Published by Commons Clinic. [Web version](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/pain-management/amandeep-bhalla-md/) Reviewer names are abbreviated. Patient reviews describe individual experiences. Review counts describe source records, not unique patients or clinical outcomes; the acquired snapshot may not include complete platform histories. Clinical education and patient accounts do not replace a consultation. Pain management care · Patient experiences # Amandeep Bhalla, MD. *Pain management care reviews.* 11 five-star reviews for Dr. Amandeep Bhalla discuss pain management care. Patients describe Dr. Bhalla as compassionate. Their stories also speak to compassionate care. Read their words, learn what mattered to them, and bring the questions that matter to you to your next visit. Read the full patient accounts and original sources below. Review totals reflect the source ratings available here. 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Whether you’re navigating a complex diagnosis or considering surgical options, Dr. Bhalla takes the time to explain your path forward and answer your questions without rushing. His approach is rooted in clarity, compassion, and the belief that great outcomes start with great relationships. Outside the OR, he enjoys tennis, traveling, and spending time with his family. Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacement Spinal Decompression Spinal Fusion Motion Preservation Minimally Invasive Techniques [Meet Amandeep Bhalla at Commons Clinic ↗](https://commonsclinic.com/physicians/amandeep-bhalla-m-d/) ## Keep getting to know us. 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Each clinician section brings together accounts that mention this subject, so you can explore the details and follow the source. - What matters most to me about the care experience? - Which details in these patient accounts would I like to ask our team about? In their own words ## Care feels personal. *So do these stories.* These are individual experiences. A topic mention does not establish who performed a procedure, medical suitability or a typical result. This collection shows written reviews rated 4 or 5 stars that mention pain management care. You can read every rating and written review on [the full clinician profile](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/amandeep-bhalla-md/) . 11 written reviews Highest rated first · Newest within each rating > Dr. Bhalla is great! I've had back issues and intermittent pain throughout my adult years. Whenever it got intolerable I resorted to acupuncture and/or chiropractic care and on a few occasions epidurals. Someone cutting on my back was not anything I was receptive to. When sciatic episodes became more frequent and longer lasting and I was forced to postpone scheduled knee replacement surgery I reluctantly decided to again consult an orthopedic surgeon. > > After initial consultation, x-rays and MRI I had follow up appointment with Dr. Bhalla to discuss options. He recommended surgery. Still reluctant to go that route I opted for another try with an epidural, but to to no avail. Back to Dr. Bhalla who told me the problems were going to continue to get worse so at age 73 I finally agreed to surgery. > > Lower lumber fusion surgery was performed at Long Beach Memorial Hospital by Dr. Bhalla and Dr. Rao (vascular surgeon). Anterior Lumber Interbody Fusion (ALIF) and laminectomy surgeries were performed on Monday and Thursday of the same week. The week in the hospital (overall very good care and treatment) and first 2 weeks at home I experienced moderate pain and discomfort but nothing intolerable. After 2 weeks of light rehab at home I started physical therapy program. After several weeks of PT my back felt really good. It has been nearly one year since the surgery and other than minimal discomfort during the initial recovery period I have experienced no back pain! > > From the initial consultation through the post-op visits Dr. Bhalla thoroughly explained all the options, the details of the surgical procedure, the recovery and rehabilitation process and patiently answered all my questions. Dr. Bhalla is a compassionate and highly skilled physician and surgeon! And, kudos to his very competent and kind office staff. While back surgery is a last resort, if there is no other viable way to address your pain and problems Dr. Bhalla is the surgeon for you. C. M. Rating: 5/5 · Source: Yelp · Date: 9/8/26 [Read review on Yelp](https://yelp.com/biz/amandeep-bhalla-md-long-beach?hrid=FuXuUCKwyOJE_fy7wRruyw&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=biz_post_share&l=en_US) Source link type: verified permalink Attributed clinician: Amandeep Bhalla, MD > I have worked in healthcare most of my career and Dr Bhalla in my opinion is the best of the best. A few years ago I needed back surgery and I got to the point that I could barely walk or do much of anything. I went to three spine surgeons for opinions and I left two of the offices amazed at the suggested treatment plans. One surgeon said I needed anterior and posterior lumbar fusion, the second wanted to send me on the epidural merry go round with a pain pump. Thank goodness for Dr Bhalla- he was spot on with the most appropriate yet minimally invasive surgery. I was thrilled that they had a robot assisted protocal and the added gift of having Dr. S Bhalla ( father) assisting Dr. A Bhalla ( son). I was in and out of Long Beach Memorial quickly, and from the time I woke up from surgery had no pain, no complications had no trouble with rehab - although the surgery was so successful my recovery was fast. Years later- still no pain, great range of motion, ability to weight train with no issues etc. > I am still amazed at the outcome - in addition Dr. A and S are extremly compassionate and caring. I wonder if the added positive vibes help with recovery ? Also- I have had the pleasure of meeting Mrs Dr Bhalla and she is one of the top Dermatologist in the area and is very caring and compasionate. > Anyone would be lucky to have them as their physicians. > PS I am " hard grader" as I evaluate healthcare professionals for a living- best of the best! K. Fenton Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: Jan 24, 2025 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/101577387477363966448/place/ChIJ8YAf0pAz3YARGxtBH2uG-xA) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Amandeep Bhalla, MD > Dr. Bhalla is a fantastic Doctor. He always takes the time to hear any questions and/or concerns you may have. I had to have a couple of epidural injections done and surgery on my L5-S1. I would highly recommend Dr. Bhalla to anyone who is having trouble with their back. D. King Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: Feb 8, 2022 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/113734078194788748682/place/ChIJ8YAf0pAz3YARGxtBH2uG-xA) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Amandeep Bhalla, MD > Dr. Bhalla saved my life! I spent a year in bed, spending absurd amounts of money on XRAYS, MRS's, chiropractic, epiderals, pain management, back specialists and so much more for my back problem only to continue to get worse. Dr. Bhalla from Day 1 made me feel safe and I knew I could trust him to cure me. I am only 39 years old and was very scared to have surgery, even though I was almost unable to walk or stand due to severe pain. But Dr. Bhalla did exactly what he said he could. I can actually live life again and think about the possibility of carrying a child. I cant thank him enough and recommend Dr. Bhalla and his amazing staff to anyone and everyone!!! V. Phillips Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: Feb 7, 2022 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110920833075210915629/place/ChIJ8YAf0pAz3YARGxtBH2uG-xA) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Amandeep Bhalla, MD > Update: Dr. Bhalla performed spine surgery on me on December 38, 2020. Prior to the surgery he came to my bedside and explained what would be entailed in my surgery. I had a lumbar laminectomy L3-L5, instrumented fusion L4-L5, fluoroscopy, allograft ad autograft. He also performed Sciatic joint fusion on me on Dec 19, 2019…Two rods and 7 screws later I am relatively pain free! He is friendly, compassionate and allays my fears prior to the start of any procedure. After the laminectomy, I saw him in the hospital the next morning at 6:45 am! There he was asking if the pain had subsided and it had. Post operative care provided more of the same compassion and general concern for my wellbeing. I have referred many of my friends, family and associates to Dr. Amandeep Bhalla. While I have so much care and admiration for Dr. Bhalla, I would also like to give a 5 star rating to his Nurse. Ronnie is a Breath of fresh air! She is kind, friendly and compassionate. She puts puts you at ease prior to seeing Dr. Bhalla. I have found that I can get an appointment quickly and once you check in for the appointment, Ronnie calls you in quickly and Dr. Bhalla sees you very quick. It is a very well run office. > > I was referred to Dr. Bhalla for lower back/sciatic pain. He is friendly, courteous and provides a thorough explanation of my problems as gleaned from the MRI. He assisted me in putting aside my fears of an epidural. On the day of my procedure, he came to see me prior to starting and I was greeted with a warm smile. I would like to also give kudos to his Physician Assistant, Mykeal. They are both young medical professionals who strive to make their patients feel at ease through discussion and information. The entire staff of Dr. Bhalla’s office (Corinne the Scheduler), Yvette (his Nurse), and the staff at the Surgery Center should be commended for fast, courteous and friendly interactions with their patients. C. Cooke Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: Sep 12, 2021 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/105837974227991331396/place/ChIJ8YAf0pAz3YARGxtBH2uG-xA) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Amandeep Bhalla, MD > The first 3 weeks was very painful then was able to walk with some pain and for 4 weeks my legs were getting better then woke up with pain in left knee tryed to walk and knee would buckle lasted for 2 weeks now everything is fine no pain when walking wish I would have meet Dr Bhalla 5 years ago when walking was very painful the surgery he did on my back fixed the problems I had when at least 4 doctors said it was old age and nothing they can do to help me send me two times to pain management Doctors which looked at my MRI and seen nothing Dr Bhalla looked at it and told me what needed to be done. I would recommend him to anyone with back problems to see him first i rate him 10 out of 10 M. Martinez Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: Feb 25, 2021 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/105727303503318313473/place/ChIJ8YAf0pAz3YARGxtBH2uG-xA) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Amandeep Bhalla, MD > My spinal stenosis is severe, but I just wasn't ready for a back surgery so soon after having both hips replaced. Dr. Bhalla and I proceeded with the less invasive Spinal/Epidural which unfortunately, did not give me the improvement I was looking for. When, and only when I was ready, did we proceed with a Laminectomy and Diskecotomy. I am exactly 1 week past surgery and the future looks bright! So glad to be in such good hands. Will report back after all healing is done...Five Gold Stars from me!!! C. Tiniakos Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: Aug 6, 2020 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115038936105999093351/place/ChIJ8YAf0pAz3YARGxtBH2uG-xA) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Amandeep Bhalla, MD > I just want to say my experience with Dr. Bhalla has been nothing but positive. From the first time I met him I definitely felt his concern. I came in with pain to my lower back. After looking at my X-rays, he found that I had no cartilage in my L4 and L5. This was causing numbness in my toes and tingling of my feet when I stood up and walked after sitting for awhile. He referred me to do physical therapy. This option I felt did not help. Then Dr. Bhalla suggested I get an epidural. During the procedure I felt Dr. Bhalla really wanted to help relieve the discomfort I was feeling. After receiving the epidural, it helped relieve some of the discomfort but I was still feeling pain. So I opted to get the surgery. Dr. Bhalla did a L4/5 and L5/S1 anterior lumbar interbody fusion with insertion of biomechanical cages, allograft, fluoroscopy L5 partial corpectomy. Stage 2 L4-S1 posterior spinal percutaneous instrumented fusion. This procedure pretty much relieved all pain and numbness. I'm still recovering but I am back to exercising. Dr. Bhalla is an awesome doctor. I definitely would recommend him to anyone who is having back issues. Thank you Dr. Bhalla for curing my back and giving me my active lifestyle back!! M. F. Rating: 5/5 · Source: Yelp · Date: 2/8/19 [Read review on Yelp](https://yelp.com/biz/amandeep-bhalla-md-long-beach?hrid=wD2esaMiUs0cGcc8AFiqZw&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=biz_post_share&l=en_US) Source link type: verified permalink Attributed clinician: Amandeep Bhalla, MD > Dr. Bhalla is a wonderful specialist! For over five months, I had been dealing with almost constant pain from a bulging disc. My primary physician tried oral steroids . . .sent me for weeks of physical therapy. . .and I worked out responsibly on my own. After no lasting improvement, my primary physician referred me to Dr. Bhalla, claiming that he was the best spinal specialist in Long Beach. I met with him and immediately like him. . . very friendly manner, easy going, caring, compassionate, an expert who provided clear, simple suggestions. First, we went the epidural route. I experienced about 10 days of relief then after holiday travel (cross country), some long car rides, and over-extending myself through exercise, I was down again. . .more pain than ever. As the last resort, Dr. Bhalla performed a lumbar discectomy on Jan. 8. He explained everything in a reassuring manner, of course, not guaranteeing optimal results. However, he was positive that I would experience relief, stating that he had very good success rates. In short, after the operation, I had no more pain in my butt and left leg. (My bulging disc had been pinching the nerves going down my left rear end and leg.) I still have some numbness in my feet and toes, but I expect this to improve. Certainly, I was very well prepared for this surgery after going through over five months of alternative treatment. Plus, I am in very good shape for a 63-year-old man. However, Dr. Bhalla's positive, confident, caring attitude helped greatly! I would highly recommend him. . .the best ever! D. M. Rating: 5/5 · Source: Yelp · Date: 2/1/19 [Read review on Yelp](https://yelp.com/biz/amandeep-bhalla-md-long-beach?hrid=EqpSeWSgluD0p3wj3Hgwuw&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=biz_post_share&l=en_US) Source link type: verified permalink Attributed clinician: Amandeep Bhalla, MD > I've suffered from sciatica pain for about 10 years with multiple visits to urgent care, steroid and pain medicine injections, and physical therapy. I've been able to manage to pain but was always aware that sooner or later surgery will be necessary. About 3 weeks ago the sciatica pain got so unbearable I couldn't stand up on my feet. This time pain medicine and steroids were not relieving my pain and I had to go to the emergency room. Next day my family doctor recommended that I should be seen by Orthopedic Surgeon and she sent me to Dr. Bhalla for treatment. Lucky the HMO authorization was expedited and approved next day. I called to schedule my appointment and explained the urgency and my pain. I was scheduled for a visit the same day! Upon my arrival, I was warmly greeted by the front desk staff and given the paperwork to fill out. I was taken for X-rays and exam a few minutes later. > Dr. Bhalla reviewed the x rays and my medical history and explained that the surgery is my best option at this point and that we can schedule the surgery for Monday ( I was seen on Friday). He also explained that it's a microscopic surgery to remove a portion of the disk that is causing the pressure on your nerve root and minimal recovery time. > It was 4:30 on a Friday and Dr. Bhalla's staff immediately got to work getting the insurance approvals and scheduling my surgery. > After my visit, Dr. Bhalla send me a text message regarding the surgery details and let me know that I can text him if I have any questions!!! I did send him a text on a Saturday with some concerns prior to my surgery and he texted me back answering my questions! > He visited me during surgery preparation to answer any questions or concerns and right after to let me know everything went well. > I went from morphine in my IV at the hospital prior to the surgery to Tylenol after and was up on my feet walking the same day! I went home the next day pain-free! > I believe that patient's testimonial is less of a recognition of a doctor's skill and expertise and more of a recommendation of a doctor's ability to listen, care and heal. I can vouch for the fact that Dr. Bhalla's abilities are unmatched. > Dr. Bhalla and his staff made me feel comfortable, safe and truly cared for. > Thanks for your care and humor and thanks for treating my pain!! Otherwise, I would have gone insane E. K. Rating: 5/5 · Source: Yelp · Date: 9/5/18 [Read review on Yelp](https://yelp.com/biz/amandeep-bhalla-md-long-beach?hrid=qQQWx8qHPll3iNeFzvmI7Q&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=biz_post_share&l=en_US) Source link type: verified permalink Attributed clinician: Amandeep Bhalla, MD > e suffered from sciatica pain for about 10 years with multiple visits to urgent care, steroid and pain medicine injections, and physical therapy. I've been able to manage to pain but was always aware that sooner or later surgery will be necessary. About 3 weeks ago the sciatica pain got so unbearable I couldn't stand up on my feet. This time pain medicine and steroids were not relieving my pain and I had to go to the emergency room. Next day my family doctor recommended that I should be seen by Orthopedic Surgeon and she sent me to Dr. Bhalla for treatment. Lucky the HMO authorization was expedited and approved next day. I called to schedule my appointment and explained the urgency and my pain. I was scheduled for a visit the same day! Upon my arrival, I was warmly greeted by the front desk staff and given the paperwork to fill out. I was taken for X-rays and exam a few minutes later. > Dr. Bhalla reviewed the x rays and my medical history and explained that the surgery is my best option at this point and that we can schedule the surgery for Monday ( I was seen on Friday). He also explained that it's a microscopic surgery to remove a portion of the disk that is causing the pressure on your nerve root and minimal recovery time. > It was 4:30 on a Friday and Dr. Bhalla's staff immediately got to work getting the insurance approvals and scheduling my surgery. > After my visit, Dr. Bhalla send me a text message regarding the surgery details and let me know that I can text him if I have any questions!!! I did send him a text on a Saturday with some concerns prior to my surgery and he texted me back answering my questions! > He visited me during surgery preparation to answer any questions or concerns and right after to let me know everything went well. > I went from morphine in my IV at the hospital prior to the surgery to Tylenol after and was up on my feet walking the same day! I went home the next day pain-free! E. Roque Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: Sep 5, 2018 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/112463776380674492337/place/ChIJ8YAf0pAz3YARGxtBH2uG-xA) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Amandeep Bhalla, MD A little more understanding ## Feel ready for *your next conversation.* Pain management ### [8 signs your pain plan connects treatment with daily life](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/persistent-pain-care-plan/) When pain continues, you deserve a careful assessment and a plan you can use. Good care makes room for daily life, practical goals, and honest conversations about what remains uncertain. [Read the guide](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/persistent-pain-care-plan/) ## Complete review collection [Read all 11 written reviews in this collection](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/pain-management/amandeep-bhalla-md/all.md) ## Review pages in Markdown Previous: This is the first review page. 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