Babak Barcohana, MD

4.864585
Verified Patient Rating: 4.86 (96 patient reviews and ratings)
The following are reviews from patients of Dr. Barcohana.
  • “All of the staff are friendly, professional and courteous, makes me feel very welcome there, clean office, organized, etc. etc. – Kelli P. ”
    – Kelli
    Patient Rating:
    5
    Treating Doctor: Babak Barcohana, MD
  • “Fortunately or unfortunately, my family (mainly my kids) have been going to SCOI for over 11 years.  Both of my kids (now 21 and 19 and playing sports in college) have played sports since they were 5 years old. Majority of the doctors that we have seen at SCOI have been outstanding. Dr. Blecher treated my son for a concussion he received from football and he and Dr. Barcohana treated him for a back injury and Dr. Jaivin for a foot injury. Dr. Karzel treated and performed meniscus surgery on both of my daughters knees and Dr. Burns treated her for a broken leg. Dr. Karzel also treated me for frozen shoulder.  The treatments and surgical procedures that were performed were exceptional. We are truly blessed that our medical coverage includes SCOI because I would not want to go anywhere else for treatments for our family. These doctors were knowledgeable, up to date on latest technology and their assistants were always courteous and available, especially Carol Schmittker and Mickie Wolfe and I cannot forget Kathy Hughes. I'd also like to say Dulce Cabrera has always been extremely helpful over the years. Because of these doctors, my son wants to be a Physical Assistant within the Sports Medicine field.”
    – Dionne W.
    Patient Rating:
    5
    Treating Doctor: Babak Barcohana, MD
  • “Dr. Barcohana was wonderful to me during my appointments, surgery and follow up appointments. He did an amazing job with the surgery...I had been in pain for years (20+) and he looked at my MRI and right away knew what to do to relieve my pain. He removing the discs that had erupted, fused 3 vertebrae together, placing cages between them filled with bone marrow drawn from my hip. I now have two titanium rods and six screws in my body, but NO pain! That was four years ago and I still have no pain and gained all the feeling back in my leg and foot that was lost by the nerve being pressed upon. I have referred several people to him since and will go back to him if I ever need anything done with my spine! Great staff all the way around!”
    – Sandra H.
    Patient Rating:
    5
    Treating Doctor: Babak Barcohana, MD
  • “I am a certified nursing assistant, who fell on some steps, while going to do home health work. Everything healed, except my neck. I have a couple of separated vertebra, which caused pain and gave me headaches. The physical therapy techs really helped me with exercises. The doctors and staff are wonderful.”
    – Carolyn S.
    Patient Rating:
    4
    Treating Doctor: Babak Barcohana, MD
  • “I consulted several well-known doctors and clinics in search of relief from severe back pain, and a declining ability to walk due to a back injury suffered while skiing. The injury had left me with displaced vertebrae, but the doctors I consulted did not have confidence they could help me with spinal surgery until I was referred to Dr. Barcohana. The care given to me by Dr. Barcohana and his staff was excellent. He and his assistant Esther carefully studied all the details of my condition, and determined an operation could improve my quality of life. I had the operation in June, and three months later, I am extremely happy with the results. I no longer have the back pain, and my walking is improving daily.”
    – Robert B.
    Patient Rating:
    5
    Treating Doctor: Babak Barcohana, MD
  • “I had lower back pain and the surgery went well. I had the surgery on Monday and was on my way home by Thursday.The nurses at the Valley Presbyterian Hospital were all great.”
    – Monroe J.
    Patient Rating:
    4
    Treating Doctor: Babak Barcohana, MD
  • “My lumbar surgery was the best I ever had. I was treated like a princess! The staff was so kind to me. My stay in the hospital was good for me. The staff in rehab was so kind. I loved the exercises on a daily basis and I wish I could do the sit ups. But I can't because I don't want the staples to get out of place. I do walk every morning still to this day. Dr. Barcohana is one of the best surgeons in the state of California. He is such a gentleman and I thank God for him!”
    – Alice W.
    Patient Rating:
    5
    Treating Doctor: Babak Barcohana, MD
  • “I was first introduced to the group at SCOI in 2006, in need of an elbow operation. Being a former professional athlete, I had many injuries during the course of my career and many fixes that needed to be done upon retirement. I had been a patient of another orthopedic group, but felt that my needs could be met elsewhere. Upon researching SCOI, my choice was made. It was local to me, the doctor's were astounding, and it was as state of the art as my former surgeons, maybe even more. After successful left elbow surgery, I returned for right elbow surgery. Both of these procedures and their following rehabilitation could not have ended any better. My big scare came this year when I found I needed right shoulder reconstruction, two tears in the rotator cuff, three labral tears, biceps tendon tear, bone chips, and bone spur. I knew full well that this was a complicated and serious procedure. I never once considered returning to my previous surgical team. Dr. Burns was always my first choice for this harrowing operation. I am eleven weeks out of surgery on the road to recovery. In fact, I’m typing with my right arm in this email. My standing pain is gone. My physical therapy is on track, even knowing that there is a full eight to twelve month recovery. I could be in no better hands than the doctors and staff at SCOI. My 20-year-old son, a college pitcher, is also a proud patient of SCOI. He sees Dr. Burns and Dr. Barcohana. While never needing surgery, their treatment of his right elbow issues has led to his first pain free throwing season. Thanks to all of you at SCOI!”
    – Mark W.
    Patient Rating:
    5
    Treating Doctor: Babak Barcohana, MD
  • “One year ago, I was experiencing debilitating pain and I was unable to walk more than a few steps at a time. I could not stand up straight. I had severe spinal stenosis, a herniated disc, and arthritis. Thanks to surgery performed by Dr. Barcohana, I am now pain free! I can run, walk, and do all the things I used to be able to do. The surgery went very well and I was able to walk the very next day. Southern California Orthopedic Institute gave me my life back and I will be forever grateful! Thank you! --Joan C.”
    – Joan
    Patient Rating:
    5
    Treating Doctor: Babak Barcohana, MD
  • “I waited 14 years to have surgery, and finding the right combination of doctor and surgical approach was the most important factor in deciding to proceed in treating my aching back. Dr. Barcohana explained the approach he would take, was thorough in presenting the pros and cons of the approach, and put my fears to rest when talking about the results of the procedure. From diagnosis through surgery and now physical therapy, it’s been a seamless experience. At ten weeks, I have no pain, and the recovery has been much, much quicker than I expected. Thanks ever so much to the staff of SCOI and thank you Dr. Barcohana for your expertise and giving me my life back.”
    – Thomas J.
    Patient Rating:
    5
    Treating Doctor: Babak Barcohana, MD

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