I had my procedure with Dr. Kasimian on October 1st, 2014. I never considered writing a review…read morebefore but decided to write one today after reading a one star review because the patient "had to wait an hour," or the "staff was incompetent with scheduling" etc... Bottom line, Dr.Stepan Kasimian is BUSY because of the same reason your favorite restaurant only accepts reservations and there still is a wait, because they are EXCELLENT ! I want to give my story, as detailed as possible, without boring you the reader. Around September 2008, I hurt my lower back doing very heavy T-Bar rows at the gym. Back then in my naive youth years, I never properly stretched or warmed up, just hit the iron. Why not ? I'm invincible and I'm special. Nothing will EVER happen to me. Guess what ?? After 20 years of abusing my body, on September 2008, I found out the hard way that I wasn't so special, and I definitely was "breakable." The day after that memorable T-bar back workout, I felt this intense heat on my lower back. Something that I had never experienced before, and hopefully never will. After 1 or 2 hours of this heat, I started to feel this sharp pain, which became a dull pain off and on. The next morning, with zero exaggeration, I couldn't move out of bed. I took maybe 5 Tylenol's that day and didn't really think about it, hoping that it would pass. Fast forward 2 years later on 2010. My right thigh always was in pain when I stood up, accompanied with numbing in my big right toe. From 2010-2014, I literally had about 6 MRI's from 4 different doctors. Unfortunately, they all looked at me at gave me prescriptions for physical therapy and some prescribed me pills which I refused. I went back to these same doctors, 2 who were the "best" at Cedars and told them "it's been 4 years of leg pain, numb toes, and now my left leg if hurting when my right leg isn't." He told me to "hang on" it will get better because the MRI shows a small bulging disc(approximately 3-4 cm,) nothing in his opinion that would warrant an operation because I was "still walking" and I looked strong in his opinion. Around the summer of 2014, I met Dr. Kasimian, and yes, he was busy and there was a big wait. HE ACTUALLY LISTENED TO ME. I WILL REPEAT AGAIN, DR. KASIMIAN ACTUALLY LISTENED TO ME ! Compared to other doctors who you see for 5 minutes maximum in the office while charging your insurance company $1000. Dr. Kasimian after 20 minutes recommended I receive a brand new MRI because he wanted the most up to date information. 2-3 weeks later after the MRI Dr. Kasimian recommended a micro decompression on my L4/L5 and L5/S1. I had the procedure on October 1st of that year and was surprised to find out that I had a bone spur on my L5 vertebrae pushing down on a nerve which WAS NOT evident or visible on the MRI. THE SURGERY WAS A SUCCESS AND I TOLD DR. KASIMIAN THAT HE "Saved My Life !" I said that because he did. 6 years of sciatica isn't a joke, not including the mentall trauma I endured because of the chronic pain. Thumbs Down to Cedars Sinai Orthopedics who really didn't care because they believed if I was walking, surgery wasn't needed. THUMBS UP to Dr. Kasimian who really cared and took time to see what options were available to help me.

Despite the bad reviews prior to coming in, I still gave this place a chance but I wish I never…read morehad. I had a very disappointing experience at this orthopedic office with Dr.Bastian, and would not recommend it based on my visit. From the start, the interaction felt unprofessional. The physician greeted me in an overly casual manner ("bro/dude"), which immediately set an uncomfortable tone for a first-time patient encounter. Throughout the visit, he appeared rushed, spoke very quickly, and did not create space for me to explain my symptoms. I came in for evaluation of a painful cyst in my thumb and ongoing shoulder tendinosis. Instead of asking questions or performing a thorough assessment, he stated that he had reviewed my imaging and that "everything is fine" because I am young and healthy. My concerns about pain were dismissed without meaningful discussion or examination. What was most concerning, however, was the commentary about my insurance. When I mentioned my plan, it was referred to as cheap or something which felt highly inappropriate and unprofessional. Regardless of insurance type, patients deserve to be treated with respect and receive proper medical attention. Overall, I left feeling dismissed, unheard, and angry. I hope this feedback encourages the practice to improve patient communication, professionalism, and respect.

Well I did it. I broke my fibula right above my ankle. I was hoping for a simple cast, and be on my…read moreway but my break will require surgery. I read some extremely positive reviews for Dr. Mikhael but saw negative as well which was concerning. I found that the Dr. Mikhael was genuinely a nice guy. He greated me with a smile, was concerned if I was suffering any pain and was extremely informative regarding the next steps needed to get me back on my feet...literally. I'm schedule for surgery next week and I feel very positive of the outcome....more to follow! And, the office staff was extremely helpful and professional!

Had to ADD - to my initial review as it's MUCH WORSE- He…read morecompletely misdiagnosed me. Dismissed me as having a mild sprain. Told me not wear the boot. And to begin physical therapy immediately. Hardly checked. Dismissed my concerns for an MRI. Gave me a "moderate ankle sprain" diagnosis to my physical therapist. I pushed for an MRI. He marked it as not prompt. It took two weeks for results. I had grade 3 torn ligaments on both sides and had to immediately stop the physio I had been doing. He never read my results or followed up. Will be getting further advice. DO NOT GO HERE. Below - my initial review even before I knew the severity of the injury and his mistakes - --- There is a basic 'bedside' manner and appropriate way to discuss an injury. This doctor does not have that. I saw him twice for my injury and he barely checked it, and when I asked him what to avoid on my recovery , said - "don't do it again." No curation. No plan. Minimal care. Rude, dismissive and unhelpful. I never write yelp reviews but have done so here because I will be making an official complaint as I now need a second opinion and follow up with a different doctor, and I wish I had read these reviews before making an appointment with him.

After a really upsetting experience with the office of Dr. Yuri Falkenstein (stay away!) Dr…read more Costigan was highly recommended. He is everything my last doctor wasn't. He is personable, highly expert, communicative, and gave me information about my herniated discs and spinal stenosis that I'd not heard before. He is invested in not only my physical health but also empathetic about how my pain has affected my life. He does not waste time. I was in dire need of relief from chronic pain and he acted within days, not weeks or months as was my previous experience. His is a God-given calling. And I cannot say enough about his staff. Samantha, Caesar, everyone. I have never experienced the kind of care and followup from an office and surgical staff as I have here. They are all to be applauded. It comes from the top - and Dr. Costigan has surrounded himself with like-minded people who take pride and find joy in helping others. I don't know where my future back issues will take me, but I am confident that I am in the best hands possible. Congress Medical, in general, is spectacular. I had hip replacements by Dr. Todd Dietrick and the same kind of care, expertise, and trust was always present.

My insurance is Aetna Medicare PPO. I checked with Aetna, last 11/2025, and was told doctor was…read morein-network. I was told by Aetna to double check with provider which I did. I saw the doctor on 11/2025 for a consultation. The following month I received a bill from Cedars Sinai/Aetna, labeled as out-of-network. I contacted Aetna and they corrected the billing, after contacting doctor's office. I saw the doctor on 1/13,26, 2/10/26 and 2/24/26. The actual epidural procedure was billed as in-network, but office visits out-of-network, same doctor and location. I was told by Cedars Sinai, that the extra charges were part of my deductible, wrong! I have Medicare and there is no deductible. Cedars Sinai and Congress Orthopedics merged 2024, so Cedars Sinai bills for the office visits. At no point was I told this would result in extra charges. The epidural caused severe side effects ended up in the ER, and no pain relief. On 05/25 saw a different surgeon and had no billing issues.

This story goes back a long way but, in order to ensure a balanced view of this doctor, I have to…read moretell you that when I saw him for a minor but excruciatingly painful accident years ago, he was really nice, he calmed me right down, and he had a good vibe. This was before he went over to Verdugo. But here's what made him special: he and his office obviously cared. Here I was, calling every orthopedic surgeon I could within a 20-mile radius for an emergency visit and NOT ONE OF THEM would see me or even return the call. Dr. Cann's office was the only one that seemed to care at all. They said, "Well, he really has no time available at all, his schedule is completely full, but come in anyway and somehow we'll fit you in." And he did. Only one doctor out of dozens I called. When I was in trouble, he came through. That says a lot.

My mom had 2 knee replacements by this guy and had no complications... But he wants a follow up…read morevisit almost every 6 months for what seems like no good reason!! Im a therapist and my patients dont do follow up visits with their orthopods this much!! On top of that, he put my mom in collections for $33 !!!! What?!?!?! Really?!?! I can pay double that if they would have called me or at least waited till my mom's next appt to collect!! Ridiculous!!

I have nothing but praise for the surgical expertise of Dr. Weber. In April of this year, he…read moreperformed a stemless R shoulder replacement on me. I realize experiences may vary, but I can now sleep for the first time in years. My shoulder is pain-free, and my active and passive GH range of motion is fantastic. My strength is also beginning to return nicely. I could not be more pleased with my outcome. Thank you Dr. Weber, and thank you Stephanie Flores, PA.. You guys are truly life savers.

I tore my ACL on a Sunday and was able to get an appointment with Dr. Weber on Monday and an MRI…read morethe next morning after and we were able to schedule another appointment and go over what happens during surgery and physical therapy and everything. He was so amazing and explained everything so clearly and his PA Stephanie is such a wonderful knowledge of wealth and during the day of my surgery, they both came up to me beforehand to explain everything and ask if I had any questions and they performed everything perfectly and I am day, one out of surgery and actually able to stand on both feet and almost able to walk already with the help of Physical therapy! The staff and Clarissa, who was the logistics behind everything was also amazing and communicative. I would definitely come here again hopefully not because I don't wanna break anything else, but I would recommend them very much. Thank you so much

My husband had undiagnosed pain for 2 years until coming to North Valley Orthopedic Institute. On…read morehis first visit he was diagnosed and set on a plan. A few months later he had surgery and was a brand new person, no pain and able to walk again. Thank you Dr. Ganjianpour and Dr. Cadena.

I was scheduled for an epidural in two days before Dr. Ramin decided not to do it because I sleep…read morewith oxygen. I asked if I could have it done under just an anesthetic shot and he said no. It would've been nice. Had he looked at my records well before two days before my procedure. He left me high and dry and his office could've cared less. Will now see somebody at UCLA. Definitely would not recommend.

Excellent doctor he has great bedside manners nice as surgeon I ever met. He did my knee…read morereplacement. I recommend him highly.

Everything went well. Patient care wes excellent. Response time was very good. Dr. Paiemont is a…read more Excellent Surgeon.

Amazing office. In and out, was a breeze…read more Kevin was very thorough with his explanation of my symptoms and the doctor was very pleasant as well. 5 stars

Was extremely happy with this doctor. Staff was great too. I would have to think most doctors…read morewant to operate in order to make more money. This doctor was the completely the opposite, and with his advice and physical therapy i was able to recover from my accident without the need of surgery. He took the time to explain matters and I did receive a couple cortisone shots and PRP treatments during my 2 year period I was under his care. He has a gentle hand too when injecting those therapeutics. Not sure why such bad reviews, but when you have to wait an hour to see a great doctor, what the difference when you have to wait an hour to eat at great restaurant... get over it people. He's worth the wait !!! I would be more concerned if the patient waiting area was empty !!!