John Cassidy's Online Review Report Card

I do NOT recommend, had surgery no improvement, doesn’t explain nothing always has a hand on the door knob like you are bothering him

This Dr. is extremely unprofessional. He performed a back surgery on my Godmother. She went back into his office for a post op check up and to have her staples removed. Within 24 hours she was in the hospital with a major infection and a wound vac attached to her until further notice. She is in extreme amounts of pain. Dr. Cassidy gives off the impression that he cannot be bothered by my Godmother. As he was exiting her hospital door, he turned his head half way around saying, "any questions?" At this point she is in horrible pain, upset this infection happened, and now this Dr. that was supposed to be helping her, barely acknowledges her. She turned to him and said, "why won't you look me in the eye?" Dr. Cassidy turned to her and said "it won't help you get any healthier." That is no way to speak to a patient or even a human. We are extremely displeased with his bedside manner and lack of empathy towards his patients. We now have a long road of recovery ahead of us. We will not be returning back to this health care "professional.

This provider did an unnecessary “emergency” surgery on me 9 hours after the only required surgery under false pretense. He caused me permanent spinal cord damage amongst many other serious complications. He also does NOT carry malpractice insurance. Beware before using him or his partner. They create irreparable damage.

Dr. Cassidy doesn’t smile a lot , but he is a excellent surgeon. Answers all of my questions with no problem. Would highly recommend him for anyone’s back surgery. It’s been a week and I can tell the difference already.

In November 2018 I was referred to Dr Cassidy by Dr Patel of KW. Being right handed I had my spine slowly pushing against my nerves controlling my right arm. This was probably happening for ten years moving slowly against my nerves. I was at the point where I could not lift my right arm above my belly and had to depend on my left hand to shave, brush my teeth. I could not eat, drink even scratch my nose. You get the picture. The day before thanksgiving 2018 Dr Cassidy and Patel preformed a cervical fusion on 3 levels of my spine. Today 4 years later my right side is probably 85% functioning. My atrophy on my right side is practically undetectable. I was deformed from the extreme atrophy on my right upper torso. I would have been happy with 20% functionality. Yeah I had to push myself in the gym, but my body responded, because of the work of Dr Cassidy and Patel. Probably there are many other patients with similar conditions that Dr Cassidy has saved and the public should know .

Over a holiday weekend, Dr Cassidy did an emergency surgery on my husband. We are estatic over his genuine concern for my husband and the outcome. We feel blessed that we were able to have Dr Cassidy operate. The results thus far have been outstanding and the care given will not be forgotten. I would highly recommend him to anyone. Thank you Dr Cassidy

I had a Lumbar Laminectomy with Dr Cassidy at Venice Hospital in 2018. I acquired two infections, was in the hospital for about two months with IV Antibiotic drips and after four years of physical therapy and all kinds of exercise, I cannot walk more than 100 yards without stopping, due to pain in my hips and upper legs. Dr Cassidy has said he could not do anything more for me. I was a top athlete but have difficulty walking to my mailbox and back. A second opinion from another neurosurgeon indicated nerve damage. Dr Cassidy is abrupt, rude and his bedside manner is awful. I would avoid him.

Rushes into unnecessary surgeries under the guise of emergency. Not driven by what is best for the patient overall. Avoid. Can no way recommend. Did incurable harm to my spine and spinal cord

Got him in an emergency. Performed 2 surgeries back to back. 2nd one not medically necessary denied by insurance. Never could explain why I needed it. Left me with permanent spinal cord damage.

Dr Cassidy doesn’t talk much while he is evaluating you. He will explain when he finds the cause of your symptoms. I have the utmost confidence in his surgical skills, as both my husband and I have had successful surgeries by him! His staff is super and goes out of their way to assist you with scheduling and follow up.