Kenneth J. Lingenfelter, D.O.

Professional and explains what needs to be done

Nice guy, workers on to next ; pa is excellent

Excellent doctor!

Very nice and knows what he’s doing

Dr. Lingenfelter takes his time to make sure you feel heard. He does not rush you like most doctors. He is confident in his skill and very caring for his patients.

Wonderful! Takes the time to listen. Shows compassion as if you are a personal friend or family member. I had an unusual case that required last minute MRI’s and office appointments, and even fights with the insurance company and cutting through red tape. As busy as he and his staff are they always fit me in and never made me feel like I was placing a burden on their time. Five stars to Dr. Lingenfelter, but to his staff also! Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

The best doctor in the state

Very pleasant office manner when speaking with patients. Pays attention to patient needs. Very thoroughly

The doctor viewed all images very methodically and then helped me to understand my situation

He was great.

Dr. Seemed uninterested. I returned to him after being away for 1 year due to COVID pandemic and he wanted to treat me with medication I can’t take.

Good listener!

Dr Lingenfelter makes you feel comfortable with the issues and procedures you might be going thru and explains things well

Excellent physician! Knowledgeable, confident in treatment plan, kind and comforting. Not rushed. Would highly recommend. (I’m a physician)

answered all my questions

Very professional and welcoming...thank you and God 🙌

I saw Dr Lingenfelter as a second opinion and decided to go with him for my surgery. He was much more personable and explained things very clearly. He was great! I am so appreciative. I left his office feeling much more confident in my choice.

Great listener.

First appointment, he seemed precessional , knowledgeable and dependable . Looking forward to being under his care.

Dr. Lingenfelter is very personable, informative and explains things where the patient can understand. I would recommend him to any of my Martial Arts friends that have injuries.

Doctor very thoughtful, and thorough.

Exceptional, takes the time to show and explain your conditions. Explains treatment options clearly with advantages and disadvantages to each option.

Dr. Lingenfelter is an excellent doctor. He truly cares!!!

Dr. Lingenfelter

This man is very Experienced in every aspect of his profession. I am honored to have met and been operated on twice by him, thank you.

Answered questions thoroughly.

An amazing surgeon. A master of his craft. Very caring. Takes time with his patients. Office staff is great. I'll never let another surgeon touch me.

Dr. Lingenfelter showed genuine concern at my first P-O appointment after surgery. He listened and payed close attention to every detail we discussed. I was very pleased.

Very caring, polite, and reassuring!

Dr. Lingenfelter performed 2 back surgerys. This relieved all of my pain. I am ever grateful for his expertise.

Than you

Seen me for maybe 4 minutes, gave me no description or analysis of my x ray,gave me nothing for pain. Literally had to ask the nurse what Retrolisthesis was the only reason I knew thats what was wrong with me is because he wrote it on the paper and I decided to ask.

Thank you Dr. Lingenfelter, you did an awesome job, unlike the many doctors who insisted on a full lumbar fusion, you were able to do what was necessary and minimal, 2 levels instead of the whole tamale, you are the best! I wish I met you long ago. Sincerely, your friend, Michael .

Dr. Lingenfelter is the best back doctor that I’ve been to. He always listens to my questions and answers all my questions and concerns in a timely manner.

Dr Lingenfelter is pleasant,outgoing, knows his stuff, communicates well and doesn’t waste time. I appreciated his expertise and reassurance.

Informative and concerned care

An excellent spine surgeon with the best disposition. He is easy to talk to and very thorough when it comes to explaining your problem.

Very thorough. Extremely nice.

I was put at ease. Nice to see a smiling face even through a mask. Knowledgeable and friendly. Thank you!

Very knowledgeable.

Friendly prompt staff. Dr lindenfelter is efficient but takes his time during consultation

Dr. Lingenfelter is great. Followed him From Pennsylvania to Delaware

I thought my Doctor today was very nice.I am very happy about what he wants to try and I had a very good feeling about him. Looking forward and praying that he will help get me out of pain because it is really bad in my neck,back and shoulder. I want to ask about a Doctor for my Shoulder at first State to stay with the same group.Every one at the office was very very nice which makes a patient feel good.

Very understandable and listen to patient issues.

Thanks for you patience, understanding and professional advice.

Dr Lingenfelter is attentive to my needs and an excellent surgeon. All of the staff at Spine Care are wonderful.

Dr lingenfelter explains exactly what his approach is with the treatment for me and relays it very thoroughly so I understand

Wouldn't go to anyone else!!!

The first day that I met Dr. Lingenfelter, I felt very comfortable with him. He was very through and informative. As time went on he became my trusted and well admired surgeon because he and his staff goes above and beyond in their services. Needless to say, Dr. Lingenfelter is a great physician.

Friendly and empathetic. Initial visit was able to do xrays in office.

Friendly all around! Efficient all around! Explained all around! Answered my questions all around! Fast all around! Recommend Dr Lingenfelter and the staff!

Took the time to listen and answered all my questions. Did not feel rushed. Very pleasant.

Dr. Lingenfelter is excellent with explaining everything to his patients There is adequate time to answer questions however when he is finished there are few to no questions remaining. He and his PA Debbie make an excellent team. My wife and I are grateful for finding this office.

Dr. Lingenfelter is an excellent physician. He listens extremely well and develops a patient specific treatment plan including all viable options, with surgery as the last resort. He is caring , trustworthy, probes for your input, and does not rush you during visits. I would highly recommend him.

One of the best doctors I ever had.

Excellent doctor! Great staff!!

I would recommend him to everyone he is very professional and easy to talk with he explained everything in detail with my problems and how he was going to fix them . Excellent care whole staff was great to work with

I really like the professionalism and bedside manner of this surgeon, and his assistant and also scheduling coordinator. I am anxious as the type of person I typically am, but I know my Cspine is in great hands for my upcoming fusion on 9/10/20. He is going to make this terrible medical issue of mine completely better.

Cautious and thoughtful with diagnosis. A listener to patient concerns and willing to thoroughly explain things so that patient understands in order to proceed with treatment options. He has a caring demeanor.

Dr. Lingenfelter is one of the best surgeons for miles & miles. If you want to get fixed up see this doctor. He fixed me up 3 times.

Friendly, professional able to diagnose injury .

I appreciate Dr. Lingenfelter’s professionalisms and his honesty and his knowledge of my personal back issue. And gave many good suggestions and help as to what I can do next to continue to help my health improve.

Awesome surgeon. Highly recommend him to everyone that has back issues. Everyone at First State is top notch. Great people there...

knowledgeable

very nice

Thought I would be getting treated however I was just evaluated and have to go back in 3 weeks to finally be treated with a shot. And now I have to go the 3 weeks with no medicine to help with the pain until the shot.

He took the time to show me my MRI and explained the recommended treatment I had to wait a long time to see him Busy office

Very happy with visit.

Very professional from the first date and so far it has helped me to my recovery.Thanks so much for yuo attention.

Great doctor knows what he’s talking about excellent

Dr. Lingenfelter is an excellent like communicator he makes you feel very comfortable and he listens to you. I travel quite a way to see him he has my trust.

Excellent doctor. He listens, and makes sure you get the treatment that you need.

Since I started Coming to see Dr.Lingenfelter he has been,Very polite,Very Professional and Very helpful,,,Great Doctor,I recommend 👍

I do not feel like he cared at all about my condition. Maybe I wasn’t complicated enough for him? I had a back injury and have been trying many avenues for pain relief. Went to FSO as recommended by my PCP, for a second opinion. He did not seem to listen to my concerns, but was so worried about getting out of the room. He spent a total of 5-7 minutes with me. I would expect him to discuss what treatment I have done thus far, but no, he wrote a prescription and said see ya in 6 weeks. NO THANKS

Friendly, patient, knowledgeable! Both Dr. Lingenfelter and his physician assistant (Deborah Hughes) demonstrated great professionalism and exceptional mastery of their field. Very happy mother of 18-yr-old patient!

Excellent Doctor.

Pleased with my visit. Provided understandable explanations and was attentive to my questions and concerns.

He's Great

Dr. Lingenfelter Listens to me about getting back to the physical shape I was in before I broke my back, he is very upfront about treatment and has a positive attitude to my recovery. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs a spine doctor. The staff is also great.

Doctor Lingenfelter is an excellent doctor! He has an excellent bed side manor and really cares about his patients. He takes the time to answer my questions and makes me feel valued as a patient. I recommend him to anyone who is suffering from back pain...he gave me back quality of life that my pain took away!

Great doctor. Really cares about his patients. Works diligently to pin point the problem area before doing surgery.

Dr. Lingenfelter has an awesome staff and great bedside manner! I was fortunate to be in his care and appreciate his medical expertise.

Dr. Lingenfelter was very pleasant and he made me feel very comfortable. I left his office feeling confident that he would be able help me.

First impression very personable, informative and compassionate. Immediately set me up with a treatment plan. Loved his assistant she is very easy to talk to.

Dr. Lingenfelter is an excellent doctor. He takes time to explain things thoroughly and answers all of your questions to make sure you understand everything. I would recommend him and his PA Debbie Hughes without hesitation.

I was in severe pain and it was the first time that this doctor saw me. Let me say that I am thankful that most of my pain is gone the next day. Thank you.

Nice Doctor. Takes time to listen and explain to patients

He is very understanding & straightforward with his explanation of my health needs. He considers all options when available.

Best doctor

Dr. Lingenfelter took his time with my 17 yr. old, explained clearly to us what was happening and how it could be resolved.

He is compassionate and very concerned about his patients. His skill as a surgeon is above and beyond excellent. I highly recommend him.

Knowledgeable, put me at ease.

Great

I went for my lower back and he didn’t even talk about it. He said insurance only pays for one body part during a visit! That’s way I told the receptionist when I made the appointment I was coming in about my lower back!! I’m going to find another dr!!

He was very compassionate & understanding while addressing my problem. I have 100% trust in his skill & judgment.

I love his work that is is doing for me keep up the Good work see you next Mouth Doctor Virginia knuckles

He is an absolutely wonderful Dr. I don't leave confused I understand exactly what is going on. He gives excellent quality care.

I have been to so many specialist in the last year trying to find my problem, it took him four minutes. He is wonderful!

I went to Dr. Lingenfelter for a second opinion and I am so glad that I did! I just had back surgery and now I'm on the mend. Him and his team are professional and thorough.

Very professional and straightforward.

Great doctor

Outstanding

He really took his time and is concerned about his patients.

Very professional, and kind.. Gotta see how the rest of the procedures are going to go..

The Doctors listen to my problems and taken extray of my sciatic. He recommends therapy first, then see him to see how I'm feeling. All Nurse was very polite and courteous.

Very professional and informative.

very informative and comfortable to speak with

Listen to everything that is bothering me, has the answers I can understand. The doctor actually listens, very hard to find these days. I am so happy I found him.

Incompetent when it comes to surgery. Scam artist!

Completely professional and I felt at ease with him. He listened to me and acted quickly to find results. For the first time in the past 4 years, finally a doctor who listened and cared about me. I feel I'm in great hands now. Thank you Dr. Lingenfelter! :]

Dr. L is very professional and always makes me feel at ease and hopeful for the future of my back and health.

He was very nice and thorough and has given me hope which I didn’t have much of.

Outstanding personality explains things thoroughly and well would recommend him to anyone

He and all the staff are AWESOME!!! 😉👍🏼💪🏼

Kind & compassionate!

𝐼𝓃 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝑜𝓊𝓉, 𝓋𝑒𝓇𝓎 𝒷𝓇𝒾𝑒𝒻. 𝐼 𝓌𝑜𝓊𝓁𝒹 𝒽𝒶𝓋𝑒 𝓁𝒾𝓀𝑒𝒹 𝓉𝑜 𝒽𝒶𝓋𝑒 𝒶𝓈𝓀𝑒𝒹 𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 𝓆𝓊𝑒𝓈𝓉𝒾𝑜𝓃𝓈, 𝒶𝒻𝓉𝑒𝓇 𝓂𝓎 𝓍-𝓇𝒶𝓎𝓈 , 𝒷𝓊𝓉 𝐼 𝑔𝓊𝑒𝓈𝓈 𝒽𝑒 𝓌𝒶𝓈 𝓋𝑒𝓇𝓎 𝒷𝓊𝓈𝓎.

first visit to early to tell

He is very kind and explains things to you in a clear manner

First time meeting him and he is very welcoming and on point with everything 😊

Best Doctor

Excellent first visit. Shows genuine care for the patient.

Dr Lingenfelter and I talked through some care solutions and developed a get well plan for my back!

Outstanding professional and personable physician. Shows sincere concern and treatment for patient needs.

Awesome , start pt thursday , and pm following week , one step at a time

Rushes thru the appt. Did not give me clear reason why my bone isn't growing back and why screws are loose. Pain is constant and I was told to wait another 3 months to see is bone graft grows.

He explains procedures in detail which puts me completely at ease. He answers any and all questions and I never feel rushed. He is very friendly and down to earth.

Great listener!

FRIENDLY! He was not overly friendly, but nice enough - but what struck me was his knowledge and expertise, I trust him - I trust his Assistant. - his expertise and professionalism gives me confidence that my spine health WILL IMPROVE

Very nice staff and doctor, the doctor explained everything very well, I felt so much more informed about my injury after I left. I would highly recommend Dr Lindenfelter to this southern part of Delaware.

Very pleasant. Easy to discuss problems with.

It’s a little too soon to rate the Doctor. I’ve had one 5 min appt

The fact that he decided to abruptly leave after a few minutes should tell you all you need to know. I was confused because his comments were at odds with those of his fellow doctor that I had seen a week before.

He is very pleasant and extremely knowledgeable. He pinpoints the problem, says what he's going to do, then does it. I highly recommend him.

I love Dr Lingenfelter. He did my spinal fusion in PA and I followed him to DE. He has great bed-side manner and is extremely knowledgeable in his field.

Dr Lingenfelter is fantastic - my surgery went well and initial symptoms have disappeared for which I am thankful I had to rate a surgical experience this was the best I've had!

I think the doctor is great I drove from Penna to see him, sorry to see him gone from my neck of the woods.

Dr Lingenfelter was positive and encouraging for my recovery. I changed practices and travel over an hour to see him. I’m thrilled w my care

Dr. Lugenfelter is great. Very personable and attentive. His PA Debbie Hughes is equally wonderful. I appreciate their care and concern for me!! 5 stars for sure! Would give them more

Very nice dr. He did my husband’s 3rd back surgery

best doctor around

He was very thorough and seemed to understand what he was talking about

He has my complete trust.

Very competent. Responded to all my concerns.

Confident and thorough. You feel like your in good hands

Knowledgeable and polite.

I had a fusion of my cervical spine . Dr. Lingenfelter is a Skilled surgeon with great bedside manner . The staff at First State are fantastic . Everyone is so friendly and make you feel at ease and welcomed . I would highly recommend Dr.L!!

I was a bit nervous having to switch from Dr Rudin (who I’ve been with for several years and is retiring) to Dr L...I was so relieved with my comfort level along with his confidence.... amazing. I also know I’m in great hands with his PA Debbie H

Dr Lingenfelter is a kind and compassionate person and a skilled surgeon. I would highly recommend him if spine surgery is necessary.

Very nice doctor

Amazing

Dr. Lingenfelter is caring and has excellent patient relations. He will answer all your questions and will not rush you.

Love his PA Deb, she has a wonderful bedside manner. All staff are warm and easy to approach . The office staff are also inviting and pleasant

He has wonderful bedside manners!!!

He checked me out, answered my questions and didn’t make me wait

He was very kind and understanding. He wants to find the best option for my care

Dr Lingerfelter was wonderful—explained clearly the options for my surgical procedure and ,the procedure he chose and why,as well as recovery from the procedure. Feel very confident about having procedure. And his skills. Am glad I chose him!

Very good doctor

Dr. Lingelfelter is very knowledgeable. He pinpoints the problem and explains it clearly.