Dr. David Donahoe, MD

He was thorough, asked questions and the staff was very friendly!

Compassionate and bedside manner

I've seen Dr. Donahoe for a few years now. He's seen me through physical therapy and 2 surgeries. I never felt pressured to have surgery. In fact, with my second surgery I wanted it right away, and he had me do a little physical therapy just to see if I got results that way. When I still wanted surgery (and insurance was satisfied I'd pursued other options), he scheduled me right away.Dr. Donahoe can be a bit abrasive at times (he IS a surgeon after all), but if you realize that his sarcasm is his humor and way of relating to his patients, he becomes easier to understand. He and his PAs and LPNs all seem to have personal experience with spine pain, either themselves or a family member. They can relate to their patients that way.When I've been in pain, I've always been treated credibly. He doesn't doubt me and finds a complete treatment so that I can return to normal life. I will follow him to any office.

I work a lot and used a sick day off for my appointment. After having multiple updated X-rays this appointment and then having to wait for the Doctor to come in at least another 40 minutes , he barely was even interested in looking at the X-rays and explaining them to me. I’m in pain daily and my spine and mobility is of course a priority. He seemed to careless unless I was agreeing to surgery but how would anyone ever agree to such a major spinal surgery when he doesn’t even take 5 minutes to explain anything at all! Five minutes with him after expensive visits, X-rays , and waste a day off work! Show some compassion for people and pain

Dr. Donahoe 's instructions to me at the initial visit were confusing and I didn't return when I should have. A year later my primary care doctor sent me back to him. He seemed displeased that I was there, performed an MRI and announced I had a previous break in the spine. There was also a bulging disc and several places where the spine was narrowing. He stated that I didn't need surgery and asked me sarcastically what I wanted him to do about it. Being given no options, I did not know how to respond and said,'nothing, I guess,' before being dismissed. He seemed to enjoy making me feel foolish.

Dr. Donahoe started the exam in an accusatory manner as if I was only there seeking opioids. So many doctors treat chronic pain sufferers like this and it MUST STOP. He has no clue what my history is. He was condescending and compared my condition to his wife’s which I found unprofessional and unpleasant. I’m in a grave amount of pain every single day, all day so I’m not concerned about his wife’s condition but I am concerned about my own. Then, he downplayed my diagnosis and said he saw nothing wrong. Right after that he said oh, you have some arthritis but there’s nothing wrong and told me there wasn’t anything he could do except order a hip MRI since I have hip pain. I made it clear that I was there to find out what my options were since I was diagnosed with Spinal Stenosis in 2021. I refused surgery and was having way more back and hip problems than in 2021. I can barely walk sometimes. I’ll have someone else do my MRI. I don’t recommend him. NO WAY!!

Didn’t make me feel rushed and his nurse is the sweetest person.

Dr Donahoe is an outstanding doctor. I thoroughly love him as my doctor. He takes his time with you and explains things goes over the x-rays. He is always pleasant and a pleasure to talk to. He explains exactly what needs to be done and proceeds to get it done. Thank you, Dr Donahoe for all you’ve done for me!

I was given an appointment with him simply due to the fact, according to the scheduling nurse, I needed to see a spine doctor. I was not made aware of his title as surgeon, and I never asked for a surgeon specifically. Everything went great until he walked into the room. He made it very clear he couldn't care less about my problem, as he was a SURGEON and shouldn't have to deal with some type of minor issue. Well, sir, that issue isn't minor to ME, as I am in pain almost constantly right now and $150 worth of a wasted appointment out of pocket that truthfully, I did not have to spend right now. He didn't even take 10 minutes with me, barely looked at my x-rays, before prescribing me something I blatantly asked him not to and then assigning me physical therapy he didn't even speak about while he was in the room. His nurses did 99.9% of the work with me, so THEY should be praised, not him. I sincerely hope he doesn't treat others this same way in the future.

And he take his time to make sure that you understand everything that he is going to say and he is one of my favor doctor to have and very funny

He's a very kind and caring Dr.

I first saw Dr. Donohoe on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. I was VERY PLEASED. He listened to my issues about my BACK PAIN and discussed the different treatments. I KNOW my pain will never go away COMPLETELY, but with the recommended treatment options, I MAY get RELIEF FOR A TIME and can possible REPEAT these treatments ongoing. THANK YOU SO MUCH DR. DONAHOE. ASLO: DOROTHY HIS (NURSE)? WAS EXTREMELY attentive and knowledgeable.ALL IN ALL A WONDERFUL EXPIERENCE. Than you, DOROTHY!

He is like talking to a good friend. Explains everything and what to expect from surgery. He is always friendly and in good spirits. His staff is also outstanding. I recommend highly.

Great visit. The doctor was very courteous and explained very well the cause of my pain. Explained what the solution was to fixing it

Dr. Donahoe listens! He is personable and wanted to hear my opinion and goals when I had a ruptured disc 2 years ago and recently other spinal issues affecting my life. He gives sound, thoughtful recommendations for possible treatments and does not rush to surgery. Under his care, I’ve avoided surgery, but I know from a dear friend whom he helped that he performed brilliant surgery, providing much needed pain relief.

He was very friendly and made me feel comfortable, he took time to answer my questions and did not leave me with unanswered questions.

Dr. Donahoe treats you like an old friend. He listens to you and jumps right in to take action on what he feels you need.

There office is easy to find and the staff is very nice and friendly more than ready to help you get checked in tell you when to wait at they are very fast on getting you in to see the doctor which is down to earth and straight forward with telling you what's wrong in your health issues and the path morning forward in treatment and getting the issues fixed

Dr. Donahoe provide the most concise response to a complicated problem possible. He also accommodated the fact that it is a nearly 75 mile round trip from my home to AOC! Altogether a positive outcome from my visit with Dr. Donahoe

Dr. Donahoe is very knowledgeable and takes the time to explain what will be done during the surgery and what to expect after the surgery. He is a great surgeon.