When you go to see this Dr., be prepared to wait. I have had two surgeries done by this Dr. in the past year and on each initial and follow-up appointment he was never on time. After they eventually get you from the waiting room to an exam room, be prepared to wait again. Rarely, did the Dr. come into the exam room in less than a half hour after I had been placed. His staff will make you cringe and you will wonder where he found these people. Follow-up calls after surgery are answered by his assistant and one would wonder if he has an ounce of compassion or competence. My biggest mistake was ever having this Dr. operate on my spine. After one year I am no better than when I initially went to see him. I would recommend that anyone considering this group of surgeons to first get a second and even a third opinion prior to surgery. After all that was done to me surgically, it has been found that my problem emanated from my hip and spinal surgery may not have been necessary, Hope this helps others in pain.