Testimonials

I have been a patient of Dr Alvarado for over 8 years and could not be more satisfied with everyone at Spine and Pain Center. Thank you Dr Alvarado and staff for a professional, kind, and caring environment.

Dr. Alvarado and his team do an excellent job of making each appointment easy and fast. They answer every question or concern with love and patience. They are awesome at calling you back in a timely manner. They did a wonderful job at making sure all my medications were filled during the Holidays. Thank you for your amazing customer service, understanding and willingness to always help. ❤️

This pain management team, Dr Alvarado & Jeff NP, have met my needs and promptly provided the treatment needed to address my pain. The follow up calls have been essential in my continued positive care and pain management.. I have recommend them to other veterans for care..

I have been a patient with Spine and Pain Center for several years now. I have worked with Dr Alvarado and Mr. Dickerson and they treat me like family! Answers all my questions, and delivers exceptional service! I wouldn’t have it any other way. Thank you for all the love and support throughout the years.

I feel like I'm given the Rolls Royce treatment every time I'm seen here. The best of care and communication. I highly recommend these professional practitioners

I only see Dr. Alvarado once every six months to a year but his perception of what I needed was so subtle but so necessary. Thank you!

Mr Dickerson was very attentive to my concerns very helpful with his suggestions for my health. I most certainly refer him to others in my family

I’ve been with Dr. Alvarado for 13 years and have always received the best treatment for my pain available. Dr Alvarado is always striving to manage my pain with the best treatment possible. Thank You Dr. Alvarado

Dr Alvarado relived me of my debilitating back pain. So thankful for him!

My wife and I have been patients of Dr Sergio Alavardo for over 2 decades. In the beginning we received marvelous care, but over the years we see less and less of Dr Alavardo. In fact we havent had a treatment conversation in over a yr. from Dr Alavardo . He no longer sees patients, he only performs procedures. This leave you seeing a PA, a nurse with 2 more yrs experience, we've seen PA Salazar for the last time. My wife was asked to strip to show proof of where her patch was. What is this all about, My wife will never strip down for this again.!! Then my wife took out a container of Altoid mints, PA Salazar says and i quote "you're sharing your drugs now." Wow what a DA move that would be on any patients part. We are in our mid 60s and This was physically and mentally emotional tasking and abusive. PA Salazar is an insult to her profession if you do not trust your patients why do you bother to treat, specially patients who have never asked for anything more than what Dr Alavardo issued. In fact my wife and I now have pulled ourselves off of all medications that keep you numb. The last years visit have brought many questions of treatment to our minds. Will we be on drugs all our lives,, left at their care. No more, When nurse Practitioner Salazar ask my wife to show her Patch underneath her clothing like she was a 12 years old and made her strip. This was ridiculous we have never done anything wrong in 20 years of being doctor Alvarado's patients. Then to top it off the altoids and PA Salazar bursting out saying oh my God you're sharing your medications now. My first reaction wwas more than an insult. I was mortified and my wife turned around to her and said there altoids would you like one. Staff as misspent meds to numerous locations over this last yrs time. The staff have even gotten blood work/ paper work secured up. This is huge. As patients you are to follow drs , so we will onky be seen fir procedures, no more medication for daily use. What's going on in this office

Best Doctors experience ever. Can count on prescriptions being given on time. great staff. Very easy to get an appointment if needed

Dr.Alvarado was a referred from a friend and it was the best referral I have ever had. Dr. Alvarado listens to my every need and remembers my allergies with just looking at me. I'm a person not a file number to him. He remembers my every need and tries to meet them with out me asking for additional help. For example I was going for surgery and he made sure I had pain medication for afterwards. What Dr goes above and beyond now in days? I tell you, Dr. Sergio Alvarado. Thank you for your services.

Over the phone

I've been a patient of Dr. Alvarado for a number of years and the Dr. and his staff live up to their mission statement. Since beginning treatment I've been able to enjoy a quality of life I would otherwise not have, like playing with my grandchildren. Great doctor, great staff. Highly recommend.

She listened to you about what going on with you I love that about her

Love my Dr. Keeps me well informed and takes time to explain and/or answers all questions and concerns.

Explain me everything. Took the time to listen to me . I appreciate that time.

Staff and physician were excellent!!

I prefer to be seen by Dr Alvarado

Professional took the time to listen to what I was going through

I always have a good welcome in the whole process is a really good everybody that works. There is very kind and very professional. Dr. Alvarado himself is very helpful and listens and tries to help anyway he can.

Dr. Alvarado has provided excellent care for me. I am VERY happy with the quality of care that I have received, as well as his excellent bedside manner. He's open, friendly, and concerned about my health and the quality of life that I have despite my multiple back injuries. His staff is also very knowledgeable and NP Dickerson has been great! He explains things very thoroughly and he really knows his job, and he does it quite well. If you're suffering from chronic pain, like me, this is the best place to go.

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Mr. Dickerson is an easy person to deal with. He asks questions and elaborates on answers. He will give you any information that you request. I value the treatment from Mr. Dickerson.

had a great experience

Very caring and professional Doctor. I trust he will figure out what is best for me.

Dr Alvarado provides excellent care and really listens to his patients. I would definitely refer him to others

I have been coming here for years and they always manage my pain very well and hear me when I have questions about my health. I have been to different pain managements in the past and have had horrible experiences because of the Doctors and employees not caring but I absolutely love Lucas and CeCe they are the sweetest. Thank y'all for always taking care of me.

Always very kind and professional

Always very kind

He listens and then gives advice with a caring heart

Always takes time to listen to my cincerns

Dr Jeffrey Dickerson listens to me and ask me questions and make sure that I'm okay

Better than most

The communication and care I receive is impeccable ! My concerns and questions are always answered and explained .

I've been a patient of Dr. Alvarado for many years now and from day one he understood exactly what I was trying to say and how I wanted to say it related to my severe pain. He's treated my severe pain and I recommend him to whomever is suffering from pain.

Everthing was good

Very good care

Made me feel comfortable and that everyone made me safe

Felt very comfortable

very professional

Great care

I need a shot again, remember i told you I got up out of bed the wrong way well the pain level is around 9 and it will not go away, Can you also provide me with a back brace?

Very organize, pleasant, and infor

always does a great job. 100% relief

Good discussion of current problem and steps taken for a solution.

Dr. Alavarado listens and finds treatments that help with my pain. He's caring and respectful to me and my family. He is fast and efficient, I very rarely have long wait times. Both my husband and I have been going to Dr. Alavarado for many years and are happy with him.

Dr Alvarado and his staff are kind, caring professionals.

I have a difficult time understanding her on the phone. I don’t feel like a personal Connection to her like I did with doctor Alvarado. When I would meet with him he knew my history well and usually gave me very good medical advise when I Posed questions. With Ms Salazar I feel Like it’s a checklist of questions the same every time we meet and then get off the phone. When it’s an in office meeting I take my UA and then again she comes in and out and I can’t underdog her and I feel she doesn’t know me. I’m concerned about my meds and what and why I am taking them and I don’t feel like she really knows and really doesn’t care. I wish I could be seen by Dr. Alvarado again. And review my pain management treatment plan and see what alternatives I might could have for procedures and possible start adjusting meds down and see how I still do. Just some thoughts!

I have been going to Dr.Alvarado for many years and he is the only one that has helped me and I would recommend him highly to family and friends and have done so !

The staff is very knowledgeable and is concerned about your needs.

Great service, never have to wait long

DR ALVARADO and his staff, are extremely compassionate , really listen to you, and strive to make you feel warm, and heard. I couldn’t ask for a better pain management doctor, or a better team he surrounds himself with. THANKS DOCTOR ALVARADO, for making my life more comfortable, and less stressful

Very good listener and great feedback

I have always had a great experience with this office so happy with Dr. Alvarado care for me. Jeffrey Dickerson has also been very good in my care also. Dr. Alvarado is one of the best Pain Dr. in San Antonio Thank you Elvia Peel

Jeff Dickerson was most helpful and gave me all of the information that I needed to complete my request.

We did not have much to discuss but we made an appointment for one month.

Great doctor, personable, attentive, and does his best to get the pain under control while also exploring alternative options to traditional pain medications

Very caring staff! Made to feel very comfortable

Mr. Dickerson is an amazing person. He always takes the time to talk with me and check in with me on my pain management . I never feel rushed in or out of the office. He has an awesome gift for remembering what we talked about even months later and will ask me questions to see how those issues are. I know he must have many patients to keep track of, and it’s very impressive to feel as though your physicians are truly listening and providing the best care possible. I feel very blessed to have him to help me cope with my chronic pain.

She is great .

Mr Dickerson was extremely kind. I don't see this very often at all. He took the time to explain in layman's terms the details of a spinal cord stimulator procedure. I left my appt feeling informed and like I mattered because of the time he spent with me. Thank you Mr Dickerson for making a scared patient feel important!

Care is always professional, and My concerns are met.

Everyone there at the clinic on Toepperwein are so sweet. Mr Dickerson FNP has the most kindest heart and you can tell he cares about his patients.

Always listening to my needs and concern for my health!!

Satisfied

I love going with Salazar but I go to the one on Wiseman she is very nice I see doctor said Alvarado once a year they are very nice people

Very professional, friendly , and described everything and made sure I understood.

Mr. Dickerson is always professional and attentive to my needs. Couldn’t ask for a better experience or person to work with.

Greets me with respect and listening to my ailments is awesome.

Very nice and efficient patient care.

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It was nice an friendly

Excellent care given by everyone. This office is well run and extremely competent. All doctors and staff are attentive and kind. I would recommend this pain management group.

Dr. Alvarado was very professional, friendly, and approachable. I felt very comfortable with him and he answered all my questions. He seems like a very nice person!

The Doctor is very knowledgeable about medications and pain management. He listens and respects my needs and goals and helps me to manage my pain.

Outstanding service, customized my appointment to me and served my needs individually.

He always listens to my problems and is willing to work to find a solution

Very helpful thanks

I’ve always have had a good experience

Deposition did everything in a timely matter and was very thorough and courteous

I have been a patient of spine and pain for 13 years. I have always been treated with the upmost respect. I can truly say the staff is amazing .

Caring staff, professional and the treatment was wonderful

Doctor avorado always tries to help his patients I been with him 4 years now no complaints I'm satisfied.

PA explained what was expected from me too cope with my situation and my Meds

Fast but Professional

"My pain level is much lower and I really appreciate the staff at Spine and Pain Center of SA for helping me improve my daily functioning and quality of life."

"Dr. Alvarado is the best pain doctor, he helps me along with my pain. His injections helps me out a lot."

"There's nothing but good I can say about The Spine and Pain Center. The doctors the nurses and the medical assistants are great."

"Staff is amazing and doctor is amazing. They offer so much to help you. I recommend them to anyone that has pain and want get rid of it."

"This team has had a lot of changes (retirement, changeover, etc) but they have all taken good care of me."

"I've had three successful surgeries performed by Dr. Jonathan Hancock. His professionalism and caring nature are beyond measure."