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Dr. Frederick Finger, MD

Dr. Frederick Finger, MD

Neurosurgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Frederick Finger, MD is a neurosurgeon in Charlotte, NC and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1976. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Atrium Health Cabarrus and McLeod Loris Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

2.1 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 2.1 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

225 Baldwin Ave Charlotte, NC 28204

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Dr. Finger's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Finger

2.1
15 ratings, 11 with a written review
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Very thorough visit Dr. Finger was informative and helpful and pleasant to talk with.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Joe Lemasters – Sep 16, 2021
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If I could leave 0 stars, I would. Horrible bedside manner, lack of care for patients having serious neurological issues. Luckily, by transferring to a different neurosurgeon and seeing a wonderful pain management doctor, I am finally being cured, and not overlooked, like Dr. Finger was doing.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jan 20, 2021
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I find it interesting that others had the same experience...very condescending and rude...I actually cried as I was leaving the office. I have never had such an insensitive doctor...needless to say, I did not stay.
What went well
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What could be improved
No results
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Jun 01, 2020
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In October 2008, performed a PLIF procudure L3, L4, L5, S1 on my back. August 2009 severe pinched nerve and shooting pain started occurring down (r) leg and severe burning in lower (r) back. Dr. Finger advised that one of my rods had slightly bent, but could not be the cause of my problem. Refused to see me again thereafter. Upon turning to the VA for treatment, MRI (r) clearly showed that at L5 - S1, arear had failed with material used to separate the disk had backed 3/4 the way out and was pushing against nerve. Three separate back surgeons has questioned me why Dr. Finger had performed such extensive surgery, and my only answer was that he had advised that once he got inside, my damage was a lot more extensive. One of the latter just shook his head. Since I have been informed by 4 independent surgeons that corrective surgery would come at a great risk, which anyone would recommend me taking. My change of gate has resulted in a hip and knee replacement requirement. (0) Stars.
What went well
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What could be improved
No results
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May 08, 2019
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Would not recommend Dr. Finger to anyone. Very condescending! Said I had to just live with my back pain.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Jerry Van Houten in Charlotte, NC – Jul 25, 2018
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I found him to be rude and condescending. My husband had neck surgery three times. I wouldn't recommend him to anybody.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Janice in Gastonia, NC – Jun 08, 2018
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I have been a patient of Dr Fingers for 20 years due to an mva in my teens. I trust him and I like how he doesn’t sugar coat things he just shots you straight. Highly recommend him any day.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Leah Bridges in rutherforton nc – Sep 29, 2017
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He is one rude excuse for a doctor. My wife went there for back pain. Glad I went with her so I could witness it myself. I can't believe this guy is still in practice and I couldn't believe the way he talked to my wife. Condescending. We are changing doctors. I will not and can not be made to put my wife through that again.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 others found this helpful
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John S in Stanfield, NC – Jan 19, 2017
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Went there for back pain. He did a thorough examination, explaining what each test was for. He diagnosed the problem, gave options on how to treat it, what the expected outcome for each option would be. He is very personable, spends time with his patients, and cares about them.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Charlotte, NC – Sep 21, 2016
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Very disrespectful doctor in his profession. You don't talk down to your patents. Tell them you can't do anything for them, cause my husband was to fat. Needed to stop. Putting food down his throat. This doctor better be glad I wasn't there. Very rude.. I would never send anyone there..
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Brian Allred in Salisbury, nc – Jun 23, 2016
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Rude acted like why was I there. Basically determined within 15 minutes I was old and basically didnt know what I expected him to do. Thankfully my husband was.in they with me otherwise he would hve had a difficult time.time believing what I experienced. I am 49 yrs old
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Lorch and Pollack in concord – Dec 30, 2015
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Dr. Frederick Finger, MD is a neurosurgeon in Charlotte, NC and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1976. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Atrium Health Cabarrus and McLeod Loris Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • Neurosurgery

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  • Vanderbilt University Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1977
  • Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1976
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates PA225 Baldwin Ave Charlotte, NC 28204
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