I honestly don't know where to begin...first, everyone in the office is kind, friendly, and COMPETENT. I feel need to say this, because it isn't the norm anymore. They actually answer the phone, which, for some reason, is novel these days. They are efficient and get you what you need immediately. Need a prescription? It's at the pharmacy before I get home. Need an X-Ray or MRI? Cool, they will make the appointment for you at the place that is literally right across the street, and line it up so you can knock it out and then walk across to your appointment with your images in hand. I have never had to wait. Like...at all. Even when I am really early (because the imaging was so fast, and I didn't have to wait there, either. Even when early). Need some pain management? How about an in-office doctor for that? No worries, we will schedule all of it for you, so it all lines up, ZERO waiting, and then....Dr. Melikian. He has got to have the best bedside manor around. He has a great sense of humor, takes his time with you, listens, offers treatment options, and also considers your own ideas and thoughts without condescension. But most importantly, he so very clearly is an expert in his field and knows his stuff. On my first visit, years ago, he decided to treat me on the spot with some injections but had to run out to get the medication, which they don't keep in the office. Literally, at that moment, he did so. I HAVE NEVER, EVER, EVER RECEIVED THIS LEVEL OF CARE. Dr. Babaria, the pain management specialist/sports medicine physician in his office, is equally impressive, for all the same reasons. They are both caring, considerate, and knowledgeable. OH, and it didn't take SIX MONTHS to get an appointment. Dr. Melikian treated me years ago, but I moved, so I tried to find a doctor closer to me when my neck was having issues again. Two doctors never called me back after I left multiple voicemails, and the other had an appointment available several months away. When you are in severe pain, that's not going to work. I remembered how much I had liked Dr. Melikian, so I called and made an appointment for the following week. THE FOLLOWING WEEK. It has been PURE JOY ever since. I AM SO HAPPY to make the drive. OH, AND...while I was making a followup appt, Dr. Melikian was right next to me when he received a call on his cell...from a patient...which he answered immediately...and he handled that patient with such care. I honestly don't know what's happening over there, but boy--my life would be infinitely better if every doctor and every doctor's office worked this way. Other doctors really need to take note of how he does things. Of course, it's how it SHOULD be. It just isn't that way anywhere, anymore, I have found. THANK YOU, DR. MELIKIAN--PLEASE DON'T EVER CHANGE!!! IF YOU MOVE, I WILL HUNT YOU DOWN. :)
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