Dr. Gil Tepper, MD
Spine Specialist
6000 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
At a glance
4.08 stars (25 reviews)
82% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 46 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Works at Valley Spine Center
2 office locations
Affiliated with Miracle Mile Medical Center
4.08
25 reviews
Bedside manner
4.4
Wait time
3.7
Recent reviews
This is a happening office... filled with energy and very polite people. Dr. Tepper was new to me and he seems extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. I enjoyed meeting him very much. Hopefully my surgery will go as well. I feel confidence in his abilities and that is saying a lot!
October 6, 2015Shawn C.Verified patient
Great doctor! He explained all the X-rays to us what they mean what we should do for improvement and prevention
February 10, 2015Ehsan M.Verified patient
Office locations
1
1.
Valley Spine Center
6000 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90036
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Valley Spine Center
4849 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 217, Sherman Oaks, CA, 91403
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
Popular visit reasons
Ankle Problems
Back Pain
Foot Problems
Hand Problems
Orthopedic Consultation
Spine Deformation / Scoliosis
Spine Specialist Follow Up
Sports Injury
Ankle Problems
Back Pain
Foot Problems
Hand Problems
More about Dr. Gil Tepper, MD
Gil Tepper M.D., F.A.C.S is the Director of the Valley Spine Center in Sherman Oaks and The Spine Institute at Miracle Mile.
Dr. Tepper graduated with honors from the Chicago Medical School in 1986 and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society.
He began his orthopedic training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center in New York, where he completed his internship in General Surgery and his residency in Orthopaedic
Surgery.
He completed a fellowship in lumbar spine surgery at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center under the supervision of the world-renowned spine surgeon Dr. Leon Wiltse. He subsequently completed a cervical spine surgery fellowship at UC Irvine Long Beach VA Medical Center.
Dr. Tepper is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
He is a member of many specialty societies--the North American Spine Society and the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery to name a few, and has published many scientific papers and textbook chapters in the orthopaedic literature. Most recently he presented a paper in Barcelona at the annual ISASS meeting in March of 2012.
Dr. Tepper is a dynamic speaker who has lectured both nationally and internationally on surgical and non-surgical management techniques for cervical and lumbar conditions. He has been a principal clinical investigator in several FDA investigations including spinal fusion devices as well as an Artificial Disc Replacement study.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Doctor of Medicine
University of California, Irvine, Fellowship in Spine Surgery
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Fellowship in Lumbar Spine Surgery
Practice
Valley Spine Center
Affiliation
Miracle Mile Medical Center
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Professional memberships
Western Orthopaedic Association
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
California Orthopaedic Association
North American Spine Society
Background
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Hebrew
Russian
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1821147976
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.08
Wait time
3.70
Bedside manner
4.43
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25 reviews
Most relevant
Great doctor! He explained all the X-rays to us what they mean what we should do for improvement and prevention
February 10, 2015Ehsan M.Verified patient
Love this doctor. I am usually scared to even walk into a doctors office and he made me very comfortable.
November 16, 2014Timothy H.Verified patient
Very comprehensive, attentive to my concens & very proactive to assist w/ some result oriented assistance.
More than 1 year agoTJ
The staff made me feel comfortable and Doctor Gil and his associates were very professional.
More than 1 year agoDustin G.Verified patient
It was timely and the doctor addressed my concerns satisfactorily.
More than 1 year agoEV
Follow-Up was fast and competent by one of Dr. Tepper's colleagues
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He was rude to me and didn't take any time to see what was wrong
May 14, 2014Initials hidden
Love him great personality
February 2, 2016Gail M.Verified patient
Dr. Tepper is cool enough, but that unfortunately failed to overcome my bad experience.
I scheduled my appointment at 9 AM on ZocDoc to make sure I got to work on time. They sent a third party email saying my appointment was 9:15.
They have a locked store front with their name and address, but the practice is actually next door. There was no signage or communications, so I was waiting on the curb until a landscaper told me to go around the building.
Luckily I still got to the place in time, but it didn't quite feel like the height of professionalism. I got a name tag to wear for security, with my name misspelled. My name tag also said my appointment was 10:30.
Once in the exam rooms, I was really uncomfortable with their practices. We walked in to the room, and a member of their personnel was just hanging out in the room. All the doors were left open, and I was asked personal questions about my medical history where all could hear. Moreover, while waiting, I could plainly hear in detail the medical information of my comrades in the other exam rooms.
I was left waiting in that room until 1 hour 15 minutes past my appointment time. During that time, there were a few cases when staff would come in and read my form to the other, or check the clock, and then leave - without saying a word to me. At one hour, I left for reception to request a cancellation (so I could get to work). She said he was coming soon, and disappeared back to the exam rooms without indicating for me to follow.
Dr. Tepper had a few missteps in his bedside manner, dropping professionalism to swear a few times. When I mentioned ZocDoc, he said "oh, so I'm surviving on there?!" ...which was a bit disheartening. He also made a few jokes discounting my occupation (specifically, waiter jokes about Actors). He later continued to ask for discount tickets to my show.
I walked away having to miss work and with nothing more than a suggestion to use Aleve. I'm sad to say I didn't quite trust that due to my experience and a quick online search, and now feel compelled to schedule another appointment with a new practice for a second opinion.
October 20, 2015Kevin D.Verified patient
This is a happening office... filled with energy and very polite people. Dr. Tepper was new to me and he seems extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. I enjoyed meeting him very much. Hopefully my surgery will go as well. I feel confidence in his abilities and that is saying a lot!
October 6, 2015Shawn C.Verified patient
One of the most unprofessional doctors I've ever encountered, I waited over an hour to be seen by Dr Tepper, and then when I returned from getting an MRI, I was shoved off onto another doctor, a neurologist who initially told me I was fine and could go; but Dr Tepper had a second to "drop by" and pointed out that I actually had a herniated disk in my spine! He sent me away with only steroids though it was the worst pain I've ever been in and that will potentially require surgery! On top of all this, Dr Tepper requested I wait over a week to get my MRI "report" because he wanted a special technician who (to his own knowledge!) was on vacation! So it made it very difficult when getting another doctor who could review the MRI without having to re-do it. In addition, he seemed only to care about getting a good review on ZocDoc; and the office was in a sketchy part of town and was disgusting. I would not recommend this practice to even an enemy. One of the most disappointing and wasteful doctors visits of my life.
July 22, 2015Gina F.Verified patient
Not a very good listener. Won't be back
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Tepper is great. I had a dislocated shoulder that was re-set by the Cedars ER. They recommended I follow up with an orthopedic specialist and so I came in to make sure I was okay and would heal properly. I was able to get the appointment for the next day.The assistant took X-rays on the spot (they have a full service clinic / surgical facility) and Dr. Tepper took the time to explain exactly what happened, how my recovery would go and recommended physical therapy. He knows his stuff, is smart and very easy to talk with.
February 3, 2014Initials hidden
Great as always.
October 15, 2013Initials hidden
Love him
November 5, 2013Brian L.Verified patient
this may sound crazy but I look forward to my visits, it's like visiting friends once a month! Everyone is helpful, nice and friendly
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Which hospital is Dr. Gil Tepper affiliated with?
Dr. Gil Tepper is affiliated with Miracle Mile Medical Center.
What practice does Dr. Gil Tepper work with?
Dr. Gil Tepper works with Valley Spine Center.
Where is Dr. Gil Tepper's office located?
Dr. Gil Tepper has 2 office locations, including in Sherman Oaks and Los Angeles, view full addresses on Dr. Tepper's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gil Tepper have?
Dr. Gil Tepper is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Gil Tepper?
Dr. Gil Tepper frequently sees patients for Back Pain, Hand Problems, Orthopedic Consultation, Spine Deformation / Scoliosis , and Sports Injury. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Gil Tepper on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Gil Tepper speak?
Dr. Gil Tepper speaks English, Spanish, Hebrew, and Russian.
How do patients rate Dr. Gil Tepper in reviews?
25 patients have reviewed Dr. Gil Tepper. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.08/5. They have a 4.43/5 rating for bedside manner and a 3.7/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.