Dr. Jerald Paul Waldman, MD

My poor mother was in so much pain and he laughed at her when she was crying at her appointment, complete unprofessional doctor, no compassion of a Dr. if you could even call him that, We had an appoimtment to get her MRI read and he didn't even give us her results instead orders a new set of x-rays $$$ total money pit he hates his job he should retire. He was no help at all total waste of time and money

I was visiting the area when terrible hip and low back pain hit me. I was seen promptly by Dr. Waldman and feel he asked the right questions and checked all the right things. He was professional, not rushing on the exam and nice. I would go to him and this courteous office again if need be.

After Dr Waldman at COMG performed an ACDF which failed, and after several complaints of pain worsening after his surgery, 20 office visits, lots of bills and runaround appts to see his "friends" and telling me I now had MS and brain lesions, I was lucky enough to be seen by Dr Massoudi which immediately identified the loose screws and broken fusion in my neck from Dr Waldman. He also immediately informed me there was nothing wrong with my brain. He scheduled me for surgery, and although this time not only did Dr Waldman's work need to be fixed, he added more hardware to ensure no future issues. My recovery was much easier and I am currently getting my life back. Dr Waldman sent me to an "offsite" pain management Dr when COMG had one right there in their facility and rather than admitting his surgery failed, he left me in maddening pain, telling me my brain had issues!!!!!! I thank God For Dr Massoudi and his very pleasant and professional assistant Shelly which completely saved my… life!!!!! No matter what the wait time, I encourage anyone to wait and have Dr Massoudi perform your surgery. Thank you every day of my life Dr Massoudi!!!!! And Dr Waldman, shame on you for being so obnoxious, selfish, heartless and greedy!!!! I would not suggest my worst enemy to be seen by you or anyone at your money hungry office at COMG!

I could not have asked for a better professional to take care of me and my back. Dr. Walden appears gruff on the outside but believe me, he is not! It's up to you but I would highly recommend him. My surgery was 6 years ago.

Very friendly and professional office. Took time to explain my condition and treatment options.

Dr Waldman is always running late for appointments. He is quick in and out, not taking the time or carrying what is really wrong. The walls are thin, the other patients have the same complaints. When he did my surgery he left 2 broken screws and a broken brill bit, The surgery was to fuse the joint but he only fused 1/4 of the joint, when the surgery was to fuse the entire joint. The screws were only to be screwed into the bone not through the bone with room to spare to catch click and cause damage to nerves and other structures. He didn't care, he was difficult to schedule appointments when you have problems. Not a team player/member....in trying to resolve the problems.

Dr. Waldman has a poor bedside manner. He projects himself as uncaring and as having a very dismissive and arrogant attitude.

Woke up with a sore back one day and the pain progressed to violent pain in my sciatic area to the point I could not stand or walk for more than a few minutes without legs going completely numb. The MRI revealed a large cyst choking the spinal canal and thus the pressure on the nerve. I really did my homework in searching for a surgeon. I got a second opinion with another great doctor and both diagnosed the issue and needed surgery. I chose Dr. Waldman because he takes his position very seriously and I noticed his ability to stay very focused when meeting with him. He explained in great depth what he would do to surgically to correct my back. In addition to removing the cyst he fused my back and pinned the disc with metal to stabilize the area.End result? I literally walked away from a major surgery in 5 days with no limitations, taking not even an aspirin and was not even SORE. This doctor is truly a miracle man! In addition to my testimony, I met another patient in his office… who had lower back surgery and guess him to be around 75-80. I asked how he was doing...hea leaned forward and said, " You won't believe me...but after 6 days I did not even need an aspirin". I almost fell over! I would recommend this doctor to anyone! I read stories on the Internet that after months patients were just beginning to move, sit, etc. I took a six hour car trip and my back did not know the difference. I am doing pilates, etc. just after 5 weeks. WOW! I LOVE DR. WALDMAN!

I highly recommend this doctor. He is the best I have found. I travel from San Diego when I need to see him. Heis very thorough in his diagnosis andsurgery. My son had a dislocated knee in football that he repaired. I also had miniscustears in both knees (painful), that herepaired orthoscopically. Now I am pain free and very happy I have no scars. Thank you Dr. Waldman.

THIS DOCTOR IS LAZY AND VERY DRY-TERRIBLE BEDSIDE MANNER. HE IS NOT A HAPPY MAN AND IT SHOWS IN HIS WORK, MAYBE HES UPSET HES A MIDGET, HE SHOULD NOT TREAT PATIENTS IF HES A UNHAPPY MAN WHO HAD NO ANSWERS TO MY LOWER BACK PAIN AND SPINE PAIN, WENT TO A NEW FACILITY AFTER A LESS THEN 10 MIN VISIT AND 650 DOLLAR BILL!!