i wanted physical therapy, doctor kept pushing me to get an epidural. i didn't want one because it's a serious procedure and it scares me. so i think because of that he was rude and not helpful at all. i told him i don't want opioids right away so they wouldn't treat me like a drug seeker, but he was irritated anyway. apparently i have no say in my treatment and he gets to decide for me...if not i won't be helped. he was dismissive and didn't gaf about helping. i got 3 mris the week i hurt my back, went to the er twice, and ive been pretty much sedentary since i got hurt. i guess dr. dingleberry knows more about my pain than i do. the american health care system sucks because of people like them....it took at least 20 phone calls just to get an appointment. an appointment with a rude and incompetent "doctor" read more

Temecula Pain Managemant - Pain Management Near Me - Murrieta, California

Cynthia is a saint! She is patient and kind and always calls you back! I've already left a review about Dr Eng, but I would sell my soul to see this doctor. He is wonderful thank you so much for taking care of me Temecula pain management.!! read more

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Very little to offer in terms of treatment plans. Not very optimistic or helpful at all. Also, there was no follow through- they said they were gonna schedule us with an MRI and all we heard is crickets. Do not recommend. read more

Quality of cares excellent. The doctor let me know about stenosis that my other doctor did not. Because of my medical treatments and medications. They were unable to offer me pain relief. But they did offer alternatives for treatment. read more

They don't really care. Kept me on a medication for 11 years. James was great, but he was let go. I was transferred to Ken who I thought I could trust. I kept trying to wean down to hopefully stop, they'd talk me out of it. To keep me at the dosage. When I got a job that I had to travel for in 2021, I left 3-4 messages to let them know I might have poor coverage to my location, I asked if we could have our telehealth call (Covid times) early and they can call in the meds when it was due, I never heard back. I weaned myself down and stopped taking the subutex. They don't care, especially if you're a suboxone or subutex patient. They will keep you on it for money and that is it. Zero care, just a cash grab. I'm so glad I was able to stop on my own, without their help! read more

I've been going to Temecula Pain Management for over 5 years now for severe neck and arm pain from a permanently pinched nerve and LOVE the doctors and the staff! Emily and Monique get you comfortably settled into the OR before your pain treatment and they're both always so cheerful, attentive and compassionate. Both Dr. Arif and Dr. Ng have excellent bedside manners. They both are very professional and listen intently to your concerns and never make you feel rushed. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this doctors' office to anyone dealing with chronic pain issues. read more

I never write reviews but I had to write something regarding my wonderful experience here!! Dr. Arif is an outstanding pain management doctor whose compassion, professionalism, and dedication to his patients are truly remarkable. From the moment I stepped into his office, I felt genuinely cared for as he took the time to listen to my concerns and develop a comprehensive, personalized treatment plan that significantly improved my quality of life without relying solely on medication. His thorough explanations and attentive approach ensured I was always comfortable and well-informed. The staff, equally wonderful and supportive, created a warm and welcoming environment that made each visit a positive experience. I am incredibly grateful for Dr. Arif's hard work and the exceptional care provided by his entire team, and I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a doctor who TRULY cares about each patient's well-being. I'm so thankful to have found this place! Thank you Dr. Arif! read more

After moving from UT and NV to CA, I asked for references for good pain management doctors and received a few. But it was the reviews I found online that made me decide to select Temecula Pain Management. Pearl, returned my call and set me up with an appointment right away after a missed call. She was very apologetic and kind. You don't find many people of that character these days. I'm glad I was able to get an appointment and I hope it all goes well. After selling and moving out of two homes from two different states and buying a home in another state, I can't begin to tell you how much pain I'm in these days. read more

Dr. Arif and his staff are very caring and professional! The treatments I've received have made a big improvement on my quality of life. I'm able to be much more active because he has helped reduce the back pain I've been dealing with. He is on time for appointments so I'm not left waiting, telemedicine visits are very convenient and efficient. When I call the office, the staff are friendly and helpful. I highly recommend Dr. Arif to help you with pain. read more

Dr Arif and his entire staff are incredible and provide me continued pain relief for a horrific neck injury years ago. They are gentle and professional and conduct themselves above reproach. read more

I had severe back pain and Dr Murad was so patient and give me several options. I feel like he really listened to my issues and was compassionate with his treatment plan. Im already feeling better. I highly recommend this office for anyone suffering from pain issues. Thank you, Dr Arif! read more

Can't speak for the Dr's care but the way the office is run is terrible. My husband has been trying to simply make an appointment for over a month. He's called over 10 times, gets transferred to a voicemail every single time, 90% never gets a call back. His doctor provided his referral multiple times to them and literally cannot get a call back or an appointment scheduled. Such a waste of time. Time for new office procedures there. ? read more

Doctors and staff always pleasant. I'm always treated with respect and everyone is very attentive.

Dr Austin is fantastic. My back pain is well controlled. Very professional and well trained staff.

PA Alicia is very compassionate and caring. However the front desk is very moody, unpredictable and rude at times.

2/2 issues were identified." "[All behaviors] appear to be appropriate for continuation of medication regimen." Right after that appointment, I found out I was pregnant and immediately stopped all medications. It was a very difficult time for me physically and aside from having to push through the pain to take care of my immediate responsibilities, I was in bed, usually with a heating or ice pack on my neck. I knew there was a light at the end of the tunnel and I got through it. After I had my baby, I threw my hands up and just decided to take Ibuprofen to manage my pain and hope for the best because I didn't want to get on opioids again and deal with the delicate doctor-patient balance of having them prescribed. A few weeks went by and I started noticing a burning sensation in my stomach when I would take the Ibuprofen and decided that it would be in my best interest to see Dr. Arif again. By this time, I had fine-tuned what worked for me to get my pain to a tolerable state. I thought long and hard about what I wanted to do and whether or not I wanted to start back on opioids. I scheduled an appointment to get the ball rolling on a breast reduction (my last option at this point) and with serious consideration, thought that in the interim I could take my two Norco a day to break up my Ibuprofen use (which I would use in conjunction with an anti-acid to hopefully off-set any damage.) I went in for my appointment, and I was met with a hardened, non-compassionate Dr. Arif. He questioned whether or not I actually had arthritis and told me that Norco would not be in my best interest. He suggested switching to Suboxone for pain management, which sent anxiety through me because I've never taken that, and the last time I trusted him with a new drug, I ended up in the ER. I told him that I felt very uncomfortable with that option, but I would research the drug. In trying to devise a plan before I left the appointment, we decided that I would have imaging done again and re-evaluate once we had the results. I asked him to prescribe me a short-term round of Norco in the interim and also informed him of my plans for a definite breast reduction. He told me that he would send in the imaging orders and prescription, hurried me out of the office and I went home and booked the MRI as soon as I got the information to schedule. I waited all day for my prescription to come in and it never did. This morning I called to follow up on it and was told that Dr. Arif said that he wouldn't prescribe me the agreed upon medication. From where I'm sitting, it appears to me that he lied to me to get me out of his office. His lack of care and compassion toward me is extremely upsetting. I understand that I'm one of many patients, but this is the body I live in, and it hurts on a daily basis to the point that it's impeding on my routines, goals and responsibilities. Now I'm stuck with no real pain management options until I can see my new doctor in a couple of weeks. Dr. Arif went into a career knowing full well that the people who see him need to be heard, understood and helped and he has ultimately failed me tremendously. read more

tpm is by far the most accessible for any disability, they make yiu feel heard when you speak. ive lived in 5 differnt states and i found they have the best doctors. my dr. not only finds the right percriptsion to suit me but, stays current on your overall well-being month to month. he is educated in physical therapy and local trigger point injections which for me , helps minimize my opiates intake. i would recommend using them read more

I've been under the professional care of Dr.Ellen's for years and just recently had to move to another state I have to say they don't make them like Dr.Ellet's anymore recently off benzodiazepines for 5 months now (on them for 20 years) hope my new Doctor is as good as Dr.Ken at T.P.M. Hands down the Best care I've ever seen if I ever move back to California I would go right back to T.P.M. read more

Horrible experience. Yelled at me several times when i called and was asking questions im new to pain management and new to having an hmo and makes me feel like a criminal for having cancer. read more

I have a bad back and get injections for pain. I am very happy with the care I have received, not only from Dr. Murad Arif, but the entire office. I have never had to wait more than two minutes and once you are called to the back no time is waisted. I get on the table and immediately I am out! I wake up in recovery with several very sweet, very attentive ladies making sure I'm ok. I would recommend these people who are, so far, perfect! read more

Come January 2023 I will be with Temecula Pain Management five years. I see Alicia Eller who is a PA. She is kind and empathetic to the plight of those who live with chronic intractable pain that she treats. Thanks to the govt intrusion by the CDC with their ungodly Opioid Prescribing Guidelines and the DEA and CA State Medical Boards hovering over any pain clinics that prescribe opioids no matter the dose, patients who aren't aware of just how much those agencies have strangled the prescribing of not only opioids but meds like muscle relaxants, benzodiazepines or sleeping meds may feel like the staff doesn't care when they do care deeply. Their hands are now tied. Plus prescriptions are also tracked by the CA PDMP, Prescription Drug Monitoring Program under the auspices of the CA DOJ and Federal DOJ. Most patients, may not understand why your meds are being reduced. I do as I am an author and advocate in the pain community as well as being an intractable pain patient for 30 years now and feel bad for not only for us but them. They are under a microscope like you wouldn't believe. I know how frustrating it is as a patient, we hurt, we didn't ask for this pain and we want it treated. Alicia and the other PA's and physicians want to help but have limits placed on them so please be patient with them too. The office staff has been outstanding, Pearl has stepped in and helped with last minute unexpected glitches more than once so my meds and appointments are on schedule and the whole office staff has been great at setting appointments and helping. We get back what we give and if we take our frustrations out on the office staff unfairly, your possible unpleasant response may be how you treated them. I cannot imagine Pearl or anyone else in the office being any other way than polite and helpful. As pain patients like most, we hate change and when we find a clinician we really like, trust and click with we want to stay with them. Alicia has been outstanding, if you are new and are set up with her, you are very lucky. I am sure the others are the same, she is the one I have seen almost exclusively. I have already undergone SCS and Pain Pumps and blocks long before moving to this area so have no need to see one of the MD's. Didn't mean to go into so much detail but after reading some of the very negative reviews felt some needed to know the problems the clinicians and staff now face that do affect how they prescribe and treat us. read more

I really want to up date my review, because I have spoke to the administration staff several times since my last review and I have to say ,since then my experience with them has changed, I have to give them a five out of five, So the administration is wonderful, they have gone that extra mile to help me , they are wonderful, Pearl was extremely helpful, At the front desk the Lady was very nice and caring .They are all amazing, .and of course the back is amazing, nurses, doctors. PA Alica Eller is compassionate, and caring and a great PA. Dr. Ariff is wonderful; he is compassionate and extremely knowledgeable ,he takes his time to explain things to you so you have a better understanding of everything he is talking about. The past two times that I have gone they have been compassionate ,and Efficient ,from the time you are greeted at the front desk , to time with the nurse and time with the doctor, and are done ,and get checked out. Has been very efficient. They are a great office . Andrea Bonnici read more

I hesitated to write this review. Pain management clinics are notoriously frustrating places. I've been a patient with TPM for over a decade and I've been seen by no less than 6 practitioners- except for Druet they keep leaving. I've never been given a reason for anyone's departure. So, there's that. Pain control has radically changed during this period and because of the opioid crisis and pharmaceutical lies regarding their products, not only has the way medicine is dispensed changed, but also attitudes as well. It used to be "take these pills, they are amazing and will help you!" Now it is, "I can't give you anything stronger than Advil so suck it up and if you insist you're still in pain, you must be a drug seeker." For those people who have always taken their medication in the exact way it was prescribed - this is key: the doctor gave it to the patient - the changes can be frustrating and yes, painful. The chronic illness and the causes of the pain have not changed. It still hurts and after ten years? Yes, the degenerative aspect of the disease has worsened which means so has the pain. That being said, I also realize the reality of those who did become addicted, often through no fault of their own. I have been witness to quite a few waiting room meltdowns, tantrums and utter desperation because the pills and prescriptions were not available. I have heard staff rudely, verbally assault patients, often in humiliating ways. I see both sides, but I do wish the staff could lower the self righteousness a bit and find compassion for all patients- not just the ones with great PPO insurance and no narcotic prescriptions. Pain patients are vulnerable and fragile. It would be nice if TPM could find a bit more humility and a lot more empathy. And I don't see them for narcotic prescriptions; but I've witnessed a lot this past decade or so and finally decided to leave a review. That, and it's quite difficult to get ahold of anyone or get a return call..... read more

I recommend this facility hands down 100%! The office staff are always so friendly. I'm treated like family. From Midge, Pearl, Rene, Evette And Dr. Druett you all have been amazing and comforting. As well as Alisha, and DJ both so professional. Carol who recently administered my epidural... your awesome girl Thank You! For anyone with anxiety this staff makes you feel so calm and safe as well as Darcy, Karen, and Mo Mo you are all so sweet. I always receive a follow-up call the next morning to check on me. And Midge who handles all insurance etc, she is so patient and kind. Very helpful with any question you have. (Please forgive me if I forgot anyone or mis-spelled your name). Thank you Dr. Druett and staff, for your exceptional genuine care and concerns for your patients. You all have truly made a difference in my lower back issues throughout the years. I appreciate all of you. read more

I have been trying off and on for over a year to just get a consultation appointment with dr. Druet. They told me what I need to fax to them a year ago. I faxed it, waited a week, called them to make the appointment and they said they didn't get the fax. Well I have proof the fax was received. Recently my doctor's office faxed a referral, doctor's notes, and the MRI spinal report. Again Pearl says she never received it. Pearl says that's just office policy that they can't even book an appointment until they have all this data. they seem more concerned with their corporate mentality than they do about people's pain and true Health Care. Perhaps they've had people who come there just wanting drugs. That is not my case. I just wanted an epidural for stenosis as my previous pain management doctor moved out of the area. read more

I have been referred to this facility by 3 physicians. Every time I call to make an appointment the "scheduler" Pearl is the most DIFFICULT person I have ever had to deal with in my life. She literally does NOT want to book an appointment. I have PPO insurance and she refused to book an appointment with the pain management Dr. Until my Rheumatoid and.Fibromyalgia got so flared that I was referred to this Doctor. So........ I call Pearl I'm on the phone with this lady for almost 15min and would not make an appointment for me. I literally hung up because it was going nowhere and fast. I'm contemplating suing the office. On grounds for discrimination. I would never EVER recommend this Dr. Office. Trust me and save yourself aggravation and lost time. read more

The office manager is so unprofessional, she started yelling and arguing with me in the waiting area about my service dog not being my service dog. I have a doctors note certifying that I need my dog for emotional support, I suffer from anxiety and PTSD. She had no right to speak to me in that manner worst yelling at me in front of the other patients and telling me I would not be seen if I did not go leave my dog in the car! It was mid summer with it being so hot in the 101-103 degrees. My dog is a 7-9 lbs Pomeranian that I take in her stroller and does not bother anyone else. I was asked by an Autistic boy if he could pet her, normally I say no, but for him I made an exception. The office manager used that against me, service dogs aren't allowed to be pet. She was completely out of line saying she had already warned me before, but since I knew my Coco helped me cope I had nothing to hide. Be cautious going here they will try to squeeze every penny out of you for anything. Worst thing is the humiliation and being yelled at by this woman who is supposed to be a professional Office Manager. It's not my dogs fault that your previous staff let a large dog in and defecated in the waiting room in front of other patients! That does not give you the right to change the Disabilities right act to have a service animal as a companion for anxiety and PTSD issues. :( read more

Temecula Pain management is the best pain management facility that I have been to Dr. Drew it is amazing and so is his staff I would recommend him to anyone who wants to be taken care of and be provided with excellent care read more

My wife has been trying to set an appointment with the Murrieta office for several months and has been blocked at every attempt with obstacle after obstacle from Pearl at the front desk. OBSTACLE ONE: My wife needs a new MRI before she can be seen. We have an HMO insurance and to get an MRI is a small miracle, but was accomplished. OBSTACLE TWO: My wife had the MRI performed but our insurance expired so she needed a copy of our Medicare card. OBSTACLE THREE: Medicare card is not the new type of card and Pearl will not accept. My wife called Medicare who said the number is still good and a new card will be mailed. OBSTALE FOUR: Pearl will not schedule my wife for an appointment because of a 14 year old workers compensation case which has nothing to do with the areas my wife is seeking help for. OBSTACLE FIVE: I have an appointment with the good doctor for July 18th, but I can go to the Veterans Hospital and be seen since my private insurance has been expired. We called Pearl to schedule my wife for the allotted time and day but Pearl refused stating she can not cancel my appointment and give it to another patient!! OBSTACLE SIX: My wife has been seeing a doctor in Riverside but due to the pain she receives driving from Hemet to Riverside she asked he Riverside doctor to release her to Dr. Druet, which he has done. My wife will be running out of medications soon because she is unable to see Dr. Druet because of Pear and her Riverside Doctor is unable to see her because she has been released under Dr. Druet's care, including all files and release forms. I am absolutely amazed at the lack of empathy and sickened by the coldness my wife is receiving from Pearl at the front office. My wife has a perfect record of compliance and has always had her doctor trust. My wife is seeking the help of a professional office, but has yet to find it at Dr. Jack Druet's office. read more

My 1st appointment I saw Dr. Dadachangi. He spent a total of 5 minutes with us. He had submitted to my insurance for payment before I ever spoke to him. I should have known then it was just for the money. I went for a series of 3 cervical epidurals. He was very, very rude, with no bedside manner. The procedures were to be done under general anesthesia. The first one went fine, I fell asleep, woke up it was all over. The next were suppose to be done the same way, but he was too impatient and did the second one with local anesthesia. It was so painful. The third time I INSISTED on anesthesia. Before we even started the IV came out and he refused to wait for the nurse to put it back in to administer pain medication. With no warning, totally unprepared, without flouroscope he jammed the needles in. It was excruciating pain! I started crying he said "what's your problem?" I NEVER returned to his office and I never will!!! I do not recommend him or his staff!!! read more

After my primary doctor prescribed me WAY too many pain pills that I really didn't need, life became a nightmare. Fortunately, the FDA (or someone) told the doc that his patients needed to go to pain management. I initially saw Hayden who was great, but am now with Alicia, a caring, kind, professional PA. She is so understanding and has been a huge help to me. I'm down to almost nothing at this point, which sure beats going through withdrawals. That happened to me once and it's an experience I'd wish on no one. John Lennon's manic "Cold Turkey" is right on the money. If you can get Alicia, you're in luck. She's amazing. read more

Can somone give me advice to how I can contact my dr because it's been hell without him The office manager kick me out of there after 12 days when she was wrong you know I found proof that she was wrong because I have a note from the doctor saying it was 12 weeks not 12 days that I had yell so that's the problem I can't get through because she won't let me schedule an appointment and I have no idea how to contact him because you know obviously he's not getting my messages and Despite the fact I gave her everything she needed I gave her the incident report number everything I even had the officer call her but recently I found proof that she had no right because I found a note from my doctor for the pharmacy Dr DJ knows me very well I never lie to him and I had him for about seven years total and now I need him more than ever because of what I've been having to deal with you know I can't get my medication I can't get. Any help from this pain place is a joke don't give you thousands of opiates but they won't give you a muscle relaxer makes no sense I just wish I can get a hold of Dr Dadachanji. It may be a different story if he called me and told me I don't wanna see you anymore then I would understand and I won't be happy about it but I understand I've been been about a year and a half now without him in my life gone downhill until about four months ago but now here I am not able to get my medication anymore because the doctor I haven't keeps referring me to pain management one it's only one pain management place I can go to which is the same shit hole that went to last time so you guys got any advice on how to get a hold of him now he great I wish she read these reviews that would be awesome So Doc If you do see the reviews can you give me a call thanks read more

Temecula Pain Managemant - office manager was lying about 12 days takes 6 to 12 mweeke all the way to a year Guard list I gave her the information she needed - Pain Management Near Me - Murrieta, California

Dr Druet is my angel. He has helped me so much with my neck pain. The nurses are all wonderful.

5 star Dr.Alicia Eller is a great dr.and caring person,,this place is awesome.fast and curtious,thank you....and Pearl is awesome too,always on it, read more

Dr. Druet is so dedicated to helping you become pain free. His staff is amazing! Friendly, respectful & knowledgeable. Thank you Dr. Druet for giving me back my life. read more

I have been with Temecula pain management for over a year now and have been seeing Dr. Dadachanji who has been a lifesaver. My last appointment with him was on July 24 when he wrote me a prescription for enough to get me by for the next month as I was having my second hip surgery on 8/11. My followup appointment with him was scheduled for this Friday 8/21. I wouldve given 5 stars but here is the reason for 4. I ended up having to stay in the hospital for 2 days from some minor setbacks. I had to have surgery at a hospital not close to home. My husband forgot my medication and I was nervous about a 2 hour drive home..i called the office and was able to be fit in to speak with Alicia PA..i told her the circumstances and she gave a small prescription to get me by on the way home..5 stars for that. Then the weekend came and so did the CPM machine...my medications weren't working. In excruciating pain all weekend. But being an ER nurse the last place I wanted to go was the ER so I sucked it up and called them the first thing on Monday. Especially since Dr Dadachanji told me to call if there were any problems. Well, now I found out he just left the office and he no longer works there??? What??? Ok. So 2 stars for that because I feel he should've let his patients know. So now I explain to the office my situation and they said they would call me back. They didn't. So I called today, still in a lot of pain and they said they would look into it, let the PA know and call me back. That was at 10am today. Still haven't heard anything. So I called back around 330pm and spoke with Pearl. I told her the issue and she went above and beyond...for that 5 stars.. she was able to fit me in to have a telehealth appointment tomorrow. So thank you Pearl for being awesome and listening to patients. I appreciate you so much. Devastated the Dr Dadachanji is gone...hopefully Dr Druet will be just as amazing! read more

As a would-be new patient suffering from a herniated disc, I'd been calling for weeks with a referral order for Dr. Druet from my primary doctor and I couldn't even get an appointment set up with them. They either don't answer, put you on hold for long periods of time or forward you to other receptionists who don't return calls. In the time that I was trying to get an appointment set up, my pain healed. That's how long it took. My pain literally went away. I feel sorry for anyone in worse shape who was referred to this office. They aren't so lucky. read more

I have absolutely had it with this place, I am so pissed off right now. All these people care about is getting their money. You are nothing more than a number to them. Dr. Drew it was wonderful during the hour long orientation. He was a nice funny made me feel good, but every appointment after that it was like he was a different person and couldn't get me out. I saw this doctor to help me get better, all he does is write a prescription and send you on your way. He gets money were you coming in and he gets money every time you get your refill. Find someone who actually cares about you and who doesn't cancel your appointments and doesn't tell you till you get there! read more

Someone apparently has it out for Pearl. She's truly a gem. Pearl has always gone to bat for both my husband and myself and we've never had any issues scheduling appointments through her. Ignore the nasty comments about her. read more

I went to this group for years and saw Dr Druet and then Alicia. I received great treatment by both and miss going there. I left because of Pearl, there was a huge mistake with my insurance because of her and she constantly argued with me about very thing. Dr Druet heard me complain to Alicia and he said that he constantly received complaints about her but seems she is still there. I would love to return to that office but will not until she is gone. read more