Salim Hayek, MD, PhD - Pain Management in Cleveland, Ohio

“Dr Hayek is truly an amazing doctor. My sister is a new patient of his and already he has provided more empathetic care and a solid plan for pain management than she has received in likely her entire adult life. I can't express how thankful I am for him and I only wish there were more doctors like him. I highly recommend him!”

— Sarah Friend Munson

“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!”

— Karen Gallagher

“I received an injection for Dr Hayek. Got some relief so I called to make another appointment for another injection. Dr Hayek called and said he was told that the injection did not work. I said to him that this was our first time discussing how I was doing. I suggested that he may have me mistaken with another patient. The doctor then suggested I get an implant that will continuously give me pain medication. I thought this was not realistic and again asked if he called the right person. I asked if he remembered me from my two visit. one in the office and one to have the injections. He said he has hundreds of patients and did not remember who I was. Dr Hayek then sounding agitated said He was on the other line and did not have the time to discuss my issue. I reminded him that he just called me with upsetting news that cortico steroid were not an option and at the same time he was on a more important call. I told him it would have been better if he called when he had his fact straight and was not juggling other people at the same time. t really seemed that Dr. Salim M. Hayek was not well informed of my current condition and was not open to hearing from me that the injections gave me some relief. He did ask me to come to his office to go over my scans. I reminded him that we did talk about my radiology scans as I have had several surgeries. That looked good. I told him I was no longer comfortable seeing him and I felt that he was rude to call in the manner that he did. A few days later I got a letter stating I was a non compliant patient and Dr. Hayek could no longer see me as a patient. From the beginning Dr Hyek was quick to do the procedure he wanted to do. He said if one thing does not work don't worry there are many other things he could do. When I met him during the procedure he showed some signs of confusion about my needs and history. He was very busy and in a hurry to get the next patient on the table. Nothing I did was non compliant. I merely corrected the doctor on what he was saying and expressed that I was feeling uncomfortable. I am filing a complaint and I hope to get an apology. I don't see how standing up for myself and asking to be treated respectfully and professionally is non compliant. I can not recommend Dr. Hayek due to this unfortunate and frustrating experience.”

— J D

“My mother who is a chronic pain patient, has crest syndrome, which includes scleroderma, and many other painful conditions, she has to have a hip revision, and was told until she has the revision she has an 80-90% chance of her hip popping out doing normal activities, and it has 3 times in 4 months, her hip being in wrong has caused the metal in her back to shift, and now has a fracture in her lumbar spine. Dr. Hayek took her off all her pain meds, gave her sleeping pills, and told her to exercise. He obviously didn't read her chart or just doesn't care because it's wrong and a very horrible way to do medicine!!”

— Patty Abshire