MIchael Finn's Online Review Report Card

My problem is unique and complex and I have seen many medical specialists, including time spent at the Mayo Clinic for my constant pain. A chiropractor found significant damage in my cervical spine on an X-Ray and recommended that I see an orthopedic surgeon or a neurosurgeon to get MRIs done and have surgery to remedy significant nerve impingement. I researched well-rated surgeons and made an appointment with Dr. Finn. I went to the appointment with images on a thumb drive. They said they couldn't use a thumb drive and I had to mail in a CD. The nurse went down the hall and talked to Dr Finn. He said he wouldn't even meet with me until I sent an MRI CD in and he had looked at it and was able to call me back to say if he would do surgery or not! So I never even got to meet him or see him! At checkout, the receptionist wanted to schedule me with physical therapy doctors first. I told her I've already gone down that road. She said usually insurance wants to make sure you've tried physical therapy and injections before surgery. I told her I've tried PT, injections, acupuncture, a neurostimulator implant and subsequent removal and would definitely need spinal surgery. I got a preaddressed cushioned envelope from the staff and was told to mail the MRI CD to them and I did so. I never heard back. Overall, I'm not impressed with Dr Finn. I know he doesn't want to waste his time but my situation is very rare. His staff has been nice. The hospital is a pain, though. It's hard to find parking. It's a long walk from the parking lot. It wasn't worth pursuing. I decided to find another surgeon - I found a great orthopedic surgeon, I had surgery with the new doctor and that surgery was successful.

As a retired physician, Finn operated on me for emergent cervical spinal cord compression. His assistant was a poorly trained nurse practitioner. He " got lost" (post-op dictation) TWICE during the surgery resulting in significant trauma to my paracevicle and thoracic muscular. Additionally, I experienced a large seroma complication which Finn refused to address and even see me. Finally, he and corporate uchealth abadoned me writing a certified letter refusing to see me and follow up Finn's surgery. Uchealth nothing more than corporate medicine - Walmart Style . Not a physician you should allow to touch you. Sad. These ratings you see are cherry picked.... typical corporate modus operandi.

Dr. Finn is hands down the best physician I’ve ever seen. His skill and knowledge are both extraordinary, but even beyond that, he has a genuine care for and commitment to his patients that are unparalleled. If any issue or question arises, he is available and actually happy to talk and help. He cares so deeply that he’ll only consider operating if it’s clear more conservative (non-surgical) treatments have failed or just aren’t options. He cares about the whole person/outcome deeply. Absolutely amazing bedside manner—kind, listens attentively, understanding, empathetic. Could not recommend him more highly (and absolutely disagree with comments suggesting he doesn’t care or only wants to operate).

Excellent bedside manner. Very caring. Very skilled.

I was a non operative patient and at that point he lost all interest in me as a patient. He didn't take care of my pain and didn't even give me referrals to s doctor that could help me. If he can't cut on you, you mean nothing to him.