Dr. Alan Waitze, MD

I called to make an appointment with Dr. Waitze who I'd seen previously. I was told by the receptionist that she would have to clear this with his secretary. I called again the next day, having heard nothing. I was told rather brusquely that I could not see him and to go my pain specialist. I don't know why I was not ALLOWED to see the Doctor. My pain specialist had ordered an MRI which showed I had a leaky disc and the leak is next to a nerve. I am in excruciating pain.

I met him for 5 minutes was told I need major surgery with fusions and laminectomy and I lost my ability's to stay in the moment I was in shock. He took so much time to help me understand and make me feel comfortable. The day before the surgery I was really scared and was going to cancel, he called me up and spent a half hour on the phone helping me feel comfortable. Really cares about what he does and his patients each and every one.

Finally decided to see a neurosurgeon. I did NOT want to have surgery, but I felt a second opinion was needed. My girlfriend, who's a nurse, found NOSS and Dr. Waitze. I booked an appointment, and he scheduled me for an MRI. I had 2 MRIs about 6 months apart. The second MRI showed an increase in disc herniation L5-S1. I was in so much pain that I could barely make it through the 2nd MRI, but I fought through. Basically my sciatic nerve was wrapped around the herniation. Dr. Waitze is an extremely nice guy. He explained everything in detail and seemed to genuinely care. He even seemed bummed he couldn't help me at the initial visit but assured me of complete relief with surgery. Fast forward 6 months, and I'm back at the gym, hiking and pain free. My heel feels a little funny every now and then, but the pain is GONE. I've referred a few people to his office, so I really hope they get relief. Dr. Waitze is a great doctor, and I would highly recommend!

I found Dr Waitz to be an excellent surgeon as well as very kind and compassionate. He never has rushed through an appt with me and explained and answered any questions I had. Highly recommend him!

Dr. Waitze’s performance during my spinal fusion was flawless. Minimal scar, healed up with no issues. I’m looking forward to becoming more active. Thank you!

This man gave me my life back and I will forever be grateful for that. 3 years after hurting myself at work and 3 surgeries later I am following my dream of a career change and becoming a nurse.

I had two herniated disks replaced by Dr Waitz about 8 years ago. He was and Im sure still is one of the most compassionate and caring doctor I have ever dealt with. Thank you Dr Alan Waitz for being an A+ physical and surgeon.