National Spine and Pain Centers - Kristoffer de Lara, MD

“Dr. De Lara is the BEST pain management doctor I have had. He doesn't do any unnecessary procedures. All former PM docs gave me cortisone shots no matter how many I had from previous docs. Either thinking they would be better than other docs or just wanted easy money knowing they wouldn't work. Not Dr. De Lara. No more shots in my lumbar region for no reason. PHEW!! During all my years in pain, not one doctor addressed my neck issues but Dr. De Lara did. He gave me what was, hands down , the best cortisone injection I have had. Gave me a lot of numbing agent so I felt no burning or needle jabs in my disc. He told me what to expect each and every step of the way and he was spot on in his description. I feel awful for not remembering his assistant's name but she was awesome!! Kelly Wilber, Dr. De Lara's PA, is AMAZING!! She went over my cervical MRI report line by line explaining what was going on in layman's terms. I have never had any doctor or surgeon do that for me. During my last visit, she even looked at my knee that is swollen for some reason. I only mentioned it due to being as active as I could be and she wanted to take a look at it. The front office is FANTASTIC!! They are always very nice to me even after dealing with very nasty patients. I have seen them deal with a lot and they are always kind while they are getting yelled at. Those women deserve some kind of medal for dealing with that day in and day out. I have passed other employees in the halls and they have all had a smile on their face and say hi to me. If you are looking for a PM doc and staff that will do right by you, look no further than Dr. De Lara and his team.”

— Dorian Ley

“2023 Review: Dr. DeLara and his PA Kelly are just wonderful. They are both compassionate; never racing through our appointments or making me feel hurried or pressured. I always feel heard, supported, and understood. I truly appreciate the individualized care; especially from my recent visit with Kelly when she helped me navigate some complicated options. After a few minutes with her, I left the office more informed and ready to make my decision with confidence. I'm grateful to have their medical care and support. 2022 Review: Dr DeLara is the best pain specialist I have ever seen. I have autoimmune issues that have deteriorated my joints over the past 20 years to the point of no return. With multiple surgeries behind me, and more to come, it has been a horrible and defeating journey to say the least. I make this review with the following in mind: Knowledge - 5 Solution Mindset - 5 Office staff - 5 Variety of treatment options - 5 Bedside Manner - 5 Authentic connection to patients - 5”

— Kimberly DeVault

“Dr Delara is fantastic! Due to several joint issues I've had to find a pain management practice. Dr. Delara is friendly, patient and listens well. Best of all he is an expert at injections! I've had to have several joint and spine injections in my life and my experience with this Dr is second to none. He is efficient and accurate all while distracting me so I'm not as nervous and focused on the procedure.”

— margaret flores

“I love Dr. deLara's kind, thoughtful bedside manner- He is a true professional, and he wonderful at what he does. He has spent significant time with me, making sure I knew what was happening with my care plan, making sure I was comfortable with everything, and just truly showing how much he cares about his patients. This is extraordinarily welcomed, in a world where kindness is hard to come by, so it means more to me than I can put into words. Especially being in pain for so long, he took time out of his busy schedule to see me earlier, and his staff helped make that happen. I can't say enough good things about this office. Thank you!”

— Amber Winters