Pablo Pazmino MD in Santa Monica
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Orthopedic surgeon
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Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, US
Phone: +1 310-453-3540
Site: http://spinecal.com/
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Site: http://spinecal.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:9 AM–6 PM
- Tuesday:9:30 AM–6 PM
- Wednesday:9 AM–6 PM
- Thursday:9 AM–6 PM
- Friday:9 AM–6 PM
- Saturday:Closed
- Sunday:Closed
Total reviews rating 4.9
79 Reviews for Pablo Pazmino MD 2024:
Review №1
2024-06-17 19:12:00My name is Ismael Macias and I underwent a Microdiscectomy at L4-L5 with Dr. Pazmino on May 3, 2024.Before the surgery, I was experiencing debilitating pain in my lower back and shooting down my left leg. Simple tasks like walking or sitting for extended periods were incredibly painful, and I couldnt sleep through the night without discomfort.Dr. Pazmino approach was exemplary from the start. He thoroughly reviewed my MRI, explaining the details and showing me exactly where the issue lay. His clear explanations and the visual aids he used helped me understand the surgery and what to expect afterward.Since the surgery, I have noticed a remarkable improvement in my pain levels. The shooting pain down my leg has significantly reduced, and I can now walk and move around with much less discomfort. I am grateful to Dr. Pazmino for his skill and care, which have given me a new lease on life without constant pain.Overall, Dr. Pazmino expertise and compassionate approach made a significant difference in my recovery. I highly recommend him to anyone suffering from similar issues.
Review №2
2024-01-18 05:53:36My name is ovaldo carrero, and i had a work injury that left me with the worst pain in my neck,shoulders and even lost the strength on my right hand with tingling and numbness. I had to drink pain killers all day to the point that i even smoked marijuana to go with it. My life was miserable that even my girlfriend left me because i was falling apart and couldnt do anything about it. I walked into dr Pablo pazminos office getting into it with the the receptionist and other employees, i couldnt stand the pain and i wanted stronger drugs for my pain. DRPAZMINO Recommend surgery after seeing the mri and i went for it, i just couldnt stand the pain. I had a surgery on my neckAnterior Cervical Discectomy Fusion Cervical Levels 5-6 that left me back to my normal self. I am an aztec dancer in los Angeles California for many years, its been 2 months since surgery and i feel great, to the point that am back to practicing danza something that i thought would never happen again. Thank you dr Pazmino and staff for giving my life back.
Review №3
2024-06-07 22:17:14For the last year I’ve had intense pain along with numbness in my right hand and pain across my shoulders. I had migraines and headaches daily. The reason for these problems was because I had four damaged discs in my neck that were pushing against the spinal cord. There was bone on bone contact and every time I moved my head it sounded like I was opening a bag of chips.I went through pain management and had multiple injections along my spine each time I went in for treatment. The treatment itself was very painful and only gave me relief for 2 to 4 weeks. Dr. Pazmino recommended surgery to replace the disks and fuse my vertebrae. I put off having surgery thinking that somehow my body will heal itself and it didn’t.When I finally decided to have the surgery I went through preop exam that was fast and easy. Dr. Pazmino‘s office to care of everything for me. On the day of my surgery I was extremely nervous. Everyone at the hospital made me feel safe and comfortable. I spent two days in the hospital and went home to recover. A week after surgery I went back to work and I have been free of migraines, the pain across my shoulders is gone, there’s no more crunching noises when I move my head and the numbness in my hand is gone. My only regret about the surgery is that I put it off for almost a year.I just want to say thank you to Dr. Pazmino, the other doctors at the hospital, the nurses and the office staff for improving my health and truly caring about me.Respectfully,Jan-Pierre Kalik
Review №4
2024-06-12 18:12:43My name is Jesus and I had an ALIF L3-4 L5-S1 & Facetectomy, Gill Laminectomy with Pedicle Screw Fixation at L3-4, L5-S1 December 20222.I was struggling with an intense pain in my back for about 3 years. After my MRI results, Dr. Pazmino explained in detail how my herniated discs affected my life and suggested surgery.I was scared at first as it was my first time in a situation like this but God and Dr. Pazmino had given me peace of mind after he took his time to explain how surgery was going to go. I then decided to have the surgery and during recovery I quickly realized that my lower back pain had gone away. I notice a huge difference in my life thanks to God and Dr. Pazmino. I consider Dr. Pazmino to be a great doctor and I am really appreciative of him. I can happily say now I can go back to my normal life. I highly recommend this awesome doctor. Thank you to Dr. Pazmino and his staff.
Review №5
2024-04-25 18:00:23I experienced a lower back injury that led to significant pain, impacting my ability to perform daily tasks. The pain, ranging from sharp to dull, radiated from my lower spine to my left glute and down my left leg, often coming on suddenly. This restricted my activity levels, including household chores, exercise, and driving, and caused discomfort at night, affecting my ability to sleep well and feel refreshed in the morning.Fortunately, I was referred to Dr. Pablo Pazmino, whose compassion, kindness, and expertise were invaluable. Dr. Pazmino took the time to review my treatment options thoroughly, discussing my injury and explaining my MRI results and imaging in a clear and understandable manner. He also educated me on my options, including providing a short video on the procedures I was considering, ensuring that I had all the information needed to make an informed decision. Ultimately, I chose to undergo a spine surgery called Left Microdiscectomy and Hemilaminotomy Foraminotomy L5S1 in September 2023.All of my appointments with Dr. Pazmino prior to the surgery were positive and informative, providing me with a clear understanding of what to expect. I had full confidence in Dr. Pazminos experience, skills, and abilities. The entire Spine Cal team was pleasant, helpful, and always available whenever I had questions or needed assistance with prescriptions or documentation related to my surgery. After the surgery, Dr. Pazmino personally checked in with me to ensure that I was healing well, demonstrating a level of care that made me feel truly supported throughout the process.All of my post-operative follow-up appointments were positive and informative, and I was delighted to learn that my body had responded well to the surgery. Thanks to Dr. Pazmino and his team, I feel like I have regained my life, as I am now able to do things that I had been restricted from for a long time. I am incredibly grateful for Dr. Pazmino and would highly recommend him to anyone experiencing any type of life-altering back pain.
Review №6
2024-02-23 17:12:20I was referred to Dr. Pazmino after a fall I had at work. The MRIs showed significant issues with my neck where the disc was close to my spinal cord. My hands were constantly in pain and I had problems with my balance. My procedure was Anterior Cervical Discectomy Fusion Cervical 3-4 and Cervical 4-5. Im 4 months post-op and feel like a new person now. As a bonus the incision doesnt even show. This is the doctor you want for your orthopedic surgery!
Review №7
2024-06-21 23:49:06Such a great staff and Dr. Pazmino explains everything in detail. Calls you himself to follow up and answer any questions. Highly recommend Dr. Pazmino . Never had a doctor that attentive to you. I had herniated cervical discs and was in extreme pain to the point I had to turn my entire body around to look behind or to the side because I couldnt turn my neck. It was frustrating and painful not being able to do every day task. Dr Pazmino recommended hybrid cervical surgery and within a few weeks it was like I never had anything wrong. Virtually no pain during or after surgery. 80 %better movement within weeks. Minimal limitations. Amazing. Thank you Dr
Review №8
2024-04-08 20:32:46I had a Left Hemilaminotomy, Foraminotomy, and Microdiscectomy at my L 5-S1. I hesitated and suffered for 2 1/2 years with some leg pain, neck pain, bilateral shoulder pains, back pains, most especially the lower back before I finally hit my max point of dealing with pain. With 3 kids, back surgery was not an option. Soccer, Baseball, Basketball, Youth Theatre, and Band everything, there was no time, nor could this mama with her amazing Coach Husband, already divide and conquering, not be able to go about my daily routines. I spoke with Dr. Pazmino who willingly answered all my questions and concerns with no hesitation of knowledge to each one. The best validation for me to agree to having surgery was hearing the many points that Dr. Pazmino had EDUCATED me on about the safety of my surgery, and how those points had eased most of my anxiety. Not to dismiss the times he explained with visual diagrams, my different options of surgeries including what to expect on those different outcomes. Im happy and excited to say that Im almost 4 months post surgery and my pains throughout my entire body have noticeably improved DAY 1 POST SURGERY. I wont say theyre completely gone as Im still in my strengthening phase, and do at times have pains on cold days and did too much days. To my surprise, I didnt expect to be back to work, on the soccer field, and the baseball field 1 month after surgery. With an amazing buttock and back cushion, and some other little tips and tricks Ive learned on this journey, I am extremely amazed, impressed, and excited about Dr. Pazminos MAGIC HANDS to have blessed my body pains away.
Review №9
2023-12-08 05:30:56For starters, Dr. Pazmino is awesome! He is incredibly skilled and professional. I have been a patient of his for almost a year. During our first meeting, Dr. Pazmino went over my MRI scans and educated me all treatment options. Each visit, he took time to answer all of my questions.I was against surgery initially, but I wasnt seeing any measurable progress after multiple rounds of injections and MONTHS of physical therapy, so I decided give surgery a try... Glad I did!PROCEDURE: I had a hemi-laminotomy foraminotomy, Microdiscectomy at L5/S1 (left-side) in November 2023 and felt immediate relief after the procedure. I was shuffling around the house the day after the procedure and relatively independent after Day 7. Had a few days of post-op pain and discomfort but it was definitely worth it..I have had ZERO radiating pain since!SYMPTOMS: Prior to the surgery I had constant pressure in my lower back, numbness/weakness into my left leg and intermittent shooting pain down the back side of my left leg. When I didn’t have serious shooting pain, my hamstring constantly felt over stretched (as if someone were pulling on it like a rubberband). As time passed, I noticed the pain progress into my hips and began to experience leg numbness whenever I’d sit for longer than 10-15 minutes. I was unable jog/run without significant pain. Prior to the surgery I enjoyed an active lifestyle (running, HIIT, sports etc), so a life without these activities was not going to work for me.Overall I am really glad I took the leap of faith and trusted Dr. Pazmino to repair the damage. It changed my life for the better!
Review №10
2024-06-28 02:39:26Before the surgery I was really scared, I didnt know how to handle the pressure, but as the day got closer, I did my research and felt calmer.Dr. Pazmino was very professional before and after the surgery.Today after two weeks I feel great, and I back to my normal life.I am very happy that I made the decision to have surgery, Dr. Pazmino replaced two discs in the Cervical part of my Column.