Dr. Robert Steven Marks, MD

if you are in pain, you cannot beat Dr. Marks, or any of the doctors working for him. STAT AWAY AWAY AWAY FROM DR. MARK WHITE!!!

What a great doc, and support staff, with one big exception. Overall, you will enjoy your visits, and most importantly get valuable help! Just stay away from the support guy who sits or stands behind the glass, as best you can, and things will turn out well (don't know his name, but he IS bad news, and will likely cause you great grief, as he did me). A very busy practise, but which pain practice isn't! Try to have fun, beyond the pain! And keep going, That's my best advice. These folks will help a lot, if you can stay away from the rotten apple in the barrel, or get EVERYTHING FROM HIM IN WRITTING, just don't trust anything he says. All will be well. YOU WILL BE VERY HAPPY THAT YOU WENT TO SEE DR. MARKS!!! GUARANTEED!

Dr. Rafii is great. I went in barely moving with severe low back issues. He thoroughly explained the lengthy and detailed MRI results. After being to another pain management doctor, I was happy that Dr. Rafii was looking for a solution not just pushing pills. He is open and familiar with other options such as turmeric. I am back to 100% within under 2 months!

I had been trying to find help for my multiple conditions. Not just more drugs, but real help. But, I didn't want to stroke out in pain while we figured it out. Notice the word "WE". He doesn't think he is all knowing, or as we in the pain trenches call it, he doesn't have the "God Complex" He is the one you see. He listens, he researches, and he is trying to find ways to help you get better. To be the best you can be with the conditions you have. He even works with my PCP.

Dr Marks is brilliant many doctors are brilliant but Dr Marks is able to apply it. His bed side manner is capturing where one sit there In Awe cause he explains things in very much layman terms. He will explain about what is your ailment and lets one decide what one wants done after he explains what can be done. I have been to dozens of pain management doctors and many just give you drugs and Dr. Marks does more he gives you hope and knowledge to with stand ones change of life style cause pain does put a detour. I travel 35 miles to see him. He is wonderful, what more can I say. He is so special and I am happy he was put in my path in my journey.

I was extremely skeptical to see the doctor because every review site had 5 star rating for him there was not one in all of them that was even slightly disappointed with Dr Marks. This made me think he spent all of his of time on a computer or his staff did or had a very large family. Well I can honestly tell you I am NOT related to him or anybody that works for him I have been in pain management for 6 years and this is the first time in six years that I had a one hour first appointment. I always see on my explanation of benefits from my insurance that the doctors always bill for a 45 minute NEW patient exam . But as everyone knows sadly you're lucky if you get 5 or 10 minutes with these jerks before they either treat you like a junkie or make you jump through hoops , while they bask in the power trip of having your life and your livelihood in their hands . Dr Marks is not one of those guys. He explained things to me that none of the six other doctors I've been to on my search for… my match have explained to me. He is a breath of fresh air I only wish I could clone him and put him in every office and nobody would be in pain anymore. I have already referred 6 people to his office and all of them have called me afterwards and thanked me.

Actually spent one hour with me. Actually touched me. That's something a Pain doctor has never done in any of my appointment s or exams??? DrMarks listens. He doesn't expect a pain patient of 5+ years to not know the names of exactly what has worked for him and exactly what has not worked for his pain. You don't have to play dumb with this doctor. He actually wants to hear your medicine history . So he will not waste any time re-scripting meds that do not for you. What a concept. Other docs have always treated me like a junkie just for remembering the Names of the medicines I've been prescribed over the years. But they expect me to remember all he anatomical words , diagnostic language , and test results? . Well , your search is over. You have finally found the doctor that listens and cares. Also he's pretty darn smart and has ideas I had never heard suggested as culprits to my pain.

I am happy to report that DrMarks is the real deal after all. I had the pleasure of his company for over an hour as he went point by point thru my mountain of records. Stacks of diagnostic reports , lab reports and my new patient papers for his office. I must say, I have never seen a lot of those questions on any paperwork before. It was my first sign that this time , this doctor was going to be different. Seeing every doctor before him claim spending 45+ minutes examining me on our first appt but truly spending only 5-10minutes. DrMarks is a breath of fresh air.

The very best care I have ever received from a medical professional. I had to relocate for work, and wish I could commute for appointments. Dr. Marks and his staff genuinely care about patients, and he's one of the sharpest guys I have met.

Dr Marks is the real deal. He knowledge base is exceptional, and he is thorough. He spends time with each patient to develop a plan for their specific needs. His bedside manner is both caring and professional. Highly recommended.