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Super job
Sep-2024
Excellent physician attentive to needs and listens to patients
Aug-2024
Sincere, professional, actively listened, and gave me the time needed. Came up with a solid game plan.
Aug-2024
This is an excellent doctor.
Aug-2024
Provided a rather good and useful explanation of my condition/diagnosis.
Aug-2024
Oh my gosh, she was wonderful. She just took care of my aunt Joanne Spillman and just made our day wonderful very caring and compassionate. We will come to you with all our orthopedic needs. Thank you again.
Jul-2024
She explained everything very well
Jul-2024
Excellent job. All around great care
Jul-2024
Dr. Long is an amazing doctor.
Jul-2024
Excellent communicator. Gave me the information I needed.
She's a top notch doctor.
Jun-2024
She does take her time to explain me about my lumbar spine and answer my questions to me understand better
Jun-2024
She is phenomenal!!
Jun-2024
Patiently explained options for treating my back herniation to me and reviewed the risks of surgery.
Jun-2024
Great listener!
Jun-2023
She’s a great doctor, very helpful!
May-2023
She is the nicest person she explains everything until you can understand it which is great! She has performed two surgeries on my back and I just left how I can recover very well she's the best!!🙏💝
May-2023
Extremely personable, comprehensive and excellent at explaining procedures, etc
May-2023
Personable, knowledgeable and genuinely interested in providing me with up to date information about my condition and providing me with options on how to make my decision for my care.
May-2023
I appreciated Dr. Long listening and caring about my concerns.
Apr-2023
Very informative answered all questions that I had very satisfied with the service
Apr-2023
Excellent!
Mar-2023
Personal care and efficient
Mar-2023
Good person
Mar-2023
The best
Mar-2023
It's always a pleasure visiting Dr Julie Long for my checkups she's an excellent surgeon and she's very concerned about the issues in the pain that I'm going through and she's working on trying to help me find out what's going on excellent doctor
Jan-2023
Dr Julie was very through. I’m so glad I found her .!
Jan-2023
She is the best back doctor! She is extremely attentive visited me almost every day while I was in the hospital for six days. She listens. She explains everything carefully and discusses the best course of action for some complications that I’ve had after the back surgery. I have a record recommended her to other people.
Dec-2022
Great office, all staff were helpful and Dr Long explained everything extremely well.
Dec-2022
YES I THINK JULIE LONG IS A VERY PROFESSIONAL AND FRIENDLY DR.
SHE CARES ABOUT PER PATIENTS AND TRIES TO CORRECT THE ISSUES.
Dec-2022
Very thorough. Explained everything. Very happy with Dr. Long
Dec-2022
Dr. Long is excellent, very professional and listens to the patient’s concerns.
Nov-2022
Very thorough and explained everything quite well.
Nov-2022
Very good
Oct-2022
Received Very short consultation time with the doctor after more than an hour of waiting.
Sep-2022
Excellent Doctor answered all my questions very polite and Knowledgeable on the need I have.
Martin G / San Jose Ca.
Sep-2022
Extremely competent medical professional
Sep-2022
She was very patient and showed me the xrays and explained what it showed. And told me about the surgery I could decide to have. And said maybe you want to try the cortisone shots again, with other doc in office.
Sep-2022
The results of my surgery were all that I could have hoped for, and my post-surgery pain was practically non-existent. I felt very comfortable with her right from the beginning. May your experience be as good as mine.
Sep-2022
Great Surgeon
Sep-2022
I absolutely love Dr. Long she has done 2 surgeries on me and I'm still here and I'm healing so far so good. Thank you for all your help Dr. Long
Aug-2022
Very attentive , answers all questions asked. Very Personable and relaxed .
Aug-2022
I love Dr. Long and she is an excellent doctor, but this was the second time I she was 60 min behind schedule. The first time I had to reschedule, but this time I waited around. :(
Aug-2022
Dr Long is amazing. However the San Ramon office that she goes to once in a while is a complete disaster. They are unorganized, they extremely overbooked, and I waited well over an hour this morning for an x-ray. Unfortunately I didn't have the time to continue to wait so I had to cancel my appointment after the long wait. The front office in the San Ramon facility needs to be more organized.
Jul-2022
Great specialist!! She is precise and to the point, very easy to understand what's going on with my body because she explains it all and leaves no unanswered questions! Thank you!
Jun-2022
Excellent!!!
May-2022
Doctor Long is so thorough, professional and explained my diagnosis with kindness and care. I would definetely see her again.
May-2022
Very professional
Apr-2022
Very professional and explained my options well. I’m fortunate to have her as my Doctor.
Apr-2022
Great, but very late on seeing me after getting into exam room.
Apr-2022
Always a pleasure. Dr. Long is very patient and informative with my results. Takes her time in explaining your situation. Thanks again Dr. Long!!
Apr-2022
She was very knowledgeable and respectful. The only reason I didn't give a 5 star is that I felt very rushed.
Apr-2022
I waited a long time to see Dr Long and caught her on a day when she was running behind and she was clearly rushing. One person had left the waiting room and rescheduled after getting fed up with the wait. Maybe I should have done the same because my appointment was rushed. Dr Long asked me 3 or 4 questions, but cut me off before I had finished my answer, which I found frustrating. I didn’t feel like she was really listening to me. The whole appointment couldn’t have been more than 10 minutes for an issue that has bothered me for years, and I waited nearly an hour to be seen, so even 5 more minutes would have greatly improved the appointment. Annoyingly, she and someone in the office both asked me questions that would have been answered if the 8 pages of paperwork I had to fill out to be seen had been read (why waste time and paper having people fill it out if no one is going to review it?). Overall,
I left disappointed. Hopefully my next appointment is substantially better.
Mar-2022
Julie is a very professional doctor and I highly recommend her to anyone who has any type of back problem. She can explain what's going on with your back so you can really understand what's happening and what you can do with it. I'm very lucky to have her and her staff looking out for me. That is very hard to come by and is very much appreciated.
Mar-2022
I felt like Dr. Long was dismissive of the pain I am experiencing and what I had to say. She has set me back in my treatment instead and put me back to square one of my diagnosis.
Mar-2022
Mrs Julie long She is very helpful and explains everything About your injury Communicates good with the patient I'm glad to have her as my doctor
Mar-2022
Extremely pleased with every visit, the amount of time spent discussing my condition, and most importantly, the outcome. She advocated for the necessary tests with my insurance resulting in an accurate diagnosis. Excellent in her field. Highly recommend.
Feb-2022
Outstanding Dr and very thorough!
Feb-2022
I have been a patient of Dr. Long for about 18 months. She is the most detailed doctor and explains everything in depth more than any other doctor of dealt with. She has performed two surgeries on me, one in my lower back and one on my neck. I am on a clear path of recovery and I would recommend her to any patient out there.
Feb-2022
Listens carefully, and explains clearly.
Feb-2022
Life savior.
Feb-2022
Dr. Long is warm and so engaging. She’s an expert in her field. She listens and responds. She surrounds herself with top-notch staff. I’ve been impressed with all of the systems that she has in place regarding emails and messages and appointments and such. Every appointment and experience with her office has been nothing but extraordinary!!!
Jan-2022
Didn’t even see her just the PA
Dec-2021
Dr. Long is very helpful, takes time to show and explain, and offers excellent treatment suggestions.
Dec-2021
Dr Long: she is professional, friendly, very understanding and cares with passion. she is a great asset to your doctors staff...!!!! i would recommend her to all my family and friends.
Nov-2021
Very helpful and considerate
to my needs
Nov-2021
Very nice and took the time to explain my problem and the solution to me
Nov-2021
Dr. Long take the time to make sure you understand the issues and options for treatment. Highly recommend!
Oct-2021
Very caring
Oct-2021
Always friendly and professional! I look forward to visits with this skilled doctor who did a great job remodeling my neck! Many thanks!
Debbie Cann
Oct-2021
I had 2 procedures with Dr. Long this year, 2021. First was lower back fusion, second was fusion on my neck. She is nothing short of amazing. Extremely informative, very thorough, explained everything in detail leading up to after each procedure. Her team was just as detailed, mainly Luz Marie and Cynthia Houseman. Both procedures were done at the Stanford campus in Pleasanton California. The team there was just as incredible throughout both procedures.
Aug-2021
very good demeaner well informed explained my condition very well !
Aug-2021
Outstanding Dr.
Aug-2021
Wonderful surgeon that knows her expertise.
Aug-2021
Takes time to ensure you have a clear understanding of the situation and diagnosis. Wonderful and clearly extremely knowledgeabl!.
Aug-2021
Good experience
Aug-2021
Dr Long is amazing. She listens to you and goes over and beyond for her patients!!
Jul-2021
She’s right to the point and ask the right questions.
Jul-2021
Very professional and extremely knowledgeable.
Jul-2021
Dr.Long has been a breath of fresh air for me from the very beginning. She has always taken time to explain things, always asks if I have any other questions. Kind and calming when I was hysterical. I was devastated at my diagnosis and so tired of being in constant pain. Though my challenges are ongoing she performed a very successful lumbar fusion on me and I trust her completely with my care! I appreciate who she is as a person and a physician. She is supportive and I truly feel like she is genuinely concerned for me and the best possible outcome. Her assistant LuzMarie has also always been very kind, encouraging and responsive when I’ve needed help.
Jul-2021
I had a very pleasant informative visit with Dr. Long. Professional, explained all my concerns and answered all my concerns and resolutions. I highly recommend!
Jul-2021
Great surgeon. Explains in detail what is going on, and what the expectations are. A very "straight shooter."
Jul-2021
Very good bed side manner, really listened to my concerns we came up with next steps.
Jun-2021
Excellent doctor. Explains things thoroughly.
Jun-2021
Dr Long is the best in listening, explaining, caring and operating.
Jun-2021
As always, knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. She did an amazing job on my back and I will be forever grateful.
May-2021
Dr Long is so professional. She make sure you understand exactly what she’s telling you about your MRI as your x-rays and she just really makes it very knowledgeable.
May-2021
The BEST!!!
Apr-2021
Dr. Long is professional and highly knowledgeable! She always explains things to make sure you understand. I would highly recommend her & I have.
Apr-2021
She’s awesome
Apr-2021
Personable and professional; felt just a little rushed in my visit. Otherwise, liked her.
Mar-2021
had reviewed file and was prepared to cover treatment
Mar-2021
Awesome doctor. Very helpful
Feb-2021
Always have had excellent care from Dr Julie Long. Very caring and comprehensive.
Feb-2021
Very caring and personable.
There’s no one better!
Feb-2021
Dr. Long is very personable and shows genuine concern for me. I like the way she really listens to me. It’s almost as she knows what I’m thinking even before I say anything. To me that shows she has great empathy for her patients.
Jan-2021
Very informative and pleasant
Jan-2021
Thank you Dr. Long for taking good care of me before, during and after My Spinal surgery. Our followup meetings has help me with my Recovery. I'm glad to have you as my Orthopedics Dr.
Jan-2021
I appreciate that she took the time to see me today. She is very thoughtful and took the time to make sure I fully understood everything.
Dec-2020
Listened and Understood my concerns
Dec-2020
She was the worst doctor I am in terrible pain and she couldn’t even give me a doctors note for my work I am very disappointed I am a mother of 5 and I thought going to a specialist was gonna give me some kind of peace of mind but I work in a warehouse and it is cold and her recommendation to me was stay out of the cold but couldn’t give me a note she said you’re primary has to give u the note and she said well I will put it in my notes that u shouldn’t work in the cold Then I said so when can I get a work note and she said when he gets my report and I said when will that be she said today or tomorrow meanwhile I have to suffer IN the cold with my back hurting just the lack of empathy and not caring for a patient is just repulsive
Dec-2020
She’s a great doctor Let you know what you need to know very polite I appreciate her what she’s done for me
Dec-2020
Dr Long is very good in discussing the problems your facing
Dec-2020
Dr. Long and staff were very caring. Dr. Long gave me facts and information in what was found and how to make it better in my injury. I was very pleased, Thank you very much.
Dec-2020
Awesome doctor!!
Nov-2020
Knowledgeable, long wait times. She clearly is deeply experienced in my required medical procedure. Irritated that I sat for 40 minutes waiting to be see.
Nov-2020
Dr. Long listens to you , which is very important when having to have neck surgery
Oct-2020
The 1st thing she did was listen!
Oct-2020
She listen to what I had to say . I like the way she explained things to me she is there to help her patients
Oct-2020
The doctor does a great job
Oct-2020
Dr. Long is caring & a good listener
Oct-2020
VERY INFORMATIVE
Sep-2020
Dr. long always gives great attention to our needs, listens closely and cares immensely for her patients. I am a tru fan!!
Sep-2020
Very Informative and thorough in her exam and findings
Aug-2020
She is very good.
Aug-2020
We seriously love and trust Dr. Long. She worked miracles with my husband’s neck and lower back with her excellent surgical skills. He has Parkinson’s and these surgeries have improved his quality of life tremendously. He was in enormous pain and now he has none. We would not hesitate to refer Dr. Long to friends and family. She also genuinely cares about her patients.
Aug-2020
Dr Long Nd her assistant Luz Marie have been great! Always responsive and great follow up! I called in early this morning with neck pain and quickly received a call back and was able to see Dr Ling this afternoon! Fantastic patient care experience!
Aug-2020
Dr Long seems very knowledgeable. But to wait almost 60 minutes to see her is ridiculous. You do a great job of CONSTANTLY reminding me of my appointment time but you do a horrible job of meeting that time YOU committed to. I don’t have that issue vat Stanford Medical/Valley Care.
Jul-2020
Excellent service very kind and MD checked all the details and explained possible surgery. I really like her. Thank you MD Long.
Jul-2020
So very friendly ! Explain with so much patience.
Jul-2020
Dr Long is an excellent surgeon . She listens, answeres all questions and comes up with a working plan for your helath issue.
Jul-2020
Appointments always 45 minutes after scheduled time
Jun-2020
She is the best
Jun-2020
Dr. Long is very professional, knowledgeable, and also very clear in explaining what the issues are pertaining to your current situation. I would highly recommend her.
Jun-2020
I like her because she is to the point.
Jun-2020
Love her honesty and how she explains things so I understand.
May-2020
Explained surgical procedure thoroughly. Also explained risks associated with the procedure.
May-2020
Always listens to our concerns and together we both choose the path best suited for me.
May-2020
Very happy with her services she is very caring
May-2020
Amazing person! Very professional and informative! Thanks Doc Long!!!
Apr-2020
Doctor Julie Long has been my Doctor for over (1) year now. And I believe that she treats me as if I were a Family member!. Doctor Long is VERY Thorough as well as cautious in her evaluation of what needs to be done. I Trust her & enjoy working with her as well.
Thank You!
Dr. Julie Long is a board certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, specializing spine surgery. She has extensive experience in surgical and nonsurgical treatment of spinal disorders such as lower back and neck pain, disc herniations, degenerative conditions such as degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, and degenerative scoliosis.
Areas of expertise Spinal reconstructive procedures Revision surgery Cervical Thoracic Lumbar surgery Minimally invasive/motion sparing procedures such as Disc placements and CoFlex.
Super job
Excellent physician attentive to needs and listens to patients
Sincere, professional, actively listened, and gave me the time needed. Came up with a solid game plan.
This is an excellent doctor.
Provided a rather good and useful explanation of my condition/diagnosis.
Oh my gosh, she was wonderful. She just took care of my aunt Joanne Spillman and just made our day wonderful very caring and compassionate. We will come to you with all our orthopedic needs. Thank you again.
She explained everything very well
Excellent job. All around great care
Dr. Long is an amazing doctor.
Excellent communicator. Gave me the information I needed. She's a top notch doctor.