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Raymond J. Gardocki MD, BS

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 very rude. He ignored my concerns and was unwilling to take into consideration how hEDS can affect my spine. I would not recommend Dr. Gardocki to anyone that has a complex case or chronic illnesses.
February 19, 2026
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Dr Gardoki is the best and you're blessed to have him.
February 17, 2026
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While a superior surgeon about whose work I have no complaints and only compliments, he seemed almost bothered that we were there to discuss concerns raised by post-surgery MRI and CT scans including pain, muscle weakness and bladder complications. Curt and impatient. If he doesn't wish to discuss a patient's concerns and explain to what him seems elementary but to my wife and me is perplexing, then get a PA to meet with us. We do not understand the complexities of the spinal cord only the ramifications of injury (disc impingement) and the frustrations of rehabilitation. It may be old hat to him, but this is my only life and I would expect that my concerns would be more sympathetically handled.
February 13, 2026
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Dr. Gardocki provides amazing care and takes the time to explain things clearly and answer all my questions and concerns.
February 12, 2026
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Excellent all-around!
February 10, 2026
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DR. GARDOCKI VERY PLEASANT AND TOOK TIME TO EXPLAIN EVEYTHG TO ME. VERY GOOD VISIT
February 7, 2026
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Good
February 3, 2026
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I have never had a doctor who was so rude!! He was in such a hurry and was very negative.
December 16, 2025
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Dr. Gardocki is extremely skilled, experienced, & knowledgeable.
November 25, 2025
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