DO NOT USE THIS OFFICE. If I could give them a zero rating I would! I recently was given a prescription for a lumbar epidural from a wonderful back doctor at Cedars Sinai. This was following an MRI and an X-ray that clearly showed nerve impingement and was recommended as an alternative to surgery which I am probably facing down the line. Unfortunately their office do not do the epidurals so I was referred to Dr Hymes by a friend. I was told that before I could have the epidural my insurance (Blue Shield of California) needed me to have a consult. When I arrived at Dr Hymes office I was told that my appointment would be with Dr Levens and since I did not know better and... read full review
February 2019
Dr. Hymes has tested me for a Spinal Stimulator and after having great results, he recently implanted the stimulator. I have back issues and my sciatica nerve is impeded by disc issues. This causes tremendous leg pain and after surgery by my orthopedist, the pain got worse. I feel like a new person, with the Stimulator. Dr. Hymes is an incredible Doctor, who not only has tremendous skill set, but he also possess great people skills. He is a very busy Doctor as he specializes in pain care, but he always takes the time to explain everything and understands the personality of his patents so you always feel comfortable asking questions etc. I want to mention that Lorra an... read full review
October 2018
Every bad review is correct. I don't even want to waste energy talking about this guy but everyone should be warned. He's all about the dollar signs, like the rest of SCOI.
DO NOT USE THIS OFFICE. If I could give them a zero rating I would! I recently was given a prescription for a lumbar epidural from a wonderful back doctor at Cedars Sinai. This was following an MRI and an X-ray that clearly showed nerve impingement and was recommended as an alternative to surgery which I am probably facing down the line. Unfortunately their office do not do the epidurals so I was referred to Dr Hymes by a friend. I was told that before I could have the epidural my insurance (Blue Shield of California) needed me to have a consult. When I arrived at Dr Hymes office I was told that my appointment would be with Dr Levens and since I did not know better and... read full review
Dr. Hymes has tested me for a Spinal Stimulator and after having great results, he recently implanted the stimulator. I have back issues and my sciatica nerve is impeded by disc issues. This causes tremendous leg pain and after surgery by my orthopedist, the pain got worse. I feel like a new person, with the Stimulator. Dr. Hymes is an incredible Doctor, who not only has tremendous skill set, but he also possess great people skills. He is a very busy Doctor as he specializes in pain care, but he always takes the time to explain everything and understands the personality of his patents so you always feel comfortable asking questions etc. I want to mention that Lorra an... read full review
Every bad review is correct. I don't even want to waste energy talking about this guy but everyone should be warned. He's all about the dollar signs, like the rest of SCOI.