Appointments and wait times reviews

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Hyun Bae, MD

Amazing surgeon and staff. We were able to get an appointment within days of calling. My husband was in really bad pain and unable to walk and Dr. Bae examined him and his MRIs and got him scheduled for surgery within days of our initial visit. The surgery was a success and my husband's on the way to recovery. Great follow up by the doctor and his entire staff. Highly recommend!!

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Hyun Bae, MD

Always welcomed by a team that is prepared and proficient. Despite a longer than usual wait, the same attention and time was given to me. Kudos.

Sanjay Khurana, MD

I give Dr. Khurana a million stars if I could. He is very knowledgeable and compassionate. I thought I hurt my left shoulder somehow and had excruciating nerve pain running down my left arm. It was so bad I wanted to chew it off myself. I went to several doctors that sent me for an MRI of the shoulder and was sent for physical therapy. One finally sent me for an MRI of my neck which showed a degenerative disk that was pressing on a nerve. I wasn't comfortable with that doctor or a fan of spine surgery so I went to a chiropractor for help. After several treatments there was no relief in sight. By some miracle my dermatologist suggested I call Dr. Khurana and get a second opinion. I did and was able to get an appointment the next day! When he saw me almost in tears from the pain and me telling him I had a planned trip to Italy a week later, he immediately told me he would make room for me to have surgery to replace a disk in my neck the very next day. Something about the way he said it and of course researching him the day prior, made me feel at ease. Well, he did the surgery, it took a few days to feel myself again, but only because of the anesthesia. I felt no pain the moment I woke after surgery. The pain was gone! Within one week, I was able to board several flights, pain free and enjoy a well deserved Italian vacation with my family. I wouldn't have been able to do that without the surgery and certainly not without Dr. Khurana's expertise! His staff from the front desk to the surgery center he uses to his after care team is by far the BEST I have ever experienced. Don't hesitate to make an appointment if you have spinal pain. You have a life to live and Dr. Khurana may help you live it pain free! Thank you again doctor for your compassion!

Sanjay Khurana, MD

Dr. Millstein is great. I've been to him several times for both a knee injury and arm injury and have alwys found him extremely professional and knowledgeable, with a great bedside manner. He evaluated my knee issue (torn meniscus)and recommended a cortisone shot. It seems to have worked and I'm especially appreciative that he just doesn't jump to surgery. My only minor complaint is that I had to wait almost an hour but Dr.Millstein did apologize and said he was very busy.

Eric S. Millstein, MD

Very clean office staff very very nice very very helpful just overall it was a good appointment

David Lee, MD

There was little wait time. Dr. Lee was very helpful and polite.

David Lee, MD

This was my first visit to Dr. Milstein and my head appointment was kept on time and he and his staff were very courteous and dealing with me

Eric S. Millstein, MD

On time! And very friendly staff.

Eric S. Millstein, MD

I have seen Dr. Millstein three times. Dr Eric is professional, attentive, compassionate and thorough in treatment and in responding to concerns. When I call for an appointment, his phones are answered by a real person, and I was able to get a next day appointment in spite of his very full practice. His staff and technicians are equally attentive and helpful. Dr Millstein is a keeper!

Eric S. Millstein, MD

Dear Dr. Millstein and Staff, I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for the exceptional care I received during my recent visit to your office on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. As a new patient, I was unsure of what to expect, but your entire team made me feel incredibly welcome and comfortable right from the start. Firstly, I was impressed by how efficiently the administrative staff handled my paperwork and insurance details. They were friendly and helpful, which immediately put me at ease. During my consultation with you, I found your approach to be not only professional but also very personable. You took the time to listen attentively to my concerns and thoroughly explained the treatment options available to me. Your expertise and empathy were evident throughout the appointment, and I left feeling reassured and confident in my healthcare plan moving forward. Additionally, the facilities were clean and well-maintained, which further added to the positive experience. Overall, my visit exceeded my expectations, and I look forward to continuing my healthcare journey under your guidance. Thank you once again for your outstanding care and for creating such a positive environment in your practice. B. montgomery

Eric S. Millstein, MD

I have to preface my comments about my experience with Dr. Khurana and his staff with the fact that I have never been a fan of allopathic medicine, doctors and especially surgeons would be a massive understatement. Almost every friend and family member that's ever had to have surgery, especially back surgery has only come out worse for the wear. Or having to go back multiple times and never recovering partially or fully. I was referred by my primary care physician who could not stop raving about Dr. Khurana as he had fixed one of those bad surgeries I mentioned. Needless to say I was not excited but the pain I was experiencing with my degenerative disc disease, osteoporosis and bulging discs was having a tremendous effect on my mental well-being and ability to do the simplest tasks. Just say I was depressed would've been an understatement. Even though the spinal fusion surgery on my L4 L5 disc's was due before the Covid pandemic hit I was forced to wait three years for my surgery. He advised me if I woke up paralyzed I should call immediately. It was a long three years and not because of the pandemic itself. Possible paralysis can be horrifying consideration. Because I was a Medicare patient I had the surgery performed at St. John's hospital. I happen to have a strange condition where I am highly resistant to anesthesia and have woken up twice during minor surgeries and although by now I was completely unafraid of the surgery itself because I knew I was in such good hands (I had three years to do a lot of research on Dr. Khurana) but the anesthesia situation was still terrifying. I knew the surgery would be longer and more complicated than originally planned but the anesthesiologist completely understood my legitimate concern. To be totally honest I don't remember a thing after getting to the hospital after prepping myself early that morning. And afterwards there was much less pain than I expected and after a year and a half I'm happy to report after getting fresh imaging and consulting with Dr. Khurana last week found out that the surgery was a complete success. I've spoken to surgeons in the past, For myself and as support for friends and family and I have never ever met a surgeon as warm and genuinely caring as this wonderful man. On top of that he also has the patience of a saint. I am not an easy patient, I am well aware of that. But no matter how many phone calls I made and my endless questions and concerns everyone from reception to his medical assistant always treated me with kindness and compassion, like a human being and not just a patient or a file number. After the summer I will be going back to have the screws taken out of my back since the bone grafting was so successful and this time they will be no fear involved whatsoever. It's been five years since we started our journey. It's not over yet and hopefully my DDD will not require any future surgeries. But should I ever need another you can trust I wouldn't hesitate to reach out to his office again. I'm grateful that he is so much younger than me and hope he never leaves the Los Angeles area. Anyone who has the opportunity to have this extraordinarily gifted and compassionate surgeon perform a procedure on them they are incredibly blessed. I am so grateful he did not decide to become a car mechanic with those gifted hands and golden heart.

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Sanjay Khurana, MD

Dr. Millstein took the time to answer the questions I had concerning my knee issues and other related matters, in this most recent followup appointment, and set me at ease with the information that he provided me. R. Mast

Eric S. Millstein, MD

We were running late and they waited for us at the very end of the day. I work for a surgeon so I understand how it is important for people to be on time. So I am extremely grateful that they waited for us. My mom and I absolutely Loved Dr. Millstein and his team. When any of my patients now ask me for a referral for orthopedics I will send them here.

Eric S. Millstein, MD

Super efficient appointment. Doctor thoroughly explained treatment options and followed my lead.

Allyson Estess, MD

Office staff helped days before appointment with forms. When arriving the front desk as well as the back office staff were friendly and professional. Dr Millstein is also personable with patients.

Eric S. Millstein, MD

Dr Estess is not just fantastic as a physician, but she has incredible integrity. I went to see her to get a second opinion on a major surgery I was scheduled to have only a few days later. She carefully evaluated all my data, took her time examining me and understanding the pain I had, and identified the real cause of the issue. I will never forget her saying, "I am a surgeon and I LOVE doing surgery. But, I don't think the pain you're having is going to be fixed with the surgery you're about to have." She turned out to be correct and saved me months of painful rehab that would have been unnecessary. To say that I am grateful that I went to see her would be an understatement. Don't think twice about seeing Dr Estess if you need orthopedic / sports medicine consultation. You will be in good hands.

Allyson Estess, MD

I had a very pleasant experience with Dr. Ramkkumar. I was in life altering pain for over a few years. I thought it was sciatica but it ended up being bone on bone left hip. He had me scheduled for a complete hip replacement the following month. Immediately after surgery the pain in the hip was gone and was sent home the next day . On my very first post surgery visit with Dr. Ramkumar , I walked in under my own steam....pain free and no cane. I can't thank him enough. He gave me my mobility back. Also my freedom to do the things I enjoy.

Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA

Once upon a time, in the not-so-fairy-tale land of Chronic Painville, lived an adventurous soul (that's me!), who, following an automotive misadventure that would make even a stunt driver wince, ended up with a neck and back more twisted than a mystery novel plot - think C6/7 and L5/S1 playing the lead villains in this spine-tingling saga. Picture this: a disc replacement at C-6 and 7 became my immediate quest, as I was in such excruciating pain that moving my neck felt like I was auditioning for the role of a non-flexible robot. Now, disc replacement surgery at the time was the new kid on the block in the US, strutting down the medical runway with its shiny new potential. Lumbar spine, though? Not so much on the VIP list yet. And fusion? Oh, I'd heard the tales of woe and stiffness - a motley crew of friends still in agony or moving like vintage robots post-fusion had me saying, "Thanks, but no thanks." So, there I was, waiting in the wings, pain as my constant companion, for years, dreaming of the day when lumbar disc replacement would hit the mainstream. And let me tell you, the idea of doctors rummaging around the front of my torso gave me the heebie-jeebies - like, serious "Are you sure you don't need a map?" vibes. But then, as the pain crescendoed to a level of unbearable that had me contemplating a career as a human pretzel, I embarked on a quest to find the Merlin of spine surgery. Enter Dr. Khurana - a wizard, a magician, a veritable rock star of the OR. Initially, he was like, "Hmm, your disc has left the building, and we're talking bone-on-bone - wanna see the MRI to prove it? Might have to go the fusion route, but let's give it a whirl." D-Day arrived, and guess what? Dr. Khurana pulled off the impossible with the panache of a maestro conducting a symphony - no fusion, just pure, unadulterated surgical genius. His team? Angels in scrubs, each more caring and considerate than the last. And Dr. Khurana? A man so passionate about his craft, he could probably perform surgery with his eyes closed (not that he did, mind you - just saying, he's that good). Sure, a year later and I'm still on nodding terms with some residual pain, but it's nothing - a mere whisper compared to the cacophony of agony I endured for years. So here's to Dr. Khurana and his crew - the rock stars of the medical world, who gave me back a semblance of normalcy and taught me that, sometimes, the best fairy tales don't involve princes or dragons, but gifted surgeons with the power to change lives.

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Sanjay Khurana, MD

I was recently a patient of Dr. Ramkumar and I have to say he is one of the best doctors that I have ever had. His team is amazing as well. He never made me feel like he was in a rush to see another patient. He explained everything he would be doing in the surgery and answered any questions that I asked. After the surgery, he followed up with me a few times before the post-op appointment to make sure everything was going well after the surgery. He even reached out to me over the weekend to make sure all was well. The medical field has changed a lot, especially in the more recent years and I have to say, it is refreshing to have a doctor, and his staff, with excellent bedside manners and actually be genuine.

Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA

Friendly, clean, waiting time not bad, GREAT Doctor and the BEST office staff ever! Parking sux :///

Eric S. Millstein, MD

Dr. Ramkumar is a great doctor! The first time we met Dr. Ramkumar, he was very hands on. He took the time to walk me back to get an X-ray and spent time explaining my unique condition and what he will do to help relieve my pain I had for years. He helped coordinate my surgery from start to finish and he would call to update me on every step… all prescriptions was called in. Also, my concerns about having surgery in the hospital instead of outpatient was important because of my medical history and he was instrumental in making sure my surgery was scheduled as an inpatient procedure. The day of surgery he came in early to explain all the details of my procedure and what to expect after the procedure was done. After surgery he updated my family and he took the time to answer any and all questions and showed pictures of before and after surgery, which was 100% better than what I was dealing with for years. Even after a long day of doing other patients surgeries he took the time to come visit me before he left for the day. The next day after my surgery he came and spoke to PT and told them exactly what type of therapy exercises he wanted. He even got on the ground to demonstrate the exercises. He made arrangements for me to continue physical therapy after I was discharged, so I didn’t have to worry. He made himself available all hours of the day calling to check on me or a text. If I text him he would respond right away or call.

Prem N. Ramkumar, MD, MBA

I'm very happy with my back surgery & follow-up treatment with Dr. Bhalla. The surgery was scheduled very promptly, it went well & I had remarkably little pain. Dr. Bhalla & his PA are responsive, informative & calm. I highly recommend him.

Amandeep Bhalla, MD

I have had two appointments with Dr. Lee. I appreciate Dr. Lee, he is willing to discuss options for treatment. He is a doctor I would return to if needed. The support staff is great too. The front desk could work on their friendliness.

David Lee, MD