UCLA Pain Management Center - Santa Monica, CA

Elena Chute 

on Google

a month ago

I have a tethered spinal cord, ehlers danlos syndrome, and fibromyalgia with a history of several spine surgeries. Now have severe intractable chronic pain and all the practice could offer me was talk therapy. I was referred to them a second time, as rest of my care team is saying my pain is being undertreated. Even ER doctors are saying this. I drove 50 miles today for them to call me and tell me they have to reschedule and make other arrangements. When called back, Victor refused to speak to me. Messages were being passed ... read more

Ernest Hill 

on Google

2 months ago

I have been a patient at UCLA SANTA MONICA PAIN MANAGEMENT for 2 plus years and specifically a patient of Dr. Erick Hsu, M.D. Dr. Hsu is an exceptionally competent and caring anesthesiologist/pain management specialist. With over 40 years of experience in the field, he has consistently provided top-notch care, addressing my pain management needs with unparalleled expertise. Dr. Hsu's compassionate and thoughtful approach to treatment makes him stand out as one of the best medical doctors I have ever had the pleasure of encou... read more

Antonia Ciaravino, PhD 

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5 months ago

Worst, most dismissive, and condescending excuse for a doctor. While he refused to treat me in the manner for which I sought his “expertise,” I would have respected that decision if sound medical knowledge was the basis for his decision. But it was not. He continuously referred to the wrong condition in regard to my pain, and made it extremely clear that, while he presented himself as knowledgeable in this area, he was so uneducated about it, he was referring to another condition entirely—one that I do not have. Dr. Ferrante... read more

Karim Lamouri 

on Google

11 months ago

I went to see Dr Ferrante for back pain. He, as a doctor, seemed competent and explained the course of action he believe was best. I decided to see another Dr at Cedar Sinai, and he shared the same plan of action. Both doctor only looked at X-Ray and MRI results and examined my back. The problem at this place lies with the billing department. First of all they tried to bill me as consult for a simple office visit. Which I got them to change back to an office visit but it turns out that this place use a Place of Service that ... read more

Karen Nesheim 

on Google

a year ago

6 months with Dr Wu “managing” my pain & my depression/pain have skyrocketed!!!! I’m in to much pain to do anything or even walk for 15 minutes every day like I used to! Plus their office is understaffed! I do not trust her at all!