H. Clay Dean's Online Review Report Card

Went to see him for a second option , glad I did I don’t need surgery, everything was clearly explained.

Dr Dean saved me! After over 2 years of suffering he figured out what was causing the problem and fixed it!

I have had a few colonoscopies in my day and always went someplace else. I had a really bad experience, so I decided to go to Sauk Prairie Hospital this time. I had DR H. Clay Dean, I have to say it was the best experience I have had (for having a colonoscopy) the staff on duty that day were all wonderful, listened to me and treated me like a real person, not a number. DR Dean explained everything ...

Dr Dean left his previous practice 8 weeks after he performed my 2-level cervical fusion. I did not know that he was leaving until 2 wks after. I might have thought differently about the surgery had I know he was leaving so close after surgery. Despite the fact that I have had con’d & escalated numbness & pain, he brushed me off at my 4 wk follow up, blaming my symptoms on my elbow. I have heard nothing from him or his former practice. I have consulted with 3 add’l doctors & all are in agreement that I need a more extensive neck surgery. I should note that prior to meeting me in the pre-op room, Dr Dean had not done any physical or neuro checks - just read an MRI. Seems like a nice guy but would never allow him to operate on me again.

Dr. Dean preformed several procedures on my spine and my neck is pain free. My lumbar area isn't pain free but it's definitely better then it was, it's not pain now. I've referred several ppl to him, thats how much I believe and trust him. Very sad to hear he's leaving the practice and I have to find another surgeon.

My pain was worse after Dr. Dean did a laminectomy and he was rude and couldn't be bothered.

Just met with Dr. Dean. Amazing Doc. I would definitely recommend him to anyone. Very knowledgeable, informative and caring. You are definitely in good hands with Dr. Dean!!

Dr Dean is a gem. He is very caring and honest. He will tell you how much pain to expect and he will work with you to keep your pain levels as low as possible. He is very encouraging with diagnosis' and treatment. He did 2 surgeries for me, three months apart. Both were very successful.

When I first went to him and explained what I was going through he seemed to want to help he suggested injections i did them.for a year pain in my back increased so the last resort was surgery I gave in to do it in Mar 2019 my spine decompression and fusion woke upon Severe pain and couldn't feel my leg the AP for Dr.Deans office asked me was I kidding She left the room and I was hoping that Dr.Dean was going to come check on me and make sure all was going ok he never called, visit me at all to see why I was in so much pain and why my leg was Paralyzed later that night I was taken for an xray and no explanation for what was happening to me my leg gets so cold you would have think I put ice on it a month passed it was time for.my follow up is when I seen Dr.Dean who had know clue why I was Paralyzed in my right leg and why was it so cold still to this day Dr.Dean has no idea and then I was PASSED off to another doctor very disappointed my life has changed for ever still in pain??

Dr. Dean performed spinal fusion surgery on my back and I was extremely pleased with the outcome. He was always friendly and considerate during my hospital stay and visits after the surgery. I feel that my case was somewhat complicated as I have scoliosis and the surgery was better than I hoped for. I think it is extremely important for patients to realize that after the surgery they need to commit to taking responsibility for performing exercises, PT and walking immediately after the procedure. Although it is difficult you need to remain diligent on a daily basis in order for you to get back to your regular activities. I would highly recommend him and his staff if you are ever in need of an exceptional orthopedic spine physician.