[[HIGHLIGHT]]Dr. Hoyman Hong is pleasant and professional.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]He has a great bedside manner.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]He explains everything in detail and allows ample time for questions.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] He is proficient with his steroid injections, helping me with my pain several times over the years. I recommend him without hesitation. Karen B. read more

I've seen Dr. Hong for 10+ years for botox /xeomin for migraine prevention. He genuinely cares about his patients and is extremely knowledgeable as well as has always been thorough, not rushing through my appointments. [[HIGHLIGHT]]My insurance has recently been difficult to deal with on getting pre-approvals and he and his office team have been patient in trying to get the right approvals through, in order to get me the medication/treatment needed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I've been with Dr. Hong for many years. He is a very good doctor and i have found him fair and professional. I can recommend him without worry. He will treat you like a true patient. Phil C'de Baca read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Dr Hong is a very kind and attentive doctor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] He listens to you and recommends treatments that will alleviate pain. I have the utmost confidence in his ability and professionalism to help me on so many occasions. He is an excellent surgical doctor. read more

Dr. Hoyman Hong is a first-rate physician who quickly diagnosed the source of my pain, and came up with a conservative and non-invasive treatment approach that's been very effective. He's got excellent insight into sources of pain and how to treat it. read more

In 2006, after a car accident, I went through 2 years of having back pain, seeing an orthopedist the whole time who put me through physical therapy, water therapy, all kinds of therapies while not addressing the problem & in the meantime my leg is atrophying & I'm in constant pain & throwing up because of pain pills he prescribed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I finally saw Dr. Hong who was gentle & very concerned about my pain level, even putting a pillow behind my back at the first visit to make me more comfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] He immediately set me up for an EMG, myelogram, discogram, etc., most on the same day, making sure to provide me with a strong pain patch before the diagnostic procedures were done. After receiving the results, he immediately referred me to a surgeon whom I just loved as well, and I've been pain-free for many years now. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I'll never forget Dr. Hong, a truly wonderful, gentle, & caring doctor for his compassion & expertise![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Dr Hong's office staff called me and indicated that they only took workmen's comp patients[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]].

I saw Dr. Hong for several years and was always very happy with the care he provided. He was thorough and took the time to explain options. I'm only transferring to another doctor because he moved his practice out of the city and I don't want to travel to San Mateo every time I need to see him. My only negative comment is about the person he has answering his phone in San Mateo. Without exception, I have found her to be rude and extremely unhelpful. She just really does not want to help. Trying to get my records has been like hitting a blank wall. Final got some of them, but just gave up trying to get the images from my last MRI. It's a real difference from the team he has in the city, it's too bad. read more

I will keep my review short and sweet. Dr Hong is fantastic! I am going in for my third spinal Epidural Steroid Injection tomorrow. I am sure it will be successful at stopping the pain I am having. Dr Hong is the Best of the Best! I highly recommend Dr. Hong to anyone who is looking for a doctor who is the BEST in the field of "Orthopedic Pain Management" read more

In 2016 I had seen Dr. Hong about six times before running like hell to get away from him. Please note, I am, and have been, a non alcoholic drinker. Yet on my third visit he informed me I tested positive for alcohol the prior month. Then, on month five office visit, he claimed had had been drunk on two prior occasions. He was off his rocker and all trust was gone. It was then I learn he only worked one day per week at the clinic so I am assuming he had me confused with someone else and was not reading my chart. The other explanation for me was that he was using his own medicine in too heavy a dose. But that is my honest reaction. What an experience read more

Dr. Hong is an exemplary physician -- he expertly walked me through my MRIs and patiently explained the diagnosis, challenges, and options for managing my back pain. I'm deeply grateful to Dr. Hong; he is a skilled physician who cares about his patients and has tremendous talent for healing those of us in need. read more

Do you have chronic pain? Have you been misdiagnosed for decades by one Dr after another? Have you been treated with disrespect and disregard by a medical system which sees chronic pain that doesn't fit into a clear diagnosis as personal failing? Have you been living in chronic pain for years, just white-knuckling it, refusing to go to the Dr or ER no matter how bad it gets because the pain isn't as bad as the contempt you receive when you ask for help? Dr Hong will not do this to you. I feel like I've stumbled upon a medical unicorn. Dr Hong is kind, thoughtful, knowledgeable, competent and compassionate. Within minutes he had me properly diagnosed for a condition which I have endured my entire life, and been misdiagnosed for over-and-over again. I'm still waiting for my insurance to approve the treatments but I just had to write this review. I had to share that this man is amazing. I can't believe I'm writing this...but he has rebuilt my trust in Dr's. I trust him to take care of me and to walk beside me through this journey OUT of pain. If you knew me, you'd know that there is no higher praise that I can give than that. I thought I was alone in my pain, but he has shown me that I'm not. Also, on a side note, his staff is incredible as well. Thank you to the entire staff of this office for the amazing work you are doing. read more

Re: Case Number 8002014007459 Medical Board of California v. Hoyman Hong, MD Dear Governor Brown, I am writing to inquire on the above opioid abuse case which I filed with the Medical Board of California in 2014. Please inform me on the status of your 3-year investigation. Briefly, Hong prescribed prescription opioids for a federal service lumbar spinal injury he reported to the below government agencies as a "contusion" and "psychology pain." Pain management specialists at Langone Joint Disease Hospital, New York University, and George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC, reviewed my medical records and my recent MRI and determined prescription opioids were not indicated for my injury which occurred in 1995. I never wanted prescription opioids and I implored Hong to give me treatment alternatives, including acupuncture, physical therapy, neuromuscular therapy, and other physical treatments. Instead, Hong prescribed more and more opioids to the point I could barely function. Thank you for reviewing this matter and providing me with a timely status of your 3-year investigation into this case. I am available to speak with your investigators. Thank you for your service to our great state! Sincerely, James Patterson, Member California State Society US Department of Homeland Security US Department of Labor The Patterson Family Sacramento, CA The Patterson Family, Bakersfield CA read more

Wow! I just bent down and picked up something from the floor and realized that I am pain free. I have bulging disks in my back and a couple of years ago another office injected me with a steroid. It didn't work. Last week Dr. Hong redid the procedure but actually injected the steroid in the correct location (between my L3/L4). Tah Dah! I also tore my extensor tendon earlier this year. He immediately ordered MRI's for both my back and elbow. I had my elbow repair by Dr. Akizuki 6 weeks ago and it too is healing beautifully. For the first time in over 2 years I have virtually no pain. I forgot what an incredible feeling it is to be pain free. Absolutely incredible results. Worth the time it took to diagnose and treat the conditions. read more

This man is AMAZING. I have been a patient of his for over 4 years and I can't say enough great things about him. He is attentive, kind, patient and a great listener. He works with you to manage your health and is incredibly knowledgeable about the new things coming out that can help. He is responsive, which is rare for a doctor, and he works well with other doctors to get the most favorable outcome. This man has seen me at my worst, through surgeries and more, and has been an instrumental part of why I am well. read more

Dr. Hong is the best EVER -- and as anyone with pain knows, our situations usually are not easy issues with cookie-cutter solutions. We require truly skilled, compassionate doctors who work with the complexity of our issues. Dr. Hong has been a godsend to me. By the time a person ends up seeing a doctor specialized in pain issues, that person has likely seen a lot of other doctors and feels full of despair. We often feel shuttled around, and no one can figure out or fix what's going on. We feel alone. On top of that, the experience of having constant pain itself makes it so much harder to handle this difficult process. It can be hard even just to talk about what's going on in a constructive way (we just want to cry). Dr. Hong spent a full hour with me on my first visit, and for the first time, after I had seen multiple doctors who ordered MRIs about my hip/sacroiliac issue, actually pulled up the MRI films on his ever-present computer and showed me the physical indications of what was going on. He pointed out things that no one else did (and certainly that the vague radiology report hadn't noted). He also listened thoroughly as I described my history and symptoms, and also how my personal life and work demands affect the health issues. He LISTENS, and has continued to do so as my treatment has progressed. He then laid out a series of options for approaching the problem and the pros/cons with each. As time has passed, he has supported my attempts to try a variety of less invasive approaches before possibly having to move to a more serious intervention. I don't feel shuttled into a particular approach only, as some doctors tend to do. He is highly responsible and RESPONSIVE regarding the use of painkillers, which has become such a loaded topic and carries so much anxiety for patients because until the issue is resolved, we can't function without these painkillers. (That anxiety itself makes the pain worse.) I take the least possible, but I do need them, and Dr. Hong and I have worked with my detailed description each month of how I've used them to manage the pain. He has offered guidance on better effectiveness, but I have not felt afraid that they will suddenly be pulled from me. It is such a relief, and really has been healing, to have a doctor who draws astutely on medications so that I can keep going in my everyday life, even as we try to resolve the root problem. It is a real burden for anyone with a busy job to have to see a doctor each month just to get a refill of painkillers, as now required by law, and Dr. Hong has made it much easier by setting up the capacity to do video consultations. Through this modality I'm able to easily touch base with him, fill him in on progress, ask questions, raise new concerns, discuss the use of medication, and get the refill as needed, which he then submits to an online pharmacy with a delivery service. Because of this frequent interaction, he knows exactly what's going on in my life and health. As I said earlier, any medical problem is difficult to manage, but managing the process of getting health care and medications can make it all even worse. Dr. Hong's practice makes all of it easier, so I can continue with my life and focus on healing. Finally, I must comment on how wonderfully responsive his office is -- the best doctor's office practice I've ever interacted with. It's highly personal. Ivana is gracious and knowledgeable. I can email them or call, and she follows up right away in a generous, warm way. I don't know how Dr. Hong has managed to keep his practice so personal and responsive when so many others just become bureaucratic nightmares for patients. I feel Dr. Hong and Ivana know me, care about me, and truly are working with me to bring me back to full health. read more

If there was any way I could give 0 stars, I would. For about 1.5 yrs now I've been battling neck issues from a combination of computer-related injury and a soccer stress injury. Over the course of my long and arduous journey for seeking a medical explanation and treatment for my chronic neck issues, I was referred to Dr. Hong for his expertise by Dr. Akizuki. The first thing I noticed was with Dr Hong was his lack of care for his patients. Like cattle down an assembly line, I got the impression the faster he could get me out of his office the faster he could deposit my money in the bank. I already have a cynical view of the American health care system and this situation sure wasn't helping sway my opinion. I have no qualms about writing a less than favorable review because since he never even really made eye contact with me, I have no worries about running into him on the streets and having him recognize me. After several diagnostic sessions with Dr. Hong he had come up several hypotheses. One by one, we ruled out each option. The last option was an epidural shot to my C5 and C6. The day I went in for the shot, he last second changed the assessment and I was administered a shot to the C4 and C5 region. This late audible was a bit suspect, but he was the quarterback and I was the loyal wide receiver following the game plan. Following the procedure, I was sore in the area (to be expected) but noticed ZERO change. Despite the lack of results from the procedure, the major disappointment was how I was treated soon after. After relentless calling (more specifically 15-20 phone calls) to his doctor's office and being assured Dr. Hong would call me back, I never received that call. It's bad enough that I spent thousands of dollars (out-of-pocket mind you) for the procedure, but to not have a simple phone call returned is unprofessional and downright disrespectful. To make matters even worse, it was extremely difficult for his office to release my records to my new doctor. It took numerous phone calls and even more follow ups to ensure the job was done. Dr. Hong: if you ever read this, please give me a call to go over my results. I'll be waiting patiently. read more

Dr. Hong seemed like he was great, in the beginning. I went to see him for severe sciatic pain, piriformis pain, and bulging discs, upon the recommendation of my orthopedist. Now I think that he just doesn't care about his patients. The first thing he did was write a ton of prescriptions, which I wasn't excited about, and didn't end up taking - all they do is mask the pain vs. fix the problem. I had two cortisone injections (done by Dr. Hong) which didn't work and an in office local injections into my piriformis, which was extremely painful, over a period of a couple of months. He continued to have me come into the office every couple of weeks, and I wasn't getting any better. After the injections failed to work, Dr. Hong suggested that I have some ART done, which I did, but it also failed to work. At this point, and getting desperate, I felt like I needed to take some things into my own hands. I tried rolfing, traction and continued going to my chiropractor. I called Dr. Hong's office after a few weeks to talk to him about my care. After 3 messages, and the last one being very nasty, he finally returned my phone call. We spoke about getting extra benefits for traction to be done by a physical therapist. He said he needed to write a letter, and that he would email me. It's been a month...I have called and emailed, and I STILL don't have the letter. I finally sent a nasty email letting him know my thoughts, and got no response. For a pain management doctor, he certainly doesn't care that his patients are in pain. I wouldn't see him again and definitely DON'T recommend him to anyone. read more

First off Dr. Hong and his staff do not care! They treated my wife like she was a drug addict, weird looks and shrugs and eye rolling. BTW my wife hardly takes any medication. Second they failed to fill out the proper paperwork for the insurance so the claim was denied, the insurance company said "No problem, just have them appeal and resubmit." After a conversation with Dr. Hongs office they said they would.....well they didn't and now we are stuck with a $15,000 bill. And no they don't care. This has got to be criminal!.....anyone have any legal advice? read more

I have seen Dr. Hong for 3+ years. He is as fine a physiatrist (pain management) or physical medical rehab (PMR) specialist as you will find. He is experienced, knowledgeable, was trained at top schools, has good bedside manner and commitment to his patients. Genuinely compassionate without being a drip. Able to deal with people who are in chronic pain and their special needs. Optimistic but realistic and straightforward and friendly. I have had multiple diagnostic and pain-management procedures (neck and back epidurals, discogram, trigger point injections). Dr. Hong has helped me understand my injuries, and given me great counsel on other doctors/surgeons along the way. If you have a serious injury you can get bounced around from specialist to specialist whose knee-jerk reaction seems to be to disagree with one another. Dr. Hong understood the whole situation better than anyone and is the guy who managed me through a web of specialists/surgeons, etc. I sound like a drip even to myself... but Dr. Hong got me through the toughest 2 years of my life. He can be tough to get into see, but every time I really needed to see him urgently I was able to get in quickly. He is often late, so plan for it. The flip side of waiting is that he gives everyone the time they need without rushing. I am also grateful for his helpful (and very nice) office staff and nurses. They deal with cranky people with spine injuries who need to see the doctor NOW all day long, so be nice to them. read more

DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT GO HERE. Had an appointment for 1:30 pm. Arrived 1:32. Just so you get so I wasn't late I was actually waiting in my car. They email you about some basic paperwork to do before hand... and I did it but that didn't matter at all they should leave that for their patients like crayons at a restaurant. First walk in and the complete female dog of a lady at the front was in such a bad mood. (Whatever I'm not going to be dealing with her right?) ps. The doc was right behind her and I doubt anyone in the building couldn't hear the pure bitchiness in her voice. She took my id and insurance card after staring at the insurance card like it was painting she told me have a seat. Nothing else. Just yea your on time but the usual you still have to wait. Whatever I expected it, seriously I did, I did physical therapy for months and had to wait a little every time. BUT AFTER sitting there for exactly 29 minutes. I asked my appointment was for 130 right(it's a very small building; and they are so like making bank but no AC.) she says yes we're running behind it's gunna be a while. I ask you couldn't have mentioned that when I first walked in or tell people your running behind. Drove 30 minutes there waited for 30 just to be told in such a bitchy way that their behind schedule...why take it out on me -any way I asked for her name and to speak with her manager. Mind you after she tried to kick me out all I wanted to do was re schedule. Sooo unprofessional it was ridiculous I made a yelp account to write this. Like I really was baffled I'm never one to say this sort of stuff but I feel like if I "looked a little different" I wouldn't have been treated this way. It's 2019 get a damn grip and learn how to run an office not your mouth. read more

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I agree with the highly rated reviews. After being shifted around for a while after about 8 months by workers comp. I had just moved back to the Bay Area and had a microdiscectomy; rehab with so many painful injections- I was so happy to end up in Dr Hongs office. It was such a relief to have a doctor believe your pain, and be willing to help me relieve it by trying alternative methods as well as pain mmgnt. I will always recommend Dr Hong to anyone who experiences Pain and needs serious management. Just a note, I am a person that receives procedures every other month, and Your surgeon always wants you to be aware of the procedure you are about to have to ensure that you are of sound mind prior to your procedure; it isn't that your doctor is oblivious, its protocol. read more

Dr. Hoyman Hong is one of the best physicians I have ever seen. He is very thorough and doesn't look at the clock when in the exam room with you. He is very intelligent and will devise a plan with you to ensure you are both bought into the treatment. Please be advised, Dr. Hong will express his care the moment you walk into the exam room. He brings his A game all the time simply for his dedication to the field of medicine and the love he has for it. We need more doctors like Dr. Hong that have heart, compassion and knowledge in the field of medicine (wait we do, his brother Dr. Hoylan Hong):-) Keep up the great work!!! read more

My issues with discomfort and increasing pain from sciatica and confirmed by an X-ray showing spondylolisthesis in my lumbar 4-5 led me to schedule an appointment with Dr. Hoyman Hong at St. Francis Memorial Hospital. Due to a fairly long waiting list for an appointment (due to his excellent reputation as a physiatrist), I scheduled in advance through his office a likely needed MRI after the Monday appointment in order to speed the process for treatment. I had a thorough and productive physical and verbal exam from Dr. Hong which delineated the general lumbar situation as indicated from the prior X-ray, but further required an MRI (as expected) in order to clearly see the specific problem. I left his office, got the MRI locally in San Francisco, and returned the disk to Dr. Hong's office and handed it to him late in the day. He said he would take a look at it soon. As I was pulling in the garage at home, I got a call from him directly. He told me I had a cyst forcefully compressing the nerves in the spinal canal and it should be treated quickly. Untreated it could have quite serious consequences and fairly soon. Within a half hour his office arranged patient rescheduling in order to do the minimally invasive procedure in three days on Thursday. The procedure under conscious sedation and with a fluoroscope for real time imaging took an hour to aspirate/dismember the cyst in the facet joint and inject an epidural steroid injection to reduce inflammation and pain. For three days afterwards there was frequent pain due to Dr. Hong's necessary strenuous efforts to eliminate the cyst which led to jostling the region and the impinging nerves. I took pain medication for that period, but within a few days the pain was gone - some resulting from the procedure, but more importantly the pain that had been an issue for months from spinal stenosis. Now and for the past six weeks I have had no pain or sciatica. It is a wonderful relief. While perhaps not a permanent solution since back problems (and sometimes cysts) have a tendency to recur, it is a blessing. I am so glad to have been in the good hands of Dr. Hong and his extremely quick response to what can be a quite serious problem if not treated quickly. Office waits are compensated by the time he will devote to you as a patient and he has an excellent office staff. Dr. Hong is very personable, listens well, explains things properly, is very knowledgeable and capable, and takes a real interest in and spends appreciable time with his patients. I recommend him highly. read more

Dr.Hong is the reason I am walking today. I came to hi in 2009 withback pain so severe icouldhardly walk. He worked with me eliminating causes until he was sure I needed a fusion once that decision was made he had to convince the surgeon I was a good candidate. (I had had 2 previous laparoscopic surgeries thatdidn't work). After the surgery he was a cheerleader for my recovery. He didn't tell me that my surgery was so extensive I might never walk again until I was already walking! His continued care/concern for my health is very comforting I basically entrusted my future to Dr.hong, and he has made sure I have one pain free. Couldn't recommend d him more highly! read more

Been a patient for over 12 years with chronic severe back pain. On and off pain meds. He has never given up on me. He refuses to do procedures I'm desperate for (and which he can make money) if he doesn't 100% think they will work. The whole office staff is ethical and helpful. They have helped me beyond belief and can honestly say I wouldn't be here to write this if not for Dr. Hong. read more

Dr. Hoyman Hong was part of the "dream team" assembled by Dr. Irene Minkowsky. He gave my whole back program a jump start with 2 sets of epidural steroid injections. I would have been comfortable going back to him for my conservative back care, but I was very happy with Dr. Irene Minkowsky. read more

Dr. Hong is a consummate professional. He's kind and sympathetic, but this is not the place for you if you're just looking for an easy prescription. He provides what medication you need, but no more (although no less, either). He doesn't recommend costly and pointless treatments, and doesn't seem to be beholden to big pharma. It's hard to get your first appointment (I waited about 2 months), but well worth the wait. He can seem a bit rushed, but he is very thorough, very knowledgeable, and very understanding. He listens to what you have to say, and involves you in decisions about your care. I've suffered from chronic pain for well on 30 years, and I've often found it difficult and frustrating to be taken seriously, especially because there are very few externally visible cues to my condition, caused by a car accident. I found Dr. Hong on Yelp, and I hope this review can help others get relief from their own private hell as I have. read more

Dr Hong is fantastic very understanding man professional characteristics is uncanning but it's staff they are something to deal with I don't put their ignorance on Dr Hong I just deal with it for an excellent outstanding pain management doctor I recommend dr. Appointment hung read more

First off, his office is extremely busy because he is extremely good with what he does. He manages a pain management clinic and performs procedures in-office under general anesthesia as well as see patients at St. Francis Memorial Hospital. That's a full plate. If you find yourself unlucky enough to suffer from chronic pain and find yourself referred to him, I'm truly sorry for you because chronic pain sucks balls. He prescribes controlled medications which means when you run out of the pills that allow you to walk, stand, sit, hold a pen, or whatever issues you may have, it is the law that you have to come in for an appointment to have those pills re-filled with new written prescriptions. Am I the only person that realizes that the pain clinic double, triple, even quadruples schedules so he can see patients because the law prevents the writing of refills on pills that are considered controlled substances? For 3 years I go see Dr. Minx Hong about once a month. Sometimes I go in and I see him and I'm and out in 15 minutes. Sometimes he's an hour late getting to me and I overhear person after person be complete jerks to his staff because he's running so late. But you know what? I know every person in that waiting room is in as much pain as I am and all need the help he provides, and I know that if Dr. Hong's office staff DIDN'T make the schedule the way they do, he'd be booked months, seriously MONTHS in advance and obviously that will not work for most of the people sitting in that room because we ALL need to see him monthly. Being mean to his staff or to him because they are running late isn't going to get you anywhere - they are doing the best they can and I appreciate how hard each and every one works for me to help get me in and out - and out of pain. Despite his extremely busy schedule, I have never felt rushed out the door when I have questions or need more explanations - or I just need an ear to unload the mental drain I have felt along with dealing with extreme pain I've been in literally every second of my life for the past 3 years. Unlike the other doctors that don't deal with people in chronic pain despite looking at the multiple MRI's and CT scans showing my seriously sucky condition, they have made me feel like a drug addict, a faker and complete looser because I'm "still on so many drugs" (I'm looking at YOU, One Medical), I have never been made to feel like a faker, addict or looser for having mind-blowing pain that I can't help from a spine that slipped out of place by 30% causing multiple stress fractures on several vertebrates. Yeah, soooo my fault and what a looser I am because my DNA sucks and my spine slipped and it freakin HURTS man, HURTS. I have never been rushed out the door. I have never had any of my questions NOT answered by Minx Hong once I get him in the room. But he's busy. My advice is to make sure you write down all your questions before your appointment or make sure you know what you want to ask before getting him into a room. And if you feel he didn't answer your questions after he leaves the room, just ask his assistant to get him so he can explain it to you again. Just don't get pissed if that puts him even further behind because he's so awesome he'll do that for his patients. I have had 3 spinal blocks with him at the pain clinic. Sadly, due to my severe spinal issues they were not as successful as we had hoped. I felt nothing but safe, secure, and frankly loved by his staff while waiting for him to stick really long pointy needles in my spine. But come on people, the office gives you a disclaimer before even making that type of appointment, Dr. Hong discussed each block at length with me before scheduling the appointments to have them done to make sure I understood they may or may not be successful and if they do work they may not work for long, and I signed forms saying they may not work and that they may only work for a short time. There is plenty of information about the success of these types of procedures online. It's not his fault it it didn't work as much for my body as I had hoped. It just flat doesn't work for everyone and everyone's problems. So I guess I don't get the one star reviews because someone had a block and it didn't work. I'm sorry for you because pain sucks balls but the research and info is there - don't blame the messenger. Dr. Hong is highly respected in the medical community and of all the doctors I've seen, and for my issues I've seen a LOT, I have never once had any doctor blink an eye or tell me to seek a second opinion to anything he has prescribed, advised, treated or done for me, assuming they understand what is wrong with me in the first place! (Like One Medical - they WILL make you feel like a looser). I highly recommend him to anyone that has chronic pain - just adjust your expectations if you think he works like a regular GP. He doesn't. He's here for us all and if he can, he WILL help you. read more

i've seen doctor hong for five years. i love this man. i have a genetic disorder and have dealt with chronic pain since i was little, and he's the first doctor to actually *help* me with my back pain! i feel completely comfortable in his hands...i like that he's definitely conservative, in that he'll recommend therapy first, meds second, injections third, and surgery last. more than that, though, he's kind and compassionate...i feel like i'm always heard...i'm sure this is just physician's empathy, but i really feel special. yes, he's usually a little late for appointments, but i don't mind. i call before my appointment so i know how late to show up, or i bring a book...the alternative is a doctor that rushes you in and out and that's NEVER happened in this office. i say it again, i love this man. read more

They decided their service was so bad they told me they erased my charges but now over a year later they keep sending me bill and threatening to send a collection agency after me. Terrible business ethics! read more

Dr Hong is by far the best pain management doctor I have ever had! Words can not express how much he has truly helped me through a very difficult time after my injury in a car accident. You should consider yourself very lucky to have this guy as your doctor. Incredibly personable and genuinely caring, his bedside manner is second to none. I wish more doctors were like him. Thank you Dr Hong! read more

I have never had a better DR than DR Hong. He listens, he cares, he doesn't rush, and knows the latest procedures and technologies in the business. His staff is also great. read more

Hoyman Hong was a great doctor! I've seen a lot of doctor's for my back and shoulder problems, and no one ever took me seriously. Dr. Hong checked out everything, did all the tests and MRIs and genuinely tried to find out what was wrong with my back. When he couldn't figure it out he referred me to an awesome orthopedist (Dr. Akizuki), who tracked down the cause of my problems. I would 100% recommend this doctor. read more

I have been seeing Dr. Hong for over five years. He is a compassionate, competent, loving and caring doctor. He knows the difficulty I have with my back. He has tried everything on a conservative side with physical therapy, epidurals and facet injections Last year it seemed as though my back was getting worse and I was limping. He stood beside me at all times. Surgery was suggested for me and I was scheduled for surgery in January of 2011. It was drastic surgery, fusing my back at L5 to S1, stenosis, etc. I am 73 years old and Dr. Hong encouraged me not to have surgery. I listened to him and I had a nerve ablation on the left side about 3 weeks ago and one on the right side yesterday. I am now not limping at all and the severe pain has disappeared. I would NOT hesitate to recommend Dr. Hong to my friends or to anyone else. I look forward to having him watch over me for many years to come. I was a nurse many years ago and if people complain that he is late they do not understand that doctor's, due to the need of their patients, cannot always be on time. Thank you Dr. Hong for being so special. 6/3/11 Shirley L read more

I had a complicated workers comp injury so it took longer than normal so it was out of my hands.The company that was paying me said they didn't receiving any reports from him even after numerous times trying to contact him by phone or through the mail.So they sent me a letter to give to him and if they didn't get anything back within 30 days they will stop paying me.I gave him the letter and explained the situation to him.I had another appointment 6 weeks later and and it still wasn't done.I asked him what the problem was and he said he didn't like doing paper work.He did fill it out on that appointment and luckily things worked out.I have since moved on to another doctor.So if you have a workers comp issue I wouldn't recommend using him. read more

Overall pretty good. He did a good job with my epidural injection and providing me with good look-forward treatment options, including helping me pick them (and understand how to pick them). His medical assistant Eva is really great, and has run around and done things for me more times than I can count. A couple things were a little not ideal, like him adding a (admittedly minor) procedure when I was lying on the table to do my epidural. He had me sign a form to say yes he could do a facet (injection?) too, if it looked like it would be helpful when he was in there. Not sure why he couldn't have asked me about this before. And earlier in the treatment it was unclear for a long time what my diagnosis was, and I felt like I had to push him a little to do things like get an MRI to better understand what was happening. Overall I feel reasonably comfortable with him as my doctor for my back problems. read more

Dr Hong is good and know exaclty what he is doing. He saved me from surgery for my back with one injection and the right physical therapy place... good job. Now the reason I don't give him five stars is because He is always freaking late !!! I had the first appointment at 9 and he always come 35 to 45 min late.. Please Doc , do something about that :) !!! read more

I have been to many Doctors. This has to be the worst experience I have ever had. I too would give no stars if I could!!! Doctor Hong is rude, narcissistic, and incompetent. He read nothing of the medical reports I brought him. I guess he thought he would come up with a new diagnosis for me. I have lived with pain for 15 years or more. I brought medical records from several Doctors. I KNOW WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME. I had given him my medical records on our first appointment. I could hear him talking to another Doctor in the next room, asking what to say to me. He tried to order a medication for me, that I new was not available in the U.S. He then said he would examine me!!!! After running in and out of the room 3 or 4 times, I think he ran out of time. NO EXAM. After a very strange and bizarre appointment, he said " see me in 3 weeks". I walked out with a prescription that I knew would not be filled and another one that I was not clear how to take !!! I had this strange feeling he did not know I was taking other meds. I called his nurse 3 times. I told her, "are you sure he knows that I am taking 3 other meds"??" If you told him he knows". OK.... Next appointment, I handed him the report from my primary Doctor, you could see the surprise on his face. He said, "I don't prescribe those meds"......." Never have never will" OK........ I think if he was competent, he would have seen or heard what I was taking. The conversation got somewhat adversarial and he stated"you have to look for a Doctor and interview them, like a babysitter or a mechanic, if you don't like the way I Doctor, Look for someone else" I have been a patient of a Pain Management Center for several years, in another state. This is not the way you treat patients with chronic pain. .No pain Doctor takes you off meds that are working and says, I don't prescribe those meds.If you have been on meds that work, why are you changing them????? I went back to my Primary Care Doctor. He had written a report, HA HA HA ......He had examined me. He even gave descriptions of the exam....Not only is he incompetent, he also is dishonest...DO NOT SEE.... DR. HOYMAN HONG read more