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Dr. Gary Mathern, MD

Dr. Gary Mathern, MD

Neurosurgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Gary Mathern, MD is a neurosurgeon in Los Angeles, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Case Western Reserve University in 1982. He is accepting new patients.

2.3 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 2.3 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Practice

5767 W Century Blvd Ste 200 Los Angeles, CA 90045

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Mathern

2.3
24 ratings, 6 with a written review
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I suffered b/c he refused to have anything to do with his past case, me, when I discovered that he had not provided the test result according to medical records, even though testing indicated serious medical condition requiring immediate treatment, so his self-absorbed, curt, cold, irresponsible attitude against my health cost me in every way of life since his bad, poor work in his mishandling of info & his misthinking of my patient case & health as something to drop the ball on.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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laughlin, nv – Jul 26, 2017
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Dr.Mathern did surgery on our then 8 year old daughter back in 2008. Fast forward 9 years, our daughter has not had a single seizure since the surgery. She has not taken any seizure medication in 8 years. Today, she is 17, on the water polo and swim team, and has her drivers license. All those things would not have been imaginable if it weren't for Dr.Mathern. Forever grateful to him!
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Laguna Niguel, CA – May 28, 2017
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I recall that he never properly gave the diagnosis meeting so my child suffered for a long time then when asked about it he refused to discuss blaming institutional information and he talked about wanting to charge money for that meeting which he charged money for.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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san fernando, ca – May 13, 2017
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Saved my daughter's life. She had over 600 seizures in span of three years, had surgery with Dr Mathern, and hasn't had a seizure in 5 years. We are forever grateful to this man.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jack B. – Jan 16, 2017
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Evil and uncaring. Refused to check my daughters shunt. Only would take a simple xray. She suffered 3 months with a shunt coiled up in her neck. Would not listen. He did her last shunt revision. Made sarcastic comments to her about how it would not help. Put in an outdated valve that cannot be programmed almost any other neurosurgeon. We found out later that this valve has not been used anywhere for years. Sent her home while she could not even stand. My daughter had nightmares about him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Jennifers7 in Ventura, CA – Dec 06, 2016
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This amazing doctor saved our daughter's life. After seeing all the specialists on the west coast, who couldn't give us a correct diagnosis, Dr. Mathern was the only one to finally figure it out. The hemispherectomy he performed on our daughter saved her from an immobile life in a power wheelchair. She can walk again (without assistance) and is now attending college.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Aaron in Sacramento, CA – Oct 22, 2016
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Dr. Gary Mathern, MD is a neurosurgeon in Los Angeles, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Case Western Reserve University in 1982. He is accepting new patients.

  • Neurosurgery

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  • Case Western Reserve University

    Medical School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Office5767 W Century Blvd Ste 200 Los Angeles, CA 90045
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(310) 825-9111

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