I have been on worker's compensation since 1993. I have seen various doctors since then. One of them had me on medication for 25 years. Thank God he retired and worker's compensation referred me to Dr. Popp. Since Dr. Popp started treating me, there has been great improvement with my pain. I am no longer taking medications as I used to take to help with the pain. On Thursday, December 21st, I suffered a severe muscle spasm. The office was closed. I call the emergency service number, I was told the office was closed for vacation but that they would open to see me and provided the treatment that was much needed. I have never experienced this service with any other doctor.

Thank you again, Dr. Popp and his wife Vivian.

Submitted Dec. 27, 2023

Finally my doctor referred me to Dr. Popp who does the MILD (Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression) procedure. I was skeptical after so many failures and so much prolonged pain, but with no options left I wanted to try it. I met with Dr. Popp and discussed my issues and finally set up a surgery date in February. I underwent the procedure and expected to come out pain free, but there was still plenty of pain to deal with. Dr. Popp gave me a referral for Physical Therapy which I did twice a week for 2 months. I am very happy to report that now my baseline walking pain has been reduced by 70-80%. I have tripled my walking distance without pain after the surgery and the baseline sitting pain when sitting has been reduced by at least 50%. This has been just short of a miracle. I feel alive again and feel I can participate in so many activities I thought I would never do again. I am extremely grateful to Drs. Popp (both husband and wife). He is a highly skilled surgeon and has given me some semblance of a life again. I highly recommend the MILD procedure with Dr. Popp if you suffer as I have from this painful condition. I don’t know how long the pain relief will last, but I am doing my own stretches every other day to try to maintain my increased range of motion and to keep the pain at bay. So far so good.
The bottom line is Thank you Dr. Popp, you are a miracle worker.

Submitted July 30, 2021

A really caring doctor, who gives you all the time to help you ask all questions, and so try helpful. I think everyone should see this couple for their pain needs. The GOLD Standard for Pain Specialists.

Submitted Aug. 29, 2019

I’ve been seeing both Dr Howard Popp & his wife Dr Vivian Hernandez-Popp for several years. I wish they could treat me for all my health care needs. They’re conservative in their approach to treatment, which I find refreshing.I find them not only to be professional & knowledgeable but to also be compassionate, caring, empathetic & truly interested not only in me & my well being but also they are also concerned with my family. I am always completely honest about all aspects of my medication.

Submitted Oct. 26, 2017

Dr. Howard Popp is an EXCELLENT doctor! He has performed epidural blocks and procedures on my spine to control my pain successfully. He has also treated my neck and hip pain. His appointments are always on time and he has treated me for over 8 years successfully controlling my back, hip and neck pain. His appointments are always on time and he takes the time to explain all diagnosis to his patients, answering all questions. Dr. Howard Popp is thorough and professional with excellent bedside manners. Dr. Popp truly cares about the well being of his patients and goes the extra mile to make sure his patients are well taken care of. He visits his patients daily during their hospitalization. Dr. Popp has been extraordinary and supersedes many Doctors I've ever met. Being hospitalized and in extreme pain is very uncomfortable, frustrating, and disappointing, particularly with a life threatening diagnosis. However, being treated with such respect, special care and compassion by Dr. Howard Popp has made having to go through a disturbing circumstance a much more tolerable one. Dr. Howard Popp is truly an amazing doctor who is always ready, willing and able to go the extra mile to make me feel comfortable and has always found a way to put a smile on my face despite my difficult moments. Dr. Popp has also made himself available for me and no matter the day or time, he has made sure to be there for me during the most difficult moments of my life to speak to me over the phone or to visit me at the hospital. His visits have been lengthy and he has always comforted me through difficult times. I have truly been delighted with his efforts to care for me in such a special manner. Throughout decades of being cared for by different doctors, I must say that I have been very blessed by being treated by a doctor as caring and compassionate and with superb bedside manners as Dr. Howard Popp and his wife Dr. Vivian Hernandez- Popp. Dr. Howard Popp is so unique in his way, attentive, caring and is extremely special in his demeanor and attention towards his patients. Dr. Howard Popp is also very considerate of his patients time by making sure to see his patients on a timely manner and not making them wait very long. His staff is superb and are also a pleasure to deal with. I highly recommend Dr. Howard Popp as well as his wife Dr. Vivian Hernandez-Popp. They are both excellent and a great TEAM together!

Submitted Aug. 25, 2017

I completely and wholeheartedly disagree with any negative comment delineated on this medium. Dr. Howard Popp in conjunction with Dr. Hernandez-Popp have been the most tenacious, thorough, caring, intrinsically committed to delineating a personalized pain management plan. I have been their patient for over 2 years. I attribute my recovery to them. They identified the origin of my malady and pursued appropriate treatments, including surgery and post-operative care. I have NEVER encountered issues with scheduling or getting a timely response from the doctors. I owe them my well-being and truthfully my sanity. -Valerie B.

Submitted Aug. 11, 2017

Excellent doctor! the staff is very knowledgeable, helpful and always friendly which is something really hard to find nowadays in other medical offices. Would definitely recommend 100%

Submitted March 18, 2015

They don't return calls, they don't answer questions, they do not have the doctor return calls!

Submitted Dec. 8, 2014

Both Doctors are the best been very helpful for my back problems they really the best. Both Doctors care and really want to help and understand their patients problem, and the staff is also great.

Submitted Oct. 24, 2013

The doctor is amazing! He is very knowledgeable and helpful. You feel cared for here.

Submitted July 22, 2013