Published by Commons Clinic. [Web version](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/radiculopathy/) 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. Reviews by topic · Conditions # Radiculopathy. *In patients’ words.* When you are looking into radiculopathy, the details people share can help you prepare for a conversation. These patient reviews mention the subject directly and link to the clinician and original source. **4** matching reviews **3** clinicians [Meet the clinicians ↓](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/radiculopathy/#catalog-clinicians) [Read every matching review ↓](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/radiculopathy/#review-browser) This collection shows written reviews rated 4 or 5 stars. These are individual experiences. A topic mention does not establish who performed a procedure, medical suitability or a typical result. [Read this catalog as Markdown](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/radiculopathy/index.md) People behind your care ## Meet the clinician. *Hear the experience.* Clinician order rotates between visits. Each portrait stays with that clinician’s patient accounts. Read the full reviews for context. [Amandeep Bhalla, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/radiculopathy/#clinician-amandeep-bhalla-m-d) [Brandon A. Ortega, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/radiculopathy/#clinician-brandon-ortega-md) [Hyun Bae, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/radiculopathy/#clinician-hyun-bae-md) [![Amandeep Bhalla, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/assets/amandeep-bhalla-m-d.jpg)](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/amandeep-bhalla-md/) Meet our team ## [Amandeep Bhalla, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/amandeep-bhalla-md/) Orthopedic Surgeon, Spine 1 matching review [Biography & all reviews →](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/amandeep-bhalla-md/) [Commons Clinic profile ↗](https://commonsclinic.com/physicians/amandeep-bhalla-m-d/) Excerpt > I had a consultation regarding surgical options for cervical radiculopathy. J. Cristina Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: July 9, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110860368001331156767/place/ChIJ8YAf0pAz3YARGxtBH2uG-xA) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Amandeep Bhalla, MD [Read all 1 matching accounts for Amandeep Bhalla, MD →](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/radiculopathy/?provider=amandeep-bhalla-m-d#review-browser) [![Brandon A. Ortega, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/assets/brandon-ortega-md.jpg)](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/brandon-ortega-md/) Meet our team ## [Brandon A. Ortega, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/brandon-ortega-md/) Orthopedic Surgeon, Spine 2 matching reviews [Biography & all reviews →](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/brandon-ortega-md/) [Commons Clinic profile ↗](https://commonsclinic.com/physicians/brandon-ortega-md/) Excerpt > I felt I was in good hands, the minute I met Dr. Ortega. I trusted Dr. Ortega to perform Neck Cervical Radiculopathy ACDF. N. Villalta Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: February 21, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/107279659275756703773/place/ChIJTxvcSygz3YARoijXeBhzhh8) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Brandon A. Ortega, MD Excerpt > Dr Ortega was very thorough in explaining the Cervical Radiculopathy ACDF procedure. C. barela Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: August 18, 2025 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/118225524213053200387/place/ChIJTxvcSygz3YARoijXeBhzhh8) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Brandon A. Ortega, MD [Read all 2 matching accounts for Brandon A. Ortega, MD →](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/radiculopathy/?provider=brandon-ortega-md#review-browser) [![Hyun Bae, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/assets/hyun-bae-md.jpg)](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/hyun-bae-md/) Meet our team ## [Hyun Bae, MD](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/hyun-bae-md/) Orthopedic Surgeon, Spine 1 matching review [Biography & all reviews →](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/physicians/hyun-bae-md/) [Commons Clinic profile ↗](https://commonsclinic.com/physicians/hyun-bae-md/) Excerpt > I am 65 years old, had spondylosis and radiculopathy from degenerated C5-6. T. W. Rating: 5/5 · Source: Yelp · Date: November 6, 2015 [Read review on Yelp](https://yelp.com/biz/hyun-bae-md-santa-monica?hrid=67aZhK3j6i73jAV-CxCJ0g&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=biz_post_share&l=en_US) Source link type: verified permalink Attributed clinician: Hyun Bae, MD [Read all 1 matching accounts for Hyun Bae, MD →](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/radiculopathy/?provider=hyun-bae-md#review-browser) Make it personal ## What matters *in your conversation?* Use the accounts here to think about the questions you want to bring to our team. - What concerns about radiculopathy do I want to explain in my own words? - Which details in these patient accounts would I like to ask our team about? Explore the collection ## Read more *patient experiences.* Browse the written reviews rated 4 or 5 stars that match this topic. Filter by clinician, source, or rating. 4 written reviews Highest rated first · Newest within each rating > I had a consultation regarding surgical options for cervical radiculopathy. Everything was excellent all the way around, from the beautiful modern office, friendly attentive staff, and the clearly outlined options and recommendation from the highly skilled Dr Bhalla. Thank you all! J. Cristina Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: July 9, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110860368001331156767/place/ChIJ8YAf0pAz3YARGxtBH2uG-xA) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Amandeep Bhalla, MD > I felt I was in good hands, the minute I met Dr. Ortega. I trusted Dr. Ortega to perform Neck Cervical Radiculopathy ACDF. He is an amazing, wonderful and dedicated surgeon. His self assurance and self confidence, assured me I was in the place. > > Thank you so much to Dr. Ortega and his team! Thank you Ms. Elena! > Thank you for your hard work and dedication! > God bless you!!! N. Villalta Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: February 21, 2026 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/107279659275756703773/place/ChIJTxvcSygz3YARoijXeBhzhh8) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Brandon A. Ortega, MD > I met Dr Ortega a little over a year ago on my first appointment and afterwards I went down to my car and cried. Finally, I had hope that I could get my life back! I was so grateful that finally I was referred to a doctor that knew and understood everything I have been experiencing since 2017. Dr Ortega was very thorough in explaining the Cervical Radiculopathy ACDF procedure. I wanted to wait a year before writing this review and I have to tell you that it’s so wonderful to be able to sleep and to wake up and not have the constant pain and weakness in my neck and on my right arm and shoulder. The surgery and care afterwards was exceptional without any problems. Physical therapy in the same office was better than I have experienced elsewhere. They helped me get my strength back with stretches and exercises to maintain the muscle strength. Thank you Dr Ortega for truly giving me back my life! C. barela Rating: 5/5 · Source: Google · Date: August 18, 2025 [Reviewer’s Google activity](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/118225524213053200387/place/ChIJTxvcSygz3YARoijXeBhzhh8) Source link type: reviewer place Attributed clinician: Brandon A. Ortega, MD > Dr. Bae installed a Prodisc artificial cervical disc at my C5-6 two months ago. I had talked to 5 other ortho surgeons prior to this about my neck and arm pain. I am 65 years old, had spondylosis and radiculopathy from degenerated C5-6. Three surgeons recommended fusion (wouldn't do artificial disc) and the other two offered this and artificial disc. I chose Dr. Bae because of his publications in the field, his excellent reviews, and his calm and forthright demeanor during the diagnosis/intake office appointment. I dismissed the negative yelp reviews about bedside manner, concluding these were people who had trouble trusting people, requiring people to spend an exorbitant/unnecessary amount of time with them in order to gain their trust. I didn't want that. I wanted a doctor who is plain and direct, and professional. The surgery went well, no complications. I could have gone home the same day, but chose to stay overnight at Cedars Sinai. I had slight/moderate pain for a few days, and then just some limited movement and discomfort for another few days. I only took one pain pill during this period at home. In 12 days I was back swimming and playing tennis, and within a month I had no pain left at all, and wonderful extra neck movement from the artificial disc. Dr. Bae basically gave me a new life, and I am grateful to him for it. I also loved the compassion Dr. Bae showed prior to my surgery in the surgery prep room at Cedars. He came in and just held my hand for a bit, and exuded an ease, confidence and comfort level you won't see many surgeons exhibit. I know; I've had many surgeries in my life. Dr. Bae's Surgery Fellow, who assisted the procedure, and visited me afterwards, praised Dr. Bae's skills in a reverential way, which is what you would expect with a surgeon of Dr. Bae's caliber. T. W. Rating: 5/5 · Source: Yelp · Date: November 6, 2015 [Read review on Yelp](https://yelp.com/biz/hyun-bae-md-santa-monica?hrid=67aZhK3j6i73jAV-CxCJ0g&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=biz_post_share&l=en_US) Source link type: verified permalink Attributed clinician: Hyun Bae, MD Understand your options ## Bring your *next good question.* Spine ### [A pinched nerve in the neck: make sense of arm pain and weakness](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/articles/cervical-radiculopathy-care/) Arm pain, tingling, or weakness may begin in the neck, but a useful consultation checks the whole pattern. Understand the diagnosis before comparing treatments. 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