Dr. Chad Abernathey, MD

One month ago, I reached out to Dr. Abernathy's clinic. After my first visit, it was determined I needed an additional MRI, which they scheduled that week with a follow up visit the next day. I received a microdiscectomy from Dr. Abernathy a week ago. I was not expecting this process to be as efficient as it was, and Dr. Abernathy was not warm and fuzzy, but he was kind and reassuring. His confidence is exactly what I would want in a surgeon, and his confidence is well-deserved. I have my life back thanks to Dr. Abernathy and his team.

I felt Dr Abernathy listened to my medical history and provided me with the necessary options in a good natured, though direct and efficient manner. He might not be warm and fuzzy but he was pleasant and focused on my options. Surgery went well with quality visits with my spouse and I in the hospital and prompt follow up. His staff was very pleasant on each contact.

One on lumbar one on cervical. Made my life much much better. Wish he took Medicare I'd be back.

If you're looking for an old doctor who loves performing surgeries and isn't interested in actually listening to you or helping you, Dr. Abernathey might be right for you. If you're looking for a doctor who is condescending and full of himself, he's definitely your guy! If you want a doctor who offers the latest non-surgical solutions and is willing to make surgery a last resort, I recommend looking elsewhere. He just isn't into that sort of thing. Too old and set in his ways, I guess?

Dr. Abernathey performed my back surgery in December 2020. If you want the best surgeon, you want Dr. Abernathey.

I have the utmost respect for Dr. Abernathy, his office staff and the Mercy medical staff who made my successful discectomy possible. After a month of agonizing pain from a herniated disk, a pain management specialist referred me to Dr. Abernathy (outside our healthcare network), calling him "the best neurosurgeon in IA" Dr. Abernathy explained available options in a straight forward way, answered all our questions and performed a minimally invasive procedure within the same week to resolve my arm numbness and nerve pain! I regained feeling and strength in my arm and fingers and mobility in my neck. I highly recommend him to anyone needing neck and back pain relief.

I see Dr Abernathy next week for 2 bulging discs in my lower back, does that mean since I'm seeing him I will have surgery

He was rude, short with me and acted as if he didn't have time for the appointment with him. I don't care who thinks he is a good doctor, his bedside manner is extremely unprofessional.

Dr. Abernathy was open straightforward and super skilled. He in deed allowed me to walk in, have the surgery and walk out. Very efficient and professional.

Doc Abernathy gave me my life back! He listened to what I was saying, and in a few days surgery was done and I was on the road to recovery. After a year of being told from another Doctor that nothing was wrong with me, yet I lived on a high dose of gabapentin to even be able to move each day, I was blessed from two people directing me to go see Doc Abernathy. Can’t say enough about how much I appreciate this man.

My review is 100%. I am American but am living in China. I came all the way home for Dr. Abernathy's surgery. He was SPOT ON what needed to be fixed with my back even though it didn't concur with the doctor in China. He spoke with me, he gave me options and I thoroughly trusted him. He was honest and lovely and if I could recommend everyone who needs this type of surgery to him, I would.

I went to Dr. Abernathy in 2014 for L4 andL5 surgery. I did great! I recently injured that area again. I'm on my way to get another consultation today 5-07-2017. Will need surgery again I'm sure. This is the Dr. I want to do it.

Dr Abernathey exhibits a high level of competence however he doesn't ask many questions, and you have to pry to get information from him. I trust his analysis but really wish he wouldn't have moved on so quickly without conversing more thoroughly.

He did a good surgery but I should of been told to rest more...I was injured very easily after 3 weeks and the surgery was a bust ...been suffering ever since. Patients really need rest and to stay put. I was simply injured terribly by someone grabbing my hand and twisting my back. It totally reversed everything the doctor did. I was heartbroken. Would of liked him to tell me more the dangers of surgery too.

All I can say is that I have never been to a more worthless so called Dr. in all my life !

I have had 2 surgery's preformed by Dr. Chad Abernathy, both were complete successes, he has an excellent bedside manner and I can live very pain free today because of his expertise, both of my surgeries were disc/spine issues, both issues had disabled me, I will ever be grateful to him and the entire staff of Cedar Rapids Mercy.

Exceptional surgeon in every regard. He has extensive experience in neck surgery. I had two herniated disks -c5/c6 and c6/c7 - resulting in excruciating arm pain. Another surgeon recomended fusion. Got second opinion from dr abernathey who recomended replacing c6/c/7. Surgery was a complete success. Immediate and full relief following surgery. There are no other surgeons in Iowan that have the level of experience he has which is critical to successful treatment.

Dr A is one of the most personable, warm, and funny doctors I'very every met. He has excellent credentials. He went to great lengths to explain every aspect of of my care to me and my husband. He's performed surgery on me 3 times. One day surgeries. Excellent results. I would recommend him highly to anyone needing spinal care.