Published by Commons Clinic. [Web version](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/recovery/hyun-bae-md/page/3/) 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. Hyun Bae, MD # Recovery and return to activity reviews Page 3 of 3. [Back to these patient experiences →](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/recovery/hyun-bae-md/) 54 written reviews Highest rated first · Newest within each rating > I just returned from my first visit with Dr Bae today, 5 weeks after two fusions, L-3-4,4-5. > Believe me I tried for two years to avoid surgery but after 3 epidurals I was in so much pain I had no other choice. I went to others for their opinions but when I met Dr. Bae I knew I had the surgeon(fine carpenter) that I wanted to take the risk with. Well....the minute I opened my eyes after surgery I knew the devil that had lived in my back was GONE! I'll be honest, the first few days required a lot of pain meds but after a week I felt so much better. I did everything that was asked of me and now I am feeling so grateful for the magic that Dr. Bae performed on my spine. Lisa is his PA. She is a great complement to Dr Bae and she was always available (best by e-mail) for any questions or concerns. You know you have made the right decision when you walk in to the hospital the day of your surgery and every member of the hospital staff tells you...Dr. Bae...he's the best! R. G. Rating: 5/5 · Source: Yelp · Date: 9/8/14 [Read review on Yelp](https://yelp.com/biz/hyun-bae-md-santa-monica?hrid=G3QzeUjW8UeUZ49eOgpvgw&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=biz_post_share&l=en_US) Source link type: verified permalink Attributed clinician: Hyun Bae, MD > I thought that I would always be in pain. > I had back problems since I was a teenager, > Dr. Bae couldn't see the problem, in my MRI but could see > that I was in excruciating pain. He sent me for bloodwork > and a biopsy which confirmed that I had an infected disc and > an absess in my psoas muscle. He removed the infected disc, > Drained the absess and worked with an infectious disease specialist > To find the right antibiotics to make sure the absess didn't come back > 8 weeks later, I walk better than I ever have and am completely pain free. > His PA, Lisa Cano, kept my family posted every step of the way. > I feel so lucky......I feel 20 years younger and starting exercising again. > Thanks Dr. Bae!!!! > L. d. L. d. Rating: 5/5 · Source: Yelp · Date: 8/16/14 [Read review on Yelp](https://yelp.com/biz/hyun-bae-md-santa-monica?hrid=y-zJKzCfrumvvld3cPoeFQ&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=biz_post_share&l=en_US) Source link type: verified permalink Attributed clinician: Hyun Bae, MD > As you see I don't spend a lot of time on yelp anymore, now that I'm mobile but not completely pain free, I must share that Dr. Bae took the time to call me regarding my last review.. Wow that just made me SMILE, so with that being said, I will be calling, my Insurance today to make sure I AM COVERED CORRECTLY, I will do all the things I was SUPPOSE to do the first time around and have him perform my surgery...;-) L. H. Rating: 5/5 · Source: Yelp · Date: 7/16/14 [Read review on Yelp](https://yelp.com/biz/hyun-bae-md-santa-monica?hrid=NlDLNnuXgnU1AnO8ax40ZA&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=biz_post_share&l=en_US) Source link type: verified permalink Attributed clinician: Hyun Bae, MD > Thank you Dr Bae for giving me back a pain free life. > I can't believe that it's only been two month since the > surgery and very very happy with the results. > Would recommend Dr. Bae to anyone with a back problem. M. W. Rating: 5/5 · Source: Yelp · Date: 7/1/14 [Read review on Yelp](https://yelp.com/biz/hyun-bae-md-santa-monica?hrid=1WUf5FGlNcE_XBKAuctImw&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=biz_post_share&l=en_US) Source link type: verified permalink Attributed clinician: Hyun Bae, MD > I just had L 2 to L 5 decompression the 12Th. of this month, February, 2014, pre opt I suffered from Spinal Stenosis in the worst way and struggled with the easiest of task's such as walking up and down stairs, immediately after the procedure was done, not one or two days later, I had unbelievable relief, this coming after what Dr. Bae was able to do considering how messed up it was in there (my spine) which was worse than what had shown on the recent MMRI. > I just today, two weeks and one day went for my first Post opt visit only to find out that I have cleared except going back to the gym (understandable) to get back to my normal routine. > The Dr. is exceptional at what he does, I am basically pain free and have been in that state immediately following the procedure. I feel as though I can have my quality of life back and do the things I did way prior. > I would highly recommend Dr. Bae to anyone who is thing of having a procedure done, he will get it and you right. > > Thanks > > Les Short L. S. Rating: 5/5 · Source: Yelp · Date: 2/27/14 [Read review on Yelp](https://yelp.com/biz/hyun-bae-md-santa-monica?hrid=EmieWTR3a83PU5Ighef-FA&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=biz_post_share&l=en_US) Source link type: verified permalink Attributed clinician: Hyun Bae, MD > I can't say enough good things about Dr. Bae and his staff. I have had back pain for past 2 years and seen 3 orthopedics and non of them ever gave me a straight answer. When I met Dr. Bae for the first time, he knew exactly what was wrong with my back and was so confident that he could fix it. > I loved his confidence and knew how smart he is and went with his suggestion and had surgery. I am pain free and soooooo happy and impressed, I walked right after the surgery and the recovery is so fast. > If any body out there is suffering from back pain please see Dr. Bae. He is amazing. > > Shiva Nelson S. n. Rating: 5/5 · Source: Yelp · Date: 3/6/13 [Read review on Yelp](https://yelp.com/biz/hyun-bae-md-santa-monica?hrid=qRooV8YbH_A35wwGzn3geA&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=biz_post_share&l=en_US) Source link type: verified permalink Attributed clinician: Hyun Bae, MD [← Previous](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/recovery/hyun-bae-md/page/2/) Page 3 of 3 ## Complete review collection [Read all 54 written reviews in this collection](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/recovery/hyun-bae-md/all.md) ## Review pages in Markdown Previous: [Previous review page](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/recovery/hyun-bae-md/page/2/index.md) Next: This is the last review page. - [Page 1](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/recovery/hyun-bae-md/index.md) - [Page 2](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/recovery/hyun-bae-md/page/2/index.md) - [Page 3](https://commonsclinicreviews.com/review-topics/recovery/hyun-bae-md/page/3/index.md) ## Publisher & attribution Commons Clinic Reviews is operated by Commons Clinic. 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