Christoph P. Hofstetter Md's Online Review Report Card

Dr Hofstetter performed back surgery on me. I had severe nerve damage and was in a ton of pain. He did a great job, I’m back to living my normal life doing the things I love to do drag racing, riding dirt bikes, etc. Doc is a straight shooter and knows what he’s doing, I highly recommend him!

I've had 14 back surgeries. Dr Hofsetter's technique is the best I've ever experienced. I've had two surgeries with Dr Hofsetter. I'll never go to anyone else.

I haven't actually seen the him yet, but i have waited for several months for my first appointment which was 2 days away. I got a call today from his office to cancel my appointment because he wants me to see his Nurse Practioner first. I have waited 3 months and now he calls to cancel? I already have a bad feeling and I haven't met the guy. I am thinking of going somewhere else. I am in a lot of pain right now and have been for a long time. Why didn't he call 3 months ago to schedule my first appointment with his Nurse Practioner. So angry 😠

Dr Hofstetter did a great job on my back. I had an herniated disk and the surgery went well, I was up and walking within few days. He is very patient and answered all our questions. I would recommend him to anyone needing back surgery. Thank you Dr Hofstetter!!!

I have had two surgeries so far and I couldn't be happier. Dr. Hofstetter and his staff are excellent.

My experience with Dr. Hofstetter was a disastrous ordeal. He was arrogant and seemingly does not care about the daily pain and struggle his patients go through. I saw Dr. Hofstetter for severe left leg pain. He misread my MRI and misdiagnosed me by prescribing a pain relief injection in my lower lumbar. The injection was not effective and did not reduce my pain. When I reported the injection result to his nurse, Dr. Hofstetter was no longer interested to see me. He was pushing me away to another spine surgeon, recommending that I should have spinal fusion. While in tremendous daily leg pain, I was calling his office every day to get an appointment to see Dr. Hofstetter to better understand my options and how my pain can be reduced. His rude staff was refusing to cooperate, claiming that Dr. Hofstetter was too busy to see me. While I was insisting the need for a follow up appointment, they gave me an appointment four months down the road. Needing desperate help, I saw another spine surgeon in Seattle for my severe leg pain. He did consultation with his radiologist and informed me that I was suffering from a specific nerve root inflammation in my lower spine which was causing my leg pain. He prescribed an injection in my lower spine (specific spot), and five days after the injection I was completely free of pain and am living without pain ever since. I would not even recommend Dr. Hofstetter to my enemy!

Dr Hofstetter is an absolutely an amazing Neuro Surgeon. When no other surgeon would take me on, he did. It took 2 surgeries but Dr helped me tremendously. I had crushed nerves. Chronic pain. Horrible. Thanking God for Dr Hofstetter.

Dr. Hofstetter has changed my life in an amazing way. I have all the confidence in him and his abilities. I have recommended him and I will again.

Dr. Hofstetter, U of W Medical Center Neurology Dept. has performed two different spinal surgeries on me and I was up and back to work within a week each time. He is forward thinking and very patient and answered all our questions. I would recomment him to anyone needing back surgery.

Dr. Hofstetter is amazing! He reconstructed my wife's spine after stage 4 lung cancer ravaged it a year and a half ago. His work is meticulous and thorough down to the cleanest 12 inch incision I have ever seen. He and his staff showed us what quality health care is about! We were so impressed, that we had him look at and perform surgery on my back after being told by others there was nothing could be done after 4 previous unsuccessful surgeries. I have not felt this good for 30 years!