Pain Medicine Haruo Arita, MD

Dr. Arita initially seemed like a good physician when I was referred to him last year for help with pelvic pain. He spent very little time with me at appointments but was always attentive and seemed concerned and knowledgeable enough to be trusted.
Unfortunately the first (and only) medication he prescribed to me caused severe cognitive side effects, something neither he nor his staff took the time to warn me about. I understand this information is included in small text documentation with medication but I expect physician to take the time to warn me verbally about side effects for new medications, especially if the mechanism of action is not understood and the patient is obviously distressed and desperate for help.
That 1 moment Dr. Arita didn’t spend with me resulted in months of added suffering and out of pocket medical expenses, including followup with Dr. Arita where I reported side effects– until another physician identified them within minutes of talking to me and immediately took me off the medication. Be careful!

My mom asked me to write this review! She had sciatica problems four years ago that required two epidurals under full anesthesia. This time, she saw Dr. Arita, who solved her problem with ONE session without anesthesia, and the result is, according to my mom: very, very good. My mom is completely pain free after many months of discomfort!

If you have Pain in your body, you must come here ASAP!
Dr. Arita will help you cure the pain at the effective pain management.
I had serious back pain and butt pain from my herniated disk off my Lower back of level 4 – 5 and 5 – 6. I went to acupuncture and chiropractor that made worst and those guy told me to get the surgery to get the pain relief.
Than I met Dr. Arita, he saw my MRI photo and told me that I don’t have to do surgery and do the block shot. I really wanted to pain to go away so I accept the shot.
He shot me partial anesthesia and than shot me 4 shot of block shot. After that shot, immediately my pain was relieve and I can walk straight.
After 10 days pass I don’t have any pain back from previous pain portion and now I am next step to see physician to get my weaken muscle back to get strength.
I will definitely recommend Dr. Arita for professional pain clinic doctor who can treat you right. Also if you are Japanese great news, He speaks Japanese very well so you can tell your problem in Japanese.

I had severe injuries to my neck and back due a bicycle accident.
I went to physical therapy and medication which only gave me temporary relief.
Dr. Arita at UCLA has the best reputation for effective pain management.
He helped me a lot by giving me his skillful and professional treatment which included epidural injections under anesthesia.
I am now able to do my work which involved a lot of standing and bending without pain.
Thank you very much Dr. Arita.
You are the best.

Are you in any kind of pain? I had an excruciating back pain which was cured by Dr Haruo Arita. Thanks Dr Arita!

I went to Dr. Arita for the time with constant monthly (without miss) migraines and all doctors couldn’t quite figure out a diagnosis for a very long time. However, Dr. Arita treated my pain and diagnosed the cause and found me a permanent treatment and I’ve been fine ever since. I couldn’t thank him enough.
If you’re in need of a very professional, top level doctor, look no further.

I first met Dr ARITA at UCLA in January, 2014 when I was in such pain that my husband had bought me a walker! After a thorough exam, he began treatment with medications that he followed with multiple injections that targeted a variety of areas causing pain. His «bottom line» was that I needed to be as pain free as possible in order to return to regular physical therapy. Throughout 2014, I continued to have periodic shooting pains caused by arthritis of my spine and scoliosis. Each episode was evaluated and treated by Dr ARITA to my comfort and satisfaction. After Dr ARITA left UCLA to open his own practice in Torrence in the spring of 2015, I had an episode of severe pain on a Sunday that caused me to go to an Urgent Care Unit. On Monday, I called his Torrence office and saw Dr ARITA the same afternoon. What a stunning, calming environment he has created for his patients in his new office… absolutely beautiful! He diagnosed the problem and I became the first patient to be treated in his on-​site operating theater and with his x-​ray directed equipment. My husband and I feel fortunate that we have had the privilege of Dr ARITA’s care and concern. He was always thorough, relaxed (an attribute that adds to patient comfort) and reassuring. His follow-​up telephone calls to see how well his treatment had helped me demonstrate his care for his patients as well as his professional practice. Encore, Dr ARITA, un grand «Merci»!