The most amazing Dr, save my back when I could hardly walk anymore. Now I am running the best surgeon I have ever been to.. so caring and compassionate. read more

Dr. Dillin I called your office in August on the recommendation of Dr. Shin. I was in need of cervical spine surgery. Whoever answered the phone was confused on why I was calling your office. She was so rude that I decided to researched another excellent doctor, Dr. David E. Rogers. I'm so happy that I went with him. read more

This review is for Dr. William Dillin, spine specialist, at Kerlan-Jobe. Dr. Dillin is one of the top spine specialists in the country, if not the world. He has been doing spine surgeries for 25+ years. He does extensive research, writes papers and chapters for text books, and frequently talks at conferences. He is also the spine doctor for local sports teams (Lakers, Ducks, Dodgers, etc.). I have had lower back problems for over a decade. No accident, I just blame it on an active childhood. I was told years ago when I lived in another state that someday I would need back surgery. I held out, just went to a lot of physical therapy when my back would flare up. Finally, almost three years ago, the back went out and never went back in. I knew it was time but I had not seen a spine specialist since moving to California. I did a ton of research and saw multiple spine doctors, getting opinion after opinion. I was able to get that initial appointment with Dr. Dillin fairly easily. Not sure if he had a random opening or not, but I was in less than a week from my first call. My appointment was for the afternoon and I will never forget that appointment. I waited in the exam room for about 45 minutes before Dr. Dillin came in to see my, look at my MRIs, hear my story. I was in pain, couldn't stand straight, and kind of perturbed it took him awhile to get to me. But then I realized why. He sat down and then spent the next 45 minutes with me, walking me through my MRIs, patiently listening to me, answering my questions, providing a lot of background and information. I walked out of the appointment knowing that Dr. Dillin would be doing my surgery. I did have another opinion appt. to keep a few days after that with another orthopaedic surgeon, but I walked out of that appointment calling Dr. Dilling to schedule my surgery, which ended up being slated for Halloween. Overall the surgery went well but I was never feeling great. I was seeing Dr. Dillin every 8 weeks or so while being in PT 2-3 times a week. The short of the long was that I ended up re-herniating by back so that I ended up pretty much blowing out my entire disc. 15 months after the first surgery I was going back in for surgery #2. Once I had another round of MRIs, I consulted again with Dr. Dillin. He took one look at the MRIs and you could see the wheels turning in his head while he paced the room and thought. Basically what was happening wasn't rare but it wasn't common. He told me to go home and think about it. A couple of days later I called his office looking to speak with him to answer some of my questions (I know I was going back into surgery but had a few questions before I said Yes) and his nurse said he was traveling to a conference and recommended I email him since he checks in the evenings. I sent him an email with my detailed questions and at about 8:30 at night I received a phone call from him wanting to answer live. that really made me feel good. I called to schedule my surgery the next day and I was going in for a natural fusion. What I had done was something that only an experienced doctor who pretty much has seen it all would be able to make a call on. SO...here I am, 14 months from the last surgery and feeling great. Reintroducing sports activity into my lifestyle, seeing and doing things that a year to year and a half ago I couldn't do. I see Dr. Dillin once every 3 months for a checkup. I like to bounce activities off of him as he is a proponent of having physical activity at some level for well-being. He always spends time with me answering my questions. And he remembers the minutest details I've told him that is amazing that detail and with all of the patients he has. Dr. Dillin has a great bedside manner, comes first thing in the mornings as followup when you're in the hospital. He also has set times with 3 of the local hospitals for surgeries. The other doctors and nurses at the hospital had nothing but great things to say about Dr. Dillin (and about the Laker that he operated on the week before me). Yes, you may have to wait when you're in for appointments (try to get early or right after lunch) but you'll know that you're getting top notch treatment. Dr. Dillin is a conservative doctor and won't operate for the sake of operating. He will try alternative methods with you before operating - PT, anti-inflammatories, epidural blockers. Some people may think he's drawing it out but, hey, that's what insurance is for. Since it IS your back and spine (you kind of need it and really can't replace the whole thing), you might as well treat it right. Dr. Dillin also has an office in Anaheim. PS - get your general practitioner or someone to refer you to get MRIs done before seeing Dr. Dillin. Otherwise he'll just send you for some and then you'll need to go back. read more

William H. Dillin, MD - Dr. William Dillin, MD - Orthopedists Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Dr. Dillin is the best spine surgeon I know of. In 2000, I was in grad school at UCLA and the head doctor at their spine clinic said I would be in a back brace for six months after surgery. I would have to drop out of grad school! I searched long and hard for a better answer, including internationally, and chose to go with Dr. Dillin. He is not only top notch and innovative, but offered me an extremely reasonable cash price because UCLA student insurance would not cover his less invasive technique. He saved my life. How can I say it any better? Thank-you Dr. Dillin! I could walk and move again. Outpatient surgery and I was back to school and work fast! A friend of mine who had the traditional surgery somewhere else (NY) had a horrible, painful recovery, and is still in pain (as I hear most are). Conversely, another friend's father took my advice, and went to Dr. Dillin even though his insurance did not cover it. He paid a few thousand dollars for a successful spine surgery, instead of a botched one that leaves you in pain. Dr. Dillin works "smart" and does the most modern, minimally invasive, quickest recovering surgery possible. Thank-you, thank-you, how can I say thanks enough for getting my life back? I strongly recommend Dr. Dillin if you are considering spine surgery. read more

Dr. Dillin literally saved my life. I had a herniated disc that was deteriorating to the point where I could no longer walk without a cane, and I was headed towards a wheelchair. After meeting with chiropractors and other doctors (including others at Kerlan Jobe) I had zero decrease in pain. I underwent numerous painful procedures and injections of cortizone directly into my spine with no help. Upon meeting Dr. Dillin, he immediately recognized my pain and was able to diagnose exactly what my problem was. He was a fellow sufferer of herniated discs and all of his vast medical knowledge came from both schooling, and from firsthand experience. So everything he said was sincere, and you could tell he cared. After a few visits, I decided to let him operate on my back (The fact that he had operated on pro athletes like The Anaheim Angels made me feel pretty confident in his abilities). The surgery went great, and I saw him for a number of follow up visits, where we detailed my recovery plan. I had a few setbacks in my recovery, but every time I called in my panicky voice, his nurse Nicole was able to "squeeze me in" within a day or so. She always remembered me (as did Dr. Dillin) and treated me well. After 3 years I am proud to say I've lived pain free, and am thankful for Dr. Dillin every day that I can do something simple like walk again. The wait time was pretty average, really. I don't know why people on Yelp always complain they had to wait an hour to see the doctor. That's pretty standard, especially if you're appointment is later in the day. This is because Dr. Dillin will sit there and patiently answer EVERY one of your questions, so that's why you have to wait a little longer sometimes. (again, I can't stress how amazing they are at seeing you on short notice if you've hurt yourself). Parking is in a big attached garage with lots of spaces, but the lot (even with validation) is $8 max, so be wary of that when you go. I usually ended up paying between $3-$4. read more

My company changed insurance plans and Dr Dillin was the only spine specialist on the plan offered to me. I tried several times to get his surgery schedule and was sent to voice mail every time, not once ever having my calls returned. I also contacted them via email, no response. The person I was able to speak with in their basic scheduling was rude, dismissed me, and when I said I was inquiring about having a facet rhizotomy performed her response was, "We don't do alternative therapy here, you need to call someone else. We only do actual surgeries here". I had to inform her that a facet rhizotomy IS an actual surgery. Needless to say I had to go with a more expensive insurance plan just to avoid this BS dr's office. What a joke. read more

Dr. Dillin performed spinal surgery on me in 2010. He is amazing and I highly recommend him.

I was the driver of a motor vehicle, on August 6, 2006, stopped due to traffic on southbound I-5 in Los Angeles, when struck from the rear by an uninsured vehicle driven by a person with a suspended drivers license. The damage to my vehicle was $4,535.68, including, but not limited to replacement of the exhaust system, rear body panel, rear bumper reinforcement, rear bumper cover, rear bumper lower energy absorber and rear bumper upper energy absorber, and repair of the left quarter panel, right quarter panel, left quarter panel extension, right quarter panel extension and rear floor, and requiring repair from August 16, 2006 through September 14, 2006. The damage to the other vehicle was total. I injured my neck and right shoulder, requiring four neck surgeries and three shoulder surgeries. The third neck surgery resulted in permanent right vocal cord paralysis requiring two vocal cord surgeries, which were unsuccessful. My insurance carrier, through its legal counsel, retained William H. Dillin, M.D. at the Kerlan-Jobe Ortthopaedic Clinic to, in his words, "evaluate specific conditions pertinent to the event in question and to answer questions in a report." Dr. Dillin reported that only my first two neck surgeries were related to the accident, my last two neck surgeries were unrelated to the accident, and since the third neck surgery was unrelated to the accident, the permanent right vocal cord paralysis and two vocal cord surgeries were unrelated to the accident. I retained an attorney and arbitrated my claim on April 30, 2013 and May 1, 2013. The arbitrator reported "the consensus among all of his treating, examining, reviewing and surgeons is that all of the surgeries, procedures and consequences of those surgeries are directly and proximately caused by the accident herein. Dr. Dillin's opinion of pre-existing degenerative disease is in direct contravention to the opinions of all of claimant's doctors, but he has testified that his treating and examining physicians, and surgeons, are among the most capable and well-respected doctors in their fields. Dr. Dillin does admit that the laryngeal injury is a side effect and consequence of the ACD surgeries. There is no history of injury, extreme physical activity, degenerative illnesses or any other traumatic event that could account of the cervical and right shoulder complaints requiring multiple procedures and seven surgeries. It is axiomatic that one who causes injury, accepts the injured party in the physical condition of health as he or she exhibits just prior to the traumatic event." read more

I first saw Dr. Dillin in early 2006. I had been to two other orthopedists for back and hip problems. The first one told me I had tendonitits, and the second one identified my problem as a herniated disc but said I needed surgery. I did research and found Dr. Dillin. He was really helpful and understood exactly what was going on with me. I did have a herniated disc but didn't need surgery. He told me I'd need regular PT for a few months, and he was right. After a few months of PT I felt really good. This past summer, 2009, my back flared up again. Dr. Dillin sent me for updated MRIs and explained that I must have herniated the disc some more. Again he told me surgery was too extreme for my case, and sent me back to PT for a few months, which helped a great deal. He has always been patient and helpful, and really takes the time to listen to my situation and explain it to me. You will wait about an hour to see him (or more if he's backed up or had a late start after performing surgery). That's the reason I'm giving him 4 stars instead of 5. I know that when I finally do see him, he'll take his time to explain everything to me and will pick the treatment option that is best for my particular case. I was really pleased when I first met him that he didn't want to jump in and do surgery, but wanted to find the right treatment for my needs. read more

I read through the other reviews and completely agree with the 5 star reviews. Yes, you will wait to see him. But if you want someone who really knows what they are doing when they are operating on your back, then look no further. Dr. Dillin operated on me 5 years ago right after the birth of my 2nd child. I was tired and in a ton of pain, couldn't drive, couldn't sit, couldn't enjoy the baby I just had, my quality of life was very low and I was in a horrible state. He went through my options which for me were really surgery on my lower back. All went well and I was back to normal after he removed the herniation that I developed in the 7th month of pregnancy. Now I am having upper back and neck pain with numbness in my left arm. My back is a disaster waiting to happen. He is the only one that I feel comfortable with in terms of surgery. Hoping that I don't have to go there, but I just made my appointment today for 2 weeks out. Went in to see my General Practitioner to request an MRI on my upper back and neck so that I will at least have some results to share with him when I go in in 2 weeks so he doesn't have to order them and then I will need to wait another 2 weeks for him to read results. Having been through this entire process before, I know it is a process. I know I will wait. Yes, it does suck when you are in pain. Ugh!!! But he is a great doc and I am setting my expectations accordingly. If I need a surgery then I want him to do it. Hopefully not, but will see. read more

Worst staff. Christina is an idiot. Phone skills and manner is garbage. You have to go through 21 steps with her to schedule an appointment.

What can I say about a doctor who strolls in at 1pm for a 10:30 a.m. appointment, when one is in pain. If I could give him no stars, that would be too much. Avoid this doctor PERIOD! His staff is not friendly, rude and they have no regard for one's time. After waiting for three hours, he spends not even ten minutes with me. I walked out disgusted!!! read more

Watch out! This doctor won't meet with patients prior to you changing to him as a primary. I called and spoke to a rude woman after being on hold for 15+ minutes to see if I could set up a consultation to meet the doctor, discuss treatment options etc and determine if he would be a good fit for me. Nope. I needed to change to him as a primary doctor without so much as ever speaking to him. No wonder this place had to pay over $2.5M to the government in an overbilling scheme. They won't even make a 15 minute consultation? Move on. Shady practice. read more

I had an accident back in 1990 and Dr Dillin did my back , he is truly the best ... twenty years later and I am 90% feeling good . The other 10% is from coaching sports with my four sons over the last two decades. When I went to see him he explained everything and is a TRUE PROFESSIONAL . He was the only one of several opinions that gave me a prognosis that I could live a normal , pain free life ! His expert worked has truly given me an active life I wanted to have. THANKS AGAIN KEVIN PLATT read more

Unprofessional, dishonest, discriminatory, condescending & rude staff that never answers the phone or returns calls once you get scheduled for surgery. Keena Giles, Dr. Dillin's Assistant has zero compassion and said "all our patients are in pain" dismissively after mistakenly cancelling my surgery then blaming me saying I told her to. Her and Nicole Welch make mistakes and blame the patients. The offices are dirty and worn out, furniture has visible stains on it. Dr. Dillin himself seemed nice and knowledgeable but then made mistakes and said things in follow up appointments that contradicted what him or his staff said. For example he asked me to bring all my MRI's as they are "like a movie to see changes", so after going to each hospital to get them, taking time off work, I gave them to the nurse. She exited the room and I hear Nicole snap at her saying "he won't want those, just the most recent one". Dr Dillin came into the room and told him I brought all them and he said great, that makes it much easier to see what's happening. This is just one example of his staff making incompetent medical decisions on his behalf. Coming from a family of medical professionals we collectively as a family are stunned at the lack of regard for patient care. read more