Michael Madsen, MD

Unfortunately, I'm no stranger to surgeries, but I've also been very fortunate to have found really good surgeons, Dr. Madsen is definitely one of them. Besides being highly trained and experienced, he was also very thorough in determining what if any surgical procedure(s) might be necessary. Just the same, surgery wasn't the first or only option that was discussed regarding treatment for my spine issues. Keep in mind, surgeons make considerably more performing surgeries, so when it's not the first or only option discussed by a surgeon, that's usually a pretty good sign he/she is not only knowledgeable about what they do, but one who puts the patient's well-being first and foremost. This being said, if you're have spine issues, I have no problem recommending Dr. Madsen whatsoever.

He knew within minutes of me describing my pain, what the issue was. Explained options to me

He’s the best doctor I’ve ever had nicest funniest guy ever any help me play catch and do fun stuff with my son. Definitely the best.

Dr Madsen was a good person to discuss surgery with but in the end I don't think he really knew what my problem was. I had been to three other orthopedic surgeons at a neuroneurosurgeon for consultation. Dr Madsen said he thought he could get by with fusing L-2 to L-4. That didn't work! I had to be rushed back to the hospital two days after my release to have an emergency opening of my back cavity to drain a large amount of blood that had built up because the drain had been removed to soon. I was told before surgery that I would be able to play golf in 3 months and walk 4 miles by 6 months. None of that happened and it is getting close to two years after surgery. I recently had new MRI's done and the vertebrae that was fused has now slipped and I will be having another surgery to fuse from L-2 through S-1 to try and walk again. I have chosen Dr. William Choi. Wish me luck.

Dr. Madsen didn't just give me my life back, but he gave me a better life. My last procedure, L4-L5 fusion, in 2012 and the lead up to it are testimony to his incredible skills at yet a relatively still early stage in his profession, coupled with his professionalism. As a business owner with two interests in health care technology and solutions provider for Patient Engagement, I have had the honor to meet with a vast number of doctors and hospital executives all over North America. And in comparison, what Dr Madsen differentiates, significantly, by is his bedside candor and sincere patience with patients, explaining the situation with me at the pace conducive to my abilities for consuming the immense about of detail surrounding my conditions. Calm, cool, and collected always... Even more unique for a surgeon these days, after my two discectomies (about 2 years after) it was crystal clear that I needed a fusion. As most know, surgeons don't get paid (really) unless they perform… surgeries. I was in agony to where the sciatica had progressed beyond just leg extremity and not-so-pleasantly started firing what felt like lighten bolts to my whole groin area, dropping me to my knees without notice - even one time in a critical business meeting with a large VC. I would have had the surgery asap to stop the electrocution of my manly-bits, but Dr Madsen (instead of cutting me open and probably making the equivalent of a college Ed tuition for one kid off my insurance) nicely explained that I was still relatively young to have a fusion and we wanted to prolong it as much as possible (due the strain on the vertebra levels above). He set me up with the coolest pain doc and injection doc who was in synch with Dr Madsen's plan for me and trying to delay. In the end I made it over a year with nominal controllable pain before the back pain and sciatica came back with a vengeance. At which point Dr Madsen pushed back a personal vacation so that he could perform the surgery 3 days following the decision to go forward. (Which by the way, he always make my care plan a collaborative engagement between the two of us. Treated me as an equal and listened to my feedback etc)

I have a failed L5-S1 surgery because of his work. Nice man, however if he would have showed me the disclaimer of the equipment he put in me maybe I might have opted not to do the surgery. He submitted paperwork to my insurance company with errors in it. Does that mean there is room for errors in the OR. I know they practice medicine. I should have looked up the meaning before I had surgery. No reviews for this doctor say he has any failed surgeries. Why is that? He does.

My quality of life was severely affected by my back pain. Dr. Madsen gave me back my life. He is an amazing surgeon! He took the time to explain everything to me; my condition, the surgery needed, and what recovery would look like. I wouldn't ever go to anyone else. I highly recommend Dr. Madsen!

Dr madsen is fantastic but his assistant is awful, judgmental, rude, non responsive, unprofessional and really effects the overall experience with dr madsen

Exceptional surgeon . Best

Dr. Madsen came highly recommended to us and I'm so glad we went with him to do a spinal microdiscectomy revision. His bedside manner was awesome and his knowledge and skills were exceptional!! He is an outstanding surgeon and a God send!! I'd recommend him to anyone and everyone I know!!