Dr. Justin Michael Sweeney, MD

Dr. Sweeney operated on my back approximately 6 years ago. The operation was daunting, the physical therapy intense and recovery a little long. However, after all those years of pain I am pain free. I am able to do so many things and my life has improved 100%. I would highly recommend Dr. Sweeney. I also heard from another doctor who had a residency with Dr. Sweeney and her recommendation of his expertise, skill and his patience in answering everyone's questions was over the top. I would highly recommend Dr. Sweeney.

This morning, I took my wife to see doctor Sweeney, to address concerns brought up on spinal MRI imaging. We waited an hour and a half past her appointment time before he came into the room. When he did finally come in, she asked if he had seen the images or just read the radiologist's report. He told her that he always looks at the images, because he doesn't trust the radiologists. He then asked her why she's in a wheelchair, because he didn't see anything to indicate a need (despite the fact that her GP and rheumatologist have long since confirmed the need). He launched into a rant about her spine looking good for someone her age, not giving her an opportunity to express her concerns. She finally broke in enough to ask if she could talk. She told him she had four main concerns, and began telling him about the first. He interrupted her almost immediately to tell her there was nothing in the images to support what her thought she was saying (completely misunderstanding what she was… attempting to say), and would not stop talking. She attempted to continue what she was saying, but he just talked over her. I attempted to speak, and he would not stop until I literally yelled at him. He continued being very condescending to her, and directing all his explanations to me. She asked about a specific finding from the radiologist report. Her told her (me) that he thinks the radiologist was just being "overzealous", and tried to make the test to forget anyone it sounds as frightening as possible. We both have medical backgrounds and are familiar already with the procedure he described, and it is nowhere near as bad as he made it sound. Overall, we were left with the distinct impressions that he thought A) she was a crazy woman who couldn't understand him, B) she was being hysterical about her pain, and C) we were doing nothing but wasting his time. She would have been fine with being told "I'm sorry, it looks like your pain is soft tissue related, and you'd be better off seeing a neurologist", but his condescension and refusal to even listen to her were simply unacceptable.

From the minute I met Dr Sweeney he was very kind and answered all my concerns about Acoutic neroma surgery. His staff treats you with kindness and they are so friendly. I would highly recommend Dr. Sweeney because he’s the best in my book.

Office staff was great and always had a short wait for appointment. Dr. Sweeney was very compassionate and extremely thorough in explaining my surgery to where we could understand. Would highly recommend him.

We felt this was the best explanation we've gotten. Thank you

very competent, compassionate, approachable

I would give Dr Sweeney a 5 if he can figure out what’s going on. So far I remain a medical mystery. He really listens and isn’t in a rush to do surgery.

Waited over an hour to be seen. Good discussion of my symptoms once I was seen

Minimal wait courtesy staff. Everyone greeted me with a smile

The staff is very friendly and put you at ease. Dr Sweeney’s demeanor is calm and very professional.