John L Atkinson, MD

Worst experience ever. This man was beyond arrogant. He had no answers to my questions. My appointment lasted 13 minutes and I left in tears, not because of what he said but how he treated me. Not a caring man!

I was there at the request of a Neurologist. This doctor is rude, arrogant and self centered. Stay away! Had no clue of my condition.

Dr. Atkinson did not appear to take my concerns seriously or take the time to look at my past records. He seemed to be laughing about my situation instead of actually caring about trying to help me. I would not recommend him at all. I'm also not impressed with the Mayo Clinic so far. I feel certain I will be brushed off yet again tomorrow and that this was just a wasted trip for me. Most of healthcare is a scam and that includes the Mayo Clinic. At least that is how I see it right now.

I am glad I chose Dr. Atkinson as my surgeon to remove by pituitary gland 2.5cm macroadenoma. Thank god for his skills and his amazing team I was able to go home the next day. Thank you and God Bless you all!!!

When doctors in London ignored my illness, Mayo correctly diagnosed it as an Anaplastic Ependymoma and Dr Atkinson expertly removed the tumour. I am still alive and well 22 years later and despite having visited hospitals many times and meeting many senior doctors - none of them know of another long term survivor of that cancer! God bless Dr. Atkinson and all the team at Mayo Clinic. Keep up the incredible work you do!

I will thank God for the highly professional expertise , for his highly comprensive neurosurgical infrastructural integrity, and down right real people person listening skills this professional neuro-surgery ABSOLUTELY HOLDS. GOD BLESS you Dr. John L. ATKINSON. :)

Dr. Atkinson was my savior.... Other Doctors wanted to fuse my spine for my injury. He performed a minor procedure and had be back to work in 10 days.....

Mayo Clinic referred my back issue to Dr Atkinson for a review of records and advice on what course of treatment I should pursue. He was awful. Sent a very rude letter to my physician and to me with major misstatements and omissions. He clearly did not carefully review my records. He is rude, callous and, from my point of view, sloppy at best. Then he complained in a letter that he had to do the review for free. Guy clearly has professional and emotional issues. Avoid him at all costs! I can't believe he is even working for Mayo.

I am only one day removed from surgery to remove a pituitary macro adenoma and am driving back to my home 4 hours away as I type this. My results are amazing already. Dr. Atkinson performs perhaps more of these procedures than anyone and must be considered as one of the best in the world at this. While it must be confirmed with MRI scans over the next several years, it appears all of my tumor was successfully removed (17 mm), my vision has already improved, and we are optimistic my pituitary gland will return to normal function. If you are blessed to have Dr. Atkinson as your surgeon, you could not be in more skilled hands!!!

I am one week post op from a pituitary macroadenona tumor removal at Mayo. Dr. Atkinson was absolutely wonderful along with the rest of his staff. During my consultation visit with Dr. Atkinson he was extremely thorough and provided options before making my decision. Even though his bedside manner isn't the best, his skills as a surgeon are excellent.