Dr. Cathy Xiang Gao

After you read my review, I believe you will dismiss the low reviews, because it takes a special person to work in the Pain industry, especially if your licensed to prescribe opioids at small doses to your patients and they do not listen to her directions. This is very sad to hear when sitting in the waiting room while Dr. Gao has to explain why she can't legally give the patient more opioids. I've been seeing Dr. Gao for 15 - 20 years to deal with my Degenerative Low back Condition and still see her after 4 Major back surgeries. If not for Dr. Goa's desire to make sure that I continue to only take the prescribed minimum Opioid dose. We tried on 3 separate times to halve my medicine due to worsening symptoms and after each time we determined that I had Spinal Stenosis once again that required another surgery on the next Lumbar Vertebrae up. She would order an MRI and we would find that I needed another Surgery. Dr. Gao has kept me on the same dose of my meds for as long as I've been seeing her and whenever I try to lower my dose any further, I find myself unable to work, so we have come to understand that I am dependent on the minimal dose I'm prescribed and have continued to take at my 8 hour intervals. YES, I am still working because of Dr. Cathy X. Gao, after 4 Major Surgeries, because of her genuine care for my well-being and the time she has spent with myself and my wife to understand my condition and why my body only works well with this one cheap medication. I am Thankful to God that I found her after several terrible experiences with 2 other Pain managers. After you read my review, I believe you will dismiss the low reviews, because it takes a special person to work in the Pain industry, especially if your licensed to prescribe opioids at small doses to your patients and they do not listen to … More

I went here for 6 months. She was nice too me but so mean to the employees I felt so bad for them.

Dr. GAO is very professional and knowledgeable.

Nice doctor and staff she not one that gets you in and out she takes time with you

I had a pretty awful experience. The office was a "2 man" situation. I was told I need to stop eating and feed my "underweight" daughter my food. This appt was for myself, not my daughter. I had all my paperwork from my previous pain specialist in another state and was asked the same questions over and over. The Dr was actually upset my last pain specialist sent "too much stuff". I was asked why I was in pain, I explained I have lupus, ra, degenerate disc disease. She asked me why? I honestly had no idea how to even answer this. I walked out crying. I had a pretty awful experience. The office was a "2 man" situation. I was told I need to stop eating and feed my "underweight" daughter my food. This appt was for myself, not my daughter. I had all my paperwork from my previous pain … More

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Dr. Gao is a special care pain Doctor. She not only helps with Chronic pain, but will try to keep you reducing your meds to reduce chance of addiction. She has found that I had need of 2 Back Surgeries that were blocked by the pain meds. She has also tested and found that I have Neuropathy in the feet & had me checked for Diabetes. I tested as Pre-diabetic and have controlled with diet. If not caught early, I could be Diabetic right now. Do Not see her if your a Drug Addict, as she is not fooled

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She is extremely sensitive, knowledgeable, and empathetic; an excellent practitioner.

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doesnt listen &forgetfull

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Dr. Gao has been the Greatest of Blessings in my life in providing not only Pain Management, but she provides the thoroughness needed to have diagnosed me twice in the past 3 years for the need to have 2 separate Back surgeries. 1 of which, was an Epidermal Cyst most likely caused by my last pain manager who did not treat me with care while performing an Epidural. Also, my previous 3 Pain Managers hustled me through their Office's, as though I was a Drug Addict.-This will Not happen with Dr. Gao, as She treats each patient with care & respect. She works with you when symptoms change, not by giving you more Pain medicine, but by trying to cut back medicines so they no longer cover up your real problem & that is how she found my 2 issues. Not to say that she will not give you the best medicine to help you live a quality lifestyle, because she will. -In Summary; She is the 1st Pain Manager who has ever cared for me and that caring helped me to trust her when she did want me to cut back on my med's in an effort to help me. This is the Doctor that you want to see for Pain Management after a Surgery, or if you have a Lifetime disease like Fibromyalgia and require monthly treatment. She is by far the BEST in my book.Thank You Dr. Gao!

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Dr. Gao asked questions, listened, explained, and spent more time with me than any doctor I can recall. She didn't talk down to me or assume I knew more than anyone with no medical training. She was also clear on prognosis and follow-up. A delightful doctor with a caring demeanor.

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