Steven Sykes, MD

Great Doctor. I had an appointment for some symptoms I was having. While I didn’t get a diagnosis like I was hoping to, Dr. Sykes was able to rule things out like ALS/​pinched nerve, giving me some peace of mind. Which is great because I had started getting worried, as I had people suggest I get checked for MS, etc. So neurological reasons were ruled out. And he was able to do this by not running a bunch of tests; which I greatly appreciate and was worried about, already having a little debt from medical bills. So I feel he is honest. Also very nice and friendly. I had to wait a while for my appointment and they don’t validate parking but I feel like his honesty, knowledge, and friendliness was worth the wait.

What an amazing, personal, kind, and thoughtful Doctor. We have only met once so far, but I feel like he has been my Doctor for years. Caring and thoughtful, he listened, and then gave me a plan. So rare, and so welcome. I recommend him highly.

I was recommended to Dr. Sykes by two other well respected doctors. I was very impressed. As busy as he is, he took the time to give me a very thorough checkup of numbness in my toes as well as answering other questions I had on another topic. I instantly knew how knowledge and caring he is in explaining about the issue as well as answering all questions. I can’t imagine finding a better Neurologist than Dr Sykes. I hope more people step forward and give him a 5 star review.

I have been seen by more Doctors than I care to remember this past year, attempting to diagnose my problem and always coming up with essentially nothing.
I saw Dr. Sykes in hopes of a more complete answer, or at least getting pointed in the right direction. The staff was courteous and prompt, as was the Doctor. He made me feel at ease and thoroughly explained things to me in a very nice manner. He kept my lab reports and MRIs to review and said he would call me after looking through them. I appreciated him taking the time to do so, and expecting a call weeks later, he called me the next Morning!
He narrowed in on what may be going on with me and ordered lab tests that no Doctor up to this point has. I am hopeful that I will have my diagnosis soon and finally have some answers thanks to Doctor Sykes.

If you ever have to see a neurologist it’s usually not on happy terms. Dr Sykes is beyond amazing. His bedside manner makes me feel like I am in the best hands in town, and I really am. He is the chief of neurology at Cedars-​Sinai (…no biggie!)
He and his office staff went so far out of their way to fit me in to be seen ASAP, as it was for an emergency situation. The doctor ended up seeing me during his lunch break. That’s right. It’s 2014 and there are still doctors out there that actually care about their patients more than themselves. They do exist! And Dr Sykes is it!
He explained everything to me in great detail to a degree that I could understand and not just speaking doctor lingo mumbo jumbo that goes right over my head.
If you’re having to see a neurologist, you want the guy to know his stuff inside and out. And be kind to you. And go out of his way to make the experience as pleasant as possible. I’m telling you, stop reading this right now and call for an appointment. But don’t take mine ;)

What a breath of fresh air in comparison to the alternative doctors I’ve seen over the last 4 months to diagnose my issues. Dr. Sykes has a pretty long waiting list for appointments, but trust me, get on the cancellation list and if his office calls, drop what you’re doing and meet with him. I was called within 5 days and got in to see him. The first thing I noticed that was not typical of a doctor’s office is that he met me within 10 minutes of the scheduled appointment. No waiting around for an hour in the waiting room. In the consultation he was targeted with his line of questions and was able to help me at times explain my symptoms better than me. He was able to simply explain the «why» behind the «actions» even though other tests (EEG, MRI, MRA) all came up negative. He recommended a treatment that I have implemented and have had no symptoms since. He is quick to respond to my follow up questions and gives realistic time lines and expected results.
If it is a neurologist you are in need of, Dr Sykes sets the bar.

Dr. Sykes is an amazing doctor. Not only is he thorough in his exams, but he explains everything to you in such a caring manor. He is definitely one on the absolute best doctors I have encountered. Thank you again.

Dr. Sykes is a very caring a compassionate doctor who cares and takes very good careof his patients. Dr. Sykes is one of the BEST neurologist in the world.