation methods. You end out walking confused because he never addressed all your questions. His assistant was a total b*tch. She was confusing two medications and lumped together as to when I should stop taking them before surgery.

I selected this place by its location close to home. I liked my consultation with Doctor B. Had my…read morebunionectomy and wanted to share the terrific experience. From start to finish i have no complaints only compliments. Abraham Ari Vilma Chris -his awesome team made surgery less scary and i felt very calm. i'm looking towards recovery then my follow-up. Opting to use their 3rd floor surgery center vs huntington hospital was a good decision because so much easier in/out building, parking or pickup. THANK U DOCTOR BORENSTEIN FOR THE GREAT CARE and this is why i wanted a pic with u

Good guy that wants to help to the best of his abilities. The office is crazy busy but he'll get to…read moreyou.