
Neurology & Neurosurgery – Los Angeles, California
Neurology • Los Angeles, CA
Ratings by platform
- Healthgrades (Dr. Nicholas Szumski): 4.7/5 (91 ratings)
- Brian R. Gantwerker, MD (Internal practice data): 4.98/5 (286 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Los Angeles Neurosurgery average): 4.2/5 (Average for 156 specialists)
- Ethos Neuroscience Institute: 4.9/5 (Combined rating)
What patients say
Patients praise
- exceptional communication skills, with doctors explaining complex conditions using understandable terms and analogies
- high levels of trust and compassion, with physicians described as kind, caring, and professional
- expertise in treating complex, rare, or recurring neurological and neurosurgical conditions
- favorable surgical outcomes and life-improving treatment results
- dedication of medical staff and surgical teams, including Physician Assistants
- prompt responsiveness, even outside of standard business hours in some cases
Common complaints
- some patients noted inability to access preferred surgeons due to insurance restrictions (e.g., Medicare not accepted)
- occasional concerns regarding administrative wait times or scheduling processes
- rare instances of dissatisfied patient experiences, though these are significantly outweighed by positive feedback in public testimonials
In patients' words
"He is frequently described as a caring, compassionate physician who takes time to listen to patient concerns and tailors care to individual needs. Patients appreciate his thoroughness and attention to detail."
— WebMD (Dr. Nestor Gonzalez)"His extensive knowledge and his passion for practicing medicine are a breath of fresh air. I'm very grateful for his [care]."
— Healthgrades (Dr. Nicholas Szumski)"I’ve been delighted with my experience. Suffice it to say, I would highly recommend Dr. Barkhoudarian and his team at PNI."
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