Dr Michael W Groff, MD

Dr Groff just fused C5/6 in my neck two weeks ago. I have lived in pain for eleven years straight. He is truly brilliant and all of his reviews are spot on! His surgical skills are top notch without a doubt! The day after surgery I could speak normal - my voice sounded the same and I was walking a mile within four days post op. I was in pain after, but to be expected. Two weeks out and I can turn my head left and right and I’m walking better than I have ever before and my pain in my arms and numbness are gone!!!! I had severe cervical straightening in my neck. I almost fell over the day after my surgery when I saw the Xray of my neck. He gave me a curve back in my neck and the titanium cage looked perfectly placed. Truly amazing!!! I actually have to keep reminding myself I’m still recovering from an ACDF because I feel that great! I met with three very well regarded Neurosurgeons before I made my decision and I knew he was the one I wanted to do my surgery without a doubt. I knew… I was in good hands! He was transparent with me prior to surgery - did not sugar coat anything and is extremely knowledgeable and very caring. He has a fantastic bedside manner and also has a great a sense of humor which I loved! Not all Neurosurgeons are like that. He did extensive back surgery on a family member of mine (9 hours) and did an amazing job which is how I initially found him. My family member has had the same success I have. He is worth the office waits which can be long, but there is a reason. He is incredibly talented and a very, busy and well regarded Surgeon. His PA Erika is fantastic as well and very responsive. I could not be more happy with my outcome. His Surgical Nurse is excellent too. You cannot get any better! Thank you Dr Groff!!!! I’m truly blessed and forever grateful for how you fixed my neck! I feel like a whole new person.

Both his skill and his kindness are the best I have experienced. I have had two spinal surgeries with Dr. Groff.

I can't say enough positive things about Dr Groff. I feel blessed to have him as my surgeon. I was referred to him by my Neurologist for an ACDF surgery. He is extremely knowledgeable and put me at ease with his confidence and kindness. If he questions anything at all regarding your situation he will thoroughly investigate the matter with others in the field as an extra precaution and is thorough in his explanations to you. You can be confident knowing that you are in extremely good hands with Dr. Groff!

I waited 30 minutes in his exam room, I was forgotten about. The visit was less than 20 minutes, he was rushing off to an out-of-hospital appointment. The good Doctor said everything is fine . . . . unfortunately, it's not fine ~ No doubt he has done wonderful work for some folks, however, I'm not one of them and I'm am not impressed.

He is brilliant, as he took away all my pain 8 years ago. Top Notch

I had my first consultation with an orthopedic surgeon who told me I would need ACDF surgery within 3 months. I am very glad I met with Dr. Groff for a second opinion. Dr. Groff did not down play my condition, but recommended physical therapy saying I was not in need of the surgery. He also said if I did well with PT and kept doing the exercises I was given, I may not need surgery for years. I found Dr. Groff to be very approachable, sincere and sypathetic. I felt I could trust him and that he made the right diagnosis for me. When and if I need the ACDF surgery, I am going back to Dr. Groff.

I'm surprised with some of these reviews. Dr. Groff spent an hour with me on my first visit, listened to all my concerns, answered all my (many) questions. I was scheduled quickly for the needed surgery. His staff, in particular Pam McColl, couldn't be more responsive, helpful, or kind. I'm only 3 days post-op, so I can't comment on follow up yet. My only disappointment is that he didn't visit me in pre-op before my surgery, or in my room before discharge. But overall, I couldn't be happier.

Awesome doctor

I was very disappointed.Dr Groff being the chief of spine surgery.I waited 4 months to get an appointment and the day came.They took me right into the room where I waited over 45 minutes for him to spend 10 minutes with me.Dr. Groff was very cold and uncaring also he made no eye contact with me.I went there for him to go over MRI with me and I had questions.He had no time for that.I never been so rushed in my life.He spent about 10 minutes with me.I pay a lot of money for medical insurance that wasn't right.He didn't take me serious at all.I am not a pill seeker so I don't no what his problem is.He had a miserable attitude and I didn't deserve that.I went to him for help.I guess when you make a name for yourself your patients don't matter anymore.I've had other spine surgeons tell me many different things wrong with my back.One said I needed major surgery.He says no.That's all he said.Then he said you only have a little degeneration otherwise your back is healthy.I have several other… reports stating different.I am in severe pain every day and he didn't want to here about it.What a waste of time.I felt so discouraged when I left there.I felt like crying.I was in shock that he didn't want to here anything I said.I will be switching from Beth Israel hospital to mass general where they are more caring.

Dr Groff set me very mush at ease befor my surgery. He operated on me in Indianapolis back in 1.15/01. I have him to Thank for being able to walk and do many other thing at this time of my life. He is one great person and a great surgeon.