Phillip D. Kiester's Online Review Report Card

Horrible experience at UCI Medical Center. Diagnosed with vertebral osteomyelitis by Dr. Kiester. After 10 days I was discharged to a rehab for physical therapy. Long story short, after 10 days there I was on my deathbed. Dr. Bao at Cedars Sinai scheduled me for back surgery without seeing me, just by seeing the same tests that Dr. Keister saw when he discharged me. Over a year later I’m better than new. NO THANKS to Dr. Kiester.

I had the good fortune of being assigned to Dr Keister in the ER in L.A. many years ago. The injury to my ankle was serious and unusual and required a lot of skill to repair. His was able achieve the best possible outcome for me in surgery and in the almost 30 years since, I have relatively little pain, a normal gait, and can hike several miles overcoming the not so great prognosis I was given post recovery. I couldn’t recommend Dr Keister more highly.

Dr. Kiester runs an organized office. I arrived 15 minutes early and was immediately seen, which is rare. His bedside manner could not be any better. He was personable, assured me wed get to the bottom of my issue and he explained everything in laymens terms. He told me how best to treat my diagnosis since surgery is not necessary for now (thank goodness) and set my expectations on symptoms to watch for should anything change. When it comes to surgery, I want an excellent surgeon with bedside manner being secondary. However having one who is articulate, pleasant and efficient was a wonderful benefit. I highly recommend him.

Dr. Kiester runs an organized office. I arrived 15 minutes early and was immediately seen, which is rare. His bedside manner could not be any better. He was personable, assured me we'd get to the bottom of my issue and he explained everything in laymen's terms. He told me how best to treat my diagnosis since surgery is not necessary for now (thank goodness) and set my expectations on symptoms to watch for should anything change. When it comes to surgery, I want an excellent surgeon with bedside manner being secondary. However having one who is articulate, pleasant and efficient was a wonderful benefit. I highly recommend him.

I have had two back surgeries and loved Dr. Keister.

Inappropriate gestures and extreme display of superiority complex, in direct reflection of his miserable, bleak selfworth.

Inappropriate gestures and extreme display of superiority complex, in direct reflection of his miserable, bleak self-worth.

I began having issues w/loss of balance and loss of bladder control in 1997. I flew all over the u.s. including Baltimore, Seattle, and other areas. I was In my 30s. In 2006 i called a previous dr and explained my vfc situation crying and i was losing stamina and had to quite my part time job. He recommended Dr kuester. After 20 des in ten years whi couldnt find the problem, he did. I had pressure on my spinal cord in the cervical spine. I cant say enough about his expertise, bedside manner, and help.

My first inkling I had scoliosis arrived about the age ten as a pain suddenly shot down my leg; doctors first wanted a body cast but was fortunate to end up spending almost two months on plywood board atop a coach.  The pain did not return for years but the feeling of weakness did.  By mere accident, I began taking fourtimes the FDA dose of minerals and found my scoliosis disappeared; approx. one year later I found myself doing same and the same results followed (this was not my intention but was grateful for the relief).  I have always be above average in activity and believe gym activity , among other activities,  played a huge role is dissipating the discomfort.  About twelve years ago, the pain down my left leg returned and a surgeon I am proud to call a friend attacked the stenosis and I awoke in recovery with no pain.  Ten years later, the pain returned to stay and surgery unfortunately made it worse.  Via friends, I had heard of Dr. Kiester and choose to go outoftown for an interview.  I could not have been more impressed as Dr. Kiester not only meets with other orthopedics to decide what is best but the residents in training are top notch and learning from the best.  After four years to no activity I was ready for anything and was so fortunate to have been guided to Dr. Kiester.  On 9/11/17 I had two titanium cages installed along with rods to fuse; while I slept, Dr. Kiester and team turned what was to be a three hour surgery into a nineplus hour surgery.  The results, almost three months later, no pain down my left leg and truly do not notice the lack of mobility one might suspect from fusing three disks.  Dr. Kiester has a great heart; only superseded by his skillset as how many surgeons will call one  to personally discuss what they are planning and offering insights into what to expect.  All I can say is THANK YOU!

My first inkling I had scoliosis arrived about the age ten as a pain suddenly shot down my leg; doctors first wanted a body cast but was fortunate to end up spending almost two months on plywood board atop a coach. The pain did not return for years but the feeling of weakness did. By mere accident, I began taking fourtimes the FDA dose of minerals and found my scoliosis disappeared; approx. one year later I found myself doing same and the same results followed (this was not my intention but was grateful for the relief). I have always be above average in activity and believe gym activity , among other activities, played a huge role is dissipating the discomfort. About twelve years ago, the pain down my left leg returned and a surgeon I am proud to call a friend attacked the stenosis and I awoke in recovery with no pain. Ten years later, the pain returned to stay and surgery unfortunately made it worse. Via friends, I had heard of Dr. Kiester and choose to go outoftown for an interview. I could not have been more impressed as Dr. Kiester not only meets with other orthopedics to decide what is best but the residents in training are top notch and learning from the best. After four years to no activity I was ready for anything and was so fortunate to have been guided to Dr. Kiester. On 9/11/17 I had two titanium cages installed along with rods to fuse; while I slept, Dr. Kiester and team turned what was to be a three hour surgery into a nineplus hour surgery. The results, almost three months later, no pain down my left leg and truly do not notice the lack of mobility one might suspect from fusing three disks. Dr. Kiester has a great heart; only superseded by his skillset as how many surgeons will call one to personally discuss what they are planning and offering insights into what to expect. All I can say is THANK YOU!

8 weeks post spine surgery and couldnt be happier with the results. He did a beautiful job on my scar, my posture has greatly improved, and Im told I look more youthful (bonus!). Hes a excellent doctor, and Im extremely pleased.

8 weeks post spine surgery and couldn't be happier with the results. He did a beautiful job on my scar, my posture has greatly improved, and I'm told I look more youthful (bonus!). He's a excellent doctor, and I'm extremely pleased.

Dr. Kiester repaired a pathological fracture of my C3 vertebra. The operation was extremely difficult and many bad things could have happened to me during the operation. The operation was a complete success; he gave me my life back. On top of everything, he showed a good, dry, sense of humor that I appreciated greatly.

Dr. Kiester repaired a pathological fracture of my C3 vertebra. The operation was extremely difficult and many bad things could have happened to me during the operation. The operation was a complete success; he gave me my life back. On top of everything, he showed a good, dry, sense of humor that I appreciated greatly.

Dr Keister and his team ultimately saved my life by giving me my life back ! After 5 years of hell after an injury which included 2 previous unsuccesfull surgeries. He found major issues on top of the ones I knew about. The thing about these injuries he found is that the 10 other surgeons I had seen before him did not see these huge issues ! After surgery I looked forward to seeing his smiling face every morning. Thats very rare with surgeons. You saved my life. FOREVER GRATEFUL Melinda

Dr Keister and his team ultimately saved my life by giving me my life back ! After 5 years of hell after an injury which included 2 previous unsuccesfull surgeries. He found major issues on top of the ones I knew about. The thing about these injuries he found is that the 10 other surgeons I had seen before him did not see these huge issues ! After surgery I looked forward to seeing his smiling face every morning. That's very rare with surgeons. You saved my life. FOREVER GRATEFUL Melinda

I was required to have a range of motion test performed to present to a Naval Medical Board, relating to an injury resulting in degenerative disc disease and nerve damage. I showed (and explained the importance of the wording) to Dr. Keister the wording required containing the key phrases needed for the letter to be received by the Naval Medical Board. He ignored my request and his resultant writeup ignored key phrasing resulting in loss of all my retirement pay, benefits, and insurance.

I was required to have a range of motion test performed to present to a Naval Medical Board, relating to an injury resulting in degenerative disc disease and nerve damage. I showed (and explained the importance of the wording) to Dr. Keister the wording required containing the key phrases needed for the letter to be received by the Naval Medical Board. He ignored my request and his resultant write-up ignored key phrasing resulting in loss of all my retirement pay, benefits, and insurance.

This Dr. has put my mind at ease. Im so grateful that we met. OMG he is the greatest.

This Dr. has put my mind at ease. I'm so grateful that we met. OMG he is the greatest.