Bassewitz Hugh L MD

The short version is if you need an Orthopedic Surgeon you cannot find anyone better then Dr. Bassewitz.
My qualifications for coming to that conclusion. I was a medical malpractice attorney for over 30 years in the midwest. I represented both Drs and Patients. So when I found out I needed cervical spine surgery I did my home work. I even went to Mayo Clinic to get their opinion but in the end decided on Dr Bassewitz. It was a complicated 3 hour surgery and it went without a hitch. I am now 45 days post surgery and could not be any happier with the outcome. The professionalism and competence Dr Bassewitz and his team displayed from start to finish was exceptional.
Its almost impossible to find a good Dr. as it is to find a good attorney. To know you need spine surgery is no pleasant news so its imperative you go to someone that really knows what they are doing.
So I hope this will give you head start in your research.

Doctor seemed to be very intelligent and knew what he was talking about. His bedside manner; completely rude, uninterested, condinsending, superior/​belittling attitude. Overall, I wouldnt recommend him to anyone who wants to feel like they were being helped. However if you wish to feel like a crumpled piece of garbage… hes your man.

Where to begin. My husband has had back pain on and off for quite sometime now. Back in November it got to the point that he could barely walk. We went and saw our primary doctor (Tom Peters) who was great. Took lots of time with us to answer questions and note history. We left there feeling better like we were finally going to get some answers. He had my husband go for an MRI and got us in immediately after to go over. He found a few things that were of concern to him and suggested we go to a specialist. He recommended Dr. Bassewitz. I had actually heard some great things about him from other people so we were happy about that. That brings us to today.
My husband got to the appointment (9:50am) and they did an X-​Ray on his back. Then they put him in a room for 2 hours!!! No one comes in to check or anything. The doctor finally arrives with some story about Govt mandate. Sorry we have had an appointment for weeks, perhaps that appointment could have been the one to wait for 2 hours???
So after all that, he must have been ready for lunch as he only spent all about 5 minutes to say, «sorry nothing there, you have a normal back for your age» and dismissed him!!!
How disappointing!!! Is it normal to have constant pain??? I would NEVER recommend this doctor to anyone. My next call will be back to Dr. Peters to also share the experience with them so they don’t think this is the place to send their patients. It was a complete waste of time and just horrible that a Dr. can make someone feel like they just don’t care. You make your patient wait 2 hours and you cannot even afford 20 minutes to sit with them??? HORRIBLE

I found him to be a great doctor. He ended up having to fuse me. He fought me on the fusion for a long time. At the end there was nothing he could do to stop the pain. The surgery was a success and I have no pain now. It was life changing. You might have to wait to see him, but think about what you are waiting for. He is the best in the city and I think he is a personable guy.

As a diagnostician, he is very capable. Unfortunately as a person, he’s rather unlikeable, borderline rude, and appears unconcerned with what the patient has to say.
Overall: meh.