Pain Medicine Consultants - a division of BASS Medical Group

Useless. Told me that “listening to classic rock” would help my pain. Have fun in his “basement” as he and his staff ignore you.

I really liked him! He takes time with you and tells you how it is.

Dr. Kalra is a great doctor. However his staff is uncaring, unorganized, uncommunicative and in disarray.

Very caring doctor, day after first visit he injected my back to give me relief the next day! I was able to walk correctly without pain after injection. I was referred to him by Dr. Michael Moskowitz, world renowned in same field retiring this year which I have been with for 20yrs, so he I knew Dr. Kalra had to be great, I was not disappointed!!

Dr Kalra performed Rfa on my lumbar spine. I used to be able to power walk 4 miles a day including hills I just had trouble bending forward n coming up without pain. after his Rfa 3 yrs ago I can barly walk 1/4 mile on a good day. He never explained what could have gone wrong. He just pushed me off to his Pa that knew nothing about side effects or what could have happened! Dr. kalra how do you live with yourself! I am bedridden most days due to your procedure that went so wrong.

The five-star rating is for Dr. Longton and Brooke. The care this practice has provided me over the past 8 years is second to none. I require two to three lumbar injections per year and anyone with severe back pain knows just how important it is to have a provider who you can trust and who is qualified. I honestly can't imagine anyone better than Dr. Longton. Unfortunately the office gets a one-star rating. A recent job change resulted in a change in insurance on my part. Despite three or four phone calls with both my new insurance company and PMC who assured me they were in-network with my new plan, I was informed only after receiving service that they had made a "mistake." I painstakingly researched all my medical providers and this one was absolutely the most important to me (to keep.) Very, very disappointed at the lack of research and professionalism on the part of the office staff. A STARK contrast from the actual medical care.

Dr. Shinaman is great! He has really helped me manage pain I've dealt with for several years after damage from cancer treatments. He listens and offers real options...not drugs just to mask issues. I would not hesitate to seek his help for pain management and reduction. And Lauren, on his staff, is a gem!

I learned from another doctor that Kalra gossiped with him about MY undergarments. I AM AN INJURED PERSON WHO NEEDED TREATMENT & YOU TREATED ME LIKE A JOKE. Shameful. Disgusting. Scummy.

Staff, especially assistant Elizabeth. are very unprofessional. Dr, Kalra performed two completely unnecessary procedures. and over-prescribed pain meds that were the root of the problems that he did the procedures were for. totally out of touch and hurries you into treatment that you don't need. #1 goal is to sell you on treatment, whether you need it or not. STAY AWAY FROM THIS QUACK!!!

Having moved for So. Cal 3 yrs ago and having access to the top physicians in the country, Bhrooke Aber is Top notch. I have experienced her at John Muir, and now Pain Management Center in W.Creek. I have interacted with 10 physicians in the past 8 wks.due to an unexpected health issue. Brooke is hands down the most proficient I have encountered.

Always excellent with Dr. Longton. Not always the best with his front office staff and the calling system.

He is a wonderful doctor and the staff is very helpful

Excellent doctor. Warm, caring, smart, approachable and funny. Not sure about some of the reviews here as he was nothing but warm and attentive- a far cry from my previous pain management doctors. He gave me specific exercises to do which have helped my low back & recommended a meditation program which has helped my anxiety. Great, personable doctor

I tried to get an appointment with Dr. Kalra for over three weeks and was jerked around by the staff multiple times. I had a referral from a neurologist and an okay from the insurance provider, but was not allowed to so much as speak to the "great" doctor but was told he refused to see me. So much for his great caring and compassion for pain patients. Never had a doctor not even meet the patient before deciding not to help. He gets a "zero" in my book.

The worst doctor experience I have ever had. I wish I could provide more detail, but I'm afraid of retaliation, as that's how low I think he is. Beware.

Horrible experience today w/ Dr. Kalra. I was there... No compassion...my daughter is trying to get to the bottom of her chronic pain & the headaches that are associated w/ the pain as she desperately wants to get off the pain meds. He made her feel shameful for the amount of pain meds that she takes and went on all possible treatments that were not even related to her symptoms.At one point he was trying to list the positives in her life and pointed out that at least she wasn't dead!!

Horrible experience. Tremendously arrogant. He claims to know a lot more than he actually does. And he is not at all interested in really managing your pain or even understanding what or where your pain actually is. All he wants to do is push invasive, risky procedures --because that's what brings in the most money.

Dr. Shinaman has given me my life back! In 2014 I was struck with debilitating pelvic pain which for the most part, made me house bound as I wasn't able to do much more than lie on my back all day. After 2 years of seeing so many doctors, including specialist and UCSF and Stanford, with no help at all, I finally found Dr. Shinaman. He was the ONLY doctor that has been able to come up with a plan to keep my pain controlled so I can live my life and take care of my family. I am so grateful.

Terrible bedside manner, most cocky arrogant, md I've ever come across Would never recommend home as I am an RN Karla you are not with visit

I was referred to Dr. Kalra from my GP over 6 years ago. I have multiple injuries and chronic pain in several different areas of my body. His extensive knowledge of anatomy and his experience as a pain specialist have given me a tremendous amount of relief. Several issues are not curable but manageable and without his care I wouldn't be able to live as fully as I do. I am very thankful to have him as a provider.