When pain or injury is holding you back, you need a team that combines genuine expertise with personal care — so you can move through treatment with confidence and return to the life you want.
Why customers choose us
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Patients choose Golden State Orthopedics & Spine when facing complex spinal procedures that demand precision and deep expertise. The surgical team brings specialized knowledge that gives patients confidence throughout every stage of their procedure.
“everyone from my Golden State Orthopedics & Spine team (Sandeep Gidvani, MD + Brooke Abrantes, Physician Assistant and their Care Team) + the Good Sam team where I had the surgery, were the authorities in there specific field and they performed flawlessly.”
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From initial consultation through discharge, patients experience a coordinated, professional process that removes uncertainty and anxiety. The end-to-end care model ensures nothing falls through the cracks at any point in the journey.
“all parts of my surgery journey were SUPERB, professional, genuine, and exceeded my expectations!”
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Patients leave with such a strong sense of trust in their care team that they feel compelled to refer friends and family by name. This level of confidence reflects a practice that delivers on its promises in a genuine, patient-centered way.
“I would 100% refer anyone to Dr. Gidvani and P.A. Abrantes at Golden State Orthopedics & Spine.”
What customers love most
“everyone from my Golden State Orthopedics & Spine team... were the authorities in there specific field and they performed flawlessly”
“all parts of my surgery journey were SUPERB, professional, genuine, and exceeded my expectations”
The little things that matter
Patients don't just interact with one provider — they experience a coordinated group of specialists who each play a clear role. From the surgeon to the physician assistant to the service line coordinator, every person operates with obvious purpose and accountability.
Staff are introduced and known by name throughout the patient journey. This small but meaningful detail signals that patients are moving through a human system, not an anonymous one.
Each member of the care team — from the neurophysiologist to the anesthesiologist to the intake nurses — is perceived as a true expert in their specific role. Patients come away feeling that every person they encountered was exactly the right person for that job.
The quality of care doesn't drop off between departments or handover points. Patients notice that the same level of professionalism present in the consulting room carries through to intake, the operating room, and discharge.
The inclusion of a dedicated PA alongside the surgeon means patients have a familiar, accessible point of contact throughout their journey — someone who bridges the clinical and the personal.
Patients use words like 'genuine' to describe their experience, suggesting that the clinical competence on display is matched by a human quality that makes people feel cared for, not just treated.
Tips for your first visit
Your experience will involve multiple specialists across different roles — leaning into their expertise at each step leads to a smoother, more confident journey.
From your surgeon and physician assistant to the service line coordinator and OR nurses, knowing who is involved helps you feel prepared and informed before your procedure.
Reviewers highlight that the staff combine clinical expertise with a genuine, personal approach — so don't hesitate to communicate openly with everyone on your care team.
Surgical procedures here involve a well-organized multi-step journey, so give yourself time to engage with each stage from intake through to discharge.
The physician assistant plays a meaningful role alongside the surgeon, so engaging with them directly can add an extra layer of clarity and comfort to your care.
More reasons to visit
“professional, genuine, and exceeded my expectations”