Throughout my medical journey, Dr. Rustamzadeh became part of one of the most difficult chapters of my life. My condition involved surgeries, imaging, pain management, physical restrictions, braces, medications, rehabilitation, and ongoing evaluations. There were many moments filled with uncertainty, frustration, fear, exhaustion, and pain. At times, I questioned whether people truly understood what chronic pain can do to a person mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Today, I am 104 days post-surgery, and I can honestly say the progress I have made has been remarkable. There have been some very difficult days, but there have also been many great days filled with hope, healing, and gratitude. Recovery has not been easy -- it has been a process, a battle, and a journey. Looking back at where I was compared to where I am today, I truly believe this neurosurgeon helped save my life. His work not only gave me physical relief, but also restored hope that I could continue moving forward and regain part of the life I thought I was losing. read more

Hello All, I am a 61 male that was a national horse trainer for many of years then went into construction. I thought going from horses to construction might be easier on my body but I was wrong. Before I met Dr. R I had several back operations that didn't go well. Once I met Dr.R life got so much better. From the office staff to his abilities as a surgeon my life changed a lot. I have had 3 back operations due to my failing spine. He has done an amazing job to make my life more manageable. I will never be perfect as we all know with back issues but able to have somewhat of a normal life is amazing. I wake up in the morning with very little pain and am able to enjoy the day instead of worrying about pain meds. Thank you Gregg read more

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UPDATE: I had my L5-S1 fusion surgery a few years ago, and it truly changed my life forever...now 51, I feel like my life has just begun. What Dr. R and his team accomplished still feels like a miracle to me.This past month, I returned from the trip of a lifetime -- a full month backpacking through Spain, Portugal, France, Monaco, and Italy. I hiked scenic trails, biked along stunning coastlines, swam in the Mediterranean, and explored vibrant cities without any pain or limitations. I traveled freely by plane, train, bus, boat, metro, and every other mode of transportation, carrying my pack with complete ease and pure joy. Activities I once only dreamed of doing again have now become my everyday reality.I am endlessly grateful to Dr. R for his exceptional skill and deeply compassionate care. He didn't just repair my spine -- he restored my body, reignited my spirit, and gave me back my confidence and freedom. Thanks to him and his wonderful staff, I feel like I've been given a second chance at life, fuller and more joyful than ever before. Not a single day passes without me thinking of them and feeling overwhelming thankfulness in my heart.I still can't believe how active, vibrant, and beautiful my life has become. Words will never be enough to express the depth of my gratitude, but I will forever be thankful to Dr. R and his team for this incredible gift. read more

I'm a bit suspect of these reviews after my doctor referred to this office I spoke to Nicole on speaker phone (It sounded as though she was in a gym or in a commercial kitchen..lots of noise) who told me this doctor doesn't order MRIs or X-rays and I needed another doctor to order them before he would see me. I had back surgery over 10 years ago and have since been treated with rhiozodemy annually. My GP went to one of his talks and referred me to this doctor. I was optimistic about getting some back and leg pain relief but a spine doctor that can't order an MRI or X-ray? Yeah, no. read more

Solid work, and fast! I had meralgia paresthetica, and the surgery for that is relatively straight forward, but it's incredibly difficult to find someone who will do it, and the clinics around the Bay are backed up. I got in and got my surgery scheduled here and performed well before I could even get a consult appointment at other places. Relief was more or less immediate; this is after two years trying to get Kaiser to move on the same issue. The surgeon is a good guy, very straight forward, office was easy to work with. If you're ready to get better and you're tired of the delay from other providers, this is a great choice. read more

Dr Rustamzadeh and his staff were wonderful. I was in extreme pain and having trouble walking due to my disc protruding into my spinal column. They booked me an immediate appointment due to my spinal condition. Dr Rustamzadeh went over my situation and patiently explained my options and how to fix them. Dr Rustamzadeh and his staff scheduled me for surgery the very next day. The staff was amazing, thorough and supportive. So helpful because having this happen to your spine can be very scary for the patient. The surgery went well and I'm making a full recovery. I'm very grateful for everything they did for me and would highly recommend Dr Rustamzadeh for any spinal surgeries. read more

I was trying to schedule an appointment for to get a second opinion from Dr.R and was approved by my WorkersComp but I was denied by Nicole Salto due to I didn't have Dr.R do my recent spinal fusion . i really don't understand at all the meaning of getting a second opinion and fells like I'm being punished that I can't see Dr.R. to get non bias medical opinion.But I will look into the California Medical Review Board into this denial .Thank you Nicole on convincing me of pursuing this complaint to the board on your office practice . read more

Dr Rustamzadeh is an idiot. He wanted to do three cages and fusion which would have most likely resulted in more surgeries. I went to three other neuro spinal specialists including Stanford and every one said no fusion or cages necessary. This doc just wants to increase his income. So glad I am capable and smart enough to do my research. I feel sorry for the people who only go to this doc and follow his advice without doing further research. Disgusting that he is likes to do unnecessary irreparable procedures. read more

The BEST!! Dr R. Has absolutely changed my life. He performed cervical fusion on me after I had been putting it off for years. I had seen multiple neurosurgeons at Stanford and other local specialists and while they all recommended immediate surgery, they all had a different opinion of what needed to be done and what my outcome would be long term. * I need to add that office manager extraordinaire, Nicole, makes everything run smoothly! She was way ahead of prior authorizations, appointments, etc it is no wonder the office is a well oiled machine! Finally, my trusted PCP referred me to Dr. R on a Monday and he ordered an MRI for the next day and then I met Dr. R on Wednesday. He told me he could fix everything in a single surgery and could do it on Friday. After being in worsening severe pain for 20 years, I decided to do it... I'm so glad I did!! The surgery was complex and he was the perfect surgeon for the job! Nearly a year later I had him look at my lower back because I had already had a discectomy, laminectomy at L5-S1 and followed by a re-do or microdiscectomy after the orthopedic surgeon had 'missed some disc'. After having a highly regarded local orthopedic surgeon fail miserably at correcting the most painful level of my lumbar spine, I saw Dr. R again for this issue. Dr. R said he could fix it and that while I actually needed L5-S1 fusion, I also needed bilateral si joints immobilized. So he did just that. The recovery was rough (due to the nature of the surgery, not because of anything Dr.R did), but after decades of excruciating pain, he finally fixed the worst of my lumbar pain for me. He did everything he said he could do, and more! He is known as the best of the best for a reason! Even the nurses at the hospital called him "a walking computer" because his mind is always processing information and coming up with the best solution. I am forever grateful that he not only helped me with my cervical problems, he fixed another doctors twice failed surgery! If you are in a situation where you are reluctant to have any spine sirgery done, I would highly recommend a second opinion from Dr. R! I would recommend him to anyone that is suffering with neck or back pain!! read more

Where to begin.......I had terrible sciatica! After physical therapy, injections, pills and other things that brought no relief; I found Dr. Rustamzadeh . He performed an outpatient surgery and 1 day later; I walked 3 miles. I was 69 years old at the time. I had a car accident injury in 2000 that broke my neck and crushed 2 discs in my neck. Last year 2022 I started having pain and found out the old surgery needed some stabilization. So, Dr. R. performed what needed to be done. Today 2/02/2023; 90 days later my neck brace is off and everything is great. I would never have a procedure with anyone else. He is the best!!!! His staff is great too. read more

I had a significant spinal surgery on June 5, 2023, and I have already returned to full-time work for several months. This is very impressive since I am nearly 80 years old! Dr. Edward Rustamzadeh also known as Dr. R is the surgeon who did my surgery and is the surgeon to see if you need spine surgery! He is #1 surgeon around, and is excellent in what he does. Nicole Saito, his office manager, is very knowledgeable and helpful with patient care before and after your surgery. She answered all of my questions. She is one of the sweetest people you will ever meet. Thank you Dr. R for the great surgery you did! read more

When I hobbled into Dr. Rustamzadah's office I was so fearful of the prospect of surgery. My first impression was his nurse who was so awesome! She put me at ease with her calm and friendly manner. After meeting Dr. Rustamzadeh, I was now looking forward to surgery! One week later I was walking, upright, without a cane. It was so amazing! I will forever be grateful for his brilliant mind and excellent abilities. read more

My experience with Dr Rustamzadeh and Nicole was great. When I first had my MRI and saw I would need surgery I was very anxious. After meeting with Dr. Rustamzadeh and friendly staff member Nicole I was ready for the surgery. I highly recommend this office. My back is pain free and I have started on my recovery. read more

What can I say, this man is God gift to the world. I got an injury on my neck years ago and not until now when the pain is unbearable I went to see Dr "R" (that's the name everyone call him). Years of chiropractors, physical therapy would not solve my problem. Call Dr "R" office the first time, they suggested that I go to do an MRI first before even attempt to see him. They cut through the red tape and did things the most efficient way. After my MRI scan, I scheduled and sent Dr "R" my scans . Within a week I went to see him. He studied my scans and discussed options with me. I insisted that I want surgery as chiropractors and physical therapy did not help me much. His office took care of working with my insurance and within 3 weeks he was able to do the surgery for me. I got disc replacement for C3-C4 plus disc fusion for C5-C6. The pain was gone, my neck movement was unaffected, I feel like a new person. Thank you Dr "R" and your staffs. You're a jewel of humanity! read more

When I was told I had to have three discs fused in my neck (C2, 3 & 4) I immediately panicked. I did not want this surgery, but had no choice. I'd heard horror stories about fusions and many told me the results would not be good, I would always have discomfort and neck pain. WRONG, thanks to Dr. Rustamzadeh. I've had many unrelated surgeries due to other medical conditions, and I must say THIS surgery was by far the easiest. I had ABSOLUTELY NO PAIN OR DISCOMFORT (other than wearing a temporary brace!). The results were amazing, I have no neck pain, I can do all the things I love to do (kayaking, climbing, boating, working in garden . . . . ) If you need a great Neuro Surgeon, this is the man to see. His office staff is great and incredibly helpful as well. I cannot express enough how grateful I am to this wonderful doctor. So don't put it off, go see him, he is the BEST. read more

I had a double fusion on my back in 2013. I was not functional beforehand and I healed beautifully. Dr. R was actually my second opinion to a surgeon's very bad advice. Thank you, doc! read more

Dr. Rustamzadeh was a life changer for me. I had a really bad back problems for about 13 years and all the doctors wanted to prescribe opiates to mask the problem. When I asked for some sort of rehab I was told I'm to strong and in to good shape to benefit out of it. Dr. Rustamzadeh and the staff was amazing especially lady at the front desk Nicole. The office made me feel very comfortable and welcome. Thank you one more time for allowing me to continue my life pain free without any pain killers. If you are looking to solve your problems and not mask them Dr. R is the man to see. read more

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Definitely a 5 Star Neurologist. My wife had spinal fusion, ALIF which is fusion of several discs L4/L5 L5/S1 , transact decompression and ... well you get the picture. It was a major 6 hour long surgery and another 4 hours in recovery at El Camino Hospital. She was in so much pain for so long prior to surgery! And as promised she has zero pain now and is so happy!!! Dr. R was very professional and thorough prior to during and post surgery. He took the time to explain things so that we understood what was going on and what we should expect. He always stopped and asked if we had questions. Of course we researched the procedures and had tons of questions that he answered even before we could ask. He was a good listener and always made sure we were fully aware of what was going on. My wife and I found Dr. R to be very compassionate and caring. He always spoke with us in a relaxed yet professional manner. HERE's an example of his compassion. When her stitches were removed and the fluids taken from her back post surgery she became weak and faint. He was so fast to take care of her to get her comfortable and make sure she was okay. I've never seen a doctor have such care and concern for a patient. That meant a lot to us. Also kudos to Nicole who is a true gem in his office. She was terrific in scheduling, insurance and especially great at getting our questions answered quickly. She deserves a raise lol! We would definitely recommend Dr. R for back issues and surgery. read more

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Words cannot express how great this Dr and his staff are. They go above and beyond to assist their patients. I high recommend Dr. R. He is Hands down, the best Neurosurgeon period. Daniel P. read more

Dr R is the best! I went to him with terrible back pain that circled around to my abdomen. He did surgery and I haven't had any pain since. He couldn't do it without his amazing assistant , Nicole. read more

Back in July, I hurt myself lifting a very heavy object. I had an unbearable radiating leg pain that caused me not able to sit, sleep, or walk. I had a hard time getting out of bed and standing up in the morning. While everyone else was sitting and eating at the table, I had to stand up and eat. This had been going on for more than 3 months :-( From the pain level between 1 - 10. Mine was always at 8 or 9. The pain started from the back of my right hip, glute, thigh, back of my knee, and down to my calf and Achille area. First, I thought I had injured my IT band but the MRI showed that I had a herniated disc between my L5-S1. My orthopedic referred me to a spinal surgeon, he scheduled me for surgery right away. A day after the surgery, I noticed that the radiating pain in my leg was almost gone. I was able to sit, sleep, and walk like a normal person again. It's now been a little over 8 weeks post-surgery. My mobility is getting better every day. Even though I am on a weight restriction, no lifting anything more than 10 lbs. But I am feeling great! The reason I am sharing this with you all because most people, especially men, don't realize that extreme leg pain has something to do with a lower back injury. I would recommend having it checked early and don't wait for months and months as I did. I have never had any kind of surgery in my life. This was my 1st surgery ever, and I was extremely nervous about it. However, it was sooooo worth it. It's probably the most minimally invasive spinal surgery there is. I walked in and walked out the same day. I am now able to live a normal life again. :-) read more

In mid-2016 I was in a car accident. For the few months following I was getting intense headaches, dizzy and falling. - and it was getting worse. The doctors at the medical group I was with told me that I was fine and kept giving me pain meds -Percocet-- which after a while did nothing for he pain - let's not mention the other crazy symptoms I started having like falling down out of nowhere along with the dizziness and intense migraines. I kept going back to the medical group and hey kept telling me it was nothing and it would go away. They would not explain why this was happening or what other options I had. My quality of life was HORRIBLE - I didn't and couldn't get out of bed.I was frustrated and tired of feeling horrible. Enter Dr R: came to Dr. R On the referral of a friend. From the moment I talked to him I knew he was the person I wanted looking after me. He was honest and direct and explained everything to me. If you are looking for someone to sugar coat - it's not him. BUT HONESTLY who wants sugar coating when it comes to your spine. after speaking with Dr R and his evaluation of my symptoms, we decided that ACDF surgery was the best solution. I was set up for surgery two weeks later in December 2016. LET ME TELL YOU - this was the best thing to happen to me. my symptoms were notably gone when I woke up - I was in shock. And almost two years later i still feel great! And DR R? He is at the top of his craft and is a master technician. I had met people (not Dr R's parients) after this surgery and not only are some of them still in pain but they have a large scar. Dr R took such care not only of me and my surgery but unless I point it out - you would never have known I had the surgery. He was great pre- and post-op answering questions and genuine concern and desire for me to be better His office is no frills but when it comes to spine surgery - who cares about frills - I want an amazing doctor and THAT is what you will get if you see Dr R. Nicole in his office is amazing, responsive and helpful! After my surgery when I had questions - she was always so kind to answer them and help! 5 stars for her too!!! read more

Excellent Dr. and Surgeon. After many years of pain and being unable to function well, due to problems in my lower spine, (L5/S1), I feel great! He is extremely knowledgeable and able to quickly understand and explain to you what needs to be done. Then he makes it happen! read more

Dr. Edward Rustamzadeh... where should I start? First off, I came to see Dr. Rustamzadeh all the way from Austin, Texas because I found him through my own research and he was one of the top 3 neurosurgeons in San Jose. I was desperate for answers after seeing no improvement from a failed L5-S1 Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) in Austin just 7 months prior. I continued to have debilitating pain that the surgeon continued to dismiss as just inflammation or sacroiliitis. He kept sending me to pain management for injections or physical therapy. The physical therapist told me that he was not comfortable continuing to care for me when there was something obviously wrong and encouraged me to seek another opinion. So, I began my research and found Dr. Rustamzadeh. I first flew out to see him on February 23, 2021. He reviewed all of my imaging and medical records, and most importantly, he did a thorough clinical examination. He asked me a variety of questions which he basically knew the answers from examining me. I was SHOCKED because FINALLY someone actually understood the pain and the challenges I was going through. He knew what was wrong with me, and he could fix it. He told me that unfortunately I had been misdiagnosed in Austin and that the previous surgery that was done was not what I needed all along. Instead of an L5-S1 ALIF, I needed an L5-S1 Posterior Pelvic Fixation which would address my Sacroiliac Joint Pain. I was in tears as I heard the news. Dr. Rustamzadeh was extremely compassionate and very supportive. He told me that he would take great care of me and get me back on the right road to recovery. I felt many emotions when I got the news but one of them was definitely relief to have a clear diagnosis and a treatment plan to move forward and get better. Nicole, Dr. Rustamzadeh's medical assistant, quickly began all the paperwork with my insurance and hospitals to get me in to surgery. The communication and level of involvement from his office has been excellent. I had my surgery with Dr. Rustamzadeh on March 12th at El Camino Hospital. Everything went very well, and I was up and walking a lot the next day because I was feeling so much better already than before. At my 3-week follow up appointment he removed all the staples and told me that I looked like a completely different person. Three months later, I am walking A LOT. I now stand up straight instead of doing a crab walk. I can sit on the floor again and play with my daughter, and I'm slowly returning to doing the things that I wasn't able to do before and after my failed ALIF. Dr. R recently cleared me to start Physical Therapy, and I will be doing that for the next 12 weeks. It's a very long recovery when you have this kind of spinal fusion, but this time around hasn't been so bad because I've been 95% pain-free!!! I am BEYOND THANKFUL for everything that Dr. Rustamzadeh and his staff has done for me. He has given me my quality of life back, after I had started to lose hope. I'm now living a pain-free life, and it's only because of Dr. Rustamzadeh and his expertise. If you are in doubt about your situation, I would strongly recommend that you give his office a call and find a way to come see him. I am so happy and so blessed to have found him. I will definitely visit him again if the need arises. read more

Dr. Rustamzadeh has made an indelible impression on me and my family members. A Medical Professional: Dr. Rustamzadeh is a neurosurgeon who has a great reputation as an outstanding surgeon and is widely known far beyond the boundaries of Silicon Valley. After receiving positive feedback about him from varied medical professionals, my family and I elected to have my surgery (ACDF) performed by him. After the surgery, we realized that we couldn't have made a better decision. Bottom Line: Dr. Rustamzadeh is an amazing exceptionally gifted surgeon! The Human Aura: As Dr. Rustamzadeh's patient, I had an outstanding experience beginning with the initial consultation, all the way to my post-op checkup in his office. During the first consultation, he told me I had the option to get a shot to cope with my pain; or I could choose to have surgery. He patiently explained the details of my condition and gave me his prognosis; he answered all the questions my wife and I had. Unlike most doctors, he did not rush us or brush off any of our concerns. He also made it clear that we should take our time to think it over before I opted for surgery. On the day of surgery, on my way to the restroom, I ran into him an hour prior to being taken to the Operating Room. His bright, cheerful acknowledgment of my presence infused me with confidence; I had the warm comforting reassurance that I was definitely in the hands of a surgeon who cares; he did not view me as just another case for surgery. Dr. Rustamzadeh's personality, demeanor, and brief lighthearted conversation with me at that time had the amazing effect of replacing my anxiety with a peace and calm that comes from knowing that all will be well. Bottom Line: Dr. Rustamzadeh is charismatic and compassionate. A Stakeholder: Even after successfully completing a surgery, Dr. Rustamzadeh remains fully involved in his patient's care. After I had been transferred from the recovery room to my own room in the hospital, Dr. Rustamzadeh (who was scheduled to perform more surgeries that day) called the nurse more than once to check on the status of my recovery and to verify that all medications were being administered appropriately. The nurse told my wife that despite his busy schedule, Dr. Rustamzadeh consistently calls for post-op updates on his patients instead of waiting to hear from her in case there is an issue. Bottom Line: Dr. Rustamzadeh values each patient as an important individual, not just another "case". A Leader: A great leader maintains a great team. Dr. Rustamzadeh holds himself to high standards, and his team of highly skilled professionals lives up to the same. In the pre-op room, I was impressed by the kindness, compassion, and thorough professionalism of all his team members. Dr. Rustamzadeh is an unassuming, humble, awe-inspiring highly skilled neurosurgeon. Dr. Rustamzadeh's Office Staff Nicole Saito: Dr. Rustamzadeh's assistant, Nicole Saito, efficiently handled the messages I left with her. I was pleased with her attention to detail in her e mail responses. Pleasant, polite, and friendly, Nicole seems to be a very knowledgeable and experienced medical assistant. It was a pleasure to interact with her while I was under Dr. Rustamzadeh's care. Rosario, who does not work directly for Dr. Rustomzadeh, often answered the phone. She has excellent telephone etiquette; it was always a delight to speak to her. read more

I had a 10 minute consultation with the doctor, and he's trying to charge me 700 dollars for the visit. NO imaging, no procedures, very little analysis. There is only one profession I'm aware of where 10 minutes of time with the provider costs close to $1000 dollars... read more

Dr Rustamzadeh is by far the best surgeon he took care of me called to make sure I was doing ok he's my surgeon for life he is the BEST, I went to see my old surgeon about my neck :Dr Wacchhorst and after him being rude to me he said I see nothing Thank God Dr Rustamzadeh can see and read what no one else can also the radiologist who read my CT and MRI saw what no one else saw forget valley radiology and Silicon Valley radiology I go every 3 mos for test they saw nothing I went to Los Gatos El Camino Hospital and they found everything Thank God! Dr.Rustamzadeh took such good care of me I can't compare it to anyone he is Amazing and Good Samaritan Hospital was the Best, my Dr for life My Hospital for life. read more

Dr. R is an amazing surgeon. Did I say amazing? yes, AMAZING! I have had multiple surgeries with other surgeons since 2005 with some relief but the pain was always there. I went to Dr. R on the recommendation of my girl friend that had a fusion in her neck, which went very well. She's back in Orange Theory working out and back to normal after her physical therapy; you wouldn't have known that she had a fusion. Anyway, Dr. R didn't recommend surgery as the first solution, physical therapy and steroid injections were the first defense. After months of treatments with limited results he performed a multi-level fusion. With 3 levels that he performed on, I was hopeful and optimistic of the outcome and he exceeded my best expectations. I am back in the gym after a few months of recovery and physical therapy and with a little luck I'll be back to running, biking, and skiing after the completion. I just can say thank you enough for getting me back with a little brighter future. Oh, and don't forget Nicole, she fantastic also. Nicole simplified the process and made everything a little easier to understand, she certainly made me feel a little less anxious. Thanks for everything; you two rock!!! :-) read more

Dr Edward Rustamzadeh is like god to me . He is not the chatty type, he is very knowledgeable as we'll diligent neuro surgeon . His way is process of elimination to troubleshoot the exact problem I had made me very comfortable with surgery as my decision. First of all - I don't get these negative reviews , it takes a lot to be the best surgeon for Stanford . I know that I will be feeling good soon as I recover ,as my surgery was a week ago . I have called numerous times to his office and they are outstanding in follow up which is very important to have a good office staff. To be exact David was above and beyond including his co worker's name I don't remember . Thank you all for your hardwork and I will recommend dr Rustamzadeh for anyone that needs surgery . I'm going in for a back surgery soon , And will definitely be coming back Thank you all God bless Montie Singh read more

Dr. R performed my ulnar nerve decompression 2 weeks ago and I couldn't be happier! Excellent surgeon!!! He took the time to call my daughter in Idaho after the procedure and let her know "Mom" was doing great! Also a big THANKS to his office staff! Nicole you rock!!! Highly recommend Dr R!! read more

The best Dr., Surgeon & human being... My father had a back/spine surgery with him & he couldn't ask for a better Dr. Than him. Kudos Dr. Edward U deserve 7 stars read more

I have had the pleasure of working with Dr. Rustamzadeh on 3 different occasions. First, my mother who has MS was suffering from intense TN pain - Dr. Rustamzadeh fixed it. Second, a friend had "inoperable" TN pain - Dr. Rustamzadeh fixed it. Finally, this past summer I developed severe lower back pain and decided to see Dr. R for myself. All I can say is 1 inch incision and 4 hours in the hospital, later...I was pain free. I would NEVER see any other Neurosurgeon. Dr. Rustamzadeh was so patient - he explained the entire problem, the options, exactly how everything would work and most important, he was just a phone call away for any questions. On a side note, his staff is wonderful, caring, accommodating and knowledgeable. Dr. Rustamzadeh is truly tops in his field. I would NEVER hesitate to recommend him to anyone. read more

he is absolutely fabulous! i accredit him with being able to not only the ability to help me, but maneuver the red tape and complicated insurance bureaucracy! read more

Had a spinal disc replacement procedure done earlier this month by Dr. Rustamzadeh. He was amazing! I wasn't able to walk without having to deal with the lower back pain and unable to pretty much do everything for myself without help. I consulted him in February due to my MRI results and having right arm numbness at that point, which was very concerning. Just by talking to him and having him assure me that it was my best option to go through with the procedure, I was very comfortable. Although I was very scared because I had never had any type of surgeries, I agreed to it and I am satisfied with my decision! After I woke from the anesthesia he was beside me making sure how I felt and assuring me everything had gone well. First time I got up from hospital bed to take a walk I was scared to feel the pain but guess what? No more back pain or arm numbness! Only normal thing was neck and throat soreness because it is done from the front of the neck, but with extra care and a lot of support it has gone great! All in all, thank you Dr. Edward Rustamzadeh and Nicole from the front office for all of your help! Truly appreciate it and definitely recommend them. read more

My experience with Dr. Rustamzadeh and his office staff has been nothing but spectacular. I broke my neck boogie boarding and need a neurosurgeon. Dr. R was recommended by my primary care doctor. So far, after having fusion surgery I am still thrilled with the care and service I have received. They have been extremely response to my multiple calls and emails about my needs. Thanks Dr. R, Nicole and staff for making this as easy as possible. read more

Extremely unorganized and rude office. Paper work was delayed due to lack of attention by staff more than a few times. Doctor is nice unlike his staff. read more

Date of surgery 05/03/2019. Sciatic nerve was being pinched due to L3 and L4 misalignment. Pain down left leg was unbearable. Had been treating flare ups with an epidural shot, about 8 over a 10 year period. Shot have no effect this time. Could not walk, work, or sleep for 5 weeks leading to the surgery. Delay was due to waiting for Insurance authorizations for MRI, etc. Immediately upon waking after surgery, the pain was gone. Doctor Rustamzadeh is solely responsible for correcting this. After physical therapy at El Camino Hospital, I am fully recovered. Without Doctor Rustamzadeh's skill and the world class healthcare that we enjoy here, I would not have been able to walk or have a pain free life. Nicole in the office was very helpful. O'Connor hospital staff the best. Thanks to my employer for wonderful benefits and consideration while working through this. read more

This doctor barely spent 5 minutes with me, not going over the MRI slides or report, and then charged my insurance company over $700! Poor bedside manner. He needs to take some lessons on how to treat patients. I am not impressed at all by him and would not refer him to my worst enemy. read more

Our Family wishes to express our heartfelt appreciation for the kindness and excellent care our mother, Rosie J received during her recent hospitalization. We would like to thank you and Thu Lan Pham, NP, for the sensitivity and support you both have demonstrated during a very difficult time, and we will never forget your kindness. Our sincere thanks to you and the nurses who assisted in the procedure. read more

Dr. Rustamzadeh successfully repaired my C3 & C7 and 4 months later I was playing golf again. More importantly, a month after my surgery, we brought my wheelchair bound mother-in-law down from Portland to see Dr. R about her back, which she injured in a fall. She had sought care for 18 months in Portland without success. Dr. R operated on her in December 2016. I took her for her followup last week and she walked into the office on her own (while I parked the car). No wheelchair, no walker. Oh, by the way, she's 84. read more