Dr. John Robert Mawk, MD

Misdiagnosis left me a quad, performed 3 unneeded surgeries in three months.

Dr. Mawk is one of the finest surgeons I've ever had. His knowledge and skill as a surgeon, and his accurate diagnosis kept me from life in a wheelchair. He performed both low back and neck surgery on me and I'm walking around today because of him. He was able to correct the misdiagnosis and maltreatment of several other doctors I'd seen prior to him. I never had any problem getting a quick appointment with him, and I never once had to wait more than 10 minutes- usually less than that. He saw me the first time on literally a few minutes notice. He also has the best quality beside manner of ANY doctor I've ever come across in my entire life. He is compassionate, cares about his patients and shows it. He DOES NOT have the prima donna-I'm-a-god attitude of so many neurosurgeons. Dr. Mawk is down-to-earth, he listens very carefully to his patients and treats them as intelligent human beings. The man spent more time with me than any doctor I've ever had before or since and is the only… surgeon who during follow up care called me at home to check on me- more than once. His staff was always friendly, courteous, professional and excellent at making me feel at ease. Anyone needing a neurosurgeon is highly recommended to see Dr. John Mawk.

In 2001-02 performed 3 spinal/cervicle surgeries in 3 months that left me a quad, diagnosed it then as Als/ Ms wrongfully.