Dr. Falicov came highly recommended to me by a friend who had a 4 level fusion & flatback correction 11/10. My husband & I came from Eugene to talk to him about my situation. We found the staff to be very friendly & helpful. Even though we waited to see him, he took his time to listen to what we had to say, we viewed the films I'd sent in advance per his personally emailing me to do so. I had my L4/5 DLIF fusion & swayback correction on 10/19/11. He also found the synovial cyst I knew was there. State of the art neurology monitoring was used & I am happy to report at 2 weeks post op that I am pain free for the 1st time in 43 years. My energy level is unbelievable due to the absence of pain. I have to hold myself back so I heal properly. I am walking 2-3 x's/day totalling 2-3 miles. My physical therapy is teaching me the proper mechanics for using my new spine. Alexis & I continue to email with questions & answers. I'm so appreciative of his expertise & great bed side manner.

Have mixed feelings about my (new) patient experience with Dr. Falicov. First of all, it took about 6 weeks to get an appointment, no doubt because I was a new patient. That's a bit of a stretch if you are in pain, which I had while walking. Once the appointment arrived, admittance into an exam room was relatively quick. Nice facilities btw. What bothers me is that I NEVER SAW Dr. Falicof! Instead I was consulted by his assistant - who made a determination of hip bursitis and gave me an option of a cortisone injection (which I took). In retrospect, I think it was the proper diagnosis, however after waiting such long time to get an appointment to see "The Doctor", you would hope to actually see the person you made the appointment for - even if only in passing to confirm the diagnosis.

Worst doctor experience of my life! Dr. Alexis Falicov, along with his staff, represents all that is wrong with American health care today. Dr. Falicov seemed preoccupied during our visit and even stopped to take two cell phone calls during my initial consultation. After sending me for an MRI, he and his staff failed to inform me of what the next step was for further treatment. As a result, I had take it upon myself to start making calls through multiple members of his support staff, none of whom seemed to communicate with each other, and who were snippy and rude, both to myself, and to my wife. When I finally got someone who seemed to have a partial clue as to what I should do next, I was informed that Dr. Falicov was going on vacation for two weeks, leaving me to essentially have to suffer through the pain that he did not even bother to address on my first visit. Bottom line: avoid this doctor and his incompetent staff at all costs. You can find a much better doctor, I did!

Dr. Falicov is at the top of his profession. Great doctor with excellent patient results.

I had a knee replacement surgery and was in constant pain for about 8 months, told there was nothing wrong with me. Dr. Falicov diagnosed me immediately, did a surgery, and I have more flexibility 3 weeks after surgery than I did in the last 9 months. The guy is too busy! But he is the greatest. He listens, believes you, he is very scientific and doesn't jump to surgery as a first option. I love this guy!

I quess you get what you pay for. My last visit with Falicov was very inpersonal with hime saying i have to live with my extremely painful spine deformities. He was very helpful in the beginning but after pressure from L&I he folded to the pressures of the constant paperwork. He also gave me false information on the DEA authorities and his abilities to treat my pain. He left my last appointment with telling me to find someone else leaving the room and basically not looking me in the eyes and saying he wouldn't treat me any longer.

I like Dr. Falicov a lot. He takes the time to really explain the situation to you. I really have never encountered a doctor like him that isn't "rush in, rush out and no time for your questions" Dr. Falicov is very patient and kind in answering (maybe that's why he's always running late :) He also uses cortisone and surgery as a last resort. Todd is great too.

Strong expertise but not a know-it-all. Counsels with other doctors to confirm his diagnosis. Good bedside manner, friendly and engaging.

I recently had my second surgery with Dr. Falicov and so far seems to be a success. I do NOT find that he looks to do multiple surgeries for "job security" as he was not jumping into my first surgery with him, he actually ran it by fellow associates for input to confirm if it would do any good. My last surgery was my third in all and compared to my first surgeon, Dr. Falicov and his PA Todd are exceptional. They do well to inform you of pros and cons and what to expect without any candy coating, as it is a serious situation and they should not candy coat it. I have referred a few friends to him and they like him very much as well.

My initial diagnosis/surgery was a second lumbar fusion.A plate and a cage were installed in L-2/L-3.This was done to avoid the "flat back syndrome"low an behold I have the "syndrome".The Dr.now suggest's a third operation.Jod security,indeed...I'm lost for words.A great salesman without a doubt.