I accompanied my wife on her initial visit to Dr. Jim. We were greeted promptly and ushered promptly to a room with all appropriate COVID-19 precautions being observed. Dr. Jim entered shortly and spent the next four hours with us. He was thorough and engaging. Very friendly but not overly familiar. He first elicited a detailed history and then conducted a thorough examination of the functional status of the back. After exiting briefly to examine the MRI, he returned and gave a detailed presentation of his analysis and conclusion. It was a conclusion that no other doctor had been able to achieve in the past four years. Needless to say we were thrilled. My wife has spent years visiting chiropractors and physical therapists who had treated the symptoms but had missed the underlying cause of her problem. The doctor then spent an hour, instructing my wife in the way she should perform activities of daily living and giving a detailed exercise program, which she is to follow. Dr. Jim is a protégé of the renown back guru, Stuart McGill, and is obviously well schooled in Dr. McGill's approach. Instead of drugs or surgery, the approach is an ergonomic one, emphasizing the need to achieve a pain-free existence while still being able to perform desired activities. We would recommend Dr. Jim to anyone with a challenging back problem, as well as others who wish to avoid the medication and surgery route. Five stars and world class! read more

I saw Dr. Lysander Jim for management of a lumbar spine injury. While he provided some useful exercise and general movement recommendations, my overall experience was disappointing for several reasons: - After seeing me on a per-session basis for 3+ years, he informed me he would no longer continue care unless I enrolled in a $2,750 bundled "program." When I asked for clarification, he terminated the physician-patient relationship entirely. - I often felt he came to appointments unfamiliar with his own previous recommendations. For a cash-only concierge-type service, that is unacceptable. - Assessment notes were not provided unless I followed up multiple times. - He made repeated suggestions well outside of his areas of expertise that, to me, were clearly upsell plays (e.g. hormone replacement therapy and peptide use). These didn't feel evidence-based or aligned with my goals and seemed to go beyond his core expertise. If you value consistent follow-through, collaborative planning, and an evidence-based approach, you may want to explore other options. read more

After weeks of agonizing back pain, sciatica and not sleeping, I stumbled upon a podcast featuring a doctor by the name of Stu McGill (world-renowned expert on spine and back issues). I trusted Dr. Jim because he was on Dr. McGill's website. I was told numerous times by his secretary, before I put down a deposit, that the visit would last 3 hours. This is also written on his website. What a waste of $2350. Within 15 minutes he told me "more likely than not" that I will need surgery and that the "mcgill method" won't work for me. He proceeded to try some stretches and sleep positions and told me to go home and not do anything for a week or two and come back in a month. Basically I was put on bed rest. I asked if there are any medications that can help since I haven't slept in 3 weeks. He gave me sample CBD pills and a prescription that had nothing to do with pain. In fact when I asked him about medications that can help he stumbled (as if he's never written a prescription for this type of issue before). 3 subsequent doctors were baffled by his choice of medication. In facts they had no idea why it was prescribed as it is medication for addicts who are coming off of illegal drugs. Between him being late and the that fact that there was nothing he could do for me, I was out of there after a little over 2 hours. A day after I was in so much pain I went to 2 other doctors who prescribed nerve blockers and muscle relaxers. Within a day I was much better. He didn't seem very knowledgeable in this field. I subsequently emailed him and made my feelings known (with respect) but he was very defensive and rude. In fact he tried taking credit for my recovery when he did absolutely nothing. read more

0 Stars I was exposed to level 4 Stachybotrys in 1997 and was left with MCS. MCS was unknown to me until it became apparent and disabling when when the fumes from "New and Improved" Tide and Bounce (emanating from the common laundry rooms in the building that I had been living in after leaving the level 4 Stachybotrys infested house) caused an instant, massive headache, difficulty breathing, walking and talking and knocked me out for 12 hours! I had to move in with my family to escape those laundry rooms. Unbeknownst to anyone living in my family's duplex, there was hidden, toxic black mold and other toxic molds. When these molds, very high levels of them, hidden in the ceilings and basement, became accidentally exposed, I got extremely ill and nearly died. I am a genitically slow detoxer. My understanding is that when we live in mold and toxins, we do not detox until we get out of the exposure. A year after leaving the moldy family house, I developed a very large cyst, starting on my liver where I had felt discomfort while living in that moldy house, even after remediation. I believe this was my body shunting toxins in to a cyst that my detox system could not handle. I sought a consultation with Dr. Jim based on a recommendation from a fellow moldy. I sent him all my test results and history of mold exposures going back to 1997. along with my entire health history which shows that I only get ill from mold or synthetic chemicals, never sick otherwise. All he said to me was "You have cancer". That is it. He refused to acknowledge my history of mold exposures and the resultant MCS or discuss any of the test results I had sent him. I had the giant fluid filled cyst removed laparoscopically and IT WAS NOT CANCEROUS. I do not and did not have cancer. I feel Dr. Jim should refund the $650.00 fee he charged me to ignore me and assume, incorrectly, that I had cancer! I have mold illness and MCS, not cancer or anything else and he did not, and would not address my actual issues. read more

I have not decided whether to proceed yet, but I wanted to give a shout out to Maria who helped me on the phone. She was so kind and considerate and made sure to make me feel welcome and informed about my decision regarding my back. Sometimes just speaking to a person who cares can make your day. Thanks Maria! read more

He promised to prescribe me medications and then never did. When I confronted him about it he, in so many words, said he doesn't (or maybe he won't?) do that. I desperately needed IV steroids which Lysander found a place for me to go which cost about $2000. I found that my insurance would cover an in-home nurse to give me the same IV, but that I needed a prescription from my doctor. Lysander refused to give me a prescription for that and called me reckless for wanting an IV without a doctor watching over me. I dunno man, a nurse watching me seemed good enough for me. Well, when I did get my IV at the place Lysander recommend (an OBGYN clinic that does infusions) a nurse did my IV and left me alone. The doctor didn't do anything for me other than briefly ask me how I was doing. Btw, there was no copy of a referral given to this place by Lysander. It left me wondering if he has the ability to give referrals because his secretary had to call around Southern California to find this place. While I was doing my IV therapy at this place, Lysander stopped by to see the doctor he told me to see. It seemed weird to me that he just so happened to be at this same place (not anywhere near his business) that his secretary had to call around to find. I felt like he was strong arming me into going here. Even if that wasn't that case, he still denied me the opportunity to save money and have this done in the comfort of my home because he wouldn't (possibly couldn't) write me an prescription. He also sent me a very defensive email about this entire ordeal. While I appreciate that he recognized the seriousness of my issue, he became extremely ineffective and defensive during a time where I needed help immediately. The ER he told me to go to even said to me "Why isn't your doctor helping you or ordering you this stuff?" He also was upset I wouldn't follow up with him for this issue, which he had no knowledge of before hand. He had to Google my issue during the appointment. He doesn't take insurance so I'd be spending about $2000 per appointment for a person who is an expert in mold and the McGill method -- not an expert on my disease. I get that he wants to help, but he is not the person I'd trust to manage my care and I'm not making enough money to pay his high prices. It's hard to convey the feeling of this situation, but it felt like Lysander promised but couldn't deliver on what I needed read more

This guy throws everything but the kitchen sink as possible diagnoses to see what sticks. Meanwhile, I am suffering from extreme side effects from the various protocols he has me on. I ended up giving up and it wasn't until I found a caring provider that I revisited my mold illness in a sane, rational way that I have started to see improvements. He lacks empathy. read more

Dr. Jim was the first doctor to diagnose me with CIRS, after years of searching for answers due to severe chronic migraines with neurologists, PCPs, acupuncture practitioners, chiropractors and even sought care in Switzerland. I've been seen by at least 20 doctors with zero help, until I saw Dr. Jim. He suspected co-infections and Lyme that no other doctor cared to dig deeper about. He's thorough and does the testing necessary to get to the root cause. His consultations are not rushed and he really listens. Plus, his office manager Maria is great, she is thorough and very efficient. I highly recommend Mastery Medical for patients with no answers after searching and being ill for years, even decades. read more

Really overpriced.. Outdated/ineffective protocols. If you're looking for a mold doctor go with Alan Green. If you're looking for help with your back seek out a DNS or PRI practitioner for starters. read more

Amazing physician and person. My partner and I 100% believe that he saved our lives. I have already told all my loved ones that he is the one to see if they ever develop CIRS or any other similarly devastating chronic biotoxin induced illness. read more

Lysander Jim, MD - Mastery Medical - Pain Management Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

Find a different doctor. There are more legitimate practitioners at USC and UCI. Dr. Jim is an excellent diagnostician and superb at doling out the Shoemaker protocol. However for about $350 a visit you can submit a super bill toward your deductible. He does not follow up with labs, rather he just told me I was doing great. Many issues popped up in my body as a result of my treatment and there was no monitoring just recommendations to other doctors. My dermatologist informed me the bacterial rash from detox was in fact related to CIRS/MCAS. As I started finding others doctors to treat who are educated in this disease I realized I was paying Dr. Jim to give me a prescription and since I compound medication due to anaphylaxis I had to pay full price or pay him to write the paperwork. No other MD charges me time to do his job - paintwork is a part if your job. A very expensive lesson lining the pockets for a non treating doctor's vacation! The buck stops here! 1) he diagnoses 2) he prescribed medicine 3) he doesn't monitor your care 4) no follow up labs 5) Durant tell you when to see him 6) he actually didn't dose me correctly. Malpractice much Dr. Jim? I'm not the Litigious type but I believe in the law if cause and effect and the natural balance that occurs. This is quackery and not true medicine. Not a way to run a business! And he may funnel unsuspecting people with his initial charm and relief of having someone to treat this disease but it only took a few follow ups for me to wake up! There are far better MDs out there and I've happily found mine closer to home! I liked his assistant Jaelen not sure why he's no longer with him. His new assistant does a great job blocking access to the doctor. Once I started speaking in my communities about my experience I learned I'm far from the only one leaving his practice. He stays in business by being one of the few to diagnose. Large ego issue . . . read more

I'm dealing with a very serious brain injury and subsequent exposure to mold and mycotoxins that has set off a chronic inflammatory syndrome - one that this doctor treats. Actually, he's the recommended doctor if you live in LA by Dr Shoemaker. I made an appointment after being referred back to him and exchanged several emails to make sure my condition would be a good fit for him, and to get credit card auth forms as they require a deposit. Yes that's right, you can't just see the doctor, you need to pay to hold your place. A few days before the appointment (mind you, I am declining quickly and had put all my eggs in this basket) I get an email from Dr Lysander himself saying he will not add me as a patient, and cancelling the appointment. His reasoning was that I had cancelled an appointment a year ago (this was during my health crisis while I was in several hospitals. I do realize I made an appointment and then cancelled it). But the second reason was that the credit card form they sent me wasn't correctly filled out. However, upon looking at the form, they didn't even send a full form for us to fill out - it only asked for 4 digits, just as we had sent. Furthermore, this is the doctor whose recommended to treat chronic inflammatory response syndrome - a condition that renders patients unable to function and think. And he's turning away patients for having trouble setting up the first appointment. Sure Dr Lysander. From your cushy job, with your several hundred K salary in that nice office, you go ahead and turn away those sick patients that might be just a bit too damaged for you. "Do no harm" is an oath that doctors take, however many of them just care about having an easy day from 9-5, collecting their paycheck and going home. I will search for an alternative Shoemaker / CIRS practitioner, all the while my neck is snapping and degenerating from continued mold exposure (as discovered on imaging 2 days ago - foraminal stenosis of the C5 and C6). Yes that's right, my neck is literally snapping apart from this chronic condition. But I've been turned away JUST before my appointment because I'm a bit too much trouble. Thanks Doc! Maybe you should try a Podcast about the difficulties sick patients face, and you'd have the kind of empathy that's more fitting for your job. read more

Dr.Jim has been very helpful to my family and is a patient listener with great advice.

Excellent young optimistic smart and passionate doctor trained in Shoemaker protocol. Highly recommend. Like some of the other reviewers, I took my son to countless doctors before Dr. Jim. He has a very optimistic attitude with chronically ill patients, such as my child. This is very unusual as many doctors treating mold don't understand how much a chronically ill patient needs to hear that he believes he can get them well (90 percent). He is also very kind, and caring. He is a great listener and is truly passionate about helping patients with mold illness. You can tell that he is very smart, and is willing to go the distance with patients to get them well. I really can't say enough nice things about him. I can't imagine any one not being thrilled with his services. My child is now 2500 miles from him, but we will never leave his care. Very blessed to have found him! Also, his weekend office hours are really nice for traveling. read more

I was seen by Dr. Lysander (Dr. Jim as he likes to be called) in February 2020 for assessment and diagnosis of long-standing lumbar back pain with acute, debilitating episodes every 6-8 weeks or so. I was directed to Dr. Jim by a registry of Master Clinicians at the website www.backfitpro.com, the online home of Dr. Stuart McGill, Professor Emeritus of Spinal Biomechanics and Kinesiology at Waterloo University in Ontario. I had discovered Dr. McGill 3 years earlier, and my back problem improved enormously by following the guidance in his book "The Back Mechanic". Dr. McGill is well known for his more than 35 years of lab research, clinical studies and collaborations pertaining to Low Back Disorders. In fact during 2019, by following the material in McGill's books I had only one significant episode of acute back pain, taking me by surprise at the very end of the year, and taking about 3-4 weeks to fully resolve. This event alerted me to a remaining vulnerability that I thought I had quite overcome already. My local PM&R physician was unable to give me a diagnosis beyond "Chronic Low Back Pain consistent with aging." I guess to many physicians, there is no hope for us as we get older. Professor Stuart McGill emphasizes in his books that every low back problem is unique and can be diagnosed with thorough assessment, and can usually be treated successfully without surgery. Thank goodness for serious students of Dr. McGill, like Dr. Jim Lysander. Given this painful episode, I felt I would benefit from help and fine-tuning on my practice of Dr. McGill's methods. I sought a clinician trained in the McGill methods. There are numerous ones throughout the world, mostly from the ranks of Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, and in some cases Fitness Trainers. Dr. Jim Lysander is, currently, the only Master Clinician in California trained by Dr. Stuart McGill to assess and prescribe treatment of Low Back Pain based on the McGill methods. As of now, he is also the only Physician (M.D.), so-trained, in the entire world. Although it took a trip from Northern California, where I reside, to Pasadena to keep my appointment with Dr. Lysander, I am very glad I made that trip several weeks after my back recovered from the Dec 30 episode enough to travel. During an appointment lasting several hours, Dr. Jim thoroughly assessed my condition and was able to give me a clear and specific diagnosis that clarified the nature and location of the spinal lesion that has been the source of my lumbar spine problem. He identified specific movement patterns that I need to cultivate to avoid this problem in future, and taught me exercises designed to further strengthen those specific movements. Finally, he corrected some mistakes I was making in my 3-year practice of the McGill methods, mistakes that I believe (in spite of all my progress) left my spine still vulnerable to the unexpected acute episode in December. I highly recommend Dr. Jim Lysander to anyone seeking help with managing their Low Back Pain. I believe you can rely on Dr. Jim for a thorough and honest evaluation and an effective treatment plan tailored to your condition. read more

Staff was very polite and well mannered! 5/5. Treated with respect on phone call and answered in timely fas

After seeing seven different doctors in my pursuit of a solution to chronic fatigue and malaise, Dr Jim has been the most thorough and knowledgeable. He is clearly continuing his research into other areas because every time I say, "What about..." he has an answer that conveys an informed opinion. I wish everyone had access to a great doctor like Dr Jim. He doesn't take insurance (Who can blame him? The insurance companies don't allow doctors to really treat their patients!), so it's not "budget-friendly." But I'm happy to pay whatever it takes to get healthy again. read more

I called to make an appointment. I have CIRS and have been dealing with for years. They ask for a $100.00 deposit over the phone and when I asked "why?" the response was you need to another office to help you and hung up on me read more

I have had many issues in the last few years. I rented a house with a bad roof and since then my health declined rapidly. I went to multiple places (St. Jude and UC Irvine) and they were no help. No one had any idea what was going on with me and my health. I was referred to Dr Lysander Jim and he ran some more tests. He is very thorough and was able to help me figure out what was wrong with me. I have Black Mold Disease. This is something that not many know about and Dr Lysander has been an amazing help. He explains things when I have questions and has helped me with all the paperwork I need to fill out having to do with this disease and the problems it has caused me. I can not say enough good things about this doctor. read more

I have been seeing Dr. Jim for CIRS. I can not speak highly enough of him as a competent and caring physician who is very well versed in the diagnosis and treatment of CIRS. Being a physician myself, I am not only aware of the inadequacy of mainstream medicine in dealing with this illness, but I am also quite particular about the physicians I see for care myself. If you think you may be suffering from CIRS or an illness from a water damaged building or mold, I highly highly recommend that you see Dr. Jim for an evaluation. It helped to change my life. read more

My visit with Dr Lysander Jim was one of the most thorough visits I have seen with a doctor. He has a very pleasant and friendly demeanor and listened to my story of health issues caused from mold. He did a thorough examination including visual contrast test and neurological testing. He explained to me all of my questions and I was very pleased with his explanations and insight into my condition. He even contacted me on a Saturday for questions I had regarding treatment. I did all the blood work he requested and have started a medication for me healing path. I highly recommend him. read more

Me and both my sons are patients of Dr. Lysander Jim. The Dr. has given us answers after over 100 Dr.'s and 8 years of searching for answers left us empty handed. He did the proper medical tests that gave us concrete answers. He treated each of us individually and not a one size fits all approach, which I really appreciated. We have made huge strides in healing from mold/cirs and have gotten to the point where we can now address other co infections. Peeling back a layer at a time. I will be forever grateful we found Dr. Jim and would absolutely refer anyone I know or love to him as he is extremely knowledgeable. read more

Dr. Jim is one of a kind. Going into a new doctor feeling like you have the plague means you are desperate for answers. Dr. Jim has answers. He's honest, thorough and thoughtful. And, while you relay your symptoms he is fitting the puzzle pieces of your story together with solutions to help. I'm so glad to have him on my medical team. The good news is that it isn't the plague and your symptoms have explanations and it is treatable. read more

Dr. Jim has been there for me since my journey started with mold illness. I've been sick for a long time and I've been to many doctors and holistic practitioners and haven't been able to get better until I found Dr. Jim. He has helped me understand CIRS and its effects to the human body and how to heal from it. I have a long way to go with recovery but I'm so glad that I have someone who guides me and helps me every step of the way towards healing and getting better. read more

Brilliant clinical practitioner with a great mind and heart! Call him if you're serious about finding a drug-free solution to your LOW BACK PAIN! read more