Pawel P. Jankowski, M.D. - Irvine, California

Mary C.

Dr. Jankowski came highly recommended by my family doctor that I have been seeing for over thirty-five years. When I first met Dr. Jankowski, he was quite intense and never cracked a smile. In March 2024, Dr. Jankowski performed an ACDF procedure on my cervical spine and three months later in June 2024, Dr. Jankowski performed a laminectomy and a fusion in back to back surgeries to my lumbar spine. I had two herniated discs in my lumbar spine of which one was over 8.5mm and for over a year, I was not able to walk or participate in any type of activities without pain. After I woke up from the first surgery, the pain was gone. The day after the second surgery, the physical therapist came by and I was able to walk around the entire floor of the hospital without any issues. Prior to my surgeries, I have heard a lot of horror stories about people having back surgeries and their pain got worse and/or they were still not able to walk. Dr. Jankowski gave me my life back. After I was discharged from the hospital, I was able to walk without any pain and in September 2024, I went back to my Pilates reformer class. My Pilates instructor was amazed that I was able to recover so quickly. If you are thinking of having spine surgery and have been putting it off, please don't put it off and make an appointment for a consultation with Dr. Jankowski. Dr. Jankowski may look very serious but he really doesn't bite - unless of course you are not following his instructions.

I also want to thank Dr. Jankowski's assistant, Paritash. She is the most efficient and caring person that I have ever met. She coordinated everything for me from pre-op to post-op, imagining, as well as being my biggest cheerleader during this whole process. I will forever be grateful to both Dr. Jankowski and Paritash.

S. J. S.

I have had multiple spine surgeries that did not really work, and over time, I developed spiral scoliosis and a couple herniated discs in my lumbar spine. I had consulted other spine surgeons, but they would touch me because my spine was too deformed. I went to Dr. Jankowski, and he suggested I have a multiple level lumbar fusion fixated to my pelvis. He told me that he would not suggest surgery unless it would improve the quality of my life. Dr. Jankowski reconstructed my entire lower spine, and it has drastically reduced my lower back pain. It has greatly improved my quality of life. I recommend Dr. Jankowski to anyone needing spine surgery without any hesitation. He is an expert in complex spine issues and his bedside manners are excellent. His assistant, Paritash, is very helpful and always available to answer questions. They make a great team.

Cathy H.

I have had 6 back surgeries. Each one a little different from the last. My 5th back surgery was 10 years ago. My doctor had a stroke & quit practicing. A friend of mine suggested Dr. Jankowski & I made an appointment. I am so glad I did. He’s amazing. He did an 11 hour surgery & fixed all my back problems with very little to no pain. I would highly recommend him.
He sincerely cares about his patients. His assistant, Paritash is fantastic. Any questions, you can text her & within a short amount of time she’ll text you back with an answer. Once again I recommend this doctor & staff.

Nan-Ping H.

Last February I fell and needed a surgery to fix my neck. My sister who is a doctor did research for the best neurosurgeon. She found Dr. Jankowski to perform a complex surgery for me. The surgery was nine hours long and included two stages: posterior decompression with laminectomy first and then anterior cervical corpectomies. The surgery went well. I stayed nine days in the hospital. After the surgery, I had physical therapy for three months. The recovery was satisfactory.
I believe Dr. Jankowski is an excellent neurosurgeon. I am grateful to have him performed the surgery for me. The Office Manager Paritash is very efficient, caring and dependable. I am very pleased with the outcome. I would highly recommend Dr. Jankowski for complex spine surgery.

Eileen Y.

Dr Jankowski is a highly skilled back surgeon and I was lucky to have found him. After a 9 hour surgery he was able to repair things on my spine that my last doctor wasn’t able to do. Then he proceeded to fix some new areas in my spine that were giving me trouble.
His office assistant, Paritash, treats all of their patients like family and she always returns my calls or texts almost immediately.
It has been two months since my last surgery and I am feeling so much better.
Eileen Y

Lisa L.

I met Dr. Jankowski in early '24 and he performed my spine surgery in July of '24. From the moment I entered his office, it was apparent it would be a different experience than other surgeons that I had consulted. I was immediately struck with a level of compassion and understanding of my long term back pain and associated disability. I was given immediate direct access to Paritash from the office who guided me through the process, worked diligently on insurance pre-authorizations and answered my texts immediately from the first visit. My surgery and subsequent healing went very well and the final outcome is better than I could have imagined. I can walk miles pain free where before surgery I could not walk a block. Dr. Jankowski is an incredibly skilled surgeon who cares about his patients. He changed my life.

Kathy B.

I highly recommend Dr. Jankowski and his amazing assistant Paritash. I got referred to him after seeing another surgeon who told me my MRI looked fine (HA)! From the minute I met him, he made me feel at ease, told me that he could fix my back and after my first appt. with him, we scheduled my surgery. His assistant Paritash was amazing and via text answered all of my never ending questions. She explained everything in great detail. After suffering with back pain for many years, I had a spinal fusion surgery (L5S1) and can happily say I am doing great and on the road to recovery. That nerve pain I had before is completely gone and I'm just recovering from surgery. You cannot ask for a better doctor. My surgery went a lot longer than we originally thought and that was because my nerves were so inflamed that Dr. J had to go very slowly as not to affect them. I highly recommend Dr. Jankowski and his staff.

Rozitash T. P.

Outstanding Spine Surgeon and Exceptional Office Manager!

I had been struggling with neck pain for a couple of years, trying to manage it conservatively with epidural shots and physical therapy. However, my condition worsened to the point where I couldn’t hold anything steadily with my hands. After consulting with another surgeon, I decided to seek a second opinion from Dr. Jankowski, and I’m so glad I did.

Dr. Jankowski’s professionalism, knowledge, and care are beyond words. He took the time to sit down with me and thoroughly explain every aspect of my condition and the treatment options. I felt completely informed and supported throughout the process.

I also want to give a huge shout-out to his right hand, the office manager Paritash. She was there for me every step of the way, answering all my questions with compassion and professionalism. Her polite and knowledgeable demeanor made a world of difference in my experience.

Now, three months post-surgery, I feel great! Dr. Jankowski and Paritash have truly given me back my quality of life. I can’t thank them enough!