Patient Testimonials

Ara B.

Ara B.

Age: 59 years old
Occupation: Chef
Diagnosis: Trace L4-5 spondylolisthesis and severe left L3-4, L4-5 neuroforaminal stenosis
Symptoms: Burning and aching from the low back to the left knee and numbness from the left calf to left foot.
Procedure: Left L3-4, L4-5 laser endoscopic spine surgery (LESS)

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Isabell B.

Isabell B.

Age: 38 years old
Occupation: Real Estate Agent
Diagnosis: Severe L4-5 degenerative disc disease after previous microdiscectomy
Symptoms: Burning and aching in low back and bilateral buttocks, along with weakness in left tibialis anterior.
Procedure: Left L4-5 Laser Endoscopic Fusion (via TLIF technique)

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Travis M.

Travis M.

Age: 37 years old
Occupation: Vice President of Operations
Diagnosis: Left L5-S1 herniated disc
Symptoms: Burning and aching in his left buttock,
left thigh and left calf, along with numbness in his left foot.
Procedure: Left L5-S1 laser endoscopic spine surgery (LESS)

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Age: 74 years old
Occupation: Retired teacher
Diagnosis: L4-5 grade 1 spondylolisthesis with severe stenosis and L5-S1 degenerative disc disease with moderate bilateral neuroforaminal stenosis
Symptoms: Low back pain with neurogenic claudication and right L5 radiculopathy.
Procedure: Right L4-5 MIS TLIF
“I am not sure where to begin-I suffered for over a year and a half with severe back pain.  I had several Epidurals - which worked for a short while and then things just got worse and worse.  I was in so much pain day and night and then my friend recommend I call and get a phone diagnosis with Dr. Choll Kim.  Besides being “over the top qualified” he was so reassuring over the phone and he felt he could really help me.  Following our phone call - I went to see him and was immediately ready to do the surgery - I did not feel like I was a number - he was so gracious and reassuring - even though he said I wouldn’t like him for the first 3 months.  It has been 6 months now and there isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think of him and what he did for me - no pain - I have my life and smile back.  He is the best!!!!”
Jeanne J.
Jeanne J.
Age: 68 years old
Occupation: Senior Consultant
Diagnosis: L3-4, L4-5 stenosis, post laminectomies
Symptoms: Pain that radiated down the right leg.
Procedure: Right L3-4, L4-5 Laser Endoscopic Spine Surgery (LESS)
“I had sciatic pain level 9-10 to the point where I could barely walk. I had an L2-L4 laminectomy in 2000 and was on disability for 4 months. This time I wanted minimally invasive surgery. I researched various procedures and surgeons and took a chance with Dr. Kim. I sent his office my MRI to see if they might be able to help. To my surprise, I received a diagnosis letter from Dr. Kim himself stating that I was a candidate for LESS. The procedure went so well that I walked out of the hospital a few hours later and 3 months later there is only occasional minor pain (level 1 or 2). Throughout the entire process including post op, Dr. Kim and his office staff were totally professional, I would recommend to anyone that if they are contemplating back surgery; see Dr. Kim first.”
Jeff S.
Jeff S.
Age: 29 years old
Occupation: Firefighter
Diagnosis: Left L5-S1 herniated disc
Symptoms: Persistent back pain and numbness of his thighs and legs.
Procedure: Left L5-S1 Laser Endoscopic Spine Surgery (LESS)
“I consulted with Dr. Choll Kim after injuring myself on duty. I had extreme lower back pain and pain going down both my legs. After completing months of physical therapy, Dr. Kim suggested his Laser Endoscopic Spine Surgery. It has been 1 month since surgery and I feel amazing, my back pain is gone and the pain in my legs has significantly decreased. I am looking forward to being back to work as a Firefighter very soon. Dr. Kim was polite, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. I would strongly recommend that anyone with significant back pain visit him.”
Kevin H.
Kevin H.