Sibel Demir-Deviren

MD

Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist

Dr. Sibel Demir-Deviren is a physiatrist, a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation. She treats a wide range of conditions – from sore shoulders to spinal cord injuries – with the goal of restoring function. Her expertise includes musculoskeletal disorders, acute and chronic pain, interventional therapy for the spine, joint and soft tissue injections, and peripheral nerve blocks.

In her research, Demir-Deviren assesses outcomes for patients who receive interventional spinal therapy. She is also interested in studying mechanisms involved in injury of intervertebral discs (the cushioning structures in between the vertebrae) and opioid-induced hyperalgesia (heightened response to pain).

Demir-Deviren completed postdoctoral research in orthopedic surgery at UCSF, examining outcomes in patients with scoliosis, other spinal disorders, rheumatoid arthritis and Parkinson's disease.

  • Education

    Hacettepe University, 1993

  • Residencies

    Ankara State Hospital, 1997

  • Academic Title

    Professor

  • Languages

    Turkish

Conditions I specialize in

Where I see patients (2)

    My reviews

    4.6

    Overall Experience
    224 Ratings
    About our process
    Jun 13, 2024
    She totally understands that seven surgeries are not an option for me. And knows how to help me achieve a better life
    Jun 06, 2024
    I felt rushed. Nothing was explained well. I was given no options. Explanations were not clear. My concerns were minimized.
    May 17, 2024
    Talks too fast, rushed to finish
    Apr 01, 2024
    Was extremely impressed and most appreciative with willingness of Dr. Sibel Demir-Deviren, who genuinely listened to concerns, give hands on assessment, referenced MRI on the spot, and came up with a care plan.
    Mar 22, 2024
    Sibel deverin is an excllent back doctor
    Mar 20, 2024
    I had been suffering with high pain levels for a year (have lived with chronic pain since early 90s). With her help, I have greatly improved
    Mar 14, 2024
    Dr. Sibel Deverin is an extraordinary doctor and health care provider and I feel extremely fortunate to have been under her care. She is thorough, professional, caring, has an excellent bedside manner and I trust her completely with my health care issue
    Mar 13, 2024
    I'm convinced I have a very good doctor, and that is really all I care about
    Mar 09, 2024
    This appointment was basically about how I was physically feeling after a injection procedure, basically all is well.
    Dec 06, 2023
    Because of past experience, I am willing to drive 3 hours in horrid traffic to see these doctors. Excellent people.
    Nov 15, 2023
    Dr. Sybil Deviren is simply the best!
    Nov 04, 2023
    Care provider was willing to answer all of my questions. Did not make me feel hurried.
    Nov 02, 2023
    Love how thorough the visit was. And the ease of getting the appointment and getting all questions answered
    Oct 28, 2023
    Dr. Deviren is awesome. She is really smart, knowledgeable, caring, and compassionate.
    Oct 26, 2023
    I am very impressed with the care I have received at UCSF. Everyone listens attentively to my concerns, and my cares have been addressed.
    Oct 25, 2023
    Since my insurance only approved me for one visit I'm not sure how to get the emg test approved/covered . If I need to wait for insurance approval before scheduling the test.
    Oct 25, 2023
    I always feel Dr. Sibel Deviren considers my whole medical case. She is excellent at judging pain management and counseling me re my options and how to get to the best possible outcome with exercise, PT and weight loss.
    Oct 19, 2023
    No risks or side effects were mentioned.
    Oct 15, 2023
    I went to MRI @7 am and my appt w Dr was at 11:30 didn't get seen till almost 2 pm for short amt of time after driving 5 hours to SF & another 5 hours hone
    Oct 14, 2023
    Dr. Deverin is the perfect provider! She is kind kind, receptive and skilled in her approach to my back issue.
    Sep 03, 2023
    Physician was open to all the questions I had.and did not make me feel hurried.
    Aug 28, 2023
    Dr. Deviren was very interested in making sure my questions were answered and reviewed my care very thoroughly. She listened to my concerns and adjusted treatment accordingly.
    Aug 01, 2023
    This doctor is the best one could ever hope for and I trust her completely with my care and treatment.
    Jul 26, 2023
    Excellent & personal care from Dr. Deverin. Very helpful discussion with kindness & care.
    Jul 07, 2023
    I was so pleased with this visit -- exceptional care & attention to my medical needs
    Jun 04, 2023
    I was seen one hour late, Doctor was rushed.
    May 31, 2023
    Excellent in every way possible.
    May 18, 2023
    Absolutely terrible service
    May 03, 2023
    Dr DEVRIAN WAS WONDERFUL, very pleased and happy she's on my case!
    May 03, 2023
    Good listener, but I would have liked more time to understand the information given to me
    Mar 18, 2023
    Dr. Sibel Deviren tries hard to treat the whole patient. She is excellent at recognizing lifestyle issues as well as medical pain management.
    Mar 06, 2023
    She has cancelled on me numerous times and always runs about an hour late. She doesn't seem to really know about my issues and never seems to have looked at my chart before she comes in to see me. I have been very disappointed in her and am very shocked she is a dr at UCSF
    Feb 22, 2023
    Great bedside manner
    Feb 09, 2023
    Dr. Sibel Deviren is awesome. Excellent, compassionate, very knowledgeable physician.
    Feb 09, 2023
    This is the 4th time I have seen Dr. Deverin. She is a very rare and exceptional Dr. She is kind, caring, professional and very thoughtful in her response to questions. I always come away from seeing her with a wealth of knowledge about my condition and how to improve my health. I very much appreciate the depth of her medical knowledge combined with her thoroughness and kindness
    Jan 30, 2023
    MD was engaged in our conversation, looking me in the eye and letting me know a generalized result of the information but seemed in a rush ( I get this is a possibility for a busy practice) but the PA told me she would pull up my images to review. She gave me a brief explanation of the MRI with treatment options but only when prompting did she open my chart on EPIC to review the material. MY MRI was a page of results and as a health care provider I had several specific questions. I never was shown any of my images and specifics were vague. Overall the MD was engaging and kind but also seemed in a hurry after I waited over an hour.
    Jan 25, 2023
    I like Dr. Deverin, however, she seems to always be canceling upcoming days so tries to crunch too many appointments into one day and consequently, runs an hour late in her appointments
    Jan 22, 2023
    Doctor was giving positive feedback and advice so that patient had hopes for better health
    Jan 12, 2023
    I was referred to another specialist,
    Jan 07, 2023
    This office and staff are one of the best at UCSF-efficient, organized, professional, Andy patient-oriented. My husband and I have had medical care and procedures for the past 13 years and have experienced multiple departments and staff.
    Dec 10, 2022
    She caught that my pain suggested a different issue than previously thought. She was rushed and a bit curt but otherwise I'm very satisfied.
    Dec 05, 2022
    I have had plenty of experience as both a caregiver (parents, siblings & nephew) and as a patient with a number of hospitals & medical teams. This has been the best experience hands down. (Including Johns Hopkins In Baltimore, Columbia & Suburban, & Sinai in Baltimore.)
    Nov 21, 2022
    From my initial x-ray to MRI's to various doctors it took me 6 months to finally get this appointment. The physician rushed through my appointment and minimized my concerns. It wasn't clear to me if she actually even reviewed my MRI. Asking questions seemed like a nuissance to her. So dissapointing. Not even sure what to do from here because not sure she even considered my ailments appropriately. It was a very "defeating" visit. I have struggled with this back pain for 10 years
    Nov 03, 2022
    They were excellent
    Oct 25, 2022
    Once I got into my appointment, the doctor was very good. It was worth the wait but there was quite a wait to get in to see her

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