Dr. Jonathan Kelling, MD

I cannot recommend Dr. Kelling and Alicia, his PA, highly enough! From the moment I walked into their office, I felt genuinely cared for and understood. Both have an exceptional bedside manner, Alicia took the time to listen to my concerns and explain every step of the treatment plan in detail. Their expertise in pain management is evident in the precision and effectiveness of their care.After struggling with chronic pain for years, I finally have relief thanks to their innovative treatments and compassionate approach. The entire staff is friendly, professional, and efficient, making the whole process seamless. If you're looking for a pain specialist who truly makes a difference, Dr. Kelling is the one to see. Life-changing care!

After a failed spinal fusion surgery that left me in far more pain than I was initially in, I spent extensive time doing research, in the hopes of finding a specialist who could help to get me mobile again.I was very impressed with Dr. Kelling's resume, as well as the excellent reviews left by his patients. After five visits, I am absolutely elated that I followed up on that research.Dr. Kelling and his team are unquestionably at the top of their field in regard to pain management. He is truly an expert in his profession. After careful consultation, and the utilization of RadioFrequency Ablation, I have experienced substantial relief of my chronic thoracic and lumbar pain issues. I am extremely happy that I discovered Dr. Kelling and his excellent staff. I am making excellent progress, and I'm looking forward to a far less painful future.

Dr Kelling never gives up on you! If you have pain, he is the doctor you need to see. They take insurance which is the most economical way to be treated. My initial visits were without insurance because I was in so much back pain I just wanted relief so I paid but it doesn’t cost thousands to get treated anyway. His staff is very caring and most injections, steroid or nerve block, are done under X-ray for doctor to have complete accuracy. My PCP office is the how I found out about this treatment and I’m so glad I did. I pray it works for you too. No more 247 pain!

One of the absolute worst experiences I've ever had with a physician. Staff was very pleasant but sadly I could never recommend this physician nor would I ever go back. My appt was over a year ago and I will still never forget the visit - now I am looking for pain management for my 91yo mother and this was one of the physicians on a list of recommendations - needless to say, I definitely shared how I was treated with the referring office

Best pain management doctor I've ever been to...and I've been to 5 others. His staff ifms friendly and professional. They are quick to attend to your needs. He's the first doctor to successfully do a double epidural on C5-S1 & C4-C5 were I was pain free! I was a new man for nearly a year. Going back in 2 weeks to do it again. I highly recommend this doctor!

Worst physician we have ever experienced! Took my mother in for help with chronic back pain, he never examined her in any way, he only read the MRI results from radiology. He didn’t even look at the images himself. He didn’t offer education or advice on her condition. He basically said, you don’t have to do anything, it’s up to you. He offered an epidural injection or a referral to neurosurgery…… that’s it. No other medication offered or trouble shooting her pain. She did receive an injection from Dr.Kelling that did not work. His bedside manner was terrible, his lack of care and concern and smug attitude left us speechless. We have Zero trust in his abilities to provide any type of treatment. Don’t waste your time. Thankfully we were referred to Dr. Nissan and he and his team are beyond amazing!

I was referred to Dr. Kelling by my orthopedic surgeon for arthritis pain in my neck. He was able to substantially reduce the pain after just a few visits. Nice caring office.

I called B/4 booking appt. My 1 specific question: 'Does Dr Kelling have experience with Zoster Sine Herpete?" (aka 'Internal Shingles', extremely painful, progressively ravages spine, joints & organs.) Jennifer put me on hold to ask Dr K. His answer, 'Yes, there are some things we can do to help you.' My 1st question during appt: 'What experience do you have with Zoster Sine Herpete?' Dr K: 'NONE.' (WHAAAA? So he wasn't honest upfront.) Me: 'How can you help me?' Dr K: 'A Lumbar Medial Branch Block (Lidocaine-based injection) as a test.' [One set = 6 injections lower spine, done twice to prove efficacy b/4 doing the longer-lasting Lumbar Radiofrequency Ablation.] Me: 'Is imaging done first to assess my spine and where to inject?' Dr K:, 'No, we just inject where it hurts" WHAAAAAA? 12 INJECTIONS in my spine to test - with NO guidance & admittedly NO EXPERIENCE w/ my condition?!?! Spinal injections have risks. Beware of Dr K's One-Size-Fits-All approach: INJECTIONS. We deserve better!

My experience at Southern California Spine & Joint Institute was better than any specialist I have ever been to. They were able to get me an appointment the very next week and once I arrived I only waited a few minutes before they took me back to see the doctor. Everyone was very helpful and kind, I highly recommend.

Dr Kelling and the entire staff are wonderful. Everyone is friendly, the wait is minimal making the visit quick and easy.

First, this review is not about my perceived competency of Dr. Kelling. He has helped me successfully several times. This is a warning. There is now an intermediary between the patient & the MD. He is called a physicians assistant. He is also, I think, is competent. What bothers me about this office is what I perceive being taken advantage of. On my 1st visit, I saw the PA. In less than 5 min he asked me to get an MRI. I got one. When the test results were available I received a phone call from the office to schedule another PA visit. I asked "To have a procedure? NO, you need to see him explain the results (Q:? can he do this over the phone- NO. Then I suppose there might be a procedure coming (I've had several procedures in the same area over the last 15 years). I believe I (and Medicare) are being taken advantage of. Again, this a not denigrating Dr. Kelling or the office staff. I think it's wasting my time & money uselessly. This has always been a TWO visit procedure not 4 visits

Dr. Kelling is AWESOME! Years of living with chronic pain, and I thought there was no hope. That is, until I had my consultation with Dr. Kelling. I first met with him and he listened to all of my symptoms and put my on a plan to hopefully regain some of my quality of life that I had known prior to being struck with chronic low back pain. I am happy to report, that Dr. Kelling has helped alleviate most, if not all of my pain! Thank you, Dr. Kelling!

This guy is a magician!!! I banged my knee up at the gym, could barely walk, certainly couldn't bend my knee! Went to see him off of a friends recommendation, was in his office maybe 10 minutes, he gave me a quick, completely painless shot directly into my knee and minutes later I walked out as if nothing was wrong... I was blown away! Highly recommend Dr. Kelling!!!

With elderly parents , now deceased , my wife and I have visited countless doctors. I have been suffering from extreme lower back pain for two years. Had surgery performed several years ago by a now retired doctor. Thank God for Dr. Kelling. I’ve never met a doctor so concerned and well-versed in his field. I put all my faith in the doctor and his staff and would do it again in a heartbeat! Doctors like him don’t come around like him anymore. Bless you and your family . Thanks is not enough ??

If I could give 10 Stars I would. My mom and I are patients of Kelling and he has been very caring and understanding with all the different health challenges we’ve had. His knowledge and bed side manner is top notch and a rarity these days. To top it off his staff is amazing. His MA Marco is kind and accommodating. If you are looking for a pain management Dr he is it. I’ve done my research and would not go anywhere else in the valley.

He has really helped me with my back and hip problems. I am 87 and he is the best Dr. I have had and I have been to several for my back problems. Very short waiting time. Explains my problems and treatment very well.

ONLY CARES ABOUT MONEY AND GET YOU ON STEROIDS OR SURGERY! I had a pinched nerve in the lower back and could barely walk. He listened to me for about 3-5 minutes, charges $75 copay, gives me two options and sends me to MRI. The two options were as follows: A) steroid shot; B) surgery. In pain i left his office. Went to chiropractor who fixed me in 5 minutes. pain was gone! Charged me $40 and gave me a list of exercises to do. NO SURGERY! 4-5 days later all the symptoms were gone, no surgery!

Dr. Kelling is really an exceptional doctor. Not only do I have 100% confidence in his care, he is extremely personable, as well. I highly recommend him!

As a geriatric patient , Dr Kelling chose to do a state of the art technique in order to minimize my pain and not compromise my ongoing medical condition. He explained the procedure , performed and it was a great success. He was attentive to my needs and compassionate throughout my procedure and follow up. An A+ doctor and his MA Marco

Exceptional Dr. with excellent bedside manner, amazing kindness and bedside manner explaining everything g in detail and addressing all concerns. He is thorough and brilliant in his knowledge and skills. Amazing Doctor and staff!