Dr. Javier Amadeo, MD

First let me start by saying I felt he was competent. My surgery went smoothly without complications. I did feel however that my pain and other other concerns while in the hospital were not taken seriously. The office staff was ok, not warm or comforting but, 'ok' Prior to surgery I was told by the Dr it would be outpatient. I was then told by the scheduler no, it would be a few days in the hospital. I called to check so I could make arrangements at home and was told definitely outpatient. Day of surgery he says he wants to keep my 3 days. I understand the reasons but, a little communication would have allowed me to at least pack a bag. The nurses at Riverside were phenomenal and Im grateful for them.

Amazing care from the staff to my surgery to the care at the hospital

I had my spinal fusion surgery in August of 2011. Everything went perfectly and I have been pain free for the past nine years. My experience with Dr. Amadeo was wonderful.

Dr. Amadeo was extremely warm and comforting he explained and took time to go into what other doctors may have felt were insiginifcant percentages. He spoke to both myself and my fiancé and stepped out as we made the descision to have a very intimidating surgery. He was very involved in my pre-op and post-op checking on me to answer any questions and seemed not to mind when my fiancé took over as I was in no condition.

I'm 26 years old. Surgery went well and I was given a 3 month recovery time. It's been 9 months since I had surgery and I'm not able to sit for more than half an hour due to immense pain. Went back for advise 6 months after surgery and was told to "Man up and stop being ridiculous," and "don't come back unless you're physically unable to walk." Amadeo was extremely friendly and knowledgeable before surgery (I had surgery the day after he read my MRI) but was extremely unhelpful afterwards.

four years ago DR.AMADEO performed back surgery on me put in rods and spacers he was kind he performed back surgery on me when i was 80 years young which makes me almost 84 years young he did an outstanding job as i have never had any more back problems to date 9-23-16. i found him to be a very gentle man i believe Jesus Christ guided his hands and knowledge within performing my back surgery.UP TO DATE 9-23-16 i have had no back problems. he is an compassionate Doctor.