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Dr. Sean Rider, MD

Dr. Sean Rider, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Sean Rider, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Saint Louis, MO and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 2014. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Avala Hospital and Saint Tammany Parish Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Washington University And Barnes-Jewish Orthopedic Center

4921 Parkview Pl Saint Louis, MO 63110
Telehealth available

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(314) 747-2500

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Rider specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Rider's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rider

3.9
9 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 star
67%
67%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
11%
11%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
22%
22%

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I love Dr. Rider!
He is amazing and so nice!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 18, 2025
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Incorrect diagnosis
Dr Rider ordered an MRI and Xrays of my lumbar spine after Oschner and an urgent care took xrays and said I had L3 and L4 compression fractures. He looked at his MRI and xrays. Said I was healed (even though they were broken a month prior and it takes at least 3 months to heal) and he ordered PT and referred me to a pain management doctor (not affiliated with AVALA) in Covington. I saw that doctor 1 week later. He looked at Riders MRI and xrays and said I was not only NOT healed but I needed kyphoplasty surgery to repair the L4 and L5 vertebraes. So I got another set of opinions in Slidell. Both said I was not healed and I needed Kyphoplasty surgery so I had that done yesterday. Therefore, I do not recommend Dr Rider for anything. Plus it took his office 2 days to order the MarI's and it took Avala imaging 4 more days to call to schedule it. In the mean time I git ut done in 2 days at diagnostic Imaging in Slidell. Then his office never ordered the PT.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Martha Wilkinson – Mar 19, 2025
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cervical fusion Nov 2023 ... complete recovery.
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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Judy in Destrehan – Oct 30, 2024
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Went to Dr Rider for lower back pain and having a hard time walking. After an MRI he said the nerves from the spine were crushed in the canal and I needed alamnecety in Oder to open that canal. I asked him if1. It would stop the pain and 2. Would I walk better? His answer to both questions was , yes. SI had the surgery done. Set up two appointments with Rider after the surgery. He failed to show up for either appointment. He told his assistant to tell me to get another MRI and he would talk to me after that. Told him And Avaala to forget it, I’ve had enough of Dr Rider.
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
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Michael J Gannon – Jun 04, 2024
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Absolutely the best! He listens and he solved all my problems with surgery right away!
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
Helpful
Nov 06, 2023
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Thankful
Dr. Rider was a for professional surgeon from start to finish! I would recommend him to anyone!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
Sep 21, 2023
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Takes his time to listen to your concerns.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
Joy Rawls – Aug 30, 2023
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Dr. Rider is very professional and the service I received was excellent. I was up and walking seven hours after my spinal surgery. I definitely recommend Dr. Rider.
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
7 others found this helpful
Helpful
Lori G. – Jan 05, 2021
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Rider's area of expertise is in the cervical spine and minimally invasive spine surgery. While having the privilege to train at Harvard and Washington University, Dr. Rider received premier training in cervical and lumbar spine...read more

biography

Northshore Spine Surgeon, Dr. Sean Michael Rider was born and raised in Eunice, Louisiana. He received his Bachelor's degree at LSU in Baton Rouge before moving down to New Orleans to complete medical school at LSU Health in New Orleans. Dr. Rider...read more

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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  • Washington University At St. Louis

    Fellowship Hospital, 2020

  • Harvard Univeristy

    Residency Hospital, 2019

  • Lsu Health Sciences Center New Orleans School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2014

  • Lsu

    Undergraduate School, 2010
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Washington University And Barnes-Jewish Orthopedic Center

Center for Advanced Medicine4921 Parkview Pl Saint Louis, MO 63110
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Avala Hospital

    67252 Industry Ln
    Covington, LA 70433
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    90%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Saint Tammany Parish Hospital

    1202 S Tyler St
    Covington, LA 70433
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Riverside Medical Center

    1900 Main St
    Franklinton, LA 70438
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