I would give neg 10 stars if I could...the worst experience of my entire life. Ram R. Vasudevan's…read morepractice ran my insurance and reassured me they accept it. Several months, several tests, 2 MRI's, and 3 nerve stimulation tests later, VASUDEVAN insisted we do a further nerve test. His office, after ALL TESTS, tells me at the end of the day, they don't accept my insurance after all. Better yet, Vasudevan concludes it may be just stress.... Now... I have no problem paying my co-pay because my insurance was covering most of it and I know i still had a deductible to meet. I really needed that care, but it was a fucking joke. I'm still to this day in even more pain. His front desk lied straight to my face, they constantly have furious other patients as I've seen many time in the front office with my own eyes and ears. the front desk ignored my calls several weeks in a row as I was out of work during this fisco because I couldn't even turn my head left or right. No matter how many voicemails I left. I needed paperwork to state I was in his care to show my employer why l've been in care. This whole practice made it nothing but stressful to where I was crying everyday wondering when/if ever will they call me back? I needed this man's signature and shame on him and this whole practice so ignoring a patient in need. Now I hammer myself with lidocaine patches to numb the pain and l'm miserable every damn day. This whole practice is a joke. DO NOT even bother.

Dr. V cured my back pain. After 9 years of dealing with constant back pain, and trying every type…read moreof treatment, it was time for surgical intervention. I was referred to Dr. V from my pain specialist and from the moment I met him, I felt at ease. He took the time to understand my story, my condition, and after ordering new MRI and X-ray images, he recommended a minimally-invasive TLIF procedure. My discs had severely degenerated over time and a fusion was necessary to decompress the spine and give space to the nerves. Leading up to surgery Dr. V walked me through the whole process and made sure I understood exactly what to expect. After the procedure was over, he was in constant communication and made sure I was recovering properly. I saw Dr. V again for the 1-month, 3-month, and 6-month check-ups and he again made sure I was informed and healing the right way. If you have back pain, you need to go see Dr. V. He will get to the root of the issue and only recommend surgery if it's absolutely necessary for relief. I wish I would have seen him years ago.

Dr. Burnett has accomplished two surgeries on me. He is extremely knowledgeable and skilled. I…read morehave seen six back surgeons in various locations of the country, and he is the best of the best. His compassion and communication skills are nothing less than amazing. Additionally, his support staff are fantastic. Lastly, he is extremely responsive, always returning my communications within 24 hours - most of the time less. Can't go wrong with this crew!

best experiences possible. numerous fusions as my spinal discs deteriorate . only tpnotch. my fife…read morealso has spinal anterior done on her cervical discs. My fusions are from T-10 to S-1

Unfortunately I had a really poor experience here, and I'd like to share so that future patients…read moreknow what they're getting themselves into. I wish that I could have had this information prior.. I was referred here regarding pain from an auto accident. I was aware of the hefty cost ($1000 for an initial consultation visit), but was willing to pay for this doctor's expertise and opinion in reviewing my injuries. I arrived early for my appointment, and was taken back to the room in a reasonable amount of time. After the nurse took my vitals, she informed me that Dr. V would be in to see me "in a few minutes." Well, the minutes ticked by with no sign of Dr. V. After about 20 minutes of waiting, the nurse came back in & said Dr. V would just be "a few more minutes." I wound up being back in the room for a full hour PAST my appointment time when Dr. V finally bothered to come in, at which point the wait time was not acknowledged. We reviewed my history briefly, and he said really to formulate his opinion, I would need to go back and get two more MRIs so that he could see the full spine (I had already gotten one MRI). That was pretty frustrating, because I had specifically called prior to my appointment to confirm with his staff that they had everything that they would need for Dr. V to provide an opinion. I offered to go back and get additional MRIs done if that was going to be needed, and even requested they check with the on-site nurse at the time, to see if they would be helpful. After holding, I was reassured that just the one MRI was enough and I should come into the appointment to see Dr. V. Okay, so now I've paid $1000 out of pocket, just for him to tell me to go get two more MRIs. Cool. So I went and got the MRIs, & went back for a follow-up visit (which is an additional $600). Again, I arrived right on time and was taken back reasonably. Again, the nurse did her job and left me to wait for Dr. V, who would be in in "just a few minutes." This time, I was waiting for over 40 minutes in the room before Dr. V came in. The thing about Dr. V ~ he does not have good bedside manner. He'll make small talk with you, but he's not looking at you nor listening, rather, pulling up your file, making notes, etc. In the first 5 minutes of my time with Dr. V, he pulled his cell phone out of his pocket to check it three times. At the third occurrence, I asked him if I was interrupting anything, to which he replied no, that the hospital keeps calling him and he doesn't know why. Again, no acknowledgement of my wait time nor the lack of consideration in checking his phone when I was paying handsomely for his time. Well, he reviewed those MRIs and ultimately said that there's nothing he can do for me as far as treatment goes, and referred me to Pain Management. On my way out, I spoke with the office manager, and outlined my concerns. I was very gracious and understanding, but shared that I do not think my time was respected. I have a life - a job, a family - to plan around in order to make these appointments work. Not only was I not seen at the promised appointment time, but left in a room to wait for multiple hours over the course of just two visits. I courteously asked for a credit to my bill as consideration for MY time. I was given a lot of empathy, "I get what you're saying & I agree," and she offered to share the feedback with Dr. V and call me back. Of course, she did not call me back, so when I reached her back she again gave some apologies and acknowledgement, and said that she reviewed with Dr. V and they had decided that they were unable to credit my account balance. So, I cannot control what's on the MRI, but he has the audacity to charge me THOUSANDS of dollars for less than one hour of his time, yet refuses to acknowledge that MY time is worth anything at all. In summary, this establishment: * Does not value their patient's time * Supports a doctor who checks his phone while in the room w/ a patient * had a crappy blood pressure cuff that they literally asked me to hold in place so it wouldn't fall off Patients BEWARE

After two other surgical consults and years trying to avoid surgery, I was referred to Dr V by my…read morepain management Dr, as well as two personal friends who were already patients. I was petrified and had done everything to avoid surgery for years! I wish I hadn't waited so long. I am 6 weeks post op today. I had a three level ACDF and feel fantastic! If I have to go back for another level, I won't hesitate, with him as my surgeon. Not only is he an amazing surgeon, but he's kind, compassionate and very thorough in explaining everything, step by step. I hope if you are reading this and considering surgery, you will consult with Dr Vasudevan. You just don't have to live in pain. The difference is life changing. I got mine back

Dr. Kuhns and his staff are very professional starting from the initial visit, through the surgery,…read morehospital stay, and follow up visits. Dr. Kuhns looked at the X-rays from August and compared them to the ones in November and realized that there was something terribly wrong with the changes in the images. Almost immediately he scheduled major back surgery, going in from both the front and back in a six hour surgery. A bacterial infection was the cause of the rapid deterioration of two discs in my spine. I had several different doctors try to treat me with steroid shots, radiofrequency ablation, and a spinal stimulator. The pain just kept getting worse until I finally was referred to Dr. Kuhns for evaluation. The rest is history, as I can finally walk without major pain, and getting better by the day. I would recommend him and his very capable staff for any problem that you might have. Don't waste your time with anyone else. Gary K.

Would rate 0 but Yelp won't let me ! Not for the DR. But, unfortunately you have to deal with the…read moreoffice staff when scheduling surgery and not the Doctor. Pretty sure they won't let the dr know why I said I canceled my surgery less than 48 hours beforehand. So, hopefully he'll read this review and contact me. He has my info. Luann Roehm

My doctor, Mason Mileur, recommended me to Dr. Stokes, for my multiple spine issues. I sent my most…read morerecent MRIs from my lower back, and neck, that are damaged, and I wanted to talk to Dr. Stokes, and consult with him about any changes, or NEW procedures that might be available for my stenosis, spondilisthesis, and a vertebra that is misaligned 11mm ... Dr STOKES WOULD NOT SEE ME IN HIS OFFICE. THERE WAS NO INTAKE, THERE WAS NO 'BEDSIDE MANNER'. THE WOMAN WHO CALLED ME BACK SPENT 10 MINUTES TELLING ME WHY HE DID NOT SEE ANY POINT IN MEETING WITH ME. I'VE BEEN ON 80MG OF Hydrocodone since 2000. In January, my primary care said he wanted to turn me over to a 'spine specialist'. First I saw a Dr. Church at Capitol Pain Institute, who was a dream. We were titrating down to 60mg... Dr Church was compassionate, caring and he LISTENED and researched my condition. After that, the OWNER of CPI, a dr Shockett said he fired Dr Church, slashed what Dr. Church has as my current medications by half, and did nothing whatever to HELP me. Did not recommend surgery, did not suggest therapy. HE TOLD ME HE DID NOT EVEN KNOW IF I WAS REALLY IN PAIN. I AM in pain, but I'm more concerned with continuing to live, and be able to WALK. I don't want to be bed ridden, as Dr Schokett has left me when he apparently changed my history? I'M NOT SURE WHAT'S HAPPENED WITH SPINAL CONDITIONS, THE DOCTORS IN AUSTIN, TEXAS WON'T EVEN TAKE PATIENTS? I'M HAPPY TO SHARE MY MRI RESULTS TO ANY DOCTOR WHO WILL TAKE ME AS A PATIENT.

Took a family member (T.) to Dr. Stokes, ask part of our seeking multiple opinions before agreeing…read moreto the major surgery that other docs recommended. What impressed us about Dr. Stokes and his staff: (1) He didn't rush to suggest surgery, he wants to gather more information (including more testing) and get a very complete picture before recommending a treatment plan. Some other surgeons just recommended fusion surgery without looking as deep. (2) He pulled up a 3D spine model on his large iPad and showed us the anatomy of all the parts and what's causing the pain. I can't overemphasize how helpful this was to our understanding. It's a far cry from a static illustration, or even a handheld model. (3) He spent a lot of time with us and we never felt rushed. (4) His P.A., Katie, similarly spent a lot of time with us, wanting to know everything about T's problems and health history in order to get a full picture. The only problem was that we'd returned some of the new patient paperwork by emailing back a PDF (that they haven't yet put on the web), to the LVN, and the LVN emailed back that he got it and entered it, but when we arrived at our appointment, staff insisted repeatedly that it wasn't in the system...until they eventually found it.

Dr. Fox at NeuroTexas is a miracle worker…read more First off... his clinic is sparkling clean. The staff is kind and helpful and exuberant. I felt very much at home through the whole process, pre-op through post-op. More importantly... I'm completely pain-free now. I didn't think that was possible. I went from not being able to jump or extend my legs to, shortly after the op, burpees and light yoga. Totally life-changing. Not sure what I would have done without the help I received from Dr. Fox and his staff.

Marcella is one of the most amazing, knowledgeable and caring doctors I've ever met. Her practice…read moreat AIS is absolutely fantastic as it allows her the freedom and time to get to know each patient and really focus on the holistic bigger picture of what is going on with their body. I came to her practice last summer, 5 years post surgery with yet another herniated L5-S1 disc (same one as before) at the ripe old age of 35. Not only did she diagnosis the current problem, but really dug into my lifestyle and worked to figure out the why as to what could have caused a re-herniation again so soon. Then she developed a thoughtful plan of what actions she would recommend taking to prevent it from happening again in the future. She uses a fabulous combination of eastern and western medicine, integrating Chinese herbs/medicine, acupuncture, meditation, diet and lifestyle. My back is healed up, I'm down 20 pounds, and I've learned what to look for in terms of stressors and diet/inflammation factors and what a lasting impact they can have on your body. Additionally, she is at the fore-front of cutting edge technology with her stem cell research. Most people (rightfully so) are terrified of surgery, especially when its on your spine/nerves. I never felt anything but trust and safety when I was in Marcella's care. Obviously, I hope I never have to have surgery again, but if I did, I'd find a way to fly to Austin for her to be my surgeon again and again.

Dr. Madera and her team provide excellent, high-quality medical care with great individual…read moreattention and support. These are very kind and caring people.

It's been 31/2 years since I had a complete spinal fusion. The worst thing I ever did. I got severe…read morenerve damage. I've had several steroid injections in my spine several months of physical therapy and I joined a gym to which nothing has helped. I've used all my money. I use a walker now which really sucks. I need to try a spinal cord stimulator but Medicare will not pay. Please be aware of this Dr he has completely ruined my life. Do your homework and never get a fusion they are outdated. Should be minus 10 stars but it makes you choose a star

I seldom write reviews, however I felt that I needed to in this case. Dr. Fox was fantastic! The…read moreresults from my anterior cervical disk fusion were exactly what I needed to alleviate the pain in my shoulder and arm. My recovery was absolutely amazing! Had my surgery on Thursday. Was back at work on Monday! And I worked all week! Dr. Fox is highly recommended. Thank you, Dr. Fox!

I honestly couldn't be happier with my experience here. I came in needing disc replacement surgery…read morein my neck, and from the start the team made me feel taken care of. What really stood out to me is how quickly they got me scheduled, less than a week from my first call to surgery. That kind of responsiveness meant everything when I was in pain. The surgery itself went smoothly, and my surgeon explained everything in a way that gave me total confidence. The nurses and staff were so kind and attentive, making me feel comfortable during what could have been a really stressful time. Recovery has been going better than I could have imagined, and I can already feel such a difference. I'm grateful not just for the skill of the medical team, but also for how much they genuinely seemed to care about me as a person. If anyone out there is considering neck surgery or struggling with disc issues, I can say from personal experience , you'll be in excellent hands here.

Outstanding. Dr. Webb is a talented surgeon and he takes the time to answer questions and offer…read morereassurance.

Please avoid Dr. Nathan Pekar if you have any interest in living a quality life. He has been among…read morethe worst doctor's that I have ever had the misfortune to have dealt with for the following reasons: - Rushes the appointment - General disinterest - Does NOT fill your prescriptions In my initial appointment with him, he attempt to make an effort at listening to me however the entire appointment felt extremely rushed and he made nearly every attempt to end it within 10-15 minutes. Following this, it was nearly impossible to get a prescription filled by him to the point that in the last two months, my prescriptions were filled by other doctor's (despite significant efforts including calls, online messages in the portal, and online messages on the Victory Medical Klarna messenger ranging from 10 days up to day of). The staff was also deeply unhelpful, letting me know that in order to get my prescription refilled, I should use the online portal, but if I sent in my prescription request earlier than 5 business days, then it would be ignored. If I sent in later than 5 business days, it was also likely to be ignored. And when I did send it in 5 business days, it was still ignored. I have left several online messages, following up each day, in an attempt to just get a response, and in the past few months I have received none. And god forbid you have multiple prescriptions, because Dr. Pekar will maybe fill one prescription and completely ignore the others. They also look to charge your insurance as much as possible. By state law, practices can but are not required to drug test you for controlled prescriptions. Most doctors range somewhere between once to twice a year. Dr. Pekar will force you into doing a drug test EVERY month. So, not only is he an uncaring and lazy doctor, he also wants to take as much money from you and your insurance by pushing needless tests on you as often as possible. In sum, please do NOT see Dr. Pekar if you want quality care.

Have been in Austin for 2 years and have tried several primary care doctors. Was dreading having to…read morego to another but knew I needed to find somewhere. From the minute I stepped foot the entire staff was welcoming and friendly, made the entire experience fantastic. Dr. Pekar himself makes you feel like you've known him forever and has fantastic medical advice and really listens to your concerns. The facility is lovely, clean, and has loads of parking (something I always worry about) and there is a pharmacy for convenience right downstairs in case you need the prescription directly following your appointment! Highly recommend!