The day of surgery went exactly as planned. Follow up pain was intense for the first three days at home. The pain level was not unexpected. Pain diminished drastically on the fourth day home, six days after surgery. Healing progress could be detected from the day after surgery and is continuing to do so. The incision is healing nicely. Stairs have been no problem from the start. Walking is coming slower. Doing the recommended walking leaves my body weak. OT and PT were minimal in the hospital. Neither was prescribed after release. Teaching me a few techniques like putting on socks and shoes would have saved my wife (my caregiver at home) a small duty. She had her hands full the first week and any minor releif would help prevent being over-whelmed. I am extemely pleased with Dr. King's skills. I would recommend him to anyone.
My experience was excellent. I had knowledge of Dr. King , previously he had performed a cervical fusion on my husband , with perfect results.After receiving my MRI report ,I knew I needed to see Dr King. I called for an appointment, frightened, not knowing what to expect. The nearest appointment was June 21st . Ruth , his office personal was extremely polite and promised to talk to Dr. King's scheduler and was able to get me in 2 days later. Dr King exudes experience and confidence. Even though I would have preferred a different result , I trust his opinion and know he will do his very best on my upcoming surgery.
I saw Dr. King to explore whether something could be done to relieve my back pain. After some explanation from Dr. King about my condition, he wanted an up-to-date MRI before discussing any treatment. He ordered an MRI and I have an appointment to see him again after the MRI is completed.
From start to finish Dr. King was up front and professional in explaining what my options were and did an excellent job on my surgery with excellent results.
My experience with both Doctor King and his assistant, as always, was excellent. I appreciate that the staff at Neurologic Associates are caring, compassionate, and most importantly, very knowledgable in their professional expertise; whether it be at the front desk, or in the doctor's office. Thank you for your care!
The process of setting up my appointment for surgery was very helpful and minimized the time I had to spend waiting to be taken in for surgical prep. The prep was very expeditious and everything was explained. I saw Dr. King and the anesthesiologist before my surgery which occurred pretty much as scheduled. The care I received in the hospital was very good and much instruction done before my release along with my follow up appointment with Dr. King. My recovery has been more painful than I anticipated but that is probably my fault in over estimating my healing powers.
Doctor King is an excellent surgeon. When I first met him in the hospital after having been admitted for severe lower back and leg pain, I was immediately reassured that I was in the very best of care. His confidence meant a lot to me and the surgery was indeed successful. I had such excellent care prior to the surgery, and, following surgery when Doctor King checked in on me, he was thorough and attentive in making sure that all my post surgical concerns were addressed. During subsequent "follow up" office appointments, I continue to appreciate conversations that I have with Doctor King; he is perceptive and compassionate, but direct and honest when offering advice.