Not sure why I can't *edit my review. I had a *life-threatening reaction where timing was paramount. Bc he does FMRI, it would have looked severely alarming in my reaction. He would have noticed that I had no motor skills, and that there was something severely wrong with me, neurologically. He would have asked the right questions, like, "Are you in pain?." Not ONE doctor out of 40-50 even asked me that. I was so impaired, suffocating and in agony, I needed adjectives thrown at me. That would have been his first qu. I could barely speak. He would have handled that situation asap, which would have cured me. He would have sent me the extensive neurological tests, and I would be free and clear. He would have done a nerve conduction test. I didn't understand what was happening to me. That it was indeed, Neurological. I was running to derms, eye doctors. All the wrong Dr.s. I have sent about 20 women his way. The one neuro I went to was an idiot, bc what was happening to me was so out of the box, he could not wrap his brain around it. He gave me one standard MRI, old school, w the toxic tracer and wrote me off as, "Atypical face pain.". Uh. He saw those photos. Plus I'm saying I can't get blood and oxygen to my brain. He never asked me any questions. He actually DID, give me the cure, but never even mentioned the word, "Nerves," or told me what the drugs were for. I took them as prescribed for a few days and it did nothing I was so defeated. That was the cure. All I had to do was take the full bottle at once. I saw him after.He was shocked because I was shaking like I had Parkinson's. I told him he had saved my life with those drugs. He said that the brain is not supposed to produce that much electricity, and ref me to an epilepsy specialist. I was too impaired to get to a doctor for at least another year and that's when I met Dr. Jordan. My case was so complex and by the time I saw dr. Jordan the damage had been done,but he's trying his best with what we have to work with here. The amount of agony that I'm in is in comprehensible, and he doesn't treat me like I'm a drug seeker, which I have felt like in other scenarios. I was an athlete before this and never had a prescription for anything more than a week in my life. I spent 2 years in critical condition w zero medical attention bc it was, "Cosmetic," and 3 years recovering, so far. Because I lost my entire life and career, he was nice enough to write me a letter to the "Behavioral Board of Sciences," asking them to reinstate my 1000 hours towards my psychology license, as they expired. He's from New York, The Bronx, like my mother, he's an artist, and very compassionate. I just wish I found him day one. read more

Neurological Associates-The Interventional Group - This is the condition the spa and pharma co left me in. There is absolutely NO excuse for this suffering. I'm cooking. Agony. Brain injury. - Neurologist Near Me - Santa Monica, California

This is truly one of the best medical experiences of my life! Dr. Chang is the most caring, intuitive physicians I've ever met. Knowledgeable, willing to help and talk to you when you need it. She really listens to my concerns, fears, frustrations. Kristina, her office manager, is exactly the same. You can always reach either one quickly and your issue is handled. I feel so lucky to have found Dr. Chang!!! read more

Visiting Dr. Chang at the Neurological Associates of West LA for the first time was a nice experience. She listened to me, was extremely empathetic, and seemed to understand how all my conditions were interrelated. This is where everything went downhill... During the follow-up visit, I was shocked by how her attitude had changed. Perhaps it could be because the follow-up visit is $200-300 cheaper, or that she was busy, but after 10 minutes, she kept reiterating "I will see you in a couple weeks" and closed her notes. She answered my questions with one words, and just looked unpleased. Even though I needed to ask 1 more question, she kept reiterating the same sentence and pointed towards the door and said, "Follow me out this door please." She left me at the front desk/reception without even saying goodbye to her client, and I was shocked. This is not how you treat your clients, and this is not how you would want them to return - especially toward clients that were interested in coming back to their office for another follow-up visit. Not to mention - it is almost impossible to get a hold of someone over the phone. I had to get a prescription change and after 10 phone calls and 3 emails, nobody got back to me. The receptionists never return your calls or emails, and you would have to try calling them the next day to schedule another appointment. I would highly recommend going somewhere else to see a professional neurologist. read more

About 5 years ago, I started getting chronic debilitating migraines out of no where. They became so severe and frequent that I was forced to stop working as a successful attorney and has to get on Social Security disability benefits to survive. I went to dozens of the top neurologists in LA, and to top migraine clinics out of state too, but after trying myriad medications, procedures and treatments I came to a dead end. It seemed as if I had "tried it all" and no matter how many doctors I went to for help trying to solve this life- devastating mystery, no one had any ideas on how to help. Until I met Dr Jordan! I've been seeing Dr Jordan on a monthly basis for over 3 years now. He is considered to be sort of "cowboy" in his field bc he thinks out of the conventional medicine box. Every time I see Dr Jordan he has a new idea to treat the migraines, whether it be stem cell therapy, medication that is not traditionally used for the treatment of migraines, or he has news about new migraine medications that are in the process of being FDA approved and that should be available to me soon. His unwavering optimism has been absolutely critical during my struggle. He was and still is confident that we will find something to help cure the migraines even when no one else, including myself, was. I trust him completely and know that he is doing everything he can to help me! I am so grateful to have found Dr Jordan and his amazing team of support staff, including Veronica and Xavier! I know that Dr Jordan will eventually figure out how to cure my migraines so that I can have my life back, but until then, at least he's keeping me as comfortable as possible and I feel so blessed to have him on my side in this fight for my health. It's really crazy how much you take your health for granted. I hope you never have the need to see him, but if you need a neurologist, it doesn't get any better than Dr Sheldon Jordan. read more

If there were a ten star review, Dr. Chang would get it. She changed my life. I suffered from an injury and had intense constant daily headaches that debilitated me and left me bed ridden for years. Upon our first meeting, she was caring and methodical in her approach and due to her ability to think out of the box, she was able to reduce my pain to nearly 100% and now lead a normal functioning life. She approaches your situation within a human context, and for that I can never say thank you enough. -Michael D read more

Dr. Chang is by far the best doctor I have ever had. And I have certainly seen my share of incompetent medical professionals. She is highly skilled, kind and compassionate and her medical assistant Jeanie is an absolute godsend. Often, when you are chronically ill, you get the runaround or are beaten down by front office staff--this was absolutely the opposite of my experience. Dr. Chang has helped me more than I can ever describe, she does her research and gives the patient all of the facts to make a rational, informed decision. I recommend her 1000%!!! read more

I have never written a Yelp review but I feel it is my responsibility to warn other patients. Dr. Chang was very unprofessional, arrogant and refused to apologize after she botched my spinal tap. There are many great neurologists in Santa Monica and I do not recommend her. read more

Review | Dr M Chang My experience with Dr. Marisa Chang at Neurological Associates has been - in a word - amazing. After years of pain and discomfort, with doctors and dentists repeatedly indicating there was nothing wrong or nothing more they could do, I was referred by an oral surgeon to Dr. Chang. I had no idea the answer to my immediate and underlying medical / dental issues would require a neurologist to solve. I've been seeing Dr. Chang periodically for 6 months; my life feels like my own again! The disfigurement and oral pain that left me with, at best, unable to bite down normally, at worst, in so much TMJ pain that I required physical therapy on my face, inside my mouth, and down my neck, are gone. My jaw relaxes, my bite now normal, my face like myself again. Life-changing improvements after years of doctors' refusal to acknowledge my descriptions of pain kept me seeking out possibilities. Dr. Chang has been kind, professional, understanding, yet humble - and so incredibly effective! From first office visit to follow-up appointments, I am consistently grateful for the entire team!! This review only begins to share my sentiments for the pleasure and relief for meeting Dr. Chang and her teams. I had no idea how much physical and mental pain I was in for so many years until she was able to eradicate both so effectively - and so quickly. While I am not one to write reviews, I've made an exception due to just how improved my life is by seeing this doctor. We read of peoples lives being changed forever by such magnificent, gifted people - Dr. Chang is such a doctor. read more

Dr Jordan is one of the most caring and empathetic doctors I have ever encountered. I have been under his care since 2007 and I don't know what my life would be without him, he incredible caring and support, and his progressive and cutting edge thinking and procedures. This man is the doctor of all doctors. read more

Dr. Jordan listened carefully and formed a very good plan to move forward with my problem. I have worked with him for years and trust him to help me. read more

Dr. Chang is THE BEST!! I have severe tmj.. to the point that I'm stumping specialists. At 27, I've had headaches for as long as I can remember to the point of taking so much Advil daily I'm probably killing my insides. I have arthritis in one joint and a ton of other bite and pain issues on the other. My muscles were in such severe spasm that they couldn't unlock... So she treated me with Botox which she injected into the locked up muscles, and my pain is down probably 70% so far and I haven't had a headache since 1 week after the injections. I cried! She was so thorough to explain all the risks and side effects so I knew exactly what I was getting into... which was wonderful because the idea of Botox really scared me. Now I'm not saying that Botox would be everyone's solution, but Dr Chang was absolutely wonderful to help diagnose, inform me and treat me. read more

Dr. Daniel Franc is my neurologist. He is a delight to have a physician. His patience is only exceeded by his medical expertise. It is a rare occurrence to encounter a physician that not only knows his craft but has the ability to express compassion and empathy in his practice. I am thrilled with my care at NAOWLA by Dr. Franc. If ever there was a time when you or a loved on required a neurologist, HE is your man and the clinic is the place to go. read more

I am so pleased to have a forum in which to tell others how wonderful Dr. Jordan, and his incredible assistant, Ann, are! In fact, I live about 100 miles away from his office and make the long drive in order to see him - he is so worth it! I have seen Dr. Jordan over the past couple of years because of severe thoracic outlet syndrome and ulnar nerve issues. He really is a very high caliber doctor, and every time I see him, I'm so grateful that he is my doctor. I recently saw a letter from one doctor to another who referred to Dr. Jordan as, and I quote, "A nationally recognized expert in the diagnosis and treatment of thoracic outlet syndrome." He is indeed. Not only does he come up with creative & effective ways to help me medically and pain - wise, but under that professional exterior of his lies a heart of gold. He has been a steadfast champion of me and my care to insurance companies and the like. Once, he worked late into the night right before going out of town on information for me for an insurance company who was treating me very unfairly. It shouldn't have been of concern to him, for he had already been paid, but he could not stand that someone was taking advantage of me, and he fought for me. I was so touched by that. And, he could've waited until he got back from his short trip to so kindly help me, but he was so outraged by how I was being treated he stayed up that night and did it that very day. This is the kind of wonderful doctor and person Dr. Jordan is. He genuinely cares about his patients and their welfare. And, it amazes me how Dr. Jordan always has his pulse on new treatments that are being discovered. He is always so far ahead of other doctors in this regard. He truly is cutting-edge in regards to medical treatments. His assistant extraordinaire, Ann, always has a smile on her face and in the lilt of her voice for you, even when things are so very busy for her. I can't begin to tell you the number of times she has gone above and beyond to so kindly help me, which has really made a difference in several matters for me.I always look forward to seeing her. She is incredibly smart, efficient, creative, effective and kind. I highly recommend this dynamic duo! read more

I couldn't recommend Dr. Franc more. He is thorough and thinks outside the box. He listened to my issues and asked a lot of questions and I've never met a doctor who sincerely cared. I referred him to a friend and he helped him find a solution with his fainting episodes in where all other doctors he consulted said there is nothing they can do and it was his Vegas nerve. Dr. Franc figured something else out that isn't a nerve issue and my friend is on his way to recovery. My migraines are gone and he helped with my withdrawals from my back pain meds. If you want an innovative neurologist who cares beyond the dollar sign, Dr. Franc is your doctor. read more

I was interested to see the last review. I had a similar experience with Dr Chang who made me a very expensive mouth guard to try to help with my pain syndrome. When it broke four of my teeth because it was improperly designed she was non-plussed. "Yes, fix that with your dentist and we'll go from there." read more

These people are CROOKS. Although I told them I was seeking (TMS) treatment that was covered by insurance, they told me to get an fMRI at a particular imaging lab (Rad Alliance) that charged $3000 for the scan and $700 referral fee back to Neuro. Associates. After I paid for and got that scan, they referred me to a different clinic for TMS treatment, one that accepts insurance, who told me the fMRI Dr. Shimizu ordered was of no use to them, they would have to do their own scan. Furthermore, being out-of-network for my provider, one month's treatment would cost me over $9000 out of pocket, so I balked and went to an in-network provider instead, who also had no use for Neuro. Associates' fMRI. So I spent $3700 for nothing, and this outfit knew all along I was spending it for nothing, because they know their own TMS treatment doesn't take insurance, and they regularly refer to the place that couldn't use my scan (it's in the same building). They are obviously getting kickbacks from Rad Alliance. I wrote to them to ask for a refund, they didn't even respond to my letter, so I have filed a complaint with the Medical Board of California. read more

I had an absolutely horrible experience with Dr. Daniel Franc. I went in for a simple procedure, which should have taken 3-4 minutes. After 45 minutes of his stabbing me with a needle, I developed blood clots and a giant hematoma. He should have his licence revoked or practice on his children. read more

Dr. Chang absolutely saved me today. I have had a relentless headache for weeks that was misdiagnosed over and over again and after explaining the symptoms to Dr. Chang, she not only diagnosed it immediately but then offered solution and I walked out of the office headache-FREE!!! Could not believe it. She explained everything throughly in a way that made sense to a non-doctor and was extremely kind and compassionate. And her assistant, Jeannie is also fantastic!! Extremely patient with me and my ridiculous appointment time constraints, she made sure I was able to see the doctor as soon as possible. THANK YOU!!!!! read more