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.

I have been a patient of Dr Perry's for over 15 years. Out of all the doctors I have ever seen. He…read moreis the only one who has really taken a concern to my pain and discomfort. He has helped me through just about every test known to demand to try and figure out why I hurt so bad. I would strongly recommend him to anybody who needs help with chronic and miserable pain and I've tried everything else they can. Dr Perry a wonderful compassionate individual. I urge you to consider him about a doctor. Ed M.

An old injury coupled with repetitive stress injury had me in so much pain that I could not work,…read moreand I struggled to get through every day. I went to seemingly every kind of doctor, including Stanford Pain Clinic, but still the pain kept coming back and ruined my quality of life. Finally I found Dr. Perry and went to see him. He examined me and we talked for a long time. I was impressed by how much he cared and listened. Dr. Perry gave me some medication that immediately got the pain under control. In subsequent visits, he monitored my progress and suggested various ways to avoid aggravating my condition. After a while, I was able to go on a small dose of a maintenance medication, and live my life generally pain-free. I am so grateful to Dr. Perry for showing me a way out of the terrible pain I used to suffer from every day. From time to time Dr. Perry has seminars about pain control. These are really useful. Also he recommends other therapies that can be used to help heal old injuries and reduce the amount of medication required to get a good result. If you are hurting, do yourself a favor and make an appointment with Dr Perry!

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 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!

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!

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!

I found this center through Google. I was searching for shockwave ultrasound therapy. First off,…read moretheir website listed address is not correct. Their official address is about a mile away. It's a slightly run down building that is a chiropractic office. That's fine, but there is no mention of Bay Area Pain Relief on their door. Just that's it's a chiropractic clinic. In terms of the ultrasound, it's the same type you can find at any chiropractic office. Nothing special in my opinion. I don't understand why they don't have an updated address or even the offices name online. I was a bit sketched out. They also don't answer the phone. It just felt like some kind of trap or trick advertising. The one positive is the the Doctor of Chiropractic was able to answer my questions honestly. I imagine he is a good chiropractor.

I had plantar fasciitis for 15 years and had tried so many things to relieve my foot pain (various…read morepodiatrists, many different shoe inserts, physical therapy, even acupuncture) -- nothing brought lasting relief. I heard about shockwave therapy but my primary care doctor at Kaiser said "oh, there's no evidence that works." Finally I decided to check it out anyway-- I saw that Bay Area Pain Clinic offered a free consultation, so there was nothing to lose. Dr. Shiva examined my feet and general spinal health. He assured me that the treatment would NOT make my foot condition worse and would likely help (and possibly cure) it. He was easy to talk to, reassuring, compassionate, and realistic. I learned that this treatment is commonly used in Europe (sadly, unless a treatment benefits the pharmaceutical companies, it usually won't be evaluated -- and therefore will never be officially approved -- in the U.S.). Dr. Shiva gave me realistic expectations about how many treatments I'd probably need to undergo and how frequently. I was so eager for relief, we did my first treatment that day since he had an opening in his schedule. The treatments do hurt, as the sound waves from the ultrasound probe break up the scar tissue from years of chronic inflammation. But in each painful spot on my feet, as he held the probe there, the pain would quickly dissipate to a tolerable level. I started feeling relief the very next day, and I only had to go twice a week for a couple weeks before we could back off to once a week. Within a month I was no longer having nights when I couldn't fall asleep because my feet were aching so bad. I would wake up without the tightness and deep ache in my arches I had felt virtually every morning for 15 years. Dr. Shiva adjusted me at each visit and gave me supplementary tools such as great inserts and supportive tape. Jennifer, his client support person, was always helpful and they were always available if I needed to come sooner because of a breakthrough pain episode. I felt very supported in the healing process. I urge anyone with plantar fasciitis to go in for the evaluation. Dr. Shiva will honestly tell you whether shockwave treatment is likely to help. It might seem expensive at first, but it's actually pretty reasonable compared to other treatments -- and to me, getting out of chronic pain is worth spending a little money! My only regret is not doing this sooner. It is amazing to wake up every morning and go to sleep every night without terrible pain.

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

I came across Dr. Ou Yang's pain relief center in San Bruno through Google while searching for help…read morefor my 80‑plus-year-old uncle, who had been suffering from severe neck pain after a fall. As someone coming from China, it's not easy to convince an elderly family member--especially with traditional Chinese thinking--to visit a doctor, but the pain had become too much for him. Dr. Ou Yang was very patient and professional. He performed a thorough initial examination and quickly identified that the pain had spread from the neck to the shoulder area. He then treated my uncle with massage, cupping, and acupuncture. After the first session, my uncle said his pain was relieved by about 70-80%, which was a huge improvement for him. Because of this positive experience, my uncle was willing to return for a second visit--something that truly speaks for itself. We are very grateful to have found this clinic, and I highly recommend Dr. Ou Yang to anyone looking for effective pain relief.

Dr. Ouyang has been helping and treating my family members and extended friends for decades. He…read morehas been in his practice, first in San Jose and now in San Bruno for over 25 . His experience and excellent reputation precedes him. And for me, he is the fourth acupuncturist I have seen over the last many years, in Hawaii and in California. Have had acupuncture as part of treatment after an auto accident. Again after an injury on the job. This time for general maintenance. He is the best! I have found Dr. Ouyang to be truly compassionate to his clients and very intuitive. You don't even have to tell him what is ailing you. Once he does an examination and assessment, he will tell you the things needed to be worked on. Of course, good communication is so important between patient and doctor so, do feel free to tell him your concerns too. Dr.Ouyang is fluent in English and Cantonese. After assessment Dr.Ouyang decided the following things would be beneficial for me: acupressure massage, cupping, and enhanced acupuncture. If you are experiencing pain... see Ouyang. If you were in an accident... see Ouyang. If your job puts you in excessive physical conditions... see Ouyang! For better general health... see Dr. Ouyang. Thank you so much for the excellent care you have provided many of us!

Dr. Nirali Patel is both a very skilled acupuncturist and a wonderfully caring woman. She…read moreabsolutely wants the best for her patients and takes the time to make everyone who comes into her clinic feel seen and heard. She is truly empathetic and shares openly about her own personal health journey in an effort to relate to her patients and provide wisdom. I consider myself very lucky to have met her and my debilitating back pain has been unquestionably helped by her treatments.

I cannot recommend Dr. Patel enough! I had chronic ongoing pain issues as a result of injuries- I…read morehad tried everything, physical therapy, injections, massages, trigger point release massage! No results lasted. But hers has provided me consistent ongoing relief and I am hopeful to avoid surgery as a result. She also helped diagnose issues with scar tissue on my c-section lines and the treatment there has been tremendous as well! She is a magic worker!

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.