I am forever grateful to Dr. Benet and his entire team, as well as the ICU nurses, outpatient…read moresurgery staff, and surgical staff at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara. At only 26 years old and in the middle of nursing school, I never imagined I would need a craniotomy. Facing brain surgery was one of the most frightening experiences of my life, not only for me but for my entire family. During such an overwhelming time, Dr. Benet gave us something priceless: confidence, trust, and peace of mind. I truly could not have asked for a better surgeon. After my surgery, Dr. Benet personally sat with my family for nearly 30 minutes, carefully explaining everything and answering their questions. With a large family gathered and understandably terrified, his compassion, patience, and confidence reassured every one of us. It was clear that he genuinely cared not only about my outcome but also about the people who love me. The level of skill and care I received was extraordinary. Recovery is different for everyone, but I honestly believe that finding Dr. Benet was one of the greatest blessings in my journey. I woke up after surgery feeling far better than I ever expected, and my recovery has continued to exceed my expectations. Just two and a half weeks later, I am already back in nursing school--exactly as Dr. Benet predicted. That outcome felt impossible when I was first facing surgery, yet here I am because of the exceptional care I received. Thank you, Dr. Benet, for your expertise, your compassion, and for giving me the opportunity to continue pursuing my dreams. I will never be able to fully express how grateful I am. You and your team changed my life, and I will carry that gratitude with me forever. From myself and the entire Puentes family, thank you for giving us comfort during one of the most difficult moments of our lives. We will never forget the exceptional care, kindness, and support you provided. Your impact on our family goes far beyond the operating room, and we will be forever grateful.

Dr. Benet and his amazing NP Christina were beyond wonderful from the first moment I met them…read moreduring my father's head injury related bleeding around his brain. Dr. Benet took the time to come in to see us in the ER after having performed 4 surgeries that day, in order to give us a very detailed explanation of what was going on and what needed to be done to fix it. He took his time and answered all of our questions and did not leave until we were calm and confident that we were in very capable and loving hands. This was priceless for me and my family during a very devastating shock. My family and I are so very grateful to Dr. Benet and his NP Christina, for all that they do and for bringing a much needed high level of care to our community and Los Robles Hospital. We are indeed so lucky to have them. Forever and ever grateful! Bana Zarrabian

Made an appointment a week and half ago. Told them I have records I can bring in during that call…read more The front office girl whom I can't even understand said it was ok and that they would request the records from my doctor. I had an appointment today at 11am. I call 10:45 because my televist link wasn't sent. That's when I found out that my appointment was canceled because they did not have the records. I also cannot get an appointment until June because Dr. Martin will be out doing surgeries all of May. How do you run a business like this? This is the worst experience I have ever had with the healthcare system. Some people are not meant to be doctors.

This surgeon is in my opinion a very incompetent, and dangerous man. No one should submit to…read moresurgery by him. I have photos of at least 9 lawsuits by patients families that their loved ones either died or seriously harmed at his hand. I have reported him to the CA Medical Board but everyone is covering up for him, Dr. Death. He operated out of several hospitals but not an employee of these hospitals. He has so many different names, so many different websites, you get the picture. Some of the names are: California Institute of Neuroscience, Inc., California Brain Institute, Inc. Cineuro.org. Also, he goes by several different names. Very sketchy. He even lost the part of my brother's skull during a surgery that he botched, where my brother eventually died. He pretends he is the best in the world, but look out. The problem is most people don't have time to google him or do a deep dive as their loved ones are in the emergency room with brain injuries, that need immediate care. But you can find all this information on Unicourt.com or Trellis.com, that shows you how many people have been injured by his surgery. This needs a below a one star review, it should be a minus one thousand.

Having been diagnosed with an immune disorder at the age of 12, I have always found myself…read moreresearching everything and anything about western medical practices. I had seen countless doctors that either dismissed my condition or treated it with something that made me feel worse. I knew that something was being missed and I'm glad I didn't give up because when I met Dr. DeSylvia she finally helped me get the answers and treatments I was seeking. I am writing this review today because she has changed my life through her 360 degree medical approach. From the increase in my energy, a well balanced life and to my pain relief, this Dr. made sure to listen to my individual situation and make medical recommendations that were unique and specific to what I needed. She gives you her full attention and draws from a wide body of medical knowledge in order to support your success in living a healthier lifestyle. If you are are looking for someone who will really listen and help you get to the bottom of what's making you sick, I recommend you see Dr. DeSylvia and her team. Thank you Dr.!

Amazing. The office uses the highest quality IV nutrition I've found and their prices are…read morereasonable. It makes a huge difference when I'm run down or when I'm getting sick. Often it turns it around in one treatment but it always makes me feel so much better. Incredible practice. Dr Dawn DeSylvia is so knowledgeable and intuitive - it's cutting edge medicine.

Saw Dr. Nguyen for some pain in my head that occurred a few days after a hard fall. I of course…read morethought I had a Brain hemorrhage. -He was able to get me in soon to see him. -Was quick to respond to any/all questions I had, believe me I had a lot. - seemed knowledgeable about my pain and symptoms - spoke in a way that I could understand him - ordered a CT scan that I was able to get done the same day - discusses the result in real time. You really couldn't ask for a doctor with better care. I hopefully won't need to go back to see him for a while, however... I will go back to him should I ever need brain or spine surgery.

Socal Neurology is the best and Dr Ha Son Nguyen is our family hero, he did surgery on my wife and…read moreshe's fine now, their office are so organized and helpful, they followed up with us before and after the surgery continually.

Dr Brooks is incredibly caring and proactive about health. She was meticulous about treating me…read moreprior to my surgery, during the procedure and now after my WLE. Where other physicians may have said, "OK, you look good see you in a year"," Dr. Brooks has been proactively and thankfully thorough about closing the loop on any disease spread by verifying and validated use of technology and proven diagnostic tools. I am incredibly thankful that I was referred to Dr Brooks and she also possesses a sense of urgency regarding your feelings, care and continued health under her watchful eye. I would recommend Dr Brooks to anyone looking for an oncologist who genuinely cares about her patients and their families. THANK YOU Dr Brooks!!

My mom was very pleased with her cancer surgery with Doctor Brooks! The doctor knows her stuff and…read moredid a low pain set of two surgeries. She went out of her way to call my mom on a weekend to let her know the margins weren't clear on first surgery and that she'd schedule her quickly for follow up the following week. She's not overly chatty or friendly with bedside manner but in my experience few surgeons who are good are. We were very grateful for her care last year. Also of note is the surgery center where she operated was full of super kind nurses who took wonderful care of my mom. Highly recommend all around.

Dr. Manabu Fujita is a real surgical genius! He performed a…read morefantastic operation to remove my gallbladder, which was three times larger than normal and contained a large, infected mass. The laparoscopic surgery was performed in presence a bloodstream infection, heart problems, and anemia. No one had ever attempted a laparoscopic gallbladder removal before; the only option was open surgery. A huge thank you to this specialist and person! Sincerely, Alla Valko.

Dr. Fujita was one of a team of doctors who saved my life in 2018…read more It was an emergency, after a surgery that I was having, that was being done by a different doctor, that had rapidly gone bad. Dr. Fujita came in, as well as other doctors to help me survive the accidental colon and bladder injuries, and life-threatening sepsis. He repaired my colon, gave me a colostomy, and 6 months later did the reversal surgery. I survived. I recommend him.

On Feb 2, 2022 Dr Ashouri diagnosed my mom with multiple myeloma and structured a comprehensive…read moreplan for recovery. Just recently he informed me that my mom's light protein count had dropped from 297 to 30. His diagnosis and curative program were spot on and my 90 year old mom literally has a new lease on life. My mom has assoted health issues and Dr Ashouri consults regularly with her specialists to to insure her overall proper care. He is a consummate professional with old school " bedside manner" that has effectively prolonged a quality life for my mom. The journey continues for my mom and I'm extremely fortunate to have Dr Ashouri guiding her way.

Dr. Ashouri is literally a life saver! I can't say enough…read moreabout how wonder Dr. Ashouri has been! I was seeing another oncologist whose bad medical decision landed me in the ER. Dr. Ashouri came to see me every day at the hospital (even though I wasn't his patient). He figured out what was wrong with me and found a better course of chemo treatments for me. Needless to say, as soon as I left the hospital I switched oncologists and never looked back. His bedside manner can't be matched, and his sense of humor always lightens the mood. The staff at his office and his nurses are always kind and helpful. Dr. Ashouri was there for me when I needed him, and I look forward to my appointments. I can't tell you battling cancer is fun, but having a great oncologist makes the fight easier.

Dr Cohen treated me for severe sciatica pain - he was great and the pain has subsided over 90%…read moreafter an epidural. What stands out for me is that Dr Cohen is accessible to me as his patient - he actually reads and responds to emails almost immediately - in this day and age that fantastic. He took time to understand my needs, identify a course of treatment and executed well. That you doctor

Dr. Hersel is not only the best pain relief Dr. he is one of the finest persons I have ever met. I…read morehave been living with debilitating lumbar pain for thirty years. After two back surgeries in 1998 and 2001 I had some relief but not enough and any relief was short lived. I tried every kind of therapy from cupping and acupuncture and Guasha. A picture of the guasha and its impact on my body is attached to this post. I also have had over 100 injections from epidurals to radio frequency ablation with little to no relief. I've seen several hypnosis experts again to no avail. After all of these attempts for relief I went to Dr. Hersel who suggested I try a spinal stimulator implant. I knew about this procedure and had studied it many years ago, but I was concerned about its efficacy. Dr. Hersel gave me a packet describing the procedure using the newest implant from Abbott Labs and St. Judes. First, all the earlier implants required charging the battery every day or every other day. The Abbott implant has a ten year battery requiring no charging. After studying this implant I decided to try the Abbott model. This requires a test with the unit being attached to the outside of my body to be sure the implant will work for my pain. After a one week trial I was seen by Dr. Hersel and an Abbott technician and I reported to them I thought all my pain had disappeared. With all these different implants the goal is to bring at least 50% relief. So with the results clearly indicating I was a candidate for the permanent implant we scheduled surgery immediately. The surgery took approximately two hours. It required an incision in my mid spine and snaking of electronic leads from the surgical site through my spinal canal which is an extremely delicate procedure done with a fluoroscope to avoid puncture of the spinal canal. The leads are carefully placed and end at the battery which is placed in a pocket in the upper buttock through an incision made by the surgeon below the skin. BTW this is done under general anesthesia so you feel nothing and a strong numbing medication allowed me to feel no pain when I awoke. Dr. Hersel and the Abbott technician were there when I awoke. I was told the surgery was perfect and I should get at least 50% relief. Now here's the only bad news about these surgeries. When the numbness goes away there is what I can only describe as excruciating pain from the two surgical sites. There is significant swelling at these sites. For me the pain was horrible for three weeks. After a month the site pain began to subside. My pain wouldn't have been as bad if I took pain medication but because of a certain condition I have I am unable to take any pain medication other than Tylenol which didn't help. I believe the pain would have been significantly less had I been able to take anti inflammatory meds. The bottom line is after the incisional pain lessened I had no more lumbar spine pain. After those horrendous years of agony I finally had a light at the end of the tunnel. I'm thrilled to write I still have no pain five weeks post surgery. For anyone suffering from spinal pain, after trying other therapies, I cannot stress how important it is to set up an appointment to see Dr. Hersel. Not only is Dr. Hersel my surgeon but he is a cherished friend. He is the most caring and gentle physician I have ever known. His staff from receptionists, nurses, anesthesiologists and others is also as gentle and caring as their leader. They make what could be a very difficult day instead a pleasant experience. Dr. Hersel's contact information is contained in his bio on Yelp. If you have any questions or just want to talk I am happy to oblige. Just leave your contact information in an email to sje1949@earthlink.net Here's to your future pain relief.