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    As a founder of the American HMO Movement 45 years ago and as one who organized and managed thousands of physicians within the managed care industry, I can affirm without equivocation that Dr Friscia’s skill set, mathematical precision, grasp of value-based care and empathy are profoundly and ...
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    I am so sorry it has taken me so long to write a reviews about Dr. Savin. I cannot express enough in words the care he has given me. He is focused, knows his field spends time listening and always gives great instruction on the best way to heal etc.. He made sure to answer all my questions. Dr, Savi...
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    I have been seeing Dr Smith since November of 2017 I have osteoarthritis and pain in my left lower back. Dr Smith never GAVE UP on me to get relief from my back pain. He tried ablation, medical branch block, and now intercostal injections which have helped immensely. I can't say enough about Dr Smit...
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    I'm giving this testimonial so I can thank Dr.Tahernia for giving me my life back, free from pain. I found out about Dr.Tahernia thru my insurance agent, whose client had Dr. Tahernia for his back surgery. And I must say this guy could not say enough good things about Dr.Tahernia. He assured me that...
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    I had Dr. Cassim put a shot in my lower back and it has stopped the pain. I can't say enough about the fantastic service ( much better than Reinhart ) with minimal waiting and a soothing back rub during the injection
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    I had a full ankle replacement from Dr. Friscia in July. I am 80 years old and had concerns about having this surgery, since online research indicated this joint replacement has not been done nearly as often as other joints. We also had concerns about the surgery during a pandemic and at my age.
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    After suffering for a few years with increasing pain and numbness from a spinal stenosis and two worn to nothing discs between c5/6/7 Dr. Tahernia fast tracked my surgery and I was in and out in one day! I have never had any medical professional focus so intently and successfully on an issue. Imm...
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    I selected Dr. Eric Schnaser after having a consult with a LA Orthopedist who refused to do Bilateral Knee Replacement at one surgical session. Dr. Schnaser evaluated my general health condition (athletic 77 year old with no health issues) and expressed his confidence in my ability to handle the rec...
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    aving cared for my husband's knee replacement many years ago, I dreaded my own and postponed it too long. But that may have been a blessing because I found Dr Schnaser and am BEYOND THRILLED with the success of his knee replacement surgery! I was expecting SERIOUS pain and have only minimal and very...
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    I highly recommend Dr. St. Pierre. He, his office staff, and PA (Rosell) were friendly, competent, and seemed to care about their patients. Very satisfied.
  • Patient Joseph Perez discusses the success of TOPS surgery performed by Dr. A. David Tahernia

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  • Katherine Stevens suffered with lower back pain and discusses how her pain management treatment with Dr. Hazmer Cassim

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  • Patient Alicia Siegler discusses her ankle replacement and care from Dr. Julie Johnson

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