I had a really great experience at Infinity Spine Center with Dr. Michael Luu. I originally went in…read morebecause I was dealing with ongoing neck and back pain, including a slipped disc, and it was starting to affect my day-to-day life. From the first visit, Dr. Luu made the whole process feel easy and comfortable. He took the time to listen and understand what was going on, and explained everything clearly so I knew what to expect. His adjustments have made a big difference--my pain has improved a lot and I feel much more mobile than before. It's honestly been a huge relief. On top of that, he's very professional, courteous, and easy to talk to. You don't feel rushed, and he actually cares about helping you get better. Scheduling appointments was also super simple and convenient, which made it even easier to stay consistent with treatment. Overall, I'm really glad I found Infinity Spine Center. I'd definitely recommend Dr. Luu to anyone dealing with neck pain, back pain, a slipped disc, or just general discomfort. He knows what he's doing and makes the whole experience smooth and effective.

Dr Michael is great!…read more I was dealing with rib pain and an unstable shoulder when I reached out to him for help. We stabilized my rib and after a few weeks of care - I could finally move and breathe. He also gave me strength exercises to practice at home. Dr Michael genuinely cares about his patients and wants to improve your wellness. Plus, his office is nice and clean! Please seek him if you need help. Asking for help even after seeking help from other chiropractors and PTs was a reach for me, and I'm glad I did. I appreciate you Dr Michael and am grateful for your practice!

I started seeing Dr Priyanka Ghosh three months ago for pain management due to Complex Regional…read morePain Syndrome. It's a rather rare and very painful condition that, unfortunately, many doctors do not take seriously and do not really understand. So my expectations going in were guarded at best. Dr Ghosh quickly showed me that she is extremely knowledgeable about my condition. She has been so helpful and supportive, referring me for appropriate testing, treatments and physical therapy, over seeing my medications and making sure I understand what to do and just as importantly, what NOT to do in order to improve my condition and hopefully achieve complete remission. With her help and guidance I'm making amazing progress. I highly recommend this kind, caring and knowledgeable doctor.

In my experience as a woman, Dr. Rakkar did not make me feel safe or comfortable as a patient. I…read moreleft my interactions with him feeling dismissed and uncomfortable, and I did not feel that my concerns were being taken seriously. This was my personal experience, but it was significant enough that I would not choose to see this doctor again.

He is a caring and compassionate doctor. He listens and tries to provide the most effective pain…read moremanagement for his patients. I have had 5 major joints replaced in the last 5 years. Because of his competency and professionalism, I have been able to manage my pain and have high quality of life. His office staff are also very helpful. I highly recommend Dr.Hong!!

I have been a patient of Dr. Hong for many years, and I can say without a doubt that he is the…read morekindest, most compassionate, humble and knowledgable physician . He has treated my complicated spinal issues for many years with a myriad of medications and procedures that has kept me from having surgery. Having said that, he does not hesitate to refer his patients to other doctors if he feels someone else is better able to treat a condition. There is no one else that I would trust to treat myself, family members and friends. Dr Hoyman Hong is an expert diagnostician and has such patience, understanding and gentleness. His staff are equally as warm and professional and together, this team creates a relaxed environment in which each patient is their priority.

I have been referred to Sparc for treatment for my back, and Highly recommend this to anyone who is…read moredealing with pain. I hurt my back and was down for a year & now I am back to work and doing my daily activity's. As for the other review states you are dealing with top notch professionals. Healing does come with time, MY life went from in pain everyday to pretty much pain free. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND SPARC to anyone. I thank and commend the courteous, well-trained staff for their professionalism and knowledge. Thank you, Joe

SPARC is the most amazing program!!! It has changed my life for the better. I started with a lot…read moreof fear because of my pain in my arm due to a tear in my tendon. I had not been physically active for over a year. Now thanks to this experience I feel strong and confident! Devin is such an amazing teacher and trainer! He is so patient, kind and encouraging. I really enjoyed learning about chronic pain from Dr. Harden. He really makes the program fun with jokes, stories and laughter while being a fabulous educator! I have learned so much about my body and the correct way to do things and gained so much strength and knowledge. I am so grateful! Thank you SPARC!

After a year of physical and occupational therapy for the same injury, I was recommended to try…read moreacupuncture with Dr. Wang and Dr. Yen at YiQi. I was initially skeptical, especially after an underwhelming experience--only 5 out of 6 sessions--at another clinic. However, my first appointment at YiQi gave me new hope. Dr. Yen's diagnosis through pulse reading was impressively accurate. He not only addressed my main concern but also identified additional health issues I hadn't mentioned. My session concluded with targeted pressure point therapy by Dr. Wang, which brought noticeable relief. I also learned that Dr. Wang specializes in chronic disease management, including conditions like diabetes, while Dr. Yen focuses on complex and hard-to-treat illnesses. While I know one session won't completely resolve my shoulder and arm condition, including pain, weakness, LRM, etc., it has already helped alleviate my symptoms. I'm optimistic and looking forward to my upcoming treatments.

My family met Dr. Yen during a very difficult time. It was Dr. Vi that recommended me to Dr. Yen…read more My father suffered an ischemic stroke at age 88 affecting the right middle cerebral artery. In the hospital we were gently told he might never walk again and his left side would likely remain paralyzed. After discharge, I brought him to several acupuncturists hoping to support his recovery. The experiences were brief and formulaic -- until we met Dr. Yen. What stood out immediately was that he didn't rush. He spent time carefully feeling my dad's pulse, asked detailed questions about sensation and pain, and adjusted treatment based on how my dad responded week to week. It felt individualized rather than procedural. For over a year my dad has continued treatment consistently. Today, he is walking with a cane, going out to restaurants with friends and family, and recently celebrated his 90th birthday with us. We know recovery after stroke varies widely and we also appreciate the role of his medical team and rehabilitation -- but Dr. Yen has been an important part of his progress and quality of life. Because of this experience, I've referred friends to him -- including people who felt stuck after not getting clear answers elsewhere. More than once I've been told I undersell how helpful his care has been. The office is very peaceful. Dr. Wang, Dr. Vi and Dr. Yen are the most compassionate acupuncturists. They really care about people's underlying issues. We're grateful to have found this practice.

I have been seeing Dr. Dina H. For well over a year for my TMJ issues…read more She is very patient, attentive, gentle and professional. We decided on a modified Invisalign treatment plan. Office has been great. Always professional. Towards the end to help with alignment issues, Pedro helped out. He was fantastic. My issues happen far less and much less painful when they do occur. Hopefully it will continue to improve. Highly recommended Thank you Rick

Dr. Dina really listened when developing a plan for how to deal with my TMJ pain and dislocated jaw…read morejoint discs. The myofascial release treatment is incredibly helpful for re-alignment and reducing pain. I have bad pharyngeal reflex but Dr. Dina and team were incredibly patient to troubleshoot and find a way for me to tolerate a splint, and later an Oasys appliance. And, they worked with my health insurance!

FIVE stars for my pain MD BUT ZERO stars for scheduling department and archaic phone system…read more Instead of a phone system that returns your call, a phone system from the previous millennium that tells you that they are busy and plays Muzak while you are on hold for a 1/2hour. You then get an operator who can never help you. Her job is to transfer you. You have been on hold for a 1/2hour because they claim the scheduling department does NOT have a direct line. Sometimes the operator misdirects your call thus after you sit listening to Muzak for a 2nd 1/2hour, you are redirected again so you can again listen to Muzak for a 3rd 1/2 hour. After one-and-a-half hours on hold you will be given a procedure date (many months in the future) but will not be given a time until the afternoon before. NOT able to provide a date AND time = unacceptable system!

Pain Management denied my family member the ability to schedule an appointment, despite her having…read morea serious condition -- intestinal failure -- and significant medical needs. When we asked for an explanation, we were not given a clear reason why she could not be evaluated or seen. It is deeply disappointing when a patient with complex medical needs cannot access specialty care or even receive a clear explanation. We expected Stanford to provide compassionate, patient-centered support, but unfortunately our family has felt let down by this experience.

For about 2 years. I had interacted with Dr Schoenberger and his staff (Carrie & Anne) in the…read morecourse of my work before I became a patient here. I made the decision to start seeing Dr S due to some lingering post surgical pain that is not fully controlled with my (marvelous) osteopath in SF. I had noted how much that Dr S cares about each of his patients even before I started going there, and now that I am a patient here, I can see that this is definitely the case. My pain level waxes and wanes usually according to my work schedule ( work exacerbates the issue), or sometimes it can worsen (like 5 levels of intensity higher) from one day to the next for no apparent reason ( frustrating!). Dr S, Carrie, and Anne have all accommodated me when I have been in pain 'crisis'. I appreciate Dr S's multidisciplinary approach to pain management, he doesn't just glance at your chart then throw heavy duty narcotics at the problem. I have opportunity to recommend Dr S at my work and I have recommended him MANY times to people who are currently seeing other practitioners and are not improving at all or are in constant severe pain. I have yet to see if anyone will take me up on my recommendation. I feel that Dr S has been another 'godsend' to me. A few weeks back, I drew a depiction of where a severe pain flare-up was taking place in my neck, wrote a detailed note about the situation, and faxed it to the office even though it was the day that they are closed (Wed). Dr S himself called me that night, from home, to check on me and to squeeze me into his schedule for the upcoming Friday (my next day off). Not too many doctors provide that level of personalized care anymore, and I appreciate it tremendously. I'll point it out again-Carrie and Anne in the office are just as empathetic, helpful, caring, accommodating, and kind as Dr Schoenberger himself is. One small caveat-you may want to make sure that Paragon Paincare accepts your health insurance or is an in-network provider when you call to set up an intake appointment. He is 'out of network' on my plan, so it is a bit costly, HOWEVER, Dr S and his staff do everything that they can to ensure that I don't 'break the bank' by going to this office. In summary, Dr S has great rapport with patients, he uses a collaborative approach (collaborative with the patient, at least in my case)in coming up with creative solutions to keep me out of pain and keep me able to be working full time. He is also extremely knowledgeable, caring, and easy to get along with. It's never 'fun' going to any type of doctor, but Dr S, Carrie, and Anne go out of their way to make their patients as comfortable and calm as possible. I would recommend Dr S to anyone whose pain is not being adequately managed by their current practitioners.

I had hurt my back in a cycling accident and after popping nsaids and struggling with pain for 10…read moredays - I made my first appointment with Dr. Schoenberger. The entire staff was very friendly, helpful, and accommodating. The office is pristine, comfortable, and parking is a non-issue. Dr. Schoenberger is very knowledgeable in his field and has a great way of explaining my issues to me in terms I can understand. I have visited many different types of specialty physicians over the years due to exercise/training related issues and found Dr. Schoenberger to be very innovative and advanced with his treatment. I walked into the office that day having not slept well in 10 days due to pain and left feeling confident I had been given excellent care, a thorough examination, and treatment that allowed me to maintain my normal daily activities! Dr. Schoenberger cares about his patients as people and not just another face.

Terrible experience. This clinic operates like a factory, treating patients like numbers rather…read morethan people. I arrived 30 minutes early for my first appointment, hoping they might accommodate me, but they were understandably busy. However, once my scheduled appointment time arrived, I was forced to wait an additional hour before being seen. During this 1.5-hour ordeal, I was shuffled between various rooms for no apparent reason, all while watching at least 15 other patients being cycled through to see the same doctor. Even worse, patients who arrived long after me were seen first. When I questioned the doctor about the delay, he offered a standard apology, claiming there was an "emergency." To make matters worse, the facility looks nothing like the pictures online. The actual clinic is flimsy, poorly maintained, and offers zero privacy--you can easily overhear other patients' confidential conversations. The entire operation feels like a money-driven hustle. Save your time and go elsewhere. Avoid this place at all cost!

Dr. Chen has been the best Dr. I've met. I got into a car accident many years ago and had two…read morebulging disks and an annular tear and that leads to issues off and on with my lower back. I went to him for trigger point injections and acupuncture. I had sciatica which is terrible and he helped me improve with that as well. I also had issues with my hand and wrist for almost a year and nothing I was trying was working with other Dr.s. - I asked Dr Chen if he could help and we did acupuncture and PRP and within 3-4 weeks I was painting and playing basketball again! I have Celiacs too and now we're focusing on this. Appreciate what you do and I've recommend him to plenty of people and will continue to do so!

Mark is among the finest physicians I have ever been treated by. I suffer from various back…read moreailments, and Mark has treated me and has provided awesome pain relief. I can't recommend him high enough! He takes the time to listen and learn what you are going through. He provides many options, and you make a decision with thorough input from him. Want to feel better? See Dr. Mark Sontag at REMEDY!

I'm retired, federal civil service worker I went to Dr. Sontag due to injuries are sustained while…read moreworking for the department of defense I worked 31 years federal service the first problem was he didn't believe I was injured. He had another doctor check out my back when she came out of the treatment room. She told Dr. Sontag he was wrong. I do have an injured back. That's the first time I was suspicious of Sontag later he administered four epidurals none of them work