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Dr. John Peloza, MD
Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
40+ years of experience
Dr. John Peloza, MD is a minimally invasive orthopedic spine surgery specialist in Chesterfield, MO and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1983. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Texas Health H-E-B and Saint Francis Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
3.4 Star Rating
Based on 44 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (44 reviews)
Practice
14825 North Outer 40 Rd Ste 310 Chesterfield, MO 63017Telehealth available
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Hospital Highlight
Dr. Peloza is affiliated with Saint Francis Hospital Tulsa, a highly rated hospital.
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Dr. Peloza's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Peloza
3.4
44 ratings, 20 with a written review
| 5 star | 52% | 52% |
| 4 star | 7% | 7% |
| 3 star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 star | 9% | 9% |
| 1 star | 32% | 32% |
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
- I didn't feel respected
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- 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
- Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Chris – Jul 08, 2023
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Bad bedside manner. I went in with staph from a previous surgery and came out 5 months later after 4 additional surgeries in pain I've had to live with for the past 25 years. Dr Peloza would not offer any reasons for my pain or suggestions to correct it. He said there was nothing more he could do. I would not recommend this doctor to anyone for anything at all.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Jan 05, 2021
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Dr. Peloza has done 3 separate spinal surgeries and several more diagnostic procedures on me. All the surgeries were successful with no complications. He is a consummate professional. He puts the patients needs first. Tries the most minimal approach before pulling out any big guns. The staff treats you like family. Trust this clinic implicitly.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Shari Guess – Aug 18, 2020
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After going through conventional therapy for four years, Dr Peloza said I needed double fusion. I never even had a discectomy before he pulled out the big guns. I wish I had a second opinion. After having the double fusion, my pain level only grew. It was in the same places before the surgery. After going back to his office several times, the last one being a year after the double fusion failure, he said there was nothing he could do and dismissed me. I was lost and left to deal with chronic pain forevermore.
What went well
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Jun 17, 2020
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My experience with Dr. Peloza has been outstanding. I was first examined by Dr, Peloza in 1998 for cervical stenosis and his care has been excellent. He operated on me in 2015 and again in 2018 due to a severe accident and the results have been excellent. He is a doctor of great skills and compassion. RPM
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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RPM – Oct 09, 2019
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Had been diagnosed with 1 ruptured and 2 herniated discs. Dr. Peloza accelerated my insurance company’s decision to operate from three weeks to two days. At surgery found I had 2 ruptured and 3 herniated discs. The two hour surgery was turned into five hours. Good news... no fusion. The surgery, post operative care were excellent. Dr. Peloza and his staff is highly recommended.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Mar 20, 2019
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Dr Pelicans and staff are AMAZING!! Very friendly and very professional
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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L Barnes in Dallas – Sep 25, 2018
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From the initial call for an appointment to surgery and follow up appointments this has been an amazingly positive experience. Dr. Peloza is professional, confident and decisive in his analysis of my condition and presented the least invasive plan for my treatment. My surgery was highly successful. Not only is Dr. Peloza an outstanding physician, he has assembled an exceptional and caring staff that has gone above and beyond to meet my needs. My quality of life has been restored. FIVE STARS!
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
6 others found this helpful
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James Benson in Midland, TX – Oct 26, 2017
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I've trusted my life in Dr. Peloza's hands, literally. My life was on the line a as I had extensive damage to my cervical and lumbar spine w/cord damage. He fixed me. I would trust NO OTHER physician other than Dr. Peloza with my neck or back issues. He's the best hands down, clinical, surgical and post-op care. I have referred my own family to him as well as friends. Certainly worth driving from Okla City to Dallas since 2011 over 25 times. His patient coordinator, scheduler, nurse-A+++++++++
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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Michael in Oklahoma City, OK – Oct 13, 2017
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What I like about Peloza is that he does not rush into surgery. He wants to exhaust all of the non-surgical options before considering surgery. Plus i think he one of the more talented surgeons in the country. His PA Matt is great, I often go into to see him first on an issue.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Randy Neal in Dallas, TX – Sep 25, 2017
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I had been recieving quarterly steroid injections in my neck for a number of years that was required or my pain got out of control. Dr Peloza reviewed my charts and did a different procedure and i have been basically pain free for a year now. This would be 5 star review but we had billing problems with office even after getting pre-approval from insurance.
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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Richardson, TX – Sep 15, 2017
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Previously I had suffered with chronic back pain for 9+ years. I now have been pain free for 3+ years since Dr. Peloza performed a level 3 back surgery on me. He is a consummate professional, highly accredited and highly recognized among his peers. I have great confidence in Dr. Peloza and have recommended him to numerous individuals.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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M. Meadows in Dallas, TX – Sep 14, 2017
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I had my 2 year check, X-rays today. 2 years totally pain free. I was so foolish to put off the surgery for years when the fix was so easy. Dr. Peloza changed my life. I am an active 70 year old, playing golf, working out and working a full schedule.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Guy Adams in Dallas, TX – Sep 06, 2017
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My medical experiences with Dr. Peloza have been more than outstanding. He managed to rid me of excruciating pain in my back that had troubled me for years. Any followup appointments are always handled with superior professionalism. I would never hesitate to have him treat me in the event of any back or spine issues. Personally I think that he has no peer—he is just the best! Rita K.
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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Rita in carrollton, tx – Jun 30, 2017
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Dr. Peloza took a very prescriptive approach to accurately diagnose the root cause of my chronic back problems and confidently explained his approach to surgically repair my back. While he took every step to avoid surgery, once he realized that was the best course of action, he took the time to explain exactly how the procedure would alleviate my pain and his success rate with that procedure. I am happy to say that I am pain free and living an active lifestyle in which I am truly grateful.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Dallas, TX – Jun 27, 2017
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I have cervical (stenosis/degenerative discs/bone spurs) issues, that are quite painful. Dr. Peloza is a thoughtful, conservative physician who tries non-surgical treatments when at all possible. He suggested an injection at two levels and I went from being at a pain level of 10+ to a 1 or 2. That was a year ago & I'm still great! I highly recommend Dr. Peloza, who is a very skilled and highly-trained spine surgeon with years of experience.
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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Dallas, TX – Jun 25, 2017
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Dr. Pelops is not a good doctor in my opinion. He seems out to make money without caring about his patients needs. He sent me to physio therapy at the clinic he owns for 6 months. I missed a week and they thought I had stopped going and sent a bill that only the first 4 visits were covered. They let me pay the deductible unknowingly only to discover I owed thousands. When I queried this he got angry and said he wouldn't do surgery on me. I am thankful I discovered this before I let him operate.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- 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
- Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Dallas, TX – Feb 06, 2017
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horrible experience with a horrible doctor and staff; no follow up; lack of communication
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
10 others found this helpful
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Frisco, TX – Jan 12, 2017
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He fixed my back (3 cracked vertebrae, lower back, from auto accident), and I have had zero problems (or pain) since. GREAT doctor !
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
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Larry Randall in Richardson, TX – Feb 03, 2016
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my husband has been a cripple since he laid his hands on him. he also has issues with memory since he stopped breathing for too long.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- 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
- Long wait times
14 others found this helpful
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Janet in Plano, TX – Dec 30, 2015
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About Me
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Dr. John Peloza, MD is a minimally invasive orthopedic spine surgery specialist in Chesterfield, MO and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1983. He is affiliated...read moreMinimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery
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University Of Illinois
Undergraduate SchoolDallas Spine Group
Fellowship Hospital, 1990Dallas Va Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 1988Va Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1988Parkland Memorial Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1987University Tex Sw Mc
Internship Hospital, 1984Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1983
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Ear Care & Skull Base Surgery Inc.14825 North Outer 40 Rd Ste 310 Chesterfield, MO 63017
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Frisco5601 Warren Pkwy Frisco, TX 75034
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89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
87%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family14% higher than the national average
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88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
87%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family10% higher than the national average
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92%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well10% higher than the national average
87%Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 1012% higher than the national average
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