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John R Gurskis, MD
Pain Management
(8 Reviews)
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2865 Atlantic Avenue 226 LONG BEACH, CA 90806
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John R Gurskis, MD

BOARD CERTIFIED IN PAIN MANAGEMENT AND ANESTHESIOLOGY.
UCLA FELLOWSHIP.
IN PRACTICE 25 YEARS.

PRACTICE INCLUDES PAIN CONTROL AND SPASTICITY MANAGEMENT.
Primary Specialty

Pain Management Specialist

Gender Male
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2865 Atlantic Avenue 226, LONG BEACH, CA 90806
Services Epidural Block - Cervical/Thoracic/Lumbar/Caudal/Sacral
Facet/ Joint Injections-Lumbar Facet/Single, Cervical Facet, Sacroiliac Joint, Hip Joint Injection, Injection Joint Bursa, Piriformis Injection, Trigger Point Injection
Nerve Block- Stellate Ganglion, Lumbar/Thoracic, Celiac Plexus, Ilioinguinal/Hypogastric, Bier Block, Occipital Nerve Block, Sciatic Nerve Block, Intercostal Single/Multiple
Dest Neurolytic Block- Epidural/Lumbar/Caudal/Thoracic, Other Peripheral Nerve
Implants- Spinal Cord Stimulator Trial/Implant/Electrode Revise or Remove/ Battery Revise or Remove/ Reprogram, Morphine Trial, Morphine Pump Implant, Morphine Pump Removal, Refill/ Reprogram, Dupen Catheter Implant, Intrathecal Catheter Implant
Fluoroscopy
Myelogram
Discogram Cervical/Thoracic/Lumbar
Consumer Feedback
(8 Reviews)
Service
4 star average for Service
Environment
4 star average for Environment
Expertise
3.5 star average for Expertise
Recommended
4 star average for Recommended
Value
2 star average for Value
Staff
4 star average for Staff
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Arrogant and rude. Talks down to patients in a very condescending tone. Becomes very defensive when even the most basic questions are asked. Does not listen. Does not pay attention to the details. This guy is a first class narcissistic jerk.
by Unhappy Gurskis Patient xxx.xxx.203.80
September 08, 2015
Nothing but trouble. Wish I could explain why he is such a poor doctor, but if I went into details this site would blacklist this review. He is much too quick to hand out narcotic drugs like candy. Never does the legally required drug screens, monthly/3 monthly checks on patients. When you complain you don't want strong meds, he prescribes them anyway. He is an ultra conservative and greedy. He makes way too many sexual comments and even his nurse Joy tells him to stop. He talks so much that he never listens. He doesn't take notes other than a line or two that you were there. When you talk about issues that he didn't note prior, he accuses you of not telling him. He made several surgical mistakes that he acknowledged but did not correct. I changed doctors when the final mistake almost cost me the ability to walk. The new doctors both told me that Gurskis did such a poor job that he should retire from practice. He is an ambulance chaser that works out of LB Memorial, but follows hospital patients after discharge. His office is small and dirty and his staff doesn't seem to like him which makes the visits very uncomfortable.

Bottom line, this guy not only looks like a clown, but acts like one too, and probably doesn't do as good a medical job as a circus clown would. He is very dangerous and should retire. His patients are mostly very low income, gang types, who he takes advantage of by just giving out narcotics easily so they return and make him money. In 4 years I was never once checked for addiction and neither is he diligent on any follow up to prescribing meds. I wish I never met this guy on the first surgery years ago at the hospital. My life is much worse today for having been his patient. Literally I am permanently injured by his work. Too bad I hate lawyers or this clown would be working at a circus.
by Hurt by Gurskis xxx.xxx.69.53
November 22, 2013
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Was this doctor's staff friendly?
Yes, they went above and beyond
Was this doctor friendly?
Extremely Friendly
Would you recommend this doctor to others?
I Already Have
Does this doctor use current and safe equipment?
Yes
Is this provider easy to reach in an emergency?
Yes
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.125.140
November 21, 2014
Was this doctor's staff friendly?
Friendly Enough
Were the waiting room chairs comfortable at this doctor's office?
They were average
Would you recommend this doctor to others?
No
Does this doctor use current and safe equipment?
Yes
Did you leave the office feeling satisfied with your visit?
Somewhat
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.41.49
October 08, 2014
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