Dr. Eric J. Feuchtbaum specializes in the treatment of orthopedic spine conditions. He has completed his fellowship training in spine and scoliosis reconstructive surgery at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.
Dr. Eric J. Feuchtbaum specializes in the treatment of orthopedic spine conditions. He has completed his fellowship training in spine and scoliosis reconstructive surgery at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.
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Not a good first impression
No introduction asked few questions gave possible diagnosis and out door
Jul-2025
What a fantastic man
Jul-2025
Great doctor.
Jul-2025
I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the care I received from Dr. Fechtbam and his team. During my recent visit, the doctor spent only a few minutes with me, asked very few questions about my condition, and promptly informed me that he is a surgeon—referring me to someone else outside his practice. There was minimal effort to understand my symptoms or review my existing medical records.
To make matters worse, without any consultation or discussion with me, a nurse instructed me to undergo an X-ray, even though I had a very recent MRI available. Based on my prior experiences with other physicians and my own research, my condition involves soft tissue injuries, which are typically not visible on X-rays. Despite this, the X-ray was performed, leading to an unnecessary cost to me without providing any clinical benefit.
Unfortunately, this visit felt more like a financial transaction than a meaningful step in my treatment. I left with no new information, no plan of care, and an
Jul-2025
Didnt spend anytime w me, maybe 5 min max. After an hour wait to see him…
Jul-2025
Dr. Feuchtbaum Was nice
Jul-2025
He manages to be personable and caring in a fast-paced clinical environment. Not all healthcare providers have that ability.
Jun-2025
Excellent! He listened to me and jumped right into action!
Dr. Feuchtbaum specializes in the treatment of orthopedic spine conditions. A graduate of Brown University and University of Virginia School of Medicine, Dr. Feuchtbaum completed his orthopedic surgery training at the nationally renowned Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He then pursued fellowship training in spine and scoliosis reconstructive surgery at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. He has been published in the European Spine Journal and his research has been presented and discussed on a national level.
Not a good first impression No introduction asked few questions gave possible diagnosis and out door
What a fantastic man
Great doctor.
I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the care I received from Dr. Fechtbam and his team. During my recent visit, the doctor spent only a few minutes with me, asked very few questions about my condition, and promptly informed me that he is a surgeon—referring me to someone else outside his practice. There was minimal effort to understand my symptoms or review my existing medical records. To make matters worse, without any consultation or discussion with me, a nurse instructed me to undergo an X-ray, even though I had a very recent MRI available. Based on my prior experiences with other physicians and my own research, my condition involves soft tissue injuries, which are typically not visible on X-rays. Despite this, the X-ray was performed, leading to an unnecessary cost to me without providing any clinical benefit. Unfortunately, this visit felt more like a financial transaction than a meaningful step in my treatment. I left with no new information, no plan of care, and an
Didnt spend anytime w me, maybe 5 min max. After an hour wait to see him…
Dr. Feuchtbaum Was nice
He manages to be personable and caring in a fast-paced clinical environment. Not all healthcare providers have that ability.
Excellent! He listened to me and jumped right into action!
I felt like a number not a patient.
Very thorough