Dr. Bassam Ar Hadi, MD

I gave a 2 because of nurse and office staff. Otherwise would be 0-1. Office staff very helpful and friendly. Dr. Hadi was running an hour behind due to emergency surgery and this was fine, it happens. I did expect it to be late but to get enough time with him. I think I ended up getting about 5 minutes from him after waiting over an hour and then he just dismissed me saying he could not help me. I expected him to go over my symptoms and MRI images with me to show me what was going on. I have examined my MRI images myself along with posting them on several expert forums and everybody said that there is severe stenosis that could be causing all of my symptoms. Oh and I actually had surgery with him in 2014. He did not remember of course, but he was trying to get his practice going and I was good enough for him then, but not now. I have been in agony, unable to work for 2 months due to progressive symptoms including dizziness, numbness in head and face, tingling and pain in… shoulders, arms, fingers, and severe leg spasticity, weakness, numbness. All symptoms that could be from spinal cord compression since all else has been ruled out. He said no problems. Did reflex test, Hoffman sign, no babinsky, did not examine me really or look at my gait. It would show an abnormal gate and off balance. These symptoms progressing along with bladder issues. Did not really allow me to go over all my symptoms. He just saw what he wanted from scan or report, not even sure he looked at scans. I have gone over them and it is obvious that the disc bulges along with some issues on the Ligamentum Flavum on the posterior side are crushing the spinal cord. There is barely any CSF fluid for spinal cord to go through. Any reasonable Dr. could see that this could be causing my issues if they took the time to really look. Also, it is not positional so obviously if I turned my head any way or slept wrong, the compression could increase since there is really no room to roam. I have had 3 consults from surgeons online, all said that they would do surgery, either fusion or disc replacement. Cant quite understand why 3 reputable surgeons would do surgery, but he would not consider it. Believe me I dont want surgery, but I have no quality of life and I know this is the reason. So in summary, really don't waste your time with him. He really does not seem to care about what is going on with the patient, just if he can make some money and I guess I was not profitable enough. Dr. Young in the practice seems to be good. He did my father's surgery with exact same issue as mine and turned out great

I recently had a bad accident and broke my back. I had to have immediate surgery. There was no guaranty that I would walk again. So grateful that Dr. Hadi fixed me and said I would make a full recovery!

This is the kind of Dr. you are hoping for when you go to see someone about something serious. Dr. Hadi and his staff were an exhilarating breath of fresh air in my recently crowded world of way to many Dr. visits due to some unexpected news about my health. Very impressed.

Excellent surgeon. My thoracic spine was rapidly collapsing from a bad fall. Dr. Hadi performed spinal fusion surgery which was an overwhelming success.

Went to see this doctor. Avoid him!! He is a complete jerk and did nothing but tell me how awful my condition is and then told me he can't help me. Thanks a lot!

I was racamended to him becouse i have 5 bad disk in my back. So i went i showed up early and still ended up.waiting an hour and a half in the waiting room then when i got back to see him i waited another hour. All he did was come in shake my hand and said i cant do nothing for you and sent me for pain management. He did not take my vitals take done my history he all he did was dlick his computer my results came up he glaced at it and said theres nothing wrong with you so there is no reason your having pain. I cant bend twist or even walk becouse i hurt so bad i have pain that gos done in my leg i cant sleep do to pain and i throw up alot do to pain i also get shocks that go through me and always makes me fall how is that made up? All he cares about is his money he dont care about anything else i will never go see him again i will drive to Springfield they actually listen to there patients and try to help them the best they can. Horrible sevice anyone could ever get is from docter… hadi...

Terrible doctor, had to wait over 60 minutes after scheduled appointment time. After initial visit he had me do a CT scan when he already had my new MRI. Then saw him again and had to wait an extra 55 minutes past my appointment time. First visit he was nice and the second he wasn't. He then said he could not help me because I had medicaid and he didn't notice my insurance on our first visit. He then pawned me off on a pain doc in his practice that basically booted me because he couldn't write for my meds. The whole process took over six months and I,m still in pain with no help. Avoid him, just wants money and doesn't want to help the less fortunate

Dr.Bassam Hadi,M.D. was available upon my occurrency. My Neck X-Ray showed major damage of broken bones. I needed immediate attention; surgery. Dr. Ha ...

My experience with this surgeon was very nice. I went to him for a second opinion after my original doctor told me I would need surgery right away. This was a shock to me so I went to Dr. Hadi for another opinion. He suggested I get steroid injections and physical therapy before anything invasive. I have had a several injections since then and I feel much better. I am happy I was given more choices that could improve my pain, other than surgery.

Dr. Hadi did surgery on me this summer and I am now pain free. I was debilitated, unable to work or function. My primary doctor recommended him and scheduled my consult. The office busy but pleasant and all my questions were answered. My surgery was scheduled without complication and everything worked out perfectly. I am very happy with my results and would let him operate on me again or my family.

I have visited Dr. Hadi in the office on three separate occasions and every visit I waited for 1 1/2 hours. I was NOT HAPPY waiting so long but I understand that he is a busy doctor. During my first visit he seemed like a nice gentleman somewhat demanding but nice, but his office seemed quite hectic, confused and everything was in disarray. I initially made a minor complaint to his office manager and she was quite rude. I discussed this with him and he assured me this would not happen again. He brought the office manager into the room and scolded her in front of me and demanded that she apologize. I then felt really bad for her and I was quite embarrassed. After my first office visit he said that I needed to have surgery. I scheduled the proposed operation on 3 separate occasions. He cancelled my first two surgeries without a good reason. On my last attempt for surgery I walked out. He was running behind schedule I presumed as my case was already the usual 1 hours late. He… then came to tell me he was going to cancel my case again because he wasnt sure what he needed to do. My family and I were of course concerned but at that point we had already agreed that we would go somewhere else because we just didnt feel confident with him. He then returned 15 minutes later and changed his mind and said he was going to do my surgery. We talked to him and told him of our concerns and told him that we wanted a second opinion. He disagreed with us and assured me I needed my surgery, nevertheless he promptly brought his partner in to speak to us who apparently without my knowledge or consent was going to do my surgery with him. Dr Khan reviewed my MRI and then came back and told me that in his opinion I did not need surgery. At that point Dr. Hadi and his partner ensued quite a vivid discussion/argument regarding my case and both seemed upset with each other. Shortly thereafter the anesthesiologist that was going to do the case stated this often happens and I should have a different doctor do my surgery. My family and I reached a point of extreme concern regarding his care and we packed our bags and left the hospital never returning to his office again. I have nothing but the upmost respect for Dr. Hadi, but I just dont feel confident regarding his knowledge and skills. Specifically, after reading the bad reviews here on this website; some reviews were good and others were very bad. Not really sure what to think regarding the reviews but what I can say you should trust your gut. Since this debacle I have seeked three different opinions and all agreed that I should not have surgery. For all persons reading my review please do yourself a favor and thoroughly research you doctors and get different opinions. Remember, this is your life and you will have to live with your consequences. Dr Hadi is a very nice doctor but according to the information I have gathered regarding my case and care I would NOT RECOMMEND him to anyone ever gain. I just dont feel confident with his decisions and apparently neither does his partner!

Treated me like an addict after he botched my neck surgery. Had complications and continue to suffer. Can't wait for health care reform - doctors paid for positive outcomes. This guy will have to go on food stamps.

Overall I have to say this is the worst doc I have ever been to. Waited in his office for 1 and 1/2 hours. Finally saw him while he was yelling at his staff. Cnvinced me I need a fusion and didnt listen to my pain doc who said I shouldnt have it. Did fusion and now Im worse than before. He pawned me off on the pain doc who sent me to another surgeon. The othe surgeon said I never had a fusion. I dont know whts uo with this guy hadi but he gave me the run around for over 1 year, made me worse and now i need another fusion at te same level which he supposedly fused.

Money hungry! billed me 500 dollars for a consultation visit and then turned me away because i didn't have insurance and he feared not getting all his money. That was 3 years ago and now I am barely walking due to nerve damage that could have been corrected with earlier surgery. This guy just sent me to Pain Management. the end.

Dr. Hadi did my fossa decompression/laminectomy C-1 in 2008...I'm very thankful he was knowledgeable of my condition (Chiari Malformation) and made me feel comfortable. Overall, I was/am thrilled with the results..

I fractured a vertebra and Dr. Hadi immediately recommended kyphoplasty. Even as an RN, I had not heard of the procedure; but it was amazing. I still sing is praises for the relief of the pain.

very skilled and practices evidenced based medicine. He will only offer surgery as a option if he feels it is the strongest chance for cure or improvement.

Dr Hadi, Has teriffic patient outcomes,He has personally worked on my mother and friends,He is an excellent surgeon and I recommend him to anyone suffering back problems that need surgery.Thanks Dr Hadi for excellent patient care and outcomes.

After my back surgery and returning home, I had follow up phone calls from the staff. That was a first ever from any medical facility. I was very pleased with the speed of my recovery and am grateful to Dr. Hadi for his professionalism as well as the entire staff at the Marshall Nemar Pavillion. I highly recommend this doctor!

no complaints, couldn't ask for anything to go better. everything went great.