Dr. Pawel Ochalski, MD

Dr O operated on my back 6 weeks ago and from nuts to bolts (there were none)Everything was perfect. He is extraordinarily well trained, and showed great compassion. He must have done a technically perfect job because I am now fine. I am very grateful to him and to his entire team and I cannot recommend them enough.

I admit that I was nervous seeing Dr.O after reading the not so great reviews on here.Based off of personal experience, I can easily say those negative reviews were beyond wrong. He is the greatest doctor I have ever had. This isn’t the first surgeon I’ve seen or had, though I wish I could go back and get in his care sooner. He explained everything to me in terms that I understood, and answered every question I had. I spoke with him for over 40 mins, meaning I never felt rushed or not listened to. He will be doing a 3 level fusion for me at the end of July, and I feel absolutely comfortable and confident in his care. I can’t say enough positive about him and the experience I had seeing him.

Zero personality and does not empathize. Wants to slice and dice. Went to Maryland Spine Center and they assured me everything he said was very wrong.

Probably the single most intelligent man I’ve ever met in my life yet he was humble as can be. Gave me options and seemed to legitimately care about me as opposed to most doctors I’ve dealt with who more or less see you as a number. Additionally, he was superb as describing complex neurological terms in lehman’s terms that even a 10year old would understand. Meant the world to me. Couldn’t thank him enough. Best doc I’ve ever had

I experienced was good the last time I saw him but my insurance was fighting because I'm a smoker I see him again for something else and I hope everything goes well it's my hip it's getting bad I'm in pain I trust him very much so we'll see I hope my insurance don't fight again

Had a double ACDF done by Dr. O after a single ACDF a year prior. I now have a few more issues and in serious pain and will not even think of going any but back to Dr. O. He is simply the best in my opinion.

I am not happy with Dr.Ks replacement. I should not h ave to fight for the care I was given by Dr. K.

This man saved my father’s life and mine. He is honest, amazingly smart and has the surgical skills to tackle the most difficult case. He explains complexity in layman terms and presents confidence without false expectations. His bedside manor is comforting and realistic. Dr. Ochalski is a great doctor and an even better man.

On a recent business trip, I was in an auto accident. Though I showed no symptoms, a CT revealed a serious subdural hematoma. Thanks to Dr. Ochalski's diagnosis, I was rushed into surgery. I cannot say enough about his thorough work and keeping my family informed until they could arrive from out of town.

Surgery was my very last option. Dr. Ochalski explained the process in detail and put my mind at ease. The only thing I am mad about is not getting it done sooner! Thank you Dr. Ochalski! I would recommend you in a heartbeat!

Dr. Ochalski has been absolutely fantastic. He is incredible knowledgeable and helped put difficult terminology into terms we could understand. He was kind and courteous and treated his patient with the utmost respect. He explained a very difficult and intense surgery to us and was always concerned with how we felt and if we had any questions. I am highly impressed with Dr. Ochalski and have the utmost respect for him.

I cannot recommend Dr Ochalski enough. I had 2 prior back operations with another Dr and they were unsuccessful, and I had given up hope, but Dr Ochalski was successful! I found him caring, professional and most of all, he listened.

Horrible experience. Made me feel hopeless and had no compassion at all. Very ignorant person.

He was wonderful, explains everything, gives you choices. I had surgery and he did a great job very happy,