I've been a chronic pain patient for a little over 20 years. When the problem first appeared I…read moretried to work through it for nearly a year and finally had surgery to correct it, which it only partially did (no reflection on the surgeon) so I entered the world of chronic pain management. It's not a pleasant place that can also be confusing. After a number of years with different providers I was unhappy with the results. Fortunately I was referred to Dr. Robert Savala in San Francisco and his assistant Dierdre Jo about 15 years ago for interventional pain management. Within no time it was apparent that I was dealing with the right people. My chief pain complaint was lower lumbar, from L-4 to S-1, with significant and crippling bouts of sciatic nerve problems. After a thorough evaluation we agreed that Transforaminal Epidurals were the most likely procedure to yield good results for me. The decision was made after a strong collaborative approach, where he listened to me outline my complex medical history for as long as it took, and he then thoroughly outlined possible approaches and we agreed on a course of action. I'm happy to say that the results were excellent, and every time I've run up against another episode we repeat that same process as needed and keep getting good results. Finally, as for collaboration, his assistant Dierdre Jo is a huge part of the process from start to finish, getting me in to see him and then into surgery centers as quickly as possible. People typically only write reviews if they're either really pleased or really not pleased, and that's true here. Real chronic pain is bad enough to live with, I've seen and been treated by the best, and I've never met anyone I'd rather work with than Dr. Savala and Dierdre Jo.

I am a nurse and have known Dr. Savala professionally and personally for 25 years. I am now a…read morepatient and am thankful that he is my doctor. I've had long covid symptoms for 3 years and the fatigue has been debilitating at times. A friend told me about a stellate ganglion block helping someone she knew and I talked about it with Dr. Savala. We agreed it was worth trying and it has been a game changer and I feel like I have my life back.

Dr. Adrian Bartoli is truly one of the best doctors I have encountered throughout my mother's…read morehealthcare journey. My mother suffered thoracic fractures and had to be rushed to the emergency room twice due to severe spinal and neck pain. Both times, Dr. Bartoli treated her, referred to us by the hospital doctors. During an incredibly stressful period for our family, he was calm, patient, and compassionate. What stood out most was how carefully he listened. He took the time to thoroughly explain my mother's condition, the procedures, and what we could expect in recovery. He never rushed us, and he made sure I understood everything. His bedside manner is exceptional -- kind, reassuring, and professional. I also deeply appreciate that he does not default to prescribing painkillers. Instead, he encourages a holistic approach to recovery and long-term improvement. At our follow-up appointment, he discussed multiple strategies to support my mother's healing beyond just medication, which gave us confidence that he truly cares about sustainable health outcomes. It's rare to find a doctor who combines technical skill, integrity, and genuine compassion the way Dr. Bartoli does. We are incredibly grateful for his care, and I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking thoughtful and patient-centered treatment.

Dr. Bartoli, provides excellent care. He is very patient and considerate which are qualities that…read moreseparate his practice from the rest. Highly recommend.

Very nice guy but did not solve my problem…read moreI went to his brother Hoyman Hong who did solve the problem

Dr. Hong seems wonderful as a person, but he hasn't treated me. He mentioned that he was referring…read moreme to UCSF Pain Management Center, but they haven't received the referral and I am having trouble getting any calls/emails/texts answered by the office. I will updated this review later to see if anything changes.

Dr. Sizemore and Natalya have been determental to my care. I have suffered for many many years with…read moresevere pain I'm doing better now but it's still very difficult and now that I have read about Dr Daniels just maybe things will get even better.

My left knee needed replacement. I had a right knee replacement a couple years earlier, however…read morethat wonderful surgeon retired so this time I chose Dr. Barry. I have had an epically fantastic experience. Everyone involved has been professional, accessible & on schedule for appointments & any follow-up inquiries I had. I live in Marin so after the first appointment in SF, all other care, including the surgery occurred in Marin. Having had a prior replacement, which was relatively easy for me, I knew what to expect. If that was easy, this has been a breeze. I was standing without holding onto anything immediately after surgery. No trouble sleeping all night in a comfortable position. Followed all PT exercises as recommended. Now, at the 4-month mark I can walk 4-5 miles a day with no stiffness or pain & I'm walking up/down stairs the right way. Both of those took 7 months last time. I am extremely pleased. Highly recommend Dr. Barry. He's an excellent surgeon.

I have been seen there several times for both my shoulders and knees. I first met Dr. Ellie…read moreLaRoque, who put me at complete ease. She is compassionate, knowledgeable, skilled, listens and has top quality advice for guiding people through the process of understanding what their diagnosis is and what that means in practical terms. For me, it meant a reverse shoulder replacement and two complete knee replacement surgeries. She listened to my questions and the order of the surgeries, explained her thoughts and recommendations. I left with a plan. My confidence in her abilities was high. My husband subsequently had several major heart problems that required surgeries and long stretches in the hospital. It was over 12 months before I could get back to the plan Dr. LaRoque had established. I had been moving a man who weighed more than twice my body weight. I was in worse shape. She didn't judge or say anything other than that she understood. She ordered new tests and offered to meet via video call so I could be home caring for my husband. I had the tests done and she spoke with the surgeons she thought would be best for my surgeries. I just completed the reverse shoulder replacement surgery and am very pleased. I am going to meet with the knee replacement specialist soon. I couldn't be happier. I love that you get x-rays upon arrival, ultrasounds as required, and that the after visit summary is very helpful and reliable.

Two years ago I crashed my mountain bike and broke my femur just below the hip joint which required…read morea hip replacement. Six months into my recovery I suddenly experienced severe pain in my posterior hip and sciatica. The surgeon imaged my hip but couldn't find anything wrong. The pain was so terrible I could barely walk two blocks and started using trekking poles to get around. For a year and half, I went through extensive physical therapy and rehab, which did help, but I never was able to regain full strength in my leg. And it wouldn't take much to put me in excruciating pain which would leave me limping for days. Going to Avid Sports Medicine and getting treatment from Dr. Cupit was literally a life changing experience for me. It was the first time I felt like someone was invested my recovery. After six weeks of shockwave therapy, I was able to move in ways I didn't think were going to be possible again. Dr. Cupit told me the therapy would continue to help me heal in the weeks and months ahead. It's been three months since my last treatment and I'm virtually pain free! I can walk, lift, stretch and cycle again without any limitations. I can't thank Dr. Cupit and Avid Sports Medicine enough. They are my heroes!

This is my 3rd year of getting a series of shock wave treatment. Each series for my type of injury,…read moreat this stage in my journey, has given me a year each of pain free living. To focus on self-care without constantly being aware of that body part. Which is amazing for where I was previously. I'm so grateful to Dr. Jow and the staff at Avid for helping me get back to feeling and living like myself again. I would 100% recommend their facility and the treatments they offer.

A wonderful, kind, caring and knowledgeable physician. She is definitely a person to trust with…read moreyour care. She will do her best to heal you.

There aren't enough stars available here. I've never had an experience like this with a doctor and…read moreI'm 70 years old. Irene was excedingly knowledgable, inquisitive, thorough and omg, she was not in a rush. I've never felt like my well being was so important to a physician. I found Dr. Minkowsky doing a google search and I can't believe how lucky I am.

My father has dementia, limited mobility, and requires a hired caretaker to attend medical…read moreappointments. He has been diagnosed with fractured vertebrae at the ER following a CT scan. Dr. Hsu's office required my father to come INTO his office just to tell him that he needs an MRI and an x-ray. The order for x-ray and MRI should have been done BEFORE Dr. Hsu required my dad to come into the office. His appointment lasted less than 5 minutes and Dr. Hsu had not even looked at his CT scan, NOR was he aware of my father's ER visit and diagnosis (this information is all in my father's file at St. Mary's / UCSF, but Dr. Hsu did not review. What a waste of time and anxiety for my mom, dad, and the caregiver.

Surgery went well. Dr Hsu is a highly skilled surgeon. Recovery took time as expected & Dr Hsu &…read morehis staff were available during recovery