Dr. Justin Slavin, MD

I saw the doctor a couple times for my problems for thoracic spine. It was very nice. Very listen very quiet and very smart guy. Highly recommended.

At the University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center, I had a kyphoplasty at T11 prformed, but the doctor kept pushing cement and glued my spine together through the cauda equina. He did another procedure plucking out cement and my right leg (mostly) returned. However, I have no sensation or movement in my left lower leg from the knee down. I have cauda equina syndrome. I have left-sided plexopathy. I have complex regional pain syndrome. I lost everything (driving, independence, career, husband, home). He said he was sorry and moved to NJ.

I’ve been dealing with back issues for a long time and began seeing Dr. Slavin a few months ago. He has been amazing at not rushing surgery as the only option and trying everything else before to make sure we’ve exhausted all other options. He really cares about patients and listens to all your concerns. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for an honest doctor.

Dr Slavin did surgery on me a few weeks ago. It was for a brain bleed that had unexpectedly gotten worse, almost an emergency. His work was excellent. My recovery has me virtually back to normal already. He visited me every day. Just had a post-op visit where he showed CAT scans and explained understandably why this won't happen to me again.

Pretended not to have seen all the MRI scans until we mentioned another condition, then pretended to see for the first time a neck problem and claimed that was causing balance issues instead of my father’s brain tumor. Rushed him into surgery that was less important than getting the tumor treated. Made false promises that if Dad had the surgery he’d be active. Instead Dad is bedbound and his neck in pain and twisted. A swallow test revealed he chokes when he eats because of scar tissue and hardware from the neck surgery sticking out and food catching on it. Slavin’s partner did the surgery since Slavin left for Boston before Dad got surgery (though he tried to rush it two days after we saw him, before he left town.), and the partner refused to say if the surgery was necessary or not, said he’s not allowed to say (at GBMC) But Slavin started all this. Even claimed Dad couldn’t get a biopsy unless he had neck surgery, then admitted after prodding that that wasn’t true. Salesman.

My experience was great with Dr. Slavin. I had three surgeries and he was great with all three. He answered my questions, explained the procedures ahead of time, he checked on me every day while I was in the hospital. He always answers my calls when a problem arises. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who is looking for a good neurosurgeon. He always listens to my concerns.