Dr. Richard Ostrup, MD

I have been a patient for Dr Richard Obstrup since June of 2020 and every visit has been pleasant due to Richard's interest on matters other than just medical matters . Dr Ostrup is not pushing for me to make a decision on my medical matter. He does point out where I stand with my medical situation, but never pushing to tackle the medical matter. Great human being

Identified and addressed emergency problem in an expeditious fashion. Excellent communicator. Technically very skilled and extremely experienced. Importantly, not just a skilled surgeon, but also a compassionate person. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone requiring neurosurgical care.

Dr Ostrup was very patient, took the time to explain everything to me Listened to all that I needed to share with him about my back Was very engaged, greatly appreciated!! Thank you!!

Excellent surgeon. Realistic about results. Felt very confident I had picked right surgeon for the job.

Very informative and very relaxing

While I will never be perfect, he improved my quality of life tremendously. He also did not operate on me until it was absolutely necessary. I trusted him going into surgery and also after. He is easy to talk to and listens to your questions.

Dr Ostrup was outstanding!!! He was straight forward, thorough and professional. He got the job done. He was compassionate and understanding, he listened to and addressed all of my concerns. Erica was terrific, her follow up and follow through was superb!!!

He is clear and concise. Very empathetic

During the first visit I was confident that Dr. Ostrup was the best choice - he used a high resolution display to show me the extent of my stenosis and clearly defined the risks/rewards of the recommended procedure - the results were outstanding. Erica, his Practice Manager, provided exceptional follow-up and expedited arrangements to prepare for surgery - as a neuro orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Ostrup has a unique combination of skills and extensive experience giving me the confidence to work with him to perform this complicated surgery.

I contacted Dr. Ostrup because of lower back issues and he ended up performing a 4-level ALIF surgery on my spine. I appreciated his approach and his care in ensuring that I understood exactly what the surgery would entail. He was very straightforward about what the surgery would/wouldn't accomplish and that helped me make my decisions. Dr. Ostrup changed my life in a very positive way through his skill and expertise. The surgery greatly improved my function and quality of life in addition to tremendously reducing pain. Dr. Ostrup is my hero and I cannot thank or praise him enough! Also, his assistant Erica's overall support was a major help to me throughout the many months that I was under Dr. Ostrup's care. She is so proactive and attends to all administrative details impeccably. (Total length of consultation/care = approximately 8 months.)

Excellent Neurosurgeon…great practice and staff. I highly recommend Dr Ostrup.

The experience I have had with Dr. Ostrup and his staff has been life changing for me. I was diagnosed with a Meningioma that was affecting my vision as well as causing extreme pressure in my head. He reviewed multiple MRI's and consulted with his colleagues prior to extracting the Meningioma as to what would be the best procedure for me. We had several office visits to discuss my situation and to talk about how I was feeling leading up to the surgery, he and his staff cared how I felt and would help me in any way I needed them to. Post operation care was amazing, Dr. Ostrup, Jeremy (PA) and Erica were amazing on the prompt care I needed to heal. I am 15 weeks post surgery now, working and on my way back to feeling healthy.

My visit, as usual, was really good. Dr. Ostrup is very knowledgeable and he answers all of my questions well. He is a very nice man.

Dr. Ostrup and his staff have been very help and kind throughout my surgery process. I had been dealing with lower back and leg pain for years and the pain injections I was receiving were working less and less. When I finally decided to have surgery to eliminate the spinal stenosis in vertebrae L2-L5, the process was made very smooth by Dr. Ostrup and his office manager Erica. I am very pleased with the communication Dr. Ostrup and his office kept with me after surgery to ensure I was healing as intended. Dr. Ostrup is a no nonsense type of doctor and super easy to communicate with. I am happy to tell everyone I am pain free and almost back to normal activities 11 weeks after surgery.

They fit me in, and the wait wasn’t that long. He explained everything clearly, and answered my questions fully.

I am so very happy with Dr. Ostrup’s professional skills and knowledge. I feel very deeply pleased to have Dr. Ostrup as my surgeon to correct my cervical spine issue. Dr. Ostrup is very comfortable to speak with and has an open mind with any issues that I may have after my surgery. Dr. Ostrup shows concern of my current health. I would highly recommend Dr. Ostrup to be your surgeon.

I ruptured my disc between L3-L4 and after about two months of visiting my chiropractor and coming home in greater pain than I went in with, I decided one day to go to the ED. I am so thankful I did since I received a referral to Dr. Ostrup and my life changed for the better at that moment. When my wife and I went in for our first visit we were immediately impressed with Dr. Ostrup's manner. He was confident, explained what had happened, and showed us what had happened on the CT Scan. He recommended surgery which we agreed to. Here I am, two months later almost back to normal. We greatly admire Dr. Ostrup and would recommend him to anyone. The office staff was great too, especially Erica. She was a delight and helped us navigate the process.

I had been in pain since February 2019.Went to a total of 14 doctors(primary care, orthopedic surgeons, acupuncturists, and pain relief specialists. My pain level increased from 7/8 to 8/9 during the 14 month period. I am 87 years old and suffering from osteoporosis-spinal stenosis. Had three bilateral epidural steroid injections from two different pain specialists and none gave me any relief. Was told that my age eliminated any possibility of surgery from one medical group. Not Sharp who stayed with me and referred me to Dr. Ostrup . Within 5 minutes I felt a relationship and sense of calmness that I haven't experienced since back in the day. Note-I also have white coat syndrome. Dr. Ostrup is very professional and considerate of his patients His Practice Manager, Erica Ebert, is outstanding in providing information when requested. What an outstanding team. Surgery on July 21,2020. I'm walking again with a pain level of 1/2. Thank you team ! Bill Stanley, September 3,2020.

I rarely take the time to write a review. However my excellent experience with Dr. Ostrup and his staff have compelled me to share my thoughts. I suffered from Spinal Stenosis for 2 years. I experienced daily leg pain that would not relent. I was referred to a Neurologist who referred me to Dr. Ostrup and suggested that I should get an MRI before seeing Dr. Ostrup, which I did. The MRI showed clearly that I needed a Spinal Decompression (L4/L5). Dr. Ostrup's staff was professional, caring and supportive throughout the process. The surgery went well, and I only needed to stay at the hospital overnight for observation. Right away my leg pain was GONE and it felt amazing to walk without having to bend over, which is what I did to avoid the pain. Within just a few days after the surgery I was pain free and on the mend. I am writing this review six weeks post surgery and I believe I am 100%. Dr. Ostrup is a highly experienced Neurosurgeon with impeccable credentials. He is also

He knew he you could alleviate my chronic pain. It was so worth it for my day to day life! Changed my life & continue to work. The office staff are attentive & personable.