Dr. Mark Darryl Antonacci, MD

I underwent anterior scoliosis correction surgery with Dr. Antonacci in Oct 2024 and the outcome has been devastating. I paid a significant amount out of pocket for this surgery — with the expectation that it would improve my quality of life. Instead, it resulted in life-altering complications. Shortly after the procedure, I developed extreme orthostatic hypotension, which was never disclosed to me as a potential risk. It has profoundly impacted my ability to live a normal life. In addition, I suffered nerve damage during the surgery that led to paralysis in parts of my abdominal muscles. This caused a visible bulge, complete loss of core function, and ongoing physical and emotional distress. On top of everything, the financial burden continues. I’ve had to pursue ongoing specialist care, physical therapy, and supportive treatments — all while managing reduced independence and a drastically altered daily life. My concerns and symptoms were dismissed and I felt gaslit rather than heard.… What was supposed to be a major step toward healing instead left me with irreversible harm. I’m sharing this not out of bitterness, but in the hope that others are better informed — and that accountability is brought to a process that, in my case, lacked transparency, compassion, and proper care.

This man is brilliant. A genius in his field. He treated my daughter who had severe scoliosis with anterior scoliosis correction. She has no metal rods in her back. Four weeks postop and she is doing amazing.

My mother received a major and evasive spine surgery approximately 7 years ago. She has since had a few issues over the years. Mostly nerve and muscle problems. The last time she called to make an appointment she was told Dr. Antonacci was no longer taking adult patients only Pediatric. What???? She was never previously advised of this. They reluctantly made her an appointment with his associate. When arriving she sat there in pain for over an hour. Was finally seen, given a bunch of pills and told to basically find a new doctor. She trusted this staff and office with her life and left today devastated and disappointed. She will not be going back.