Category: | Orthopedic Surgeon |
Address: | 6141 Sunset Dr #102, South Miami, FL 33143, USA |
Phone: | +1 305-901-1511 |
Site: | backdoctormiami.com |
Rating: | 5 |
Working: | 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM Closed Closed |
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Dr. James McAnally
Let’s face it. When you have back or neck pain, you’re looking for answers. The more pain you have the more desperate you become to find a solution. It’s easy to be in so much pain that you’ll trust whoever you reach out to first. While it might seem easy to make a quick decision on a spine doctor to evaluate you, when it comes to back and neck pain, you must be cautious because ANY surgery on your spine is deadly serious business. Having the wrong surgeon or the wrong surgery can and often does set into motion a domino effect where, instead of relief, you continue to have pain and may even need further surgeries. The reality is that 95% of patients don’t realize that there are a lot of spine and back surgeons who will recommend and perform surgeries you don’t need, do surgeries that are far more invasive than necessary (because they get paid more), or have financial relationships with personal injury attorneys with an understanding that the surgery (and the bill) needs to be dramatic to make a “better” suit. Do any of those things sound like they are in your best interest as a patient? Hardly! I’m fortunate enough to have both a medical background and a sales/marketing background and understand all of these factors working against patients who are in pain to find someone they can trust. Recently, a long standing issue related to one of my discs became painfully acute. Knowing the reality of the above details, I wasn’t going to trust anyone to evaluate this until I had done due diligence. After considerable investigation looking into every surgeon in Miami-Dade claiming to be the “expert,” I opted on having a consultation with Dr. Jonathan Glottlieb. His clinical background and credentials were at the highest levels and his record with the governing body for medical doctors was spotless. After meeting him in person, I can further attest that he’s chosen to “take the high-road” when it comes to only recommending to patients what they really need versus what’s typical with the other surgeons. He spent adequate time taking my history and examining me. He answered all of my concerns, made a recommendation both for the short term (in my case conservative therapy), and reviewed the likelihood of needing to a surgical step in the future. Based on my research of other surgeons in the area, I can tell you most would have immediately recommended a surgery that wasn’t necessary. Yes, there may be a consultation fee not covered by insurance but wouldn’t you rather invest in someone’s expert knowledge to tell you the truth and for your own peace of mind?
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Danielle Annunziato
It would be no stretch to say that Dr. Gottlieb and hes staff went above and beyond the call of duty! I will be forever grateful for the compassion I was shown from him and his staff! The size of his heart is only matched by that of his expertise and capacity of his work! I had been suffering for months from server neck pain and migraines, symptoms so bad that not only was I incapable of working but, couldnt get through my day to day life. I had heard from multiple people that Dr. Gottlieb was one of the best in the country. No matter where I looked his name came up. When it comes to your neck or spine it can be scary. Finding the best doctor is always the top priority. I waited 3 months to visit Dr. Gottlieb to make sure I was giving myself the best care available. After the wait I found out that he was not covered under my new insurance plan. Most doctors would have turned me away or referred me to another doctor but, repairing me, bringing me back to a pain free life was Dr. Gottliebs one and only concern. He refused to turn me away or let me leave without knowing he would be the one to help me. I had both a disc fusion at c4/5 and full replacement at c5/6. After less then a month post surgery I am brace free and in therapy already with 75% of my range of motion back with a significant loss in pain levels (some days pain free). I would trust my life in his healing hands any day!
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Lisa Suarez-del Campo
Dr Gottlieb is great. He utilized utmost care during my initial visits, and he is very professional. He was careful to examine all xrays and mri in order to give proper diagnosis. He was honest and didnt try to convince me to spend more money or that I needed surgery. From the beginning, he was optimistic about my full recovery without their surgical intervention. That is refreshing in Miami especially where everyone seems to want to have you spend as much as possible and where doctors try to convince you to get unnecessary surgery. Dr Gottlieb was also very specific about activity restrictions to ensure quick and full recovery. The office staff is also extremely nice, and they are quick and responsive. They check in with you before upcoming appointments and are always so pleasant to speak to on the phone and in person. Everyone works together to get you in and out as quickly as possible during office visits. I would definitely recommend Dr. Gottlieb and Miami Back & Neck to others.
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Lorena Lam
Dr. Gottlieb and his staff have been amazing from day one! I went to him because I was experiencing a severe pain in my lower back that went all the way down to my leg and was unable to walk. When the doctor saw me, he took the time to express his concerns and tried to help me as fast as possible to relieve my pain. I finally had surgery a week and three days ago and I feel so much better! I even dared to walk right after the surgery and once the anesthesia was gone! My case was complicated because I had a herniated disk in my lumbar area that was pinching my nerves, the recovery has not been easy but Dr .Gottlieb was right on with everything he said about it. I start my therapy on Friday and I will be back at work on Monday. I am very grateful I found him. His staff has also been amazing; all the girls are very polite and go above and beyond to make you feel good. I definitely will recommend Dr. Gottlieb to everyone. Thank you very much!!
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Jessica Dreyer
I did a lot of research before going to see Dr. Gottlieb for the first time. He is just an amazing doctor, so smart and knowledgeable, but also so kind and caring. I trust him - everything he told me about my condition and recovery have been spot on. I was ready to get surgery in 2009 when I first started having issues, but he convinced me to wait as long as I could because I was only 29 and he didnt want t to fuse me. Finally in 2016, he told me it was time for surgery, as I was losing strength and feeling in my right hand. I had a total disc replacement of C7-T1 about two weeks ago and I feel great! Each day I feel better than the last. I wouldnt let anyone else touch my spine. He is a great doctor!
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Richard Warner
Best and smartest decision I ever made, forget the rest ,he is the best. He cares about you not just a check, pro active, awesome bed side maner , a staff that cares as well. "He is Young enough to be up to date and have enough energy you like your back doc to have, "old enough" to how and when to use it !!!" He gave me more than I asked for and I put my life in his more than capable hands and I am not surprised he has not failed me. His assistant needs to be mentioned, I have a feeling she is the drive in his go. She saw to all details and talked at length with us. She even spent time with us in pre op and my wife in post. What a team, the gave me my mojo back. Awesome thanks