Thomas J Mcgivney's Online Review Report Card

Dr Thomas McGivney replaced 2 bulging disks in my neck that a month of aggressive physical therapy did nothing to improve. He laid out risks and options, answered all my questions, and didn't pressure me into anything. Because of my age, he recommended replacements rather than a cage, and explained why. It was exactly what I was hoping for. After the surgery, I woke up with ZERO arm numbness/pain!! (There was back pain, but that was expected and Dr M told me I'd have that bc your shoulders are held to the table during operation.) For comparison, the physical therapist I'd been going to 3x a week for a month had painted all surgical options as something out of Silent Hill. When I asked PT if there was another route to take bc I'd had 0 improvement, they pulled me into a back office, googled "neck surgery" and showed me cages and contraptions that looked horrifyingly complicated(they'll get their own review, of course), then said spine surgery hasn't really advanced in 30 years. What I needed, according to them, was to spend the next 3 months going to them 3x a week, and they couldn't guarantee full improvement. I'd likely have to come back weekly, indefinitely. It was at that point I took it upon myself to look for an alternate option, bc their treatment plan was coo-coo bananas, and came across as though they just wanted my money. I left in tears worrying I was stuck with a lifetime of pain and PT appointments that take away 6 hrs of my life every week. The same day, when I got home, my boyfriend helped me look up Orthopedic surgeons near me, and I'm SO GLAD I found Dr McGivney. No one likes surgery, needles, per-surgery instructions, or hospitals, but here is my thought process: 2 weeks of annoyance/nervousness + a week of recovery to get my life back, vs a lifelong commitment to PT for a condition that affects my daily life with no guarantees of improvement? It was an easy choice. The people here complaining about the office staff/insurance issues are fine(tho my experience with all office staff was delightful)... but are completely missing the point. The men and women who DO the surgeries should be who is getting reviewed. If I'm having dental work done, I dont give a flip the receptionist is on her cell phone, as long as the dentist filling my cavity is making me comfortable and does great work. When looking at a life-benefitting procedure, please choose a Dr that you trust, and please do not write the entire office off based on 1 sour conversation with someone at the front desk. Speech over. I'm going to go outside and build a snowman bc NOW THAT MY ARM WORKS, I CAN DO THAT!!! THANK YOU, DR THOMAS MCGIVNEY!

Worst experience ever

Worst bedside manor

Good.

I have history with Dr. Mcgivney going back some 20 years, when he did some very technical ankle reconstruction for my wife. He knew what he was doing then, and I have all confidence that he will fill the bill this time through. I would recommend him to anyone in need of a top guy.

I don't know why he has some bad reviews? He is the only doctor who has explained my situation ,thoroughly in detail and in ways that make sense for me! He didn't talk down to me and let me know my options in a clear manner. I highly recommend Dr. Mcgivney!

Nice people.

I am repeating myself but everything was top drawer.

Our experience with Dr. McGivney and his staff has been amazing. I was in an immense amount of pain prior to my surgery and now I have NO pain in my legs and feet. I would recommend this doctor to any of my friends or family.

Dr. McGivney has great interpersonal skills.