This was honestly the worst doctors appointment Ive ever had. First - getting scheduled was a nightmare, resulting in months-long delay. When calling to confirm, they shifted the appointment time last-minute. When I arrived, the woman behind the front desk was not wearing a mask (despite COVID-19 advisory), and hurried to put one on as I came in. I should have walked out, at that point - but having waited months for a consult, I was desperate.I was the only person in the office, and had pre-filled my forms, but was kept waiting until my original appointment time. When Dr Mampalam called me back, he was wearing a visibly dirty lab coat, and appeared to have uncrumpled his mask from a pocket. He rapid-fired basic questions (which I had already answered on the intake forms), without asking why I was actually visiting. He performed basic reflex tests, without inquiring as to impairments, symptoms, or level of pain. When I attempted to share information regarding the reason for my visit, he continuously interrupted.Without any acknowledgement or follow-up questions, he told me that (according to his review of exactly one MRI), I am not a candidate for treatment - despite 8 years of documentation indicating otherwise. He recommended only physical therapy and narcotics (which are actually not advised for nerve pain). He was extremely rude and dismissive. When I asked him to confirm that this was his best advice - narcotics or physical therapy - he interrupted to tell me most people would consider this good news (as if I should be grateful) and then ended the visit. Overall, I spent less than 9 minutes in his presence - less than one minute for every month I waited for a consultation! - and this was far too long.Dr Mampalam obviously doesnt care about his patients or their health.**Update** I also received a bill for $340 for this visit, of less than ten minutes, with no treatment offered or usable advice given. This doctor also practices out of an office in Pinole - I suggest you read his additional reviews, there.

Expert care ,Dr Mampalam is and exceptional Doctor explaining what exactly what was wrong and what it would take to fix my problem. He answered questions that no other Doctor could .He explained everything about my surgery once I decided to have it .Did and amazing job.During my hospital stay he was there to check on me frequently.And when I returned home from the hospital and was concerned about anything his staff paged him and he answered my page within a half and hour no stress waiting.He is not only a amazing Doctor he is very nice and is personal.I recommend him to anyone who needs a Nerosurgeon