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    Choll Kim, MD PhD

    4.1 (40 reviews)
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    Had my surgery with Dr. Kim March 2023 L 3-4, L4-5 LLIF L5-S1 MIS TLIF.. Researched him thoroughly saw he had great reviews, I trusted him completely. He told me I would walk out of the hospital the next, it was not so I woke up in so much pain on my legs my hip was numb from the hip down to my toes, the sensation on my thighs was as if I was on fire, I cried and he said that's normal you'll be fine! I never saw him again his PA was the only person that came in to see me. Five days later I had to be transported out of there to a nursing facility, I could not walk was partially disabled. I have urinary retention as well as rectal numbness. Physical therapy is going to make you better were the words of Dr. Kim, well they were making me worst! Three months in I insisted on having MRI's CT's which according to Dr. Kim were all normal, well he lied to me they were not ok. Even his PA lied to me! I went to several doctors and they all concluded what Dr. Kim never told me, I have several loose screws, a floating artificial disc and a tear on my gluteus muscle and my hip from his so called minimally invasive surgery after entering thru my side as well. Wait a year Dr. Kim kept telling me well it's almost a year and I am worst off than I could of ever imagined! The pain and suffering that I have been through would not wish it to my worst enemy! Obviously I need another surgery to correct all the damage Dr. Kim created. By Gods mercy I can at least walk not without pain but more medications that I have ever taken in my whole life. I wrote Dr. a letter telling him how depress I was even suicidal and he never responded !! Dr. Kim could have shown more empathy by accepting what he had done wrong by immediately taking some kind of action! been honest about the MRI CT reports and tried to help me find a solution from the moment he knew something was not right! I hope this can help someone out there make an inform decision!!!

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    The best. These folks take care of you and will get you back on your feet with as little down time as possible.

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    10 years ago

    I was so comfortable and relaxed. Dr Kim was reassuring and professional in every way. I would recommend to anybody.

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    12 years ago

    Dr Choll Kim is fantastic! Respectful, caring and attentive. I'm extremely satisfied with his services and treatment.

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    Dr. Kim is amazing! I have never met a Dr. that cared so much about his patients, hands down the best surgeon I have ever met.

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    The PA's do a great job and were invaluable in getting me through the tough times of weeks two and three.

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    I have been a patient of Dr. Ramin Raiszadeh's for about 19 months now. I had an accident at work…read moreand January 7, 2018. I had fallen 7 feet to the ground and had Angle damage neck damage low back damage and I need a full knee replacement on my right knee. I have been treated with the upmost respect by Dr. Ramin Raiszadeh he has always taken as much time as I needed every time I have seen him. He takes phenomenal dictation he is articulate he does continuing education he is very confident and I feel very safe with any surgery for my neck and my back that will need to be done when it is approved. I would also like to think all of his staff each and everyone of you have been fantastic to me. Even Mary and Maria who work in the work comp department have been informative. They return your call within a reasonable amount of time you do not have to wait weeks for them to get anything done they do it as soon as possible and they do it efficiently and correctly. I happen to live in Marietta I see Dr. Raiszadeh day in Escondido which makes it convenient for me so I do not have to drive to San Diego. Dr. Raiszadeh has many other offices to accommodate his patients! Again I would like to think all of the staff members along with Dr. Raiszadeh and also knee you personally ! You have just been a sweetheart in the Escondido office I would suggest anyone that has a spine neck back injury or old injury to definitely make an appointment to see Dr. remain Raiszadeh. He definitely loves his job you can tell by the way he does his dictations ! are phenomenal he does continuing education. He makes you feel like you are meaningful ! to him he doesn't care how long that it takes with you ! everybody gets the same amount of time! he is not rushed he listens he cares! And I am thankful that he is my doctor ! and I'm getting the care that I'm getting ! and it's only because of him pushing for all of my treatment ! each and every month due to me being on work comp! it takes longer than a normal accident and he's been very consistent with it! Thank you also Knee who works in the Escondido office !in San Diego office she is just been wonderful ! For that matter ! of fact all of the staff has been outstanding welcoming friendly educated and understanding friendly! I recommend Dr. Romain Raiszadeh highly to anyone who has any issues that falls in the standards of the spine Institute of San Diego. Sincerely Denice Tucker

    From the owner: Our doctors and surgeons created the Spine Institute of San Diego with a mission to provide…read morepatients with the best spine care possible. Dr's. Ramin Raiszadeh and Paul D. Kim are board-certified orthopedic spine surgeons who believe that spinal ailments should not restrict anyone from enjoying a high quality of life.

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