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As this was the original consultation, will wait until I know more...seemed very friendly and knowledgeable.
Apr-2024
Great doctor and very understanding. Very pleased. Blessings
Apr-2024
Did a good job explaining what we needed to do going forward
Mar-2024
Thorough, patient, trustworthy
Mar-2024
Patient and took time with me
Feb-2024
Patient. Communication and listening excellent.
Jan-2024
Dr. Shobe has performed back surgery for me that was VERY successful. My most recent consultation was for a different problem though. He made sure I understood what was going on and we worked out a treatment plan that I feel confident in. As always, he was friendly and professional.
Jan-2024
Thank you Dr. Shobe for your perspective. You helped me figure out what I needed to do. Thank you very much.
Aug-2023
Very professional Very nice staff
Jul-2023
Very thorough and made a treatment plan with me.
Jul-2023
As Always, Dr. Shobe explains options and procedures very clearly. He is always on time for his appointments. He shows empathy for his patient.
Jul-2023
Dr was very patient with my questions,
respectful and knowledgeable.
Jul-2023
Very happy with Dr. Shobe, his information was very helpful and I am confident for the treatment he provides to me.
May-2023
Listened to everything- took me seriously & had suggestions for the next steps!
May-2023
Dr Shobe is Excellent as a Orthopedic Dr . He explained everything very carefully and he has a pleasant personality. I Rate him 10 Stars. Excellent Surgeon.
Apr-2023
He is a good listener! And very personable
Mar-2023
Very cordial and honest! Easy to talk to!
Feb-2023
Listens good attitude all around great doctor he’s a good doc like a doc should be has the want to make me feel better so he’s caring
Feb-2023
Dr. Shobe took the time to explain the issue and offered choices for treatment.
Jan-2023
Dr Shobe was excellent. He walked through my issues and suggested giving a non surgical route one additional time.
Jan-2023
Did not address the main problem, definitely would not recommend him.
Jan-2023
So far so good
Nov-2022
Personable & friendly. Thorough & honest explanation of what the process would be and gave realistic expectations for the end results
Nov-2022
Great Dr! Takes his time explaining what your issues are, n a way that is very easily understood, listens to your questions and offers straightforward options as to the best continuance of care. 5+ stars!
Oct-2022
Always professional and caring.
Sep-2022
Dr.Shobe is a very friendly, compassionate doctor. He is very conservative and will only do surgery when everything else is exhausted. And I put my total confidence in him as my back doctor.
Jul-2022
Great listener. Professional manner. Highly recommend him.
Jul-2022
Great surgeo!!
Jun-2022
Fantastic doctor. He listens well, throws out good ideas and is very caring.
Jun-2022
Very caring! I felt that I was definitely in good hands.
Jun-2022
Very upfront and realistic on what my expectations were.
May-2022
Very professional and didn’t rush.
May-2022
Professional, personable. Discussed options and consequences. Learned enough about me to relate to me as a person. Will return if necessary.
May-2022
Dr Shobe is great! He took the time to thoroughly explain my options and really listened to what I had to say. Would definitely recommend!
Apr-2022
Shobe operated on me 2002 & 2012,
I would recommend him to any one for the best person in his field. LP
Mar-2022
they always listen to me. Thank you
Feb-2022
I think he is a wonderful doctor
Mar-2022
Seems to want to help out insurance co more than listening to patient. Comes up with excuses to take responsibility off insurance co. More interested insurance co than patient.
Feb-2022
Wonderful and straightforward answes to my questions.
Dec-2021
Professional, straight forward and actually listens to me.I trust him and his knowledge.
Nov-2021
Best Dr in a long time
Sep-2021
Dr. Schobe is a very sincere and has his patients best interest in mind. He doesn't make rash decisions but looks at all options available before considering surgery.
Sep-2021
Avery nice dr. Took great care of me and did a great job with my back surgery. I would recommend him to any one.
Jul-2021
Doctor Shobe wasn't really updated on my history and took a while to get through the cat scan information.
Jun-2021
I was very happy with my visit. I felt like he cared about my treatment. He was very thorough and took time with me..
May-2021
Listens isn’t afraid to look around to find exact culprit proud to call him my doctor and surgeon
Apr-2021
Didn’t get much of an answer. Back and legs still hurt. Turned stimulator off, doesn’t seem to make a difference. Hopefully the shot will help
Feb-2021
Excellent communication
Feb-2021
Thourough
Feb-2021
Wonderful surgeon, great with listening and understanding his patient’s
Feb-2021
Has calm demeanor. Which helps me.
Feb-2021
Very careing — answer any of my questions that I can under stand. I am very pleased with the outcome of my back surgery
Jan-2021
He explains things well.
Jan-2021
Dr. Shobe and his PA were amazing and caring and knowledgeable and helpful. I got in quickly (same day) and they were very caring and understanding of me. The medical assistant, Windy, was rude and cold and sharp in her tone and questions. When I asked if I could call my dr and have an x-Ray sent over to dr shobe she sharply told me, “it’s too late for that!”. I knew it wouldn’t come today, but thought he should still read it later. She also opened the door without knocking while I was about to change out of my gown and into my clothes after my appt.
Dec-2020
Truly cares about his patients
Dec-2020
Dr.Shobe and his staff were fabulous. Took my concerns seriously and seem ready to address my issues.
Great clinic and staff.
Dec-2020
I like dr.shobe skills.. He's very personable . He makes me feel like there's no such thing as a dumb question.
Dec-2020
Love his bedside manner. Explains everything in great detail. Pros, cons, you name it. He doesn't have an issue telling you like it is. Great experience with surgery.
Nov-2020
Very helpful phone conference. Clear instructions.
Nov-2020
Dr. Shobe is an excellent surgeon.
Nov-2020
First appointment. Very professional. We don't know him very well.
Oct-2020
Helpful.
Clear explanation.
Oct-2020
I appreciated his thoroughness and professional opinion concerning treatment options!
Oct-2020
Dr. Shobe is an excellent doctor. I would recommend him to my family and friends.
Sep-2020
Listens well
Sep-2020
Very kind Doctor. he explained things very well. Very impressed
Sep-2020
Very friendly and informative
Sep-2020
Kept the information very understandable. Returned a number of times to the room as needed.
Seemed to sincerely care about me (his patients).
Sep-2020
Great Dr., listens to what I think and makes suggestions to help me with zhe best decision
Dr. Joel Shobe received his training at Northwestern University Medical School, the Medical College of Wisconsin, Kansas University Medical Center, and Buffalo General Hospital. He joined our group in 1997. He practices general orthopedics and specializes in cervical, thoracic and lumbar spinal surgery for adult and pediatric patients.
As this was the original consultation, will wait until I know more...seemed very friendly and knowledgeable.
Great doctor and very understanding. Very pleased. Blessings
Did a good job explaining what we needed to do going forward
Thorough, patient, trustworthy
Patient and took time with me
Patient. Communication and listening excellent.
Dr. Shobe has performed back surgery for me that was VERY successful. My most recent consultation was for a different problem though. He made sure I understood what was going on and we worked out a treatment plan that I feel confident in. As always, he was friendly and professional.
Thank you Dr. Shobe for your perspective. You helped me figure out what I needed to do. Thank you very much.
Very professional Very nice staff
Very thorough and made a treatment plan with me.