Rude and unhelpful, offered no solutions. When I prompted him for alternative treatments he threw up his hands and said “I don’t know!” It’s like we’re in toonland, what a clown.

Submitted March 24, 2023

Dr. Dembner is a CROOK!!! He is a has-been, who once was brilliant, but now he is extorting money from his patients from years back who, by the way, my sister was one. He screwed her back up so bad, she is now bed-bound. Once, his rudeness and horrible bedside manner were acceptable because of his skill, but now he is a slash-and-dash doctor who seems to be hitting up all his outstandings so he can make the weekend red-eye to Colombia, or some non-extradition country. After what he did to my sister, I can only wish her pain on him or worse for lifetime. He is trying to collect another $5500 from her by the weekend....sound kind of fishy? He doesn't have an office phone, his cell only seems to be answered when he knows money is coming. Just try and make an appointment with him...can you find him???

Submitted April 1, 2017

rude, Rude, RUDE! Instead of ease to patients mind, left the office feeling belittled and abused. He asked 10 minutes of personnel questions, not related to injury, with accusations to the last 5 minutes of exam. I'm praying that his diagnosis was correct but due to his horrible bed side manner I left there very unsure.

Submitted July 31, 2013

Submitted April 21, 2013

He is awful; rude, obnoxious, arrogant, and like someone else said, rageful. I was also told that he accepted my insurance but he didn't and I ended up paying a huge amount of money for what was basically a waste of my time. I don't know who is giving him the glowing reviews but that was definitely not the dr or care that I experienced in his office! Worst bedside manner I have ever experienced

Submitted Feb. 1, 2013

Submitted Nov. 17, 2012

I have had back problems for years and it's amazing on after one surgey I'm able to feel my legs and feet again thank you doc

Submitted Nov. 1, 2012

WS RECOMMENDED BY HOAG HOSPITAL TO THIS DR FOR THORASIC SPINE PAIN,AFTER REVIEWING MRI WAS TOLD NEEDED MAJOR BACK SURGERY.PRIOR TO THE VISIT CONFIRMED BY THE RECEPTIONIST THAT THEY DID ACCEPT BLUE SHIELD INSURANCE.WHEN CAME FOR APPOINTMENT WAS CHARGED $500.00 FOR 1 HOUR CONSULTATION THAT THE RECWEPTIONIST SAID WOULD BE RE-IMBURSED BY INSURANCE COMPANY.UPON CONTACTING MY INSURANCE COMPANY WAS TOLD THAT THEY ARE NOT A NETWORKED PROVIDER!! UPON CONTACTING THE RECEPTIONIST ATR THE DR'S OFFICE AGAIN TO STATE MY DIS-SATISFACTION OF NOT BEING TOLD THAT,HER RESPONSE WAS THEIR WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE DONE!! I DID SEEK ANOTHER DR AND WAS TOLD I DID NOT NEED SURGERY AND A "NERVE BLOCK AND PHYSICAL THERAPY HAS CORRECTED MY BACK PAIN!!!!!!!!

Submitted July 11, 2012

Dr. Dembner explains his diagnosis thoroughly in terms you can understand and outlines all options. He is always accessible..no matter where he is at. He corrected my herniated disks taking me from a wheel chair condition to walking pain free next day after surgery. He is a no nonsense,take charge doctor to patients and staff with great results. TOP DOC IN MY BOOK!

Submitted Aug. 21, 2011

Dr.Dembner is awesome.He is caring,knowledgeable and educates you on your condition.I've been seeing Dr.Dembner for almost two years now since my diagnosis and if anyone is gonna perform surgery on me.Dr,Dembner is the man for the job!

Submitted Feb. 11, 2011