I would not send my worst enemy to Tim Johans. He was rude from the beginning. My A1C was too…read morehigh to do the surgery yet. He joked that I would be a quadrapaligic if I got in a fender bender. Hw was angry about my blood sugar & that he couldn't make money on my surgery. There was no offer or discussion of a plan to get it to the level needed. I've since found a surgeon who genuinely cares & am getting my needed sugery in 3 days.

My family member almost died because this dr ignored very clear signs that put them in the ER and…read morethen admitted to hospital for 4 days care. So thankful for St Lukes saving her life! If all you care about is religion (you will hear a loooooot about it) and hearing how bad he thinks St Luke's and St Al's are, then go ahead. But beware, his care falls very short of any we have had at Luke's and the providers there. They knew immediately an admit was necessary and started life saving medications. He actually had the nerve to tell my family member that none of what happened to them had anything to do with his surgery. WHEN IT ALL DID, and was proven. Never seeing this dr again.

Dr. Bridges is the neurosurgeon that I recommend to everyone I talk to with a spine condition, I…read morewas lucky enough to get in to see her for a second opinion after a cervical spine injury and ended up having a 3 level fusion. I could not have had a better outcome, the surgery and follow up were outstanding, I was able to safely return to a normal, pain-free life. I went back later in the same year when I needed a lumbar fusion and had another fantastic outcome, Dr. Bridges is very thorough, open, honest, and empathetic, I never felt like anything was rushed and always had all of my options explained. The staff has always been quick to respond to any questions or concerns. Please go see her if you are considering spine surgery.

I can't say enough good things about Dr Bridges and her team. They are all very professional,…read morefriendly, understanding and caring. Dr Bridges recently did a spinal fusion on me. She is a highly skilled surgeon with a great bedside manner. At my first appointment Dr Bridges reviewed my MRI results with me, pointing out the pictures showing the source of my pain. and outlined the treatment options to correct the problem. She went over the surgical procedure she recommended, explaining the risks, the expected outcome, and what I could expect after the surgery. Dr Bridges fully explained the recovery and rehabilitation process and the timeline to full recovery. She listened to my questions and made sure I completely understood the surgery and what I could expect at every step of my recovery. In the end her skillful surgical repair of my spine not only relieved my pain but also improved my quality of life. I'll be forever grateful for the care I received from Dr Bridges. I also want to mention her staff and the staff at Treasure Valley Hospital who were professional and caring during office visits and my short hospitalization.

I was in the hospital for two weeks and he suggested we reduce my meds. He is very dismissive and a…read morehorrible docter

If you are an MS patient, this is not the doctor for you. I have heard he is very good with seizure…read moredisorders. I have gone round and round with his office over calling in medication, appointment availability, and more. The bottom line is I called when I was having MS symptoms (as directed by him) in February 2023. All I received was a message to "go get an MRI". I promptly got a brain MRI as ordered, then never heard anything else about it, so I didn't know what else to do. We had an appointment scheduled in June of 2023 where he told me I had a new lesion that could be affecting my right arm. I was never offered any treatment for the new lesion. He then changed me to a new medication (getting the office to follow through with arranging the medication was a whole other junk show). I addressed my concerns with Dr. Kisherney in September 2023 directly in person after several messages on "my chart". By the time I got to the appointment I had been without medication for almost six weeks, and still having symptoms. I switched to a new neurologist in October 2023, who immediately ordered a cervical MRI in addition to a brain and thoracic scan with contrast. Today the doctor confirmed I had many lesions on my spinal column that were causing my symptoms. By the time these lesions were discovered, it was too late to treat them with steroids. I place the blame firmly on Dr. Kisherney for not ordering a cervical MRI, not ensuring my medication was available in a timely fashion, and ignoring my concerns when the symptoms appeared in February 2023. Disappointed and disgusted is an understatement.

Dr Montalbano has performed two surgeries on me and did an amazing job. Both surgeries were a…read moresuccess and there were no complications. His continued care is both appreciated and thorough. He takes the time to answer all my questions at each visit. He explains all options for every one of my conditions and doesn't just jump to surgery. I always feel heard and respected. He is incredibly talented and I trust him with all my spinal needs! His staff are all very kind, helpful, patient, and respectful.

I just had a wonderful massage by a super professional of 19 years' experience at Organic Origins…read more She knew everything that was I was having problems with, and she raved on and on about what a perfect surgery I had and even the scar was perfect. I told her about Dr. Montalbano and she said I was fortunate to have such a good surgeon. Again, thank you Dr. M for your great care.

Dr Zarse performed an cervical ablation approx. 2 years ago. I haven't had any pain in that area…read moreuntil recently. I am scheduled for another ablation in a week. I have been very happy with the ablation almost lasting 2 years. I am hoping my next ablation will last another 2 years, but there is no guarantee. It has been so wonderful though for being pain free after the first procedure.

Publicly humiliated in front of witnesses in waiting room about my auto accident claim - hipaa,…read morehere I come. They took so long telling me how stupid and dishonest I am that I missed the appointment; then was invited to reschedule - when pigs fly! I'll never know if the doctor was worth the visit - too many rude, incompetent gatekeepers here.