Jeffrey E Deckey's Online Review Report Card

Dr. Deckey is an amazing person, not only an incredible surgeon and doctor. He went above and beyond and something didn't sit with him about my husband's MRI. Over the weekend, he had his own radiologist read it and it confirmed a staph infection in his spine and his bloodstream. Most doctor's would have just read the report and looked at it, but he knew something wasn't right. We are beyond grateful to him! And he did an incredible job on the surgery and everyone involved at the Hoag Orthopedic Institute was top notch and went above and beyond. I think they only hire the best!

I have been operated twice by Dr.Deckey, both times successfully. I had a laminectomy in 2004 and a discectomy in 2005. He was excellent and so was the staff at St.Joseph's Hospital. I see that many negative reviews concern the waiting time, but that tells nothing about his skill as a surgeon, maybe just about how busy he really is.

He fixed a previous neck surgery and later operated on my lower back. I told him he was the Nostradamus of neurosurgeons and he said, “You just got lucky.” He was right, I got lucky to have such a skilled surgeon operating on me, both times I needed him.

I went to see Dr. Deckey for a second opinion because I was told at 45 years of age that I needed a huge surgery to correct my back. I was diagnosed with a double deformity of kyphosis and scoliosis. My uncle who is a doctor said this is going to be a life changing operation I know Dr. Deckey is out of network and won't be covered by your insurance but I'd like you to see him because I have heard he is the best. So I made the appointment to see him at which time I was told and made quite clear by the front staff that because of the complexity of his cases despite having an appointment there could be a 2-3 hour wait. Wow… seems like a long time but again this is an appointment for back surgery which pretty much ranks in about the #1 position of things you want the best outcome for. Dr. Deckey confirmed that I did in fact need all the surgery and perhaps additional levels to properly fix my back. I went into the appointment quite impressed after reading his profile. If you haven't read it yet go ahead while your waiting for your appointment and check out his profile. He not only attended the best schools but he absolutely excelled. Ranked amongst the top of his class his education and knowledge can only be complimented by his level of expertise. Appointment #2 with Dr. Deckey Planned procedure: LUMBAR 5 TO SACRAL 1 ANTERIOR DISCECTOMY WITH CAGE AND INSTRUMENTATION. THORACIC 4 TO SACRAL 1 POSTERIOR FUSION, INSTRUMENTATION, ILIAC FIXATION, POSSIBLE ADDITIONAL LEVELS. All my questions answered, consent form signed, surgery scheduled for 11/1/21. It's been 6 weeks since massive back surgery and my back feels GREAT! Much stronger than before and my previous back pain is gone. Every person I came in contact with at the hospital said Dr. Deckey is the best. My anesthesiologist told me before my surgery if he were to ever need back surgery Dr. Deckey would be his surgeon. My back looks amazing so straight and the huge hump is gone. Dr. Deckey deserves nothing less than a perfect rating. I read through his ratings and reviews online and all the 5 star reviews are regarding his surgical outcomes. Then you have the 1 star because people are upset they had to wait 1 or 2 hours for their appointment. I am telling you right now Dr. Deckey is worth it! So do yourself a favor if you have an appointment and take the morning or afternoon off. Actually take the entire day off that way you don't have to get upset if it takes a while to see him. And for his patients who are upset because he wasn't doting by their bedside after surgery, get over it. You already won the lottery if he performed your surgery now let someone else share the Dr. Deckey jackpot. His time is best spent helping patients who need surgery. His PA's are awesome. Chris saw me every day I was in the hospital and my first follow up appointment was with Chris. I could not be more happy with Dr. Deckey and his entire staff, they are the best.

It's been 4 weeks since massive back surgery and my back feels GREAT! Much stronger than before and my previous back pain is gone. Every person I came in contact with at the hospital said Dr. Deckey is the best. My anesthesiologist told me before my surgery if he were to ever need back surgery Dr. Deckey would be his surgeon. My back looks amazing so straight and the huge hump is gone. Dr. Deckey deserves nothing less than a perfect rating. I read through his ratings and reviews online and all the 5 star reviews are regarding his surgical outcomes. Then you have the 1 star because people are upset they had to wait 1 or 2 hours for their appointment. I am telling you right now Dr. Deckey is worth it! So do yourself a favor if you have an appointment and take the morning or afternoon off. Actually take the entire day off that way you don't have to get upset if it takes a while to see him. Dr. Deckey is the absolute best.

Dr Deckey listened to me, explained everything I was suffering from, and implemented two surgeries to correct my Degenerative Disc Disease. I had 4 cervical fusions first. Recovered from that and immediately had a Lumbar fusion and repai if 5 discs. His staff was respectful, helpful and addressed my concerns. He gave me a miracle, I am 66 years old and grateful!

DECKEY ruined my family member abandoned his patient..did not listen or care ex patient left disabled, lost their life and ability to earn a living! His assistant Doctors in his group are even worse Dr. Smith like a fast talking car salesman! Beware

Dr. Deckey did a great job. I feel grateful that he was my surgeon. The surgery was two years ago. It was a fusion at L4 L5. So far so good!

Dr Deckey is the best surgeon who had to fix my first botched back surgery. He was very very attentive to all of my needs before & after surgery. I know he couldn’t perform a miracle but he did fusion of the L5 and it’s still in place today after 12 years. IF you have to do back surgery Dr Deckey is a 5 STAR Surgeon. Melisa Pesqueira

DO NOT go to this Dr. I waited over an Hour to be seen. They have zero consideration for peoples time. If I would have known I would have to wait this long I wouldn't have went forward with this appointment. I definitely will not allow him to perform surgery on me at all. Save your self some time and research a better surgeon.