Dr. John Orphanos, MD

Amazing surgeon would recommend him to anyone

If it weren't for Dr. Orphanos, I don't think I would be here . He made every effort to make sure, what was going on with me was thoroughly checked out, even referred me to other physicians, to make sure everything he thought was going on, was what he thought. I recommend him to anyone who has the problem I had. I don't anyone could replace him. He is awesome. He'll always be number one to me.

Showed up for first visit with MRIs in hand. Saw assistant instead of the doctor and assistant was clueless. I had already been to 2 pain management doctors trying to avoid surgery and both told me that surgery was the only answer. The assistant asked why I thought I needed surgery. I asked him if he looked at the MRIs. He said he had and I told him it should be self explanatory then. The staff is rude as hell. I decided this was not the olace for me and quickly found a new doctor.

I was taken to CAMC General ER. I was basically paralyzed from the waist down. An MRI found a large mass located in my spinal cord canal. I was literally in surgery within the hour. Dr. John Orphanos and his team are professional, empathetic and explained exactly what they were doing and the risks. I was very comfortable and felt a sense of ease with the Doctor from the outset. My wife was just blown away how his team called her several times during the nearly 6 hour surgery, culminating with a call from Dr. Orphanos himself. The mass was benign and now I’m back on the road to recovery and moving my legs and feet again. With rehab, I’m very hopeful for a positive recovery. I believe the Doctor and his staff gave me this chance. I’m so grateful. I’m telling you, if you need a skilled, professional, neurosurgeon, who’s team is top notch, Dr. Orphanos is the one. Thank you, Dr. Orphanos!

Unfriendly phone receptionist. I called for a new appointment (by recommendation) and after finally speaking to a live person and with 2 MRI's, several xrays and another surgeon telling me I needed surgery, this office will not see me without a referral from my primary doctor that I see once a year and has nothing to do with my spinal problem, Yes, I could easily get it but, i'll go elsewhere. My time is as important as theirs and there are other highly recommended Neurosurgeons in the area.

Dr Orphanos is the best Dr I have ever been to & he has gone above and beyond with my health care.Dr Orphanos always answers any questions or concerns I may have and he explains everything in great detail.I would'nt consider any other Dr for my health issues.Thanks ,Dan Layne