Farzad Massoudi

I have been seeing Dr. Massoudi since 2012. His bed side matter is impeccable, his soft demeanor makes it so easy to trust his opinion. He explains everything with detail so it’s easy to understand. I highly recommend him just not for his amazing talent but as a stiller human being. Noelle

Dr. Massoudi is one of the best Surgeon. He’s competent, caring, warm and friendly. He’s kind, compassionate, confidence and he listen. I have had 3 fusion surgeries on my neck as well as my lumbar twice. I am grateful for his great service and kindness. I know I’m in great hands with Dr. Massoudi. His staff has been very nice, helpful and patience; especially Sharry Emad. I would recommend Dr. Massoudi to anyone in need of an excellent, kind and thoroughly competent Neurosurgeon! Thank you Dr. Massoudi for taking such a great care of me.

Dr. Farzad Massoudi has been my trusted surgeon for 10 years during which time I have had 4 surgeries due to injuries/accidents. Dr. Massoudi is a highly skilled and recognized neurosurgeon. He is kind, compassionate, and has great empathy. Dr. Massoudi listens intently and doesn’t rush me during office visits. While I was in the hospital I mentioned to Dr. Massoudi that this surgery was horrible, he agreed—-his agreeing with me may seem small, but to me, it was an acknowledgment of what I was going through. Another time I was in the hospital and he was doing his rounds. He actually took the time to lift my legs and put a pillow under my feet—-this was after back surgery because I couldn’t do it myself. These may seem like small gestures, but I was very touched by his kindness, compassion, and empathy. Thanks to Dr. Massoudi and his amazing skills as a surgeon, I most definitely have a better quality of life. Susan Haslam 2023

Professional staff and wonderful doctor

My experience with Dr. Massoudi is a 100% experience. Dr. Massoudi and his staff are the finest professionals available anywhere. I have unconditional trust in Dr. Massoudi, which has been earned. I'm grateful to have Dr. Massoudi as my surgeon. - Richard Hawthorne

Dr Massoudi has performed many surgeries on me, without him I would’ve been in a wheelchair years ago. He’s always been the most knowledgeable, professional, wonderful man and surgeon that I’ve ever met. His staff is very professional and helpful. Especially Cheri his surgery coordinator. She makes everything so easy!

dr.Farzad Massoudi’s the best for me . I was in a lot of pain. And can hardly walk anymore if not for Dr. Masoudi I would be probably in wheelchair he did surgery in my lower back and it was very successful he gave me the freedom to be able to walk again I am so grateful for God use this man as Thy instrument for his talent and skill is made in heaven for me I love this doctor and forever grateful to thee. I absolutely recommend Dr Farzad Massoudi to anyone that needs surgery neurologically. dr.Farzad Massoudi’s the best for me . I was in a lot of pain. And can hardly walk anymore if not for Dr. Masoudi I would be probably in wheelchair he did surgery in my lower back and it was very successful he gave me the freedom to be able … More

Dr. Massoudi open up my brain three times and I could not figure out where the tumor is the fourth time when I had seizure thank god I was in Irvine The paramedics took me Hoag hospital over there Dr. Christopher Duma diagnose and found where the tumor is and with radiation they remove the tumor I am not the first patient that was miss diagnosed just my immediate family and friends was Butchered by Dr. Farzad Masoudi Dr. Massoudi open up my brain three times and I could not figure out where the tumor is the fourth time when I had seizure thank god I was in Irvine The paramedics took me Hoag hospital over there Dr. Christopher Duma diagnose and found … More

Dr. Massoudi was exceptional! Great personality and to the point on diagnosis. Team was on point and very professional. Please respect doctors and staff time. They will not tolerate you being late to your appointment! Be early!!!!

I visited Dr. Massoudi for a second opinion on a surgery that I had six months ago with another doctor that was not successful at all. I found out the surgery was not necessary and didn't help my walking and back ache. I'll be back to see Dr. Massoudi after I have this device that was planted in my head removed.

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I think Dr Massoudi and his team of experts did a wonderful job with my care everyone from the front office all the way to the surgery and recovery so far so good I am glad I had it done

Dr. Massoudi is an excellent Dr. I have only been to a few visits with him in his office. But he is always on time which is nice, and he is very nice, and attentive, and listens to my replys and any concerns, and offers any advice if asked.

After three visits with Dr. Mousadi I feel confident that he is very good as a surgeon but more importantly he makes it quite clear what your options are and gives you choices as well as avenues to help you. The decision is ours and he gives us the tools to make them. He is kind, patient and everything you would want in a surgeon. When ready he will be my surgeon. After three visits with Dr. Mousadi I feel confident that he is very good as a surgeon but more importantly he makes it quite clear what your options are and gives you choices as well as avenues to help you. … More

Dr. Massoudi is the best. He’s competent, caring and he inspires confidence. He’s compassionate and kind and he listens. He’s warm, friendly and personable. Operating heavy equipment for 42+ years resulted in a lot of damage to my spine from my cervical all the way down to my lumbar/sciatica levels I gotta tell you…Surgery on my spine? I had reservations. After quite a bit of research and a couple neighbors highly recommending him, I chose Dr. Massoudi as my neurologist and I’m glad I did. At first I sought second opinions. Having said that, when both of these renowned neurologists asked me who my doctor was and I told them they both told me that they would not second guess Dr. Massoudi and that he was the very best around. Hence: He’s initially hard to get in to see. He’s very busy and rightfully so. Once you’re his patient he goes beyond the call of duty! For Example: I just had a problematic MRI where he scheduled surgery for me in 6 days. Thanks Doc! When you read negative reviews about any doctors, always bear in mind, they are not God. Thank You Dr. Massoudi, Staff and Thank You Jesus! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Dr. Massoudi is the best. He’s competent, caring and he inspires confidence. He’s compassionate and kind and he listens. He’s warm, friendly and personable. … More

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I needed to do a lower back surgery, after doing a lot of research I decided to go with doctor Masoudi My surgery was very successful and I’m in the path of recovery I recommend doctor Masoudi to everybody, he is a very caring, experienced and knowledgeable surgeon I give him two thumbs up I needed to do a lower back surgery, after doing a lot of research I decided to go with doctor Masoudi My surgery was very successful and I’m in the path of recovery … More

Everything was reviewed with me. The staff and Dr. Massoudi were excellent. I felt comfortable asking anything about my surgery. They were very thorough and understanding on my anxiety and did not rush me but showed concern. I wish other doctors office were as good as they are.

The first people you see are front desk staff who are very friendly and efficient. They have everything ready to go (ie; papers filled out) when you are called back. The last person you see is Sherry, the doctor's coordinator. She make sure that all your follow up assignments (ie: physical therapy, x-rays needed) are ready to go. She also makes sure that your follow-up visits are scheduled right away. Now, about the doctor himself... I found that Dr. Massoudi is a great neurosurgeon. One operation, and my life is 300% better already. He's got a great bedside manner, too. He made sure to check on me both days I was in the hospital, looking happy and positive, good vibes all around.. His first follow-up visit, again, was nothing but good vibes. He had lots of "toy" spinal parts showing all the different ways you can be fixed. We did not have to wait long for him to join us in the room. He answered all my questions, explained everything that was done and still needs to be do it done, I highly recommend Dr. Massoudi if you ever need Neurosurgery. You are safe in his hands. The first people you see are front desk staff who are very friendly and efficient. They have everything ready to go (ie; papers filled out) when you are called back. … More

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Dr. Massoudi has been my neurosurgeon since 2015 and has been the most knowledgeable doctor in my entire adulthood living with hydrocephalus. He is by far, the most compassionate doctor you can come across.

The staff and especially Sharry are very helpful. Dr Massoudi is very caring, and takes time to explain full procedure and the intended results. I would recommend him highly as a very kind, and doesn’t push you as to the decision of whether or when you decid to have surgery. My surgery went well and I am healing well.

Dr. Massoudi is a wonderful, caring physician. Very knowledgeable. Makes you feel comfortable immediately. Takes time to make sure all your questions are answered. He's very Kind. His office staff is sweetly helpful, proficient, and made me feel very welcomed. High recommend :)

We have been seeing Dr. Massoudi for about 6 years. He is a great and excellent doctor, and a great person. Once he came in from his vacation to see my wife. He is very likeable, and very knowledgeable and thorough in his field. I cannot overstate my recommendation. I would highly recommend him

Dr. Massoudi is the most professional and knowledgeable in his field of practice with amazing bed manner , his care about his patients is phenomenal , I call him as an Angel on planet Earth . His staff are greatest my special thanks and blessings goes out to Dr Massoudi and Ms. Sherry Emad who helped me all these years and other members of this office . Yours Respectfully M. Sali

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GOD OF MEDICINE

Everything went as expected and all was explained to me. The doctor was very courteous and helpful.

Dr. Massudi is a great doctor. He patient, caring and knowledgeable. He explains everything so we can understand.

Dr. M identified my problem, did surgery L3 - T10, solve the problems, gave me steel bars, and has followed up for years. No pain prior to or subsequent to surgery. Good referral to Rehab and PT. Nice guy.

My mom had pain on her back for years &when she got more problems &unable to stand upright or walk without wheelchair finally, surgery was her only option & Dr.Massoudi has taken care of her so,she can stand & walk again, we are so grateful for him. He has done a wonderful job. His staff was great to work with a great experience. My mom had pain on her back for years &when she got more problems &unable to stand upright or walk without wheelchair finally, surgery was her only option & Dr.Massoudi has taken care of her so,she can stand & walk again, we are so grateful … More

I’ve been going to Dr. Massoudi for years. He has been a strong supporter of my physical needs, after surgery. I’m grateful for his expertise and knowledge. If it wasn’t for him, I might not be alive today, much less walking. I’ve been going to Dr. Massoudi for years. He has been a strong supporter of my physical needs, after surgery. … More

I am so grateful to Dr. Massoudi! He is fabulously talented and amazing! I had a massive cyst in L4/L5 location which was seriously pressing the nerves to my leg causing extreme pain and difficulty standing and walking. I am two weeks post surgery and was informed by Dr Massoudi that I do not need fusion as he managed to get the entire cyst with no complications! I cannot even begin to express my gratitude to this wonderful and caring surgeon! I can stand and walk with zero pain in my leg! I highly recommend him and his assistant Sharry who was lovely and got my surgery squeezed in as soon as possible during a difficult scheduling time due to covid at the local hospitals. Thank you for everything!! I am so grateful to Dr. Massoudi! He is fabulously talented and amazing! I had a massive cyst in L4/L5 location which was seriously pressing the nerves to my leg causing extreme pain and difficulty standing and walking. I am two weeks post … More

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I was VERY impressed with Doctor Massoudi. My GP was extremely impressed when I told him I was going to be seeing Dr. Massoudi, and once I had met him I could understand why! I hope I can add more after the procedure, but this will do in the meantime.

I have had pain and numbness for over 20 years due to a neck issue involving 3 discs. Dr. Massoudi has corrected the problem and I am 100% recovered with no more pain. His staff was great to work with and the whole process was a great experience.

I just completed a 3-disc lumbar spinal fusion surgery preformed by Dr. Massoudi and everything went spectacularly right from my initial visit in October! He explained my options, we studied my MRI carefully together and I decided to go forward with him. He is a very smart, kind, gentle and caring man. Please be assured that you will be in great skilled hands under Dr. Massoudi's care. I just completed a 3-disc lumbar spinal fusion surgery preformed by Dr. Massoudi and everything went spectacularly right from my initial visit in October! He explained my options, we studied my MRI carefully together and I decided to go … More

I have been a patient of Dr Massoudi for close to 20 years. He and his staff have always been attentive and professional. I trust Dr Massoudi. I trust his judgement. He and I have faced some real curveballs during my surgeries. The outcomes have always been good. Dr Massoudi tells me what he encountered. What he decided to do and did. This is why I trust him as my Neurosurgeon. There is none better. I have been a patient of Dr Massoudi for close to 20 years. He and his staff have always been attentive and professional. I trust Dr Massoudi. I trust his judgement. He and I have faced some real curveballs during my surgeries. The outcomes … More

During my life time, I have seen many doctors in three different continents. Based on my experience, Dr. Massoudi is by far the most experienced, knowledgeable, and caring human being that I have ever seen. Financial aspect of a surgery has no impact on his decision. Nowadays, how many doctors we can find who act like Dr. Massoudi? Not many, if you ask me. He is the only neurosurgeon that I trust and let him to work on my spine. During my life time, I have seen many doctors in three different continents. Based on my experience, Dr. Massoudi is by far the most experienced, knowledgeable, and caring human being that I have ever seen. Financial aspect of a surgery has … More

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I have had three spinal surgeries performed by Dr. Massoudi. All three were very successful and enabled me to enjoy an active lifestyle again that I enjoy. I would not have any other neurosurgeon perform surgery on my spine and am so grateful that Dr. Massoudi has his practice in the vicinity where I live.

I was happy with the opinion of Dr. Massoudi regarding my neck pain. He was straightforward and explained my problem in simple details. I have been getting epidural shots to relieve my pain through pain management but it's nice to hear the recommended surgery will resolve the problem and the epidural shots will not be needed. I was happy with the opinion of Dr. Massoudi regarding my neck pain. He was straightforward and explained my problem in simple details. I have been getting epidural shots to relieve my pain through pain management … More

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I was very impressed with my first visit and consultation and am looking forward for my next meeting to discuss the upcoming surgery for my back

The visit from beginning to end were both friendly and professional, they requested I bring x rays which I informed them I forgot they helped me retrieve them. I give them a 10 of 10.

Dr. Massoudi has done 2 spinal surgeries on me. I am so grateful for him. He has done a wonderful job. He is so kind and caring. I have recommended him to friends and happily recommend him to anyone who needs back surgery.

I cannot say enough good words about Dr. Massoudi. He is an excellent surgeon with an outstanding reputation. He literally gave me my life back. Unable to stand upright or walk without excruciating pain, I became fairly handicapped and chair-bound. I tried everything for 2 years. Finally, surgery was my only option. 4 months out from L4/L5 Laminectomy/Fusion/Pedical Screws, I am a brand new person! I can stand and walk again! I have no pain in that area. I am truly so happy! The office and staff are professional, organized and responsive. Dr. Massoudi is a top expert in his field, thorough, caring and attentive. I would recommend this surgeon highly! I cannot say enough good words about Dr. Massoudi. He is an excellent surgeon with an outstanding reputation. He literally gave me my life back. Unable to stand upright or walk without excruciating pain, I became fairly handicapped and … More

Dr. Massoudi has taken care of me three times. 18 years ago L4-5 fixed so I could walk again. 15 years ago post accident, he plated and fused C3-6 and saved me from paralyzation. Both procedures are still serving me well. Two months ago, he saved me again; through relieving my cervical nerves from being compressed, and finding the best way to remove a tumor from cutting off my spinal cord. He has always treated me like family. My family loves Dr.Farzad Massoudi! Dr. Massoudi has taken care of me three times. 18 years ago L4-5 fixed so I could walk again. 15 years ago post accident, he plated and fused C3-6 and saved me from paralyzation. Both procedures are still serving me well. Two months … More

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Very nice staff and the best doctor ever.

Efficient, questions fully answered, and attention to the details of my MRI. Since my visit with Dr. Massoudi, Sharry has efficently coordinated every facet my pre and post operation scheduling.

Dr. Massoudi comes highly recommended and after meeting him and going over my options, I knew right away I was where I needed to be. From the moment you walk in to the office, you’re greeted by his front office staff with a smile. They’re are very helpful and his surgical coordinator is fantastic. I feel I’m in good hands here and have zero reservations about the next step in my care. Dr. Massoudi comes highly recommended and after meeting him and going over my options, I knew right away I was where I needed to be. From the moment you walk in to the office, you’re greeted by his front office staff with a smile. They’re … More

Dr. Massoudi has been my Neurosurgeon since 2004 after I severely broke several vertebrae in an accident. He has been the ONLY physician I have ever had that works on my spine. I trust him with my life. He is the BEST Neurosurgeon on the planet in my honest opinion. He has one of the best bedside manners and truly listens and cares about you. Dr. Massoudi has done 7 spinal surgeries on me and each one has improved my quality of life exponentially. I have recommended him to many friends and family that have suffered from neurological disorders and or accidents. If you’re considering Dr. Massoudi just know that you’ll never find a better Neurosurgeon anywhere else Dr. Massoudi has been my Neurosurgeon since 2004 after I severely broke several vertebrae in an accident. He has been the ONLY physician I have ever had that works on my spine. I trust him with my life. He is the BEST Neurosurgeon on the … More

I ave suffered with excruciating back pain for years. I had two back surgeries. Dr. Masoudi is wonderful. He changed my life!

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Sherry Emad the coordinator discriminated against patients who she dislikes, she is a sociopath who shout at patients hang up on them, calling insurance in order not to take patients, canceled our appointments without notice, making my mother cry and my nervous break down, please report her to insurance and your primary doctors.

Dr. Massoudi did my lower lumbar surgery. I am thrilled with his care, and I feel that he is an excellent Dr. and surgeon. He was always very professional, and had an excellent "bedside manner." He gave me hope when I had given up on getting relief from my back pain. Dr. Massoudi and his staff specially Sharry (his Coordinator) and Kylie (his Physician Assistant) took care of all of the details and was always available to answer questions and help in any way. They cared about me as if I was their only patient. I would recommend him to anyone who needs this procedure. Dr. Massoudi did my lower lumbar surgery. I am thrilled with his care, and I feel that he is an excellent Dr. and surgeon. He was always very professional, and had an excellent "bedside manner." He gave me hope when I had given up on … More

hello. I had severe pain and kyphosis and NHL cancer and permanently disabled Dr. Massoudi performed stabilization surgery at T10-T12 and L1 & L2 in 2012. After post surgery pain resolved, My severe pain was reduced so significantly that I was able to get back to my baseline and taking steps again with professional pain management. I am a partial para with some retention of leg movement and wiggly toes. He was always caring and before I was discharged to a physical rehab facility he stopped by to tell me that I was going to have the best year ever and the morning I arrived at rehab facility I saw a rainbow. Physical rehab as partial para is mentally tough and grueling and state of mind critical but I never gave up. I am 60. I recently took a spill out of my chair and no apparent issues with the hardware in my back. I now have moved from area now.

Who cares about the staff. Dr Farzad Massoudi almost KILLED me. I sued him and I lost because I signed the waiver of liability you're being forced to sign prior to surgery. During my back surgery in 2006, at Saddleback Memorial Hospital.... while drilling the holes in my lower back at L5/S1 to install screws for a fusion, Dr. Massoudi drilled a hole all the way through my bone and punctured my lower bowel and ureter w/out knowing and sewed me up while feces and urine filled up my stomach as I was bleeding out of my rectum w a swollen stomach. In extreme extreme pain. I was on a heavy dose of the pain medication delaudid every fifteen minutes for two weeks. I had to get emergency surgery that same night to repair my damaged intestines. On top of that, the surgeon who repaired my intestines did not know that my ureter was damaged. When they figured it out, they told me I might have the possibility of losing a kidney while repairing my ureter. I had to wear a nephrostomy bag coming out of my kidney for months to redirect my urine due to damaged ureter. Took me a year to recover when it should have taken a few months to recover from the initial back surgery. I knew something was wrong before the surgery because I was being rushed in at 7am in the morning. When I saw him he was drenching in sweat. Who knows why? But I felt he rushed the procedure and/or hadn't gotten enough rest the night before. I know as a human being he's not perfect, but as a Doctor with experience he could have been more cautious while performing the surgery. Luckily I'm still alive by the grace of God. Would NOT recommend him to my worst enemy.o Who cares about the staff. Dr Farzad Massoudi almost KILLED me. I sued him and I lost because I signed the waiver of liability you're being forced to sign prior to surgery. … More

I have debated whether or not to review Dr. Massoudi but as I sit here in so much pain and I’m so much worse than I was before he operated on my back. My surgery was a year and a half ago. I was in the hospital for four months following the surgery. I had a compressed fracture in my thoracic spine. I also had asthma which had been well controlled for over twenty years. During the surgery Massoudi collapsed one of my lungs. I was then diagnosed with COPD and I have been on oxygen ever since. No one will say that the collapsed lung had anything to do with it, but it’s quite a coincidence. I was so sick after the surgery and was in ICU off and on in critical condition on a couple of occasions. After ICU I couldn’t do much of anything. I was in a wheelchair for many months, then had a walker for several more months. I had to learn how to walk again, how to dress myself, how to wash my hair and shower and how to get in and out of bed. I’m sure you can imagine what it was like to go to the bathroom. I was completely helpless and I wasn’t prior to the surgery. One of Massoudi’s colleagues told me after I got out of the hospital that he would never have performed that type of surgery on me. It was extremely invasive. I have about a 7-9 inch scar down my back. Six months after the surgery I saw Massoudi for the first time for a follow up. I asked him if he could explain why I was still in a wheelchair after six months. He was clearly annoyed and said I just wasn’t a well person. He never did answer my question. He did, however, put in a request to authorize another doctor to take over my care. What care? I’m walking now, but not very well. I’ve been just over 5’7” my entire adult life. I am now 5’1” with a curved spine and rounded shoulders so I can’t stand up straight, my balance is way off. I have titanium plates and screws in my back. I still haven’t driven a car! My independence is gone. I have absolutely no quality of life. It’s still hard to take a shower. This man ruined my life. I’m not going to get any better. My depression is off the chart. I’m sorry guys that this is so long, I guess I really needed to get that out. I just want to save another person from living my nightmare courtesy of Dr. Massoudi. I have debated whether or not to review Dr. Massoudi but as I sit here in so much pain and I’m so much worse than I was before he operated on my back. My surgery was a year and a half ago. I was in the hospital for four months following the … More

Dr. Massoudi is a life saver, I was told by doctors I was facing a life of constant pain; Dr. Massoudi fixed my broken neck and back in 2016 & 2017. I am a happy woman today because of his excellent care and compassion. I highly reccomend Dr. Massoudi.

Had back fusion with instrumentation in October, it was my first with Massoudi, had several other neurosurgeries with my former Dr.... Massoudi's got game, he communicates well and answers all questions. He calmly puts you at ease if you're freaking about yet another surgery... Surgery was successful and I'm going in for C-spine in a month, now that I feel confident in his skills... P.S. After reading the horrid reviews about this Dr....All I can say is "relax people, some of you sound like crazy people, he's a Dr. Shit happens, he's not God. Maybe you should work on YOU first!" Had back fusion with instrumentation in October, it was my first with Massoudi, had several other neurosurgeries with my former Dr.... Massoudi's got game, he communicates well and answers all questions. He calmly puts you at ease if you're … More

Dr. Massoudi very successfully performed challenging brain surgery on me in January 2015 and again in August 2015, and my family and I will remain forever grateful to him. We thoroughly vetted Dr. Massoudi before choosing him as our neurosurgeon, and he came highly recommended. He has a very personable manner and made my husband, my family, and me feel as comfortable as possible about the upcoming surgeries, clearly explaining the upcoming procedures and patiently answering questions as needed. I highly recommend Dr. Massoudi and am so very thankful that out of the three surgeons I had initially interviewed, I chose him as my neurosurgeon. Dr. Massoudi very successfully performed challenging brain surgery on me in January 2015 and again in August 2015, and my family and I will remain forever grateful to him. We thoroughly vetted Dr. Massoudi before choosing him as our … More

In 2015 I had brain surgery to remove a brain tumor. This doctor put me through absolute hell and as a result I have extreme PTSD as diagnosed by my therapist. I will not disclose all of the details here on a public forum. I will just say that he lied to me several times. The most devastating lie, both emotionally and physically, he told me was that he removed 100% my tumor during surgery. Because of that lie, I started chemo and radiation thinking that my tumor was gone. Total resection of a tumor is the most favorable outcome before starting radiation. You can not repeat radiation after it's been done. I would NEVER have started radiation without a full resection of the tumor. Because of Dr. Massoudi's negligence my life was nearly destroyed. I had severe headaches during radiation and that is when it was discovered that I actually STILL HAD THE TUMOR IN MY BRAIN! Dr. Massoudi acted like he had no idea why my scans were still showing tumor. After getting third opinions by actual brai

In 2015 I had brain surgery to remove a brain tumor. This doctor put me through absolute hell and as a result I have extreme PTSD as diagnosed by my therapist. I will not disclose all of the details here on a public forum. I will just say that he lied to me several times. The most devastating lie, both emotionally and physically, he told me was that he removed 100% my tumor during surgery. Because of that lie, I started chemo and radiation thinking that my tumor was gone. Total resection of a tumor is the most favorable outcome before starting radiation. You can not repeat radiation after it's been done. I would NEVER have started radiation without a full resection of the tumor. Because of Dr. Massoudi's negligence my life was nearly destroyed. I had severe headaches during radiation and that is when it was discovered that I actually STILL HAD THE TUMOR IN MY BRAIN! Dr. Massoudi acted like he had no idea why my scans were still showing tumor. After getting third opinions by actual brain surgery professional, they were SHOCKED by Dr. Massoudi's poor work and the lies he told. These doctors found this Massoudi in actuality had only removed 15 PERCENT of my tumor. And because of his negligence, my Stage 3 diagnosis turned into Stage 4. STAY AWAY at ALL COSTS from this "doctor". being worked on by him is the greatest mistake and regret of my life.

Please take the time to READ this review b4 going into the abyss. Some people have good experience with Dr Massoudi and some just horrible. I think that depends on which side of the bed he woke up on and how focused he may have been on your surgery. I can say for a fact that my mother, who had TWO lower back surgeries with Dr Massoudi, did not fair so well. Her first surgery failed as Dr Massoudi himself admitted that the hardware broke and caused her to have a second surgery. Unfortunately my mom put too much trust in him and decided to stay with Dr Massoudi for her second surgery, against my recommendation. Her second surgery was even worst than her first. She never even recovered from her surgery and began losing movement and feeling in her left leg as a result of nerve being pinched as a result of his second surgery (to be explained later). To make matters worst, Dr Massoudi's displayed complete ignorance in trying to help my mother. He never returned her calls. He ordered additional X-rays and scans and took a few weeks to return my call just to say "everything looks great with your surgery" come back in 6 months. "Come back in 6 months" is his protocol when he messes up and doesn't know how to deal with it. Leaving my mom in pain and loss of her left leg without any care. He did recommend she see a Pelvic doctor. lol which based on the scans showed ZERO relevancy. So not really a caring doctor is he? So he moved on. and so did we. At my advice, we got a second opinion from a GREAT PROFESSIONAL TEAM of doctors at UCI. They, unlike Dr Massoudi, take their oath seriously. We showed them the same Scan and Xrays, and they saw something different than Dr Massoudi. a pinched nerve around where Massoudi conducted the surgery. In short, She ended up needing an EMERGENCY surgery and was admitted to the hospital immediately. Because the doctors were concerned about her losing her ability to walk as a result of damaged nerves. I can say that she feels much better today and is off PAIN MEDICATION. Dr Massoudi is a reckless doctor with zero compassion and care for his patients. If you're lucky and it works out for you then great. congratulations on your lottery. If you're in the group with my mother (TWO surgeries) and based on reading some reviews in here you can see other grievances with the Dr, then get help elsewhere immediately. I typically don't write a lot of negative reviews but I felt compelled to share our experience so you can make your own determination on what's best for you.

Had 3 surgeries with Dr. Massoudi. Nerve tumor removal near spinal cord, L4/L5 disk fusion and laminectomy, and L4/L5 medical device removal. The fusion medical device is only needed temporarily until bone fusion. Metal medical devices can eventually cause bone loss and blood poisoning, so it's safer to remove them, if not needed. Every surgery was flawless. I highly recommend this doctor. He also did two surgeries on my husband. He did not recommend surgery for my mother due to her health.

He is the worst doctor that I have ever seen in my life. he doesn't care about patients and just care money.

My father came here for a second opinion, as he suffers from severe & debilitating back pain. Dr. Massoudi didn't have time to see him, but suggested to review my father's x-rays and radiological exam that were taken elsewhere. That was July 5th. The week of August 20th I came back to pick up his records. Not only did Dr. Massoudi not have time to schedule an appointment, he didn't even have time to review the records, SIXTY DAYS LATER. That's 20 pages of medical documentation and a CD of x-rays. That we left in his care at his office's suggestion. If that wasn't bad enough, the receptionist was super rude when I went to pick up his documentation. I guess I should be glad they didn't just lose it outright. I can't speak to Massoudi medical ability since we never actually got to that point. But I can tell you his office was rude and snooty, and he's GREAT at making you wait a really long time - we gave up after 2 months. Who knows how long he would have had us wait?? Looking at the other reviews, I can see he's left a lot of other people waiting too. If you need urgent medical care, it looks like pretty much anyone else is a better bet than Dr Massoudi's office. Also checked out Yelp to see what his reviews were like there. Maybe it's better he didn't see us at all. Yikes! My father came here for a second opinion, as he suffers from severe & debilitating back pain. Dr. Massoudi didn't have time to see him, but suggested to review my father's x-rays and radiological exam that were taken elsewhere. That was … More

He is great doctor!!! Did my micro surgery on my spine and I felt amazing. Anyone who expects miracles- they do not exist. Hard work everyday on yourself He is great doctor!!! Did my micro surgery on my spine and I felt amazing. Anyone who expects miracles- they do not exist. … More

Dr. Farzad, did a cleanup and laminectomy on my entire back after I had spinal cord damage and my left leg had gone paralyzed and I required emergency surgery. He was honest and said he might not get me to walk again but he would try to stop the pain. And he delivered...my surgery was in June 2014 and I followed up with 6 months of PT sessions 3 times a week. And I walk using a Walker or cane for long distances and have not used pain medication since I left the hospital. He is extremely talented and the staff was courteous, friendly and professional every time I was there. I highly recommend Dr. Farzad. Dr. Farzad, did a cleanup and laminectomy on my entire back after I had spinal cord damage and my left leg had gone paralyzed and I required emergency surgery. He was honest and said he might not get me to walk again but he would try to … More

Dr. Massoudi operated on my back 15 years ago and was a success and again I needed Fusion on my back in a different spot which I went back to Dr. Massoudi again and he pulled off another miracle. My wife also had back surgery from another Dr. and she still had pain. She went to Dr. Massoudi and he corrected what the other Dr. did wrong. I have recommended at least a dozen people to this Dr. too. You cant go wrong with Dr. Massoudi! Dr. Massoudi operated on my back 15 years ago and was a success and again I needed Fusion on my back in a different spot which I went back to Dr. Massoudi again and he pulled off another miracle. My wife also had back surgery from another … More

Dr. Massoud he performed a spinal decompression on my C2 through seven I was paralyzed I now have regained movement in my arms and one leg but the surgery was inferior the doctor had terrible bedside manner after second opinion reviews they said the work was very sloppy definitely would not recommend this doctor for any critical procedure

Since my husband died during the surgery performed by Dr. Farzad Massoudi, I don't recommend any one use him. My husband died due to a severed artery. He was revived, but the next day we had to turn off the machines.

My father came here for a second opinion, as he suffers from severe & debilitating back pain. Dr. Massoudi didn't have time to see him, but suggested to review my father's x-rays and radiological exam that were taken elsewhere. That was July 5th. The week of August 20th I came back to pick up his records. Not only did Dr. Massoudi not have time to schedule an appointment, he didn't even have time to review the records, SIXTY DAYS LATER. That's 20 pages of medical documentation and a CD o

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I DO NOT Recommend him at all. His office cancel our first appointment last minute when we were close to his office. the next appointment when we got to the office they told us they postponed our appointment and when I asked why you didn't tell me the staff told me that she left a message for us the day before which I never received any message and when I tried to show her my cell she walked away , also she didn't even say sorry or apologize for their mistake and they were very rude. We won't come back to his office. I DO NOT Recommend him at all. His office cancel our first appointment last minute when we were close to his office. the next appointment when we got to the office they told us they postponed our appointment and when I asked why you didn't … More

Dr Massoudi may be a competent surgeon BUT in our case he continued beyond his abilities and did harm resulting in my brother's paraplegia. My brother's tumor should have never been touched! Doing so at the very least injured the spine and may have caused the normally static or slow growth tumor to spread. Every doctor seen after Massoudi told our family NOTHING SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE, especially on an exploratory surgery!!! BE WARNED! Dr Massoudi may be a competent surgeon BUT in our case he continued beyond his abilities and did harm resulting in my brother's paraplegia. My brother's tumor should have never been touched! Doing so at the very least injured the spine and … More

Very nice guy but our experience was not great. My mom has a brain tumor and she is having a lot of symptoms from it and he pushed her surgery out months because of vacation etc. Then he pushed it out twice at the last minute and on the day of the surgery she was prepped and ready and he decided to not do the surgery because frankly he was in way over his head. I don’t recommend Dr Massoudi for anything skill based. Very nice guy but our experience was not great. My mom has a brain tumor and she is having a lot of symptoms from it and he pushed her surgery out months because of vacation etc. Then he pushed it out twice at the last minute and on the day … More

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After learning that i had a brain tumor I decided to visit a few specialist regarding my surgery and tried to get as much information as possible. Most of the doctors had absolutely no manners whatsoever, I felt no personal connection with them and felt like I was another paycheck. When I visited Dr. Masoudi I and my wife both felt comfortable and relaxed, he explained about my tumor and told me how he would take care of me. At no time did he allow me to get scared or worried. The surgery went perfect with 100 percent removal of the tumor, and he made sure that I had the best private room at Saddleback Memorial Hospital (The hospital was also a 5 Star experience for me). He constantly came and checked on me and made sure I was taken care of. I had absolutely no pain during or after the surgery. He uses a robot to get into your brain so there are no scars and I only had to stay in the hospital for 3 days. After the surgery I have seen Dr. Masoudi twice more for post check up and everything has been great. I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for an experienced and caring doctor. There are lots of good doctors in the Orange County area but unfortunately there are not many with his caring personality. After learning that i had a brain tumor I decided to visit a few specialist regarding my surgery and tried to get as much information as possible. Most of the doctors had absolutely no manners whatsoever, I felt no personal connection with … More

Great surgeon.

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I DO NOT Recommend him at all. His office cancel our first appointment last minute when we were close to his office. the next appointment when we got to the office they told us they postponed our appointment and when I asked why you didn't tell me the staff told me that she left a message for us the day before which I never received any message and when I tried to show her my cell she walked away,also she didn't even apologize for their mistake and they were very rude.I won't go back to toffice

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Took care of me like I was a personal friend, took all the fears away with his calm and relaxed personality. 100 tumor removal was performed using a moder robot. NO PAIN. His bedside manners were great, extremely patient and relaxed doctor which made I and my wife extremely happy. Would recommend him to everyone.

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