Dr. Richard Eliot Peress, MD

Why doesn’t it surprise me he doesn’t have office staff? Who could work with him?

Dr. Peress saved my life. I had a failed brain surgery and went to see him. He operated on me 2x. He did a cervical fusion because my insurance declined a disc replacement. Then when I changed insurances he did a disc replacement. After my failed brain surgery I had so many symptoms and was out of work for over a year. My quality of life was non existent. I do have an un curable condition called chiari malformation, so I will always have symptoms, BUT after my two surgeries with him I now have some what of my life back. I am back at work and I have started my own photography business. I still live in pain and always will, but that is of no fault of his. He is the reason I am able to live a somewhat ok life. Yes, he does work alone and it does take time for him to get back to you, BUT I would much rather wait and see a doctor who truly cares about his patients, then going back to a brain surgeon who failed me. He truly cares about his patients and the reason he runs behind is because he… spends so much time with his patients because he cares so much! I highly recommend him.

I was referred to Dr. Peress by my pain management doctor and I have to say that I have never had a worse experience. Dr. Peress does not have office staff and when you leave a message or text him, it takes months for him to get back to you. Being a one "doctor show" is his choice and as he stated to me "I work better alone". I would NOT recommend this doctor to anyone. After my initial visit, Dr. Peress ignored voice and text messages from me and made my husband and I sit for over 1 1/2 hours while waiting to retrieve CD's with my mri's that he had in his possession for over 2 months. In fact, when I finally was able to get my CD's, the x-ray file room clerk was finishing up scanning in the images. Dr.Peress may be very good at what he does, however, he is not worth the aggravation he has put me and my family through.

I had lumbar L5 /S1 disc replacement in 2010...Back on my feet same day! Up and going like normal np cane in less than 7 days..Have never had a back issue since... I took a job throwing around 90 lb stone and running heavy equipment a year out and did that for three years without an ounce of pain or issue! Small scar on panty line you can't barely see. Yes, he goes through the front by option and is better than the back by friends i've seen with skid marks up their backs by other surgeons going through the back!! He will tell you like it really is and loves to talk... I recommend him 100%..

Most memorable, was the little rich kids tempor, if things didn't go his way. I had failed lumbar surgery from him in 99 ,now I am in more chronic pain from head to toe. By the way, tere is only about an 18% chance surgery will work. Not the 50% he told me. Another thing surgeons don't tell you is if it works out, it only lasts 15 to 20 yrs.

FAntastic, Can't say enough about him.

The most memorable thing is 24/7 I am in screaming agony, since 1999, but he did offer more slice & dice. NO thanks! Reading other reviews I can vouch for his child like tantrums he great for in front of anyone there. He tried to tell me I was wrong on an issue, but little did he knew I always kept journals of everything, being one person cant remember everything, so I had what was said in a little black book. I am glad I had it a few times, when I had to call his fabrications of truth. Funny he always liked to start up while we where in the waiting room, never behind closed doors? Oh yes the office, how can we forget them, even though we wish we could. But I will give them kudos, you work with this man and he will make you a bitter person. With all due respect I knew he had spinal surgery so I thought he could relate to a person ,rather then the books. His problem is he got a big head like some do, and its to bad, down deep I know he has what it takes but he lost it.

I had surgery from him in 1999. At this time he is not only practices but is a client. He was sliced & diced also. So he knows the ropes. Just wih I had his surgeon. (Might be JeanPierreFarcy.MD) He has studied under him for some time? So point is he was a good man, now he has a big head, like most, the knowledge gets in the way. So people cut him out and go to the city to Dr. Farcy. Did I mention, I have failed spine surgery from Dr Peress, but he will not live up to this standard. Remember you are human.

he never gives up on his patients. i have been seeing him for 25 years and is always up to date with the newest and best procedures for my problems. he has never turned me away. thank you dr. peress!

This doctor has the capability to be a great doctor but his organization and lack of office management continues to be questionable & borderline lack-luster. It's a pain to get medical records from him/his office espcially if you have a personal injury claim. "The facade looks good but inside continues to mildew."