Dr. Donna Cashdan referred me to a surgeon who operated against need, consent, or rationale and disabled me. After this severe bodily harm Dr. Cashdan dismissed my complaints and refused to physically examine me appropriately to evaluate the damage.

Instead, she prescribed inappropriate medications that caused tachycardia, allergic reaction, bizarre feelings, akathisia, (an urge to move beyond one's control), and many other common detrimental effects of these drugs. When I reported intolerable and dangerous effects of these drugs that weren't appropriate for me, Dr. Cashdan told me to take more.

Ten doctors, including four surgeons, (who examined me in the correct ways Dr. Cashdan did not), demonstrated and testified the surgery was overly aggressive, contra-indicated, and against consent; this constitutes surgical battery they said. "The surgery irreversibly destroyed much of the patient's subcutaneous myofasical and other tissues. Portions of her body are missing, affecting her whole structure. This is CLEAR-CUT BUTCHERY. HORRIBLE."

A physical therapist from USC requested full physical disability status for me. Another physical therapist wrote, "Though in disabling pain, she is rational, kind, and bright. She's more highly organized and functioning than many people I know without disability; I can only imagine how high functioning she must have been before she was so injured."

11 months after the violations by the surgeon Dr. Cashdan referred me to, Dr. U. finally broke the cycle of medical abuse: he did evaluations for muscular and systemic function, studied the case, charted surgical scars and bodily damage, had me fill out a detailed pain-disability questionnaire, ordered an MRI, and wrote reports about the unconsented removal of needed myofasical structures and the life-altering outcomes, and he respected me and treated me well -- totally unlike Donna Cashdan did.

"The tissues are over-stretched, leading to pockets of painful adhesions that pull tightly upon movement. These procedures caused many other systems to be affected: muscular, lymphatic, circulatory, mobility, and others."

It seems clear to me Dr. Cashdan did not want to acknowledge the damage the surgeon she referred me to caused; I found her records to be full of lies and omissions. She did not document severe bodily harm, extreme pain and other problems caused by the surgeon. I learned that for legal purpose, if it is not in the medical record, it "never happened," This is said to be a legal veil to protect doctors. The defense used Dr. Cashdan's lies against me.

In what I find to be classic victim blaming, (DARVO - Deny and Reverse Victim and Offender), Dr. Cashdan said I "asked for it" and any problems are my fault. I've met others who have serious complaints from this surgeon since then. The ethical doctors I've met since are outraged by Cashdan's actions.

Five months after the surgical harm, Dr. Cashdan insisted on doing osteopathy, which was against my wishes, as osteopathy is not indicated for mutilation. She put her fingers on my neck and said, "Your whole body is torqued!" I said, "Yes, from the assault, as I've told you." When I continued to ask for the help, (including but not limited to an MRI, which another doctor finally referred me to - it showed damaged structures), Dr. Cashdan wrote in her notes I was "teary," and "whiny, as usual."

In an article about medical misdiagnosis, Dr. Diana Cejas, pediatric neurologist, said, "Sometimes a patient's complaints seem outlandish and their symptoms impossible. But sometimes they're right. Sometimes just listening to a patient can save their life."

Before this referral, I ran businesses I loved, was accepted to graduate school, planned to become a homeowner, and had an active, social, athletic life; after, I'm physically disabled, in extreme pain, survive on a tiny disability stipend, and now have valid concern about homelessness. I asked Dr. Cashdan to do the right thing, but she was noncompliant. It's vital to have a skilled physician who has your best interests at heart and charts the truth.

Submitted Sept. 14, 2021

I am very happy with this office. I had a great doctor who retired and her office was terrible. It ha been a wonderful experience to have not only a great doctor but a great staff as well.

Submitted Jan. 15, 2015

Walked in to find the Doctor gossiping about other patients' complaints about parking. "This is Los Angeles," she said. "People should pay for parking." Staff tried to collect a deductible on an office visit, when it should have been just a $20 copay. Waited for over an hour only to be referred to another doctor.

Submitted Feb. 15, 2012

I'm so upset I have to give this doctor up. My insurance changed to an HMO so I'm unable to see anymore. She is great, compassionate, very thorough in all she does. She makes you feel confident about your healthcare and believes in alternantive forms of medicine too. She won't push medicine if not needed. Highly, highly recommened.

Submitted Nov. 11, 2011

Dr. C is, by far, the best Dr. I have ever had. I am very particular about Drs. I don't like to feel rushed and want a Dr who will take the time to explain things to me and make an effort to include me in the "plan" for my own health. Dr. C and her staff are so patient and friendly. So grateful I found them!

Submitted July 5, 2011

I LOVE Dr. Cashdan, but her staff made her lose me as a patient. I called in to make an appt. for my yearly pap, and the receptionist asked if I wanted my labs done. I said I haven't had that in a while, so I said OK. Come to the day of my appt. and I was abnormally bleeding. When I called in to see if I could reschedule (for what I thought was a pretty acceptable excuse), the B*TCH who answered the phone charged me $35 for a missed appointment. That was only my 3rd visit, and I had already had an earlier run in with her. She is rude and uncaring, and the fact that the Dr. keeps her on staff makes me question her judgment as well.

Submitted March 7, 2011

She is awsome !!!i love her sooo much she just a careing person when it come to anything or if you need an appointment she put you in the same day ....but they are on top with the deductable so be ready what you get you pay for it lol becuase shes a really good doctor

Submitted Dec. 21, 2010

Dr.Cashdan is the best! She always takes her time and I never feel rushed out! Her staff is very friendly and I always get in within minutes of my scheduled appointment!

Submitted Aug. 7, 2010

Dr. Cashdan is the only doctor who has ever physically assessed the alignment and mobility of my spine, costal (rib) cage, trunk, and hips with regards to my asthma. She examined the mechanics of my breathing and even mobilized my costal cage. She probably spent a good 30 minutes with me. As a physical therapist, I can say with confidence, that her knowledge of the biomechanics of normal and abnormal respiration is quite impressive. Consider this a recommendation from a fellow health care practitioner.

Submitted July 15, 2010

I love this doctor and her staff. I just lost my insurance but I would love to come back to her office one day when I get insurance again. I can't afford the visits now.

Submitted May 7, 2010