Salim Hayek, MD, PhD, Cleveland OH

I had him only a few months or less. He put me on something that they use for people who are coming off heroin. I ended up shaking and having seizures. I told him that it was causing a problem and he got mad and told me that he was not going to treat me because I was not doing what he recommended. I was told by a doctor in a hospital that if I would have followed what he wanted that I would have died because of my history of seizures and me having them with his treatment. Be careful because he doesn't listen and acts like he knows what works for your body. The staff backs him up even though it was life and death. Be leary of him and his staff.

Excellent pain management doctor. Reviewed records I brought in from the 1990’s to the present before discussing options. Recommended further testing as needed. Supported holistic options. Respected my opinions and recommendations. Course of action has been spot on for two years! No opioids, narcotics, or additional surgeries necessary. 24 years, 3 spinal cord surgeries including fusion, PT, OT, meds, TENS unit, etc. Finally, two years with little to no pain thanks to this doctor!