This Pain Clinic is FABULOUS. They are miracle workers. I have been in extreme pain for several…read moreyears and Dr. Casey Fisher has been my lifesaver. His staff is outstanding, especially Marvel as the receptionist, and Leon as Dr. Fisher's assistant during the procedures. I have one more procedure to do. It is the difference between life and death for me, that's how much deblilitating pain I had been in. Thank heaven for Pain Relief Solutions. And yes, I have spoken to Dr. Fisher about the bad appearance outside the office and the rug in the waiting room. He said he has no control over that b/c they rent the space and the management doesn't respond to his requests to clean things up. The exam rooms and treatment room are pristine. :-)

I went in today to see the doctor, and saw the great DR KRISTEN!!! I finally got everything set up…read moreagain. BACK ON TRACK. Unfortunately, 3 medications were sent to my preferred pharmacy, and 1 was sent to my former pharmacy. I would also note my appointment was at 1:00 PM at opening, but I didn't see the doctor till 1:40 PM.

I've had such a good experience with him and his staff. All very kind and attentive. He makes…read moregoing to a doctor painless.

Dr. Gavrilyuk is very knowledgeable and caring. He is able to treat patients as a whole person and…read morefind the best treatment plan to manage pain. His office staff is the best!

Manny is a real professional. Listening to your issues regarding pain issues new and old…read more Always considering alternatives and treatments that might be beneficial! Manny is the best, and the front desk staff are as well very prompt and friendly, making your visit as painless as possible! Thanks Everyone!

My father is being cared for by Derek Wright. We have all good things to say. He is an excellent PA…read moreand my Dad feels cared about!

Don't come here if you value your time and respect yourself. I had a 12 appt today. Filled out…read morepaperwork at 11:50. I waited till 12:45. Zero communication, zero anything. I left. They called me at 2pm asking if I wanted to reschedule and let me know the tech was running behind. Why didn't they communicate when I was there. Go somewhere other than here, anywhere but here. Thanks for wasting my time.

I am so grateful I was referred to Dr. Bahreman after I suffered from a TBI and other injuries. He…read morewas compassionate in listening to my concerns, thorough in his exams and explanations, and helped me get the appropriate treatments to finally have relief and healing. The office has state of the art technologies and treatments. All of the staff are knowledgable, friendly, and helpful. An added touch is the beautiful artwork displayed. Dr. Bahreman has helped me more than any other doctor I have seen, and made the biggest difference in my recovery.

Dr. Cheng is amazing but his office staff makes it impossible to see him. Never had this bad of…read morescheduling experience. They will cancel your appointments without telling you and act completely nonchalant when you call to find out...and get booked 3 months out again. Dr. Cheng needs new office staff.

Best neurologist ever. Was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's now fully cured.read more

This doc and his office are the best in the west! They…read morestudy your previous records and show you pictures and don't want to do surgery just to make money. They truly want to help you feel better with surgery being a last resort. They have taken me from a walker/cane to being able to walk unassisted most days. He also figured out which disc was causing my pain. I had previous steroid injections and they didn't hit the spot that needed to be hit. This doc uses the steroid epidurals to help diagnose which disc is causing the pain. That is especially important in those of us who have multiple back issues. I am so grateful to him and his entire team. They always let me know if they're running behind and I totally understand why when I realize all the homework he does before seeing you and making recommendations. When surgery day does arrive, hopefully down the road, I will know I'm in very good hands.

Short Review (TLDR version):…read more I am 3 months post-op for a herniated disc injury at the L5/S1 from ~18 months ago, and I have immense gratitude for Dr. Kim and his team for the successful Laser Endoscopic Spine Surgery ("LESS") because my frustrating lower back pain has substantially improved, and I am confidently participating in atheltic activities without any worry or hesitation of re-injury. Longer Review: I injured my back in early 2025 from a heavy lifting workout and playing basketball in the same evening (both items compounded on each other, and the body just broke down in the middle of the basketball game). The pain was excruciating for about 6 days before I finally went to the ER for relief (I should have gone wtihin the first 24 hours). The burst disc material pinched the nerve system that connects to my right calf muscles (medial gastroc), and I could no longer flex and activate that muscle region. Despite rigourous PT and many months of retraining my body how to move, the disc materials never flushed out, and there was no improvement to the calf weakness. My back pain was also continual, but it improved over time. The pain was manageable most days, and I could do some athletic activities that didn't require sprinting / jumping. However, at nights the lower back would be sore, sometimes preventing me from sleeping properly. I'd often need to get up around 2am, walk around the house a bit, apply an ice pack for ~20 minutes, take ibuprofen, and then hope that I could fall back asleep for a couple more hours. I researched different spine surgeons and surgical options. I had several consults with two surgeons who perform the traditional traditional micodiscectomny procedures, and I almost went with one of them (either Dr. Matt Follett with Synergy Orthopedics or Dr. Hani Malone with Scripps -- they're both great and I'm sure would have done a fantastic job with the traditional procedure). However, I learned about Dr. Kim from additional internet research, learned about the LESS procuedure, how it's less invasive (faster healing time, less painful recovery, no need to chip away at the spine bone), and took the initial consult with him. He was very gracious and did not go into "sales mode" to convince me to do his method. He noted all the pros of the traditional method and how that could be a good options for me. It was a very comfortable conversation as we discussed pros and cons of each surgical method. No pressure felt. I'm so grateful I took that consult with Dr. Kim. After evaluating procedures, I went with Dr. Kim for the LESS procedure. The biggest con for the LESS procedure is that it's significantly more expensive and not covered by insurance. However, thinking about the long-term road ahead, I believe that the cost would be worth it (so far that seems to be true). The surgical team did a great job at helping me prep and feel calm the morning of the procedure. The post-op pain went through a couple different waves: 1st week was nearly pain free due to pain medications 3rd/4th weeks were more painful due to the swelling / inflamation of the procedure that was still healing (probably the most painful part of the recovery) The 2nd month of recovery had minor pain, but not noticeable during most hours of the day. I'd notice some pain after a PT session, but that was due to some swelling around the back from the exercises. During the 3rd month of recovery, I felt almost pain-free, just minor moments here and there as I ramped up my physical activity (doing more athletic drills, basketball practice, etc.). By the end of the 3rd month, I've now had a couple weeks without any pain despite increasing my physical activity, and I'm so grateful to be feeling this way. My calf weakness still exists as the surgeon (and many other online research trends) noted that nerves heal very slowly, and it could take 6-12 months or more for that nerve system to return to full function. Nerves supposedly grow back at a rate of ~1-2 milimeters per day, and if my gastroc muscle 20+ inches (or 500+ millimeters) away from the point of the pinched nerve, then I'll need to be patient with recovery. The good news is that I have felt minor nerve sensations multiple times in the lower right leg (calf, foot, soleus) - some are prickly, some are soft and repeating, others are a sharp twang, all of which are things that I was not experiencing prior to surgery. I believe those are indications of the nerve system slowly recovering. Conclusion: I'm incredibly grateful for Dr. Kim and his team, and I appreciate that they do a few post-op check-ups to monitor progress and provide additional guidance. I also apprecaite that his team took video recordings during the procedure and sent me a ~5-minute summary of the operation with commentary throughout. It was awesome to see the moment where the surgical tool removed the disc material and released the pinched nerve from the bone wall.

Dr. Ramin Raiszadeh is truly a one-of-a-kind physician. He consistently goes above and beyond in…read morehis commitment to providing exceptional patient care while always honoring the principle of "do no harm." Throughout my treatment, I have experienced genuine kindness, compassion, professionalism, and an extraordinary level of expertise. Dr. Raiszadeh is a true subject matter expert in orthopedic spine surgery, and his knowledge, skill, and dedication inspire tremendous confidence. What stands out most is that he always puts the health, well-being, and best interests of his patients first. I would also like to recognize the outstanding staff at the Spine & Brain Institute of San Diego. Every member of the team has treated me with courtesy, respect, and compassion while providing an exceptionally high standard of care. Their professionalism and commitment to their patients make every visit a positive experience. On a scale of 1 to 10, I would give Dr. Raiszadeh and the entire team at the Spine & Brain Institute of San Diego a perfect 10. I am sincerely grateful for the exceptional care I have received and would highly recommend them to anyone seeking outstanding spine and orthopedic care.

He is an excellent surgeon but bad mouthing his patients and ridiculing them behind their back is…read morevery unprofessional. I overheard him and anothe doctor laughing and ridiculing a patient. Totally unprofessional!!!

It's been a few yrs & a lot has happened to my body & I needed to return to Dr A. this time for my…read moreneck. And they were so gracious even when I arrived 15 min late! (my apologies for mapping to the old location). I like that he takes his time with patients, listens, answers questions & uses the diagrams & spine model for visual reference & education. Doc A. also showed me the MRI where the disc bulge is aggravating the one side more. He has a warm & calm vibe (but I'm a bit anxious today due to chronic pain, funky sleep, traffic & busy mind, so I struggled a lil this visit to match the calm frequency), but I def. left feeling optimistic & like I have someone supportive & caring in my corner. I like that Doc A. collaborates with me to try conservative tx. first, but is also open to explore trigger pt injections or other things in the future if needed. He's thorough, answered all my questions & is an excellent educator. I feel well informed. I'll start with PT first & go from there. He seems optimistic about my status but also prepared & able to try other things if needed. Thanks again & the staff in reception & the back are kind too. Unfortunately I returned due to pain, but I'm pleased to see y'all again. Infinite gratitude. And you've got a great sense of humor! Maybe I will need to move to Montana or Oregon or someplace in the nature-more off grid & get some mother nature healing as well; meanwhile I truly appreciate your medical/technical expertise for my acute pain flare & your support

Try to find an office that gives a damm about you. This one does not! I had two doctors fax over…read morethe required paperwork. Without the faxes, I couldn't even schedule an appointment as a CASH patient. I finally called them to ask why I've waited well over a month just to get an appt and they say they have nothing & I have to try and get the dr to fax them again. Ridiculous! This place is so disorganized I won't bother to inconvenience my D.C. to fax them again. That ruined my confidence in this place. The level of patient care starts with the "Hello" on the other end of the phone. For that's they get one full star for answering the phone. Business must be great to turn away customers. The Doctor must not be that great if he has staff that can't get a patient in to see said doctor. When you deal with pain, your dealing with life and death. Don't go here. Your life is much more valuable than this place will ever know.

A very busy medical building And specialty clinics inside…read moretoo All in all I need some imaging and this was were I needed to go I be here before and it was a quick visit Very nice tech.

I went to Sharp Rees-Stealy Urgent Care in Santee after cutting the corner of my finger off and…read morebleeding throughout the entire day. I was in severe pain and repeatedly expressed that to Dr. Natasha Boydstun and Nurse Brenda. My pain was dismissed from the beginning. I was told to "just take Tylenol and ibuprofen" and that was the extent of their pain management plan. After receiving a tetanus shot (my first since 1998), I was told I would be sent home with basic bandaging supplies and Surgifoam for aftercare. They never gave it to me. Let me be clear: when someone is in severe pain and likely in shock, it is not their responsibility to remind medical staff to provide the supplies they themselves said they would give. That is basic follow-through and basic care. When my pain worsened, I called multiple times asking for help. Instead of addressing it, I was told I would need to go to the ER to be reevaluated for the same pain I had reported from the start. There was no empathy, no accountability, and no urgency. I have never felt so dismissed by a medical team in my life. I would NEVER recommend this facility to anyone seeking basic competent and compassionate care. Ironically, my pharmacist showed more compassion and concern than the medical team who treated me. She took the time to listen and speak to me kindly, something I never received at this urgent care. And honestly, after this experience, it's no surprise the ratings for this location are so low. I would NOT recommend being seen by either of those two medical so-called professionals to anyone in the community seeking urgent care.