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Raymond J. Gardocki MD

Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

About Raymond J. Gardocki

Areas of Expertise

  • Adult Degenerative Spine Conditions
  • Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Surgery
  • Endoscopic Spine Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
  • Orthopaedics
  • Outpatient Spine Surgery
  • Spine

Conditions and Treatments

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Education

  • Bachelor of Science - University of Southern California, 1993
  • Doctor of Medicine - University of Southern California, 1997
  • Residency - University of Southern California Medical Center, 2002
  • Fellowship - Los Angeles County / University of Southern California Medical Center, 2003

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2007

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Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
Dr. Gardocki was amazing. He listened to my concerns and did a great job of explaining my condition and options. I feel as though I am in very good hands for my upcoming surgery.
January 16, 2025
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Dr Gardocki has been outstanding in every way and I have already sent 2 people to him.
January 10, 2025
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Good
January 10, 2025
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It was fine overall. A bit overwhelming and I'm in healthcare myself, but I understood the options and risks (death as was told to my wife).
December 23, 2024
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I felt the Dr., though running late, did not seem rushed to get me finished with me. If he treated all patience similarly it would explain why my wait time was so long. I didn't mind as the meeting was very satisfactory.
December 12, 2024
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Gardocki is very unprofessional and does not provide care options nor does he offer any explanation of any care plan, if any.
December 7, 2024
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Good
October 30, 2024
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Dr said he was inappropriate for my issue and I should have gone to different provider. He did examine me but was rough causing me pain. His evaluation of my problem was clear and , I feel, accurate. He offered suggestions for other doctors but did not provide referrals. I left with the issue unresolved and still in pain.
September 28, 2024
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Dr. Gardocki and his physicians assistant were incredibly rude. They both made me feel as if I was wasting their time being there. Dr. Gardocki acted as if my questions were undermining him. He acted as if my questions and concerns were stupid and rolled his eyes while he sarcastically gave answers which were in no way helpful. I'd be willing to speak to someone specifically about them, as it is a lot to type. But, all and all, it was THE WORST experience I'd ever had with a doctor. I left in tears wondering what I did to make him treat me the way he did.
September 28, 2024
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