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

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.

Just finished my second series of injections. What a difference. They added exosomes to the stem…read morecells, which seems to have taken healing to another level. My lumbar problem has been with me for over a year. I can't walk more than 5-10 minutes before having to sit down. After my recent procedure, the pain is almost completely gone. It's a miracle! Great staff, very professional, and up to date with the latest scientific breakthroughs. I'm very grateful for my results.

I am replying to your self serving answer. I have what is called late…read morestage osteoporosis of the knee- which means that there isn't much cartilage remaining. Your suggestion that I spend 3500. for each injection of stem cells (called jelly by you) would be ridiculous and only serving to enrich your bank account. Unfortunately you were not honest and I find you repulsive. STEM CELLS CANNOT REGROW CARTILAGE. When the cartilage disappears, then bone starts to take it's place - hence where you get the term "bone on bone." I would have been a better and more honest doctor than you anyday.

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.

My spine hasn't felt this good since my accident. Dr Charchian is very honest, he is not pushy and…read morehas patients best interests at heart. He could've given me an extra shot to bill up my insurance. However, he didn't feel like the risks would outweigh the benefits. Instead, he did the right thing.

Amazing doctor! Responsive, professional, efficient, warm…read more Takes such good care of my mom, so accommodating and we are so grateful! Thank you Dr Charchian!

Dr G. is not only a specialist in hips, but he has true patient care. Every time I have visited…read morehim from problem diagnosis to final recovery, has been very well spent. His staff is very friendly, especially his assistant Zohra. His recommendation for therapy was also really great with Stay Ready PT in Brentwood. My hip surgery was about 4.5 months ago, and I can see tremendous strides. I am looking forward to getting back on the court and other sports activities with the great by product of Dr. G's surgery.

Dr. Garabekyan and his staff are the best!! If I could give 10 stars, I would! I write this in my…read morethird month of recovery from the PAO and arthroscopy surgery: I am relatively young, in my early twenties, and never had surgery in my life, so the idea of getting TWO surgeries (Arthroscopy and PAO) was very scary. I also had another issue where I could not accept blood transfusions of any kind. That also added to my level of fear and distress. The idea of a minimally invasive PAO is not something I had heard of before and was very anxious. However, Dr. Garabekyan was SO patient in answering every question I had. His assistant Susie was also amazing and gave us anything we needed. When in the hospital, he frequently visited and called to make sure that I was okay. As expected, my hemoglobin did drop, but thanks to the salvage saving method used, I never had any critical blood loss/feel the side effects of anemia. I felt very, very minimal pain. The medication prescribed was perfect. The "hard" part was the period of 1-2 weeks after leaving the hospital, as sleeping was very difficult due to being a side sleeper. Dr. Garabekyan's advice (using many small pillows to relieve pressure) will helped getting through the night a lot easier. Another thing that amazed me is that he would answer our questions even on his vacation time. His recovery process was VERY well detailed, and we never needed to guess on what methods of recovery he wanted us to do. I have been to many hip doctors at Cedar Sinai and other hospitals, and I've never had a doctor as caring and patient as Dr. Garabekyan. Choosing him to do the surgery was the best decision I could make and I'm so thankful to his excellent communication skills, and of course his incredibly awesome assistant, Susie! :)

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 am 4 days post-op from an XLIF performed by Dr. Khurana at the Commons Clinic. I am totally…read moreamazed how little discomfort I have following this procedure. From the time I started shopping for surgeons to address my spinal stenosis and spondylolisthesis, Dr. Khurana was my favorite. His style is personal, concise and thorough. He reviewed my images with me, explained what the problem was and gave me several options (all with corresponding pros&cons) to help me make the final decision. I never once felt pressured or intimidated into moving forward. Once I agreed to the surgery his team took care of everything. Each team member has a role and they all excel at communication. There was not one surprise or miscommunication. The surgical facility itself is top notch, super clean and the team of nurses are compassionate and experienced. They took such great care of me following my surgery. Once home and on my own I had checkins from the post-op coordinator and Dr. Khurana himself calling to check on me. Each day of recovery is better than the day before, which is far and away better than how I was prior to this surgery. I cannot recommend Dr. Khurana any higher, he is a first class surgeon!

Dr. Shimoyama has been the orthopedist for the Clippers basketball team for years. He came highly…read morerecommended by a friend who has been going to him for knee joint problems. I went to him because I was afraid I might have a blood clot or something in my thigh. Luckily he said it was tendonitis. He gave me a shot in my thigh for it. My thigh swelled up and was painful for a few days, which he said was normal. I didn't really think it did any good, but then after about 2 weeks all of a sudden it got a lot better. He is an older doctor so I hope he doesn't retire soon. Very pleasant manner and a lot of experience.

Dr Shimoyama came highly recommended by my family doctor who himself treated with Dr Shimoyama for…read moreknee and back pain. Having worked with the clippers for over 20 years, I felt comfortable with him helping me with my sport related injuries which have taken a tole on my body over the last few years. He has done wonders for my tennis elbow and knee pain. I also appreciate how he helped my mom with her lower back pain and sciatica. His experience and wonderful beside manor make every appointment enjoyable. 5/5 stars.

Caring and professional beyond expectation! Dr Melikian and staff are the best medical experts I…read morehave work with. I can't thank enough. Super grateful to Dr Melikian for my discectomy. I had to have a surgery asap and couldn't get an appointment anywhere. But Dr Melikian's assistant was able to get me into a surgery center in 2 weeks. Paperwork and all communication were super responsive. Best in class, absolutely recommending to anyone in need of a spine specialist

After seeing four pain specialists and undergoing numerous treatments for my lower back pain, I…read moredecided to research Dr. Melikian. Although I live in Long Beach and had limited time to visit in person, Dr. Melikian was kind enough to initiate contact via email and responded promptly. He arranged a quick phone consultation at no charge. He came across as very amiable, genuinely concerned, and highly knowledgeable about the subject. During our conversation, he brought up additional tests and treatment options I wasn't previously aware of. The call was definitely productive and appreciated. My only gripe, generally speaking--not specific to his practice--is that stem cell treatments are exorbitantly priced and not covered by insurance. Expect to pay anywhere from $6,000 to $9,000 or more for various stem cell treatment options. So, not a go just yet until I figure out how to come up with the money, I will have to live with my back pain.

Great doctor and staff! Thx so much for healing me. free parking was clutch too :)…read more Dr. Dini rocks!

AVOID THESE SHADY DOCTORS!! They appear to work closely with unethical attorneys who prioritize…read moreprofit over patients' well-being. If you've been referred here--especially by a lawyer--consider it a red flag and seek a second opinion immediately. The entire experience felt like a money grab, not legitimate medical care at ALL. Be careful--this place does not have your best interest at heart. AVOID AT ALL COSTS.