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Dr. Ernest Sponzilli, MD

Dr. Ernest Sponzilli, MD

Interventional Pain Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Ernest Sponzilli, MD is an interventional pain medicine physician in Larkspur, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities Novato Community Hospital and Marinhealth Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.5 Star Rating
Based on 28 reviews 2.5 Star Rating (28 reviews)

Practice

2 Bon Air Rd Ste 120 Larkspur, CA 94939
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(415) 927-5300

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Sponzilli specializes in the areas of Pain Medicine & Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Sponzilli's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sponzilli

2.5

28 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
36%
36%
4 Star
0%
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3 Star
4%
4%
2 Star
4%
4%
1 Star
57%
57%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Carol Sheldon – Feb 27, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
May 04, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Appointment was rushed
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
May 02, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 18, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 31, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 02, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jeanne G. – Dec 01, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Beverly G. – Jul 07, 2020
Thank you Beverly for putting your trust in us!...Read More
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 19, 2020
We apologize for your experience. We value our...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Eiji in Santa Rosa – Apr 27, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
KG in Sausalito,CA – Apr 18, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
San Rafael, CA – Mar 05, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Sponzilli feels a genuine honor to have the opportunity to serve you. As a reflection of this, he has been awarded three separate board certifications to offer you exceptional care and expertise. Experience is critical when performing precision...read more

biography

Dr. Sponzilli esteems himself as one of the highest volume providers of intervention spine care in northern California. Specializing in interventional pain care management, Dr. Sponzilli has successfully performed over 1,000 interventional pain...read more

  • Interventional Pain Medicine

  • Spine Physiatry

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  • University Of California-los Angeles

    Residency Hospital, 1997

  • Kaiser San Francisco

    Internship Hospital, 1993

  • Albany Medical College

    Medical School, 1992

  • University Of California At Berkeley

    Undergraduate School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
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Pain Medicine
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Locations

Practice

National Orthopedic Imaging Associates2 Bon Air Rd Ste 120 Larkspur, CA 94939
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

UCSF Physician Group75 Rowland Way Ste 250 Novato, CA 94945
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Practice

Keith F Korver MD A Professional Medical Corp.2 Bon Air Rd Ste 100 Larkspur, CA 94939
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Novato Community Hospital

    180 Rowland Way
    Novato, CA 94945
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    84%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Marinhealth Medical Center

    250 Bon Air Rd
    Greenbrae, CA 94904
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    70%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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