Dr. James is the G.O.A.T. I had surgery 2 weeks ago, and I never had any pain. He explains…read moreeverything so well, and he is so kind and caring. My recovery has been so easy that I got back to running 3 days afterwards. Everyone at the Atlanta Spine Institute is wonderful. Grace, Nikki, Emmeline & Jason are all so awesome. I never thought I would write a 5 star review for spine surgery, but here we are. Dr. James is just that good!

I suffered from severe back pain for over 15 years and tried just about everything from physical…read moretherapy, steroid shots, and chiropractic care and my only result was temporary relief. I decided to finally see a spine surgeon and Another orthopedic Surgeon recommended Dr. Plas James at the Atlanta spine institute. The staff is super friendly, the surgery coordinator is amazing and they set up all your appointments for you, including and MRI appt. if needed. I finally had surgery and the outcome has been amazing ! The best decision I ever made! I had a cervical fusion and I feel fantastic!

very knowledgeable and trustworthy. easy to schedule an appointment. I've had 5 orthopedic surgeons…read moreand Dr Richin's injections always hurt less than the other doctors. Recommend highly

To find relief for my lower back pain, my PCP referred me to Dr. Christopher Edwards at the Atlanta…read moreNeurological and Spine Institute. Dr. Edwards is an orthopedic surgeon who is renowned in his field, having been the first to perform many different types of spinal surgeries in Georgia and having worked with many college and pro athletes. The Spine Institute also has an in-house physical therapy clinic, so I will break this review into two parts. Part 1 - Dr. Edwards, Mr. Adams, PA-C: I had five appointments with the doctor. The first appointment, where I was initially evaluated, was handled by Dr. Edwards' Physician Assistant, David Adams. Mr. Adams surveyed my experience with back pain and performed a series of tests which included testing my range of motion, strength, and reflexes. Mr. Adams, in consultation with Dr. Edwards, ordered an MRI and a follow-up appointment. In the meantime, I was prescribed medicine and physical therapy. The length of time between my first appointment and my follow-up appointment was exactly one week, with my MRI promptly taken in between. The process was fast and efficient. At my follow-up appointment, I saw both Mr. Adams and Dr. Edwards. At this appointment, I learned that I had two ruptured discs. Both Mr. Adams and Dr. Edwards pointed out and explained the problem areas on my MRI. Dr. Edwards had a good discussion with me about what was going on with my discs, what may have caused it, and my treatment options. He also answered all my questions. Treatment-wise, he prescribed various medications and physical therapy at his office. After learning of my disc herniations, Dr. Edwards was very particular about which PT clinic he wanted me to go to. At my third appointment, after 5 weeks of PT and no significant pain relief, I was seen by Mr. Adams again. At this appointment, both he and Dr. Edwards agreed I should proceed with an epidural. Dr. Edwards' office referred me to an anesthesiologist where I had a three sets of injections done. After the epidural injections, I saw Dr. Edwards again. This time, he was accompanied by resident M.D. David Fiedler. Based on my age and symptoms, Dr. Edwards did not recommend surgery. Instead, he recommended I receive IDD (intervertebral differential dynamics) therapy from a neurology group. Based on my visits with Dr. Edwards, I find him to be a very knowledgeable doctor and I like his conservative approach. He is a surgeon at heart, but won't recommend surgery to anyone unless they truly need it. I highly recommend grabbing an 8am appointment (first appointment of the day). I was in and out in just over an hour for my 8am appointment. I had two 9:30am appointments and I was not seen until about 11am (about a 1.5 hour wait) for one of them and nearly 12pm (an over 2 hour wait) for the other! Part 2 - Physical Therapy: I saw Joy, a physical therapist who is specially trained in the Watkins Protocol, a lumbar/trunk stabilization program. Joy received her training directly from Dr. Robert Watkins in California. (Dr. Edwards is the first to introduce the Watkins Protocol to Atlanta.) I saw Joy for 7 weeks. She is pleasant, friendly, and gentle but also assertive. My first appointment with her lasted about two hours because it involved an initial evaluation. Like a doctor, Joy was able to explain a lot of what was going on with my spine and why. She also explained the body mechanics behind the Watkins exercises and why they were beneficial to me. I noticed Joy seemed more knowledgeable and spent more time explaining things to me and answering my questions than physical therapists I've worked with in the past. After the first visit, my appointments lasted about 1.5 hours each. All of the physical therapy exercises are done in a room that overlooks Downtown Atlanta. From left to right, there are views of the Georgia Dome and Pemberton Place (Georgia Aquarium, World of Coke) to Tech Tower and Bobby Dodd Stadium. At 18 stories high, the view is very nice to have to work out to. Joy printed out a packet of exercises for me so I wouldn't forget to do them at home. She is flexible on scheduling and doesn't pressure you to make appointments. She's accommodating in that sense. Her methods and advice are sensible and practical. Other Comments: The rest of the staff - Keosha, Lina, and Sandy - are great. They are good at answering questions, being responsive, and taking care of insurance and appointment scheduling. Teresa, in billing, has also been helpful when it comes to insurance. The Atlanta Neurological and Spine Institute moved from the Atlanta Medical Center on Boulevard to Emory University Hospital Midtown on Peachtree, next to the Bank of America building. It is located on the 18th floor of the hospital. Parking in the parking deck costs up to $6 for one day. I normally paid $5 for each of my visits. The office does not validate parking.

My Husband and I are both patients of Dr. Christoper R. Edwards of the Atlanta Neurological and…read moreSpine Institute. My husband has had two very successful hip replacements. I have had two separate operations on my back: the first was the top of my vertebrae and the second on my spinal column in my lower back. The results: I no longer walk with a cane and no more trouble breathing after four years of pain and suffering. After only three months recovery I am as active as always even though the true recovery period is approximately a year. Both my husband and I had done the research and knew we needed surgery but Dr. Edwards insisted we have second opinions and all proper tests before he agreed. He reviewed our X-ray results with us and the before and after images are amazing. Yes, the wait can sometimes be a bit long for your appointment but that is because he is not on a fifteen minutes and off you go time clock. Dr Edwards cares for the entire person and if you have special needs he will give you the time. The best of Dr. Edwards is that he is truely a man of God. He reminds us he is a "tool" for healing and always prays with his patients right before surgery. This humble man is truely blessed and his patients benefit. Hon. S Dempsey (retired)

Dr Hesse did a great first check up on me and had me get an MRI and X-ray to find out what's going…read moreon. She suspected something and wanted to be sure. When results came in, she discussed them thoroughly with me and planned the next move. Her protocol for me is working. First time feeling this in over a year. Recovery will be slow. But I'm so encouraged because the problem has been determined. Yay. Very conveniently located. Responds to questions by calls or emails. Thanks dr. Hesse.

I had a Meniscus Tear that I had been told could only be resolved via Surgery. I didn't want to…read moreundergo surgery so I looked for someone who understood this and would help me figure out an alternative. Dr Sylvia was my saviour. She understood exactly what I needed and created a plan for me, to try alternative solutions. This took over a year. Anytime I went in for my appointment, I was always sure that I was in good hands because she is very thorough, understanding and knows what she's doing. Over one year later, I now walk without crutches and without pain, and without ever having surgery. A combination of process and procedures went into my healing and Dr Sylvia was one of them. The reason I took out one star was because of her rude receptionist whom I am hoping no longer works there because she ruins the expectation which greatly contrasts the amazing consultation you get from Dr Sylvia. If you can ignore the receptionists abrupt rudeness, Dr Sylvia is the best you'll get, hands down!

Love the staff at this office! Been seeing Dr K for years and I am so grateful for him. He has…read moresteered me right through every part of my spinal injury. He is kind, answers all of my questions and works well with my surgeons.

Kindest doctor ever. He has helped me so much in my life. Recommend this office to anyone and…read moreeveryone!

Tony Fox is the BEST physical therapist you'll find here in ATL. Even if I didn't live intown, I'd…read moredrive FAR for this level of therapy and support. His expertise/wisdom is based in years of experience and his manner is patient, focused, and proactive. I've seen him for various issues related to shoulder/arm dysfunction, and he's focused on long-term health, mobility, and strength. His relaxed nature allows him to connect easily with patients. Recently, I've needed weekly manual support and dry needling to prepare for an intensive fly fishing trip, and he's been as passionate as me to help me heal and prepare. I've had dry needling with various PTs in Atlanta, and there's something to be said about Tony's approach -- that he teaches other practitioners on the weekends speaks to his incredible skill and knowledge.

I started with Tony a few months ago for issues with my jaw (TMJ). I cannot recommend him strongly…read moreenough. The treatments were helpful from the initial session through the very last one (I did 5 weekly sessions to begin with). Not only has he reduced the discomfort, clicking, and cracking in my jaw, but systemically he's helped my neck, which led to improvements in my posture and by extension, gone is the shoulder pain and discomfort I've lived with for several decades. Tony's unique combination of needling and muscular release, and the simple strengthening home exercise routine he gave me, created an experience was greater than the sum of its parts. Tony not only improved the functioning of the joint, but recommended simple but effective lifestyle changes (making my workspace more ergonomic for example). All in all, his work has not only impacted the problem I went to see him for, but has had overarching positive effect on my day to day health. The last thing I'll mention is that he was incredibly effective at communicating throughout each session (and at the start of the session in reference to the work he had done the session before). He was invested in knowing how each component of the therapy felt, in the moment, and long term. He was sensitive to not only communication through words, but also body language. I found that some of the sensations defied being put into words, and in those moments he helped me bridge the gap through his extensive experience as a therapist and educator in the field. Run, don't walk, while he has openings. You won't recognize yourself in a month's time.

I recently had knee surgery. Absolutely everything about Dr…read more Pandya's surgical team, PT, office practice and the rest of AOI's staff is exceptional, beginning with the first consultation appointment. Everyone, without exception, is warm, friendly, patient, efficient, and certainly professional. The follow up phone call from Dr. Pandya the night of surgery was a most pleasant surprise. And the warmth and concern by the PT staff and at follow up appointments is always beyond expectations. I highly recommend AOI.

I had the best visits here with Dr. Patel. First off I didn't have to wait long at all, all the…read morestaff members were really nice and polite and OMGOODNESS I have nothing but excellent things to say about the doctor, he came in asked what was going on I explained about my toe they did a x-ray he then set me up to go have a MRI then back to his office to discuss the next step which is to have surgery to correct the problem and discomfort I am having. If you want the best Doctor and Care for your feet then Dr. Patel is who you want to see, he is Awesome,polite and knows what he is doing when it comes to your feet.

I've been going to Dr John for over 25 years and in all of those years he has never been anything…read morebut the very best listener and most caring doctor. He definitely has the best bedside manner of any doctor I've ever been to ,He never ceases to amaze me at how intelligent he is and how he always goes about doing things without surgery first, I love that about him. He is not one of those who loves to cut for no reason ,(like so many do )his prices are very reasonable and never have. I felt like he was just trying to make money off of me as I have felt before with other doctors. I have sent him many friends of mine that have been very pleased With his work and his bedside manner . I've been to several surgeons that have told me there's nothing they could do and the first thing he told me was we've got to get you out of pain and that's just the most recent incident and there's nothing he could've said that would've made me happier than that. About 15 years ago, I broke my ankle in three places and for some reason after I left the ER, they referred me to a orthopedic Doctor (Whom I would prefer not to mention their name because it was such a horrible experience. )He wanted to do surgery on me the very next day when I had so much swelling, there was no way it could've been done without problems . Dr John informed me and talked with me and explained everything that was necessary in order for me to have my surgery we waited a week. He did the surgery and I've had no problems with it since. I had a very good friend whom went to an orthopedic and she walks like a pirate unfortunately. Thank God, I left that orthopedic office in so much pain and went to Dr John and did such an amazing job that I barely had any swelling. it healed very quickly and he did it with one surgery. He always tries many other ways to deal with your foot issues other than trying to rush you into surgery like so many doctors do. I would never go to another podiatrist and I'm so grateful for him every day . He has always made me feel like I was his special patient.. I trust him completely and you would too. If you had experienced the things that I've been through . I can't say enough positive things about him. He is an amazing doctor and worth every minute of waiting,that is if you have to wait. i've never had to wait for very long and like I said if I did, it was worth every minute I highly recommend Dr John. ,He is so kind but mainly so intelligent and probably the best foot doctor you could possibly get. The office is run by the best customer service you can imagine they always get back to you and always seem to work you in even when I can't imagine how he would ever have enough time. He stays very busy because he's so good I am shocked every time that I go to his office, at the fact that he still has people working for him that have been there for at least 20 to 30 years . Their loyalty to to him to work there that long truly proves a lot about his amazing character It's very nice going in and seeing the people that I've known for so many years that I've been there. I can't say enough about Dr John. He's the best medical person and the most caring doctor I've ever had.