I was referred to Dr. Armen Oganesian's office from my primary doctors office because I was having…read moresevere nerve pain in my lower back and down my right leg and foot. When I called Dr. Oganesian's office I spoke with Christina and she was able to get me into see Dr O's office within a timely manner. Dr. O was very quick to evaluate the urgency of the situation and the level of weakness that I was experiencing in my right leg and foot. Dr. O and his staff have been extremely accommodating and sensitive to my needs and concerns. Dr. O explained this advanced procedure that would have a much faster recovery and healing time compared to my previous back surgery that took me over 4 months to recover. Dr. O perform an endoscopic surgery - discectomy on my lower spine. I was able to go home that same day, where the last surgery in northern CA I was in hospital for 3 days and had a lot of discomfort from the surgery site. This time, it felt nothing like that experience. Friends and family saw me up and moving around within days. Obviously it is still a surgery and I did have to recover and have physical therapy, but this experience with Dr O and his staff really impressed me. They assisted me and my wife especially when I was struggling in pain. I'm in a much better situation now after being treated by Dr O. Having back surgery is a serious matter and I'm not one to jump into surgery unless I feel comfortable with the surgeon and their evaluation, skill and perspective of need for surgery. Thank you Dr O and staff for the high level of care you provided along with support you gave my wife and family pre and post surgery. I am feeling so much relief from pain in my back and leg as I was not able to function at all pre surgery, so it has been a dramatic improvement on how I'm feeling. Thanks for your genuine concern and care for me and my family. Neil Goldberg

Ever since my serious auto accident life his been filled with challenges but has also been filled…read morewith many blessings. Thank you Dr. Oganesian for performing emergency surgery on me, I am truly grateful for you and your medical team. Dr. Oganesian and his entire medical staff truly care for their patients by being very attentive. They identify patient needs therefore providing the best treatment plan to recovery. Overall Dr. Oganesian's medical practice is outstanding! As a patient you will receive the fantastic care you need for your quality of life; including your well-being. Thank you everyone for your support.

Dr. Spayde is an excellent doctor and surgeon, as well as one of the nicest people you will ever…read moremeet. He has gathered around himself a staff of similarly nice and professional staff. All my experiences with Dr. Spayde and his staff are the absolute model of how a medical office should be run: with care, kindness, efficiency and medical excellence

This is a tremendously amazing Doctor. And a excellent office staff. Very friendly and very…read moreorganized facility. I had a bad fall on my butt backwards going downhill on a sidewalk. Very painful. The moment i hit my whole back was sprung. I could barely move. I went home immediately put ice on it took Advil and a muscle relaxer. My husband made an appt. For two days later. It was 9:00a.m. I went right into xray snd found i had a compression fracture L1. I was suppose to go to France next day. The PA said i don't think you are going. I pleaded with him and said i am not disappointing my grandson. Jonathan what a great guy, he spoke with Dr.Spayde, came back in and said, did you eat anything, luckily I didn't. He said we are going to do a kyphoplasty and you should be able to go without pain. So immediately i was triage, everyone came in. I got an MRI. The nurse who is the most sensitive caring person, (wish i remembered his name) was the best IV person I ever had. And the anesthesiologist was so kind and reassuring. This is s little past four weeks now and i feel great. I would give ten stars. How it is so amazing that all these guys got it together to fit me into their schedule. I can't thank them enough. But thank you, thank you, thank you!

I was having extreme pain in my lower back. After having MRI it was determined that it was not…read moreanything back surgery would help. I was feeling extremely depressed as I could not sit for long periods of time. After seeing PA for Dr. Spayde he advised me to see Dr. Benjamin Dirkx who is in the same office. Dr. Dirkx is a Pain Management doctor. I was more than a little skeptical as I had never seen a pain management doctor before. He recommended a Remedial Branch Block. It was a three part process. All I can say is I now have no pain and the best part was able to go to granddaughters wedding which was out of state and required me to fly. The facility where this was done was also excellent; polite office staff, surgical staff explained everything; I could not have been more satisfied. I would highly recommend Dr. Dirkx.

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.

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.

After suffering major postoperative complications following repeat brain surgery at UCLA in August…read more2025, including meningitis, persistent diplopia, severe balance dysfunction, repeated hospitalizations, and ultimately permanent disability, I was fortunate to come under the care of Dr. Arnau Benet. From my very first visit, Dr. Benet treated me not just as another patient, but as a human being going through one of the most difficult periods of my life. He carefully reviewed my imaging, explained my condition in detail, and most importantly continued to personally follow my recovery progress when I felt lost and unsupported after my surgery. What impressed me the most was the level of compassion, professionalism, and attention he provided. Unlike my prior experience, Dr. Benet consistently took the time to examine me in person, review my neurological status thoroughly, answer every question, and explain both the positive findings and the ongoing concerns honestly. His follow-up care has been extraordinary. Despite the seriousness of my postoperative complications, Dr. Benet remained optimistic while still being realistic. He identified ongoing neurological, visual, and balance deficits, coordinated further imaging and treatment, and helped guide me through recovery step by step. His documentation and explanations were incredibly thorough, and he never made me feel rushed or dismissed. Most importantly, he gave me hope. Even during moments where I felt overwhelmed by disability, vision problems, inability to drive, and uncertainty about my future, Dr. Benet continuously encouraged me and reminded me that recovery after major neurosurgery can take significant time. I truly believe Dr. Benet is an exceptional neurosurgeon and physician. His expertise, bedside manner, and dedication to patient care stand out, and I am deeply grateful for the support he and his team have provided throughout my recovery journey.

Bravo,Bravissimo DOCTOR KAPIL MOZA ! My husband had severe…read morepain on his neck, back & shoulder. He wasn't functioning, walking, barely breathing. We went to ER and no results. I remembered, one friend spoke very highly about Dr.Moza few years ago after having surgery with him. I called office (thankfully it is 5 minutes from our furniture showroom),spoke to CANDISS,who is super understanding, empathic & scheduled appointment for morning next day. We went to very nice medical office & had absolute best 1st visit ! Dr.Moza read MRI, examined my husband very thoroughly ,did specific tests & explained EVERY LITTLE DETAIL of the problem in human words! We already felt better, DOCTOR KNOWS how to address this particular health issues. He told us about 22 years of experience ! He prescribe meds to stop inflammation & pain. My husband slept for 1st time last night after a week of agony. Follow up appointment is next week I am so happy,confident,that my husband will be in great hands of Dr. Moza!

Probably one of the best neurosurgeons out there he did my surgery in 2015. If I ever need to God…read moreforbid he's the only one I trust/ great bedside, manners, knowledgeable.! You're in good hands with Dr. Mosa. If you are in any kind of back pain, neck pain he's the doctor to see. Or get a second opinion from him or third.

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.

Thanks to Dr. Virella, my debilitating back pain is now completely gone!!!…read more Having had chronic lower back issues for decades, I had previously tried chiropractic care, acupuncture, physical therapy, and epidural shots to alleviate the pain. While some of these treatments temporarily helped me, the pain kept returning until it became unbearable. After watching my friend recover brilliantly from her back surgery performed by Dr. Virella, I bit the bullet and scheduled my own two level lumbar laminectomy last February. I'm beyond thrilled with the results, and wish I had scheduled the surgery sooner! Mina, Dr. Virella's amazing office manager, effortlessly steered me through all the necessary paperwork, helped me prepare for my recovery, and calmly answered zillions of questions. (Sorry Mina!) Dr. Virella and the other staff who were involved with my surgery spent a lot of individual time with me before the surgery, explaining what their roles were, and what exactly was going to happen. They were all so kind and reassuring, I wasn't nervous at all before the procedure. The first few days post surgery were quite painful, but I was stunned that I no longer needed any pain medication at all after just six days--not even Tylenol. I continued to improve daily, and my recuperation really ramped up when I started physical therapy. After 12 weeks of P.T., I felt stable enough to begin riding my horses, and felt strong enough to hike with my three big dogs. It feels so amazing to have my active life back again! I couldn't be more satisfied with this surgery, and owe the success to Dr. Virella. I'd highly recommend this skillful surgeon and his wonderful staff to anyone who wants to alleviate their back pain once and for all.

Eight years ago I couldn't walk more than 100 feet without taking a break. I was in constant pain…read more I was hunched over and could'nt stand up straight. I did shots in the spine, physical therapy. Nothing helped. I went to Dr Virella with my MRI video. He looked at it and explained it all to me. I said can you fix my problem, He said yes. I proceeded to have him do a laminectomy on my spine. I couldn't be happier with the results. I have nothing but praise for this man. I have been pain free since. Thank You very much Dr Virella. John Kivlen

Dr Armstrong is a fine surgeon, The BEST. I do not live even…read moreclose to Thousand Oaks but to have him as ones surgeon it is worth the long drive. He removed a cyst/tumor which had wrapped itself around my sciatic nerve. I was ready to dance the day following surgery! In January Dr Armstrong performed a fusion between C5 and C6 . Again, his work was spot on. And the scar is almost invisible.

This office is a mess…read more They don't return phone calls. They don't call your insurance to get approval for scans. You have to call them over and over again to try to get them to do their job. After months, yes! MONTHS, I finally gave up and took my medical care somewhere else. As for Dr. Armstrong, you get the standard "let's look at your scans" examination. He might be s good surgeon, but he is not good at diagnosing a patient who doesn't have an obvious mechanical issue. As for relying solely upon scans which the patient is lying down, when are doctors going to start listening to their patients and realize that maybe all of these scans they order with their patients lying down aren't showing the complete picture, especially when the pain occurs upright and with certain movements. Because his office never called my insurance to get approval for the scans Dr. Armstrong ordered ( four of them!) I took my problems elsewhere. Fortunately, the new neurosurgeon I went to didn't need to order more expensive, stressful scans because he was able to diagnose my problem with the MRI/X-rays I had done previously. Although I am not happy with my diagnoses, at least I have one, and can have a plan to get a handle on my pain issues. My time and money were wasted with Dr. Armstrong.

My internist there is qualified and highly reputed. I like her! But NOT the UCLA system, or any…read moresimilar corporate systems. I need a dr without a "call center". Another downside, for me, is that when they order any kind of test, the order has an expiration date in a week or two. I'm a senior, don't drive, and suffer from fibromyalgia with severe fatigue. All the orders from my independent drs are good for 6-12 mos! I'm guessing that large medical corporations serve a wider variety of clients, often across the entire country, so some are unreliable and do things without discussing with their drs, ergo the corporate CYA policies. Ok, but that's not me, and the independent drs I've always seen know that. Computers do not. I'm now 65 and the doctors I was with for 25+ years straight are retiring sadly. Or going "concierge" style. I got a phone message saying that my dr won't be in the day my next appt is set after all. AGAIN!! ! Each time it's ANOTHER 3-4 months before they can fit me in. Because of my fatigue added to being a lifelong "night owl", I can only do afternoon appts. I can't get to sleep until at least 3 am most nights. I also had to change my phone's "do not disturb" settings because UCLA calls at 7 am. All my life I have been taught it's rude to call others at home before 9 am. So I never get to talk to the office or person that called, since when I call back it's routed to that call center. Extremely impersonal. No one there has ANY medical training, not even receptionist level, all they do is look for open spaces on a computer screen. No empathy, and zero offers of any other way to schedule an appointment or ask a question- you have to push for any of that. When I use the app, I can interact directly with my dr's office, but it's still a series of steps from who reads my message, to a nurse or other medical assistant, to the dr, then back to me. This leads to very poor information sharing. I prefer a much more individualized approach.

Not only were they not helpful over the phone, but they didnt listen to what I was coming in for,…read moreuninsured. AN ULTRASOUND of my thyroid. They made my appointment, I walked in and I had to pay before services were rendered which is ALWAYS a nasty business tactic. When the doctor came in she said they dont even have ultrasounds there. She admitted that this was a waste of my time and money and nothing could be done moving forward. I walked out. PISSED. paid close to $200 for a person in a white coat to tell me they did not have the proper equipment for the need I had. THEN WHY CHARGE PEOPLE!!!! arent there rules for this??????