→ At Your Service

I am a former patient of Dr. Tantuwaya. I wanted to let the world know that I have recovered far beyond my wildest dreams under his neurosurgical care. I just wanted to say thank you, Sir. I know you cannot but hope to imagine from your point of view, but my recovery means the world to me. Thank you, and I am at your service.

—Anthony Miele,  January, 2010

→ Vicodin-free and a GREAT SUCCESS!

I had gone through horrible pain for 2 years in my lower back. Not being able to walk, or at to least walk for long distances or periods of time. Not being able to do basically anything without causing terrible pain. Dr. Tantuwaya tried everything before turning to surgery.

I had a lower back fusion at L4-5 in Septemnber 2009, which I can say went wonderfully. Dr. Tantuwaya was very informative before and supportive in everything after surgery and into the healing process.

My pain level has gone from a level 8-9, to 2-3. As of a month and a half ago I am Vicodin-free. (That is a big thing when you took it everyday for over a year and a half). My surgery has been a GREAT SUCCESS!

Dr. Tantuwaya's staff have been friendly, helpful and there for me. My experience with Dr. Tantuwaya, Sophia, and the Staff has been great. I cannot say I have ever had anything that they were not able to help me with.

Thank you so much Dr. Tantuwaya and Staff!

—Taunya Harmon,  Surgery September, 2009

→ Virtually pain free and I have my life back!

As a patient who before surgery was in so much pain I could not walk more than 50 feet without my legs giving out and unable to sleep, after surgery I was in a very short time able to walk short distances and then increasing as the healing progressed all without pain and without my legs collapsing on me.

I am able to bend forward farther than Dr. Tantuwaya expected and my side and backward movement are within the range that was explained to me by Dr. Tantuwaya.

I received excellent care from Dr. Tantuwaya and his staff all the way through this journey. The hospital he selected for my surgery was also excellent in the care they gave to me, and the compassion they showed my wife and sister as they waited for the surgery to be completed. The hospital was also able to assist my wife while I was hospitalized. This was above and beyond the normal treatment and care that most hospitals give.

If I ever have to have back surgery or treatment again it will only be by Dr. Tantuwaya and his staff and the facilities that he chooses.

If you have any fear I can confidently say you can put them to rest. Dr. Tantuwaya will explain your procedure until you understand and feel comfortable with it and if you need someone to talk to who has been there done that his staff will put you in touch with me or my wife, Sharon. We will be glad to talk to you and your spouse as to what to expect and we will be there for you for support if you need us.

—Guy K. Money,  Surgery on May 14, 2008

→ Excellent care halts family members' suffering too.

As the wife of a patient of Dr. Tantuwaya I am fully aware of the seriousness of the surgery my husband had. Due to unforeseen damages to my husband's spine the surgery took longer than expected and more involved.

Dr. Tantuwaya and his staff made sure that both before and after the surgery we knew what to expect. His aftercare was in place before the surgery got underway. His durable medical equipment was at our home before we got home. Dr. Tantuwaya and his staff made sure that Guy was a comfortable as he could be post surgery and that he had all the assistive devices he would need for the adjustment to his new limitations.

We are so grateful for the care and support from Dr. Tantuwaya and his staff we cannot express it fully.

I keep telling Dr. Tantuwaya that God has blessed him with the gift of healing that most Doctors do not possess. There is only so much you can learn from books and practice, the rest is a gift from God that only the special few have and Dr. Tantuwaya is lucky enough to be one of those few.

If you need to talk to answer questions or just for support my husband and I will be there for you just ask Dr. Tantuwaya's staff to contact us with your information.

—Rev. Sharon Money

→ My life saver

I am now a 71 year old woman and feel like a very lucky woman. Five years ago I was in so much pain I wanted to die. My back and legs hurt so much I couldn't even sit or walk more than a few minutes.

Then I found Dr. Tantuwaya.

I'd had surgery more than a year before by another man. I had three fusions, but was still in pain. The pain was worse than before he did the surgery. He gave me pain medicine and sent me home to suffer some more.

My lawyer sent me to Dr. Tantuwaya. My life saver. At first he thought I was expecting too much from the first surgery, ordered some tests. Dr. Tantuwaya found that not only did the fusions not take, but that my back was broken.

He went to work; fixed the fusions, when I woke up, I could sit and the pain was so much better I could live with it. A few weeks later, Doctor Tantuwaya put a plate in by back to fix the break. I'm so much better thanks to Doctor Tantuwaya and his staff who were so kind and good to me.

Doctor Tantuwaya is a great doctor. He listens and takes time with you even though sometimes he doesn't have it. So many doctors don't. He cares. I don't think he thinks of medicine as a job, but a love. More should be that way.

I still have pain, but he helps to control it. Many thanks to him and his staff. Thank you isn't enough to say.

—Arnette Larson

→ Heartfelt thanks

Dear Dr. Tantuwaya:

I am the mother of one of your patients, Thomas H. Hill. And I want you to know how deeply our family appreciates your kindness and expertise you've given my son. You are an excellent surgeon and an outstanding human being.

As Tom is to undergo further surgery in the near future, I pray that the Good Lord guides you in a successful operation and Tom can hopefully lead a near normal life.

Again, my heartfelt thanks.

A grateful mother,

—Margaret A. Hill

→ Sincere Appreciation

Doctor Tantuwaya,

This letter is intended to express my sincere appreciation to you and your staff for the remarkable care provided.

On April 7, 2007 my life dramatically changed when I was injured on the job. Thinking that life was bad enough with the injury, it increasingly became worse when I had to deal Worker's Compensation and the questionable care from another neurosurgeon.

Fortunately, one day I visited with a friend who told me about a close acquaintance of hers. She recommended Mary English Lloyd, Attorney at Law. Mrs. English-Lloyd told me about and excellent neurosurgeon located in San Diego, and from my first appointment with you at your La Quinta Office there was a sense of relief.

Thanks to you, Sophea and Beatriz for your concern and quality care. Each doctor's visit in El Centro, La Quinta, or La Jolla for surgery, I felt very confident in you and your staff. Since being under your care I have and will continue to recommend you to family, friends, and co-workers.

Again, thank you. You have been a god-send.

Cordially,

—Daniel Lazenby