Dr. Lawrence F. Cohen, MD | Richmond, VA | Spinal Orthopedic Surgeon

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Dr. Cohen specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of complex spinal disorders using conservative and surgical approaches. His practice concentrates on neck and back disc herniations, failed spinal surgery, minimally invasive spinal surgery, and complex reconstructive procedures using the most recent surgical techniques.

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22 Ratings
45 years of experience
1 insurance plan accepted
speaks Spanish, Chinese
Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine
6 written reviews
3 specialties
23 areas of expertise
3 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
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Spent about 5 minutes with me. He wrote a report saying he checked/examined things on me he didn't. Acted like he had no clue why I was there. Clearly had not read my chart. Nationwide insurance paid for the appointment to get him to say my injury, that I have LIFE TIME MEDICAL BENEFITS on, was resolved 20 years ago, resulting in me losing all coverage. I don't know how he sleeps at night.

January 12th, 2019

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My sugery was cancelled twice and was rescheduled the day before surgery.I'm very dissatisfied.

July 4th, 2016

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Recieved a spinal fusion from Dr Cohen at VCU medical center back in 2014 and it was a terrible decision to choose this doctor. I have friends who are nuses that work at VCU that warned me about receiving treatment from Dr Cohen but I let him convince me it was the right choice. I am now in the worst pain of my life, worst of all when trying to contact him he acts like im being a pain in his butt.

January 8th, 2015

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I was in a terrible car accident 13 years ago and if it was not for Dr. Cohen I would not be here to write this review. I broke my back in 3 places and Dr. Cohen took very very very good care of me. He put in my herrington rods and hooks and I have not had any problems. He was very compasionate and caring and I know to this day if I called him with an issue he would still make sure I was taken care of. He is a great doctor and surgeon.

March 12th, 2014

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Spent about 3 minutes with me. Clearly had not read my chart since he asked the same questions as the initial RN (he even asked my age, which is definitely right there all over my chart). Didn't physically examine me at all before making treatment recommendations.

January 22nd, 2014

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This doctor did a surgery I did not need and messed me up worse than I was. I would not recommend him to anyone.

April 12th, 2010

Vcu Medical Center

1250 E Marshall StRichmond, VA 23298

Tel: (804) 828-9000


Dr. Lawrence Franklin Cohen, MD	Dr. Megan Meena Rajagopal	Dr. Erafael Vega, MD	Dr. Marygrace Hajec, MD
Orthopedic Spine Surgery	Neurological Surgery	Neurological Surgery	Neurological Surgery

3 (22 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
45 Years of Experience	8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Chinese
Richmond , VA	Richmond , VA	Richmond , VA	Richmond , VA
Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine
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Arthroscopy
Back Injuries
Bone Fracture
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Head and Neck Disorder
Herniated Disc
Infection
Joint Pain/Swelling
Joint Replacement
Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee Surgery
Laminectomy
Neurological Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
Scoliosis
Spinal Fractures
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Stenosis
Sports Medicine
Surgery
Wounds and Injuries

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Medical Doctor, Virginia, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of MedicineGraduated in 1981

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