Dr. William Donn Tobler, MD

I HAVE HAD BACK ISSUES FOR OVER 3 YEARS. I HAD 4 SEPARATE PROCEDURES TO AVOID SURGERY AND NONE OF THEM WORKED. MY PAIN WAS SO BAD I WAS UNABLE TO DRESS MYSELF ON SOME DAYS. I WAS IN IN CONSTANT PAIN WITH AN AVERAGE LEVEL OF 7-9. I COULD NO LONGER DO BASIC CHORES AROUND THE HOUSE AND YARD. TO SAY THE LEAST I WAS MISERABLE. I FINALLY DECIDED TO TO SEE DR. TOBLER AS HE CAME HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY MY PCP AND A FREIND THAT HE HELPED. I HAD MY SURGERY ON 12/7/2022. MY ONLY REGRET WAS I DIDN'T GET IT SOONER. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND DR. TOBLER IF YOUR SUFFERING FROM BACK PAIN. HE CHANGED MY WAY OF LIFE. I CAN NOW DO THINGS WITHOUT PAIN AND GET BACK TO THE GYM AND DOING THINGS THAT I USED TO BE ABLE TO DO AROUND THE HOUSE.

I have had several surgeries by Dr. Tobler he’s a good listener and will explain in detail whatever you need to know. He is very sweet and compassionate. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is seeking perfection!

Top notch surgeon. I gave him 5 stars only because 10 stars was not an option. Very satisfied with him and his support crew. Office people were great.

I went to Dr. Tobler for a 2nd opinion for my lower back & sciatic nerve pain after spending months thinking I was not a candidate for surgery. He was very caring & understanding of my situation & told me he could perform a surgery that would resolve my back issues. He reassured me that this was a routine surgery for him & he expected me to make a full recovery, which was very comforting. I was scheduled for my surgery right away. It went very smoothly, & Dr. Tobler reported that he was very pleased with the procedure, saying that the problem was very apparent and very straightforward to fix. He described the surgery as going "perfectly" which gave me relief & confidence in my recovery. The lower back pain and nerve pain resolved right after surgery. My recovery has been going well. I am so thankful to Dr. Tobler & his staff for their friendliness & helpfulness. Dr. Tobler truly cared to help bring me back to a normal life, living pain free. My back has not felt this good in 10 years!

My experience with Dr Tobler was incredibly good. Throughout the entire process of diagnosis, explaining the process, answering my questions, surgery, and recover his attentiveness and responsiveness is above and beyond what I’ve seen from any other Dr

Dr Tobler did a great job! Very skilled man. His staff and physical therapy dept were wonderful I would highly recommend.

Dr. Tobler was suggested to my wife by a friend who’s relative underwent a very successful surgery by him. I was a very reluctant candidate to become a patient. I must state that the preparations necessary to convince me of the seriousness of my condition were completed by Dr. Tobler and his associates with excellent concern and care. His observations were well stated, informative, and no-holds-barred. His candor and practical statements left no doubt regarding the seriousness of my condition, coupled with his capability to resolve those problems. To satisfy my curiosity regarding the methods to be used, Dr. Tobler described, in detail, what was going to be accomplished, and the methods necessary to achieve that improvement. All of the results were not positive, as there is risk that is evident within any undertaking of this nature. Dr. Tobler assuaged those evident risk potentials by identifying the care and procedures necessary to minimize those possibilities. I… struggled with that decision, to undergo major back surgery for both Spinal Stenosis and Alimentary Canal improvement, multiple occurrences of each. My reservations were significant. I had no current pain. Discomfort was limited to sporadic and mild soreness in my lower back, usually induced by sleeping movements. After weighing the potential consequences of my situation, I elected to undergo the procedures with the potential benefit of significant improvement in my condition. After a five and a half hour surgery, I was removed to recovery. I remember waking up and watching the clock on the wall. I have vague recollections of figures moving about the recovery room, but wasn’t aware enough to identify who, or what, they were. When I finally became conscious and able to recollect events, I found myself to be remarkably pain-free. This was very surprising, as I had had two incisions on my back, one thoracic about 10 inches long, and one lumbar about 7 inches long, with the separation of muscle tissue beneath, necessary to access the spine for the repairs needed. It was an interesting experience feeling my body re-awaken, as the nerves and muscles re-associated, a bit at time over several days. 5 days in surgical recovery, 14 days in Acute Care Therapy, both at Jewish Hospital. Then, I was transferred to Forest Hills Care facility for 8 weeks, where managed physical and occupational therapy were conducted to enable me to recover some mobility. 8 weeks of in-home therapy, followed by 6 weeks of out-patient institutional therapy have improved my mobility to the point where I can manage most personal tasks. That brings me to today, 10 days short of 6 months since the surgery. I have graduated from wheel chair usage. I still walk with a walker and use my cane as a manipulation and support tool. I am significantly stronger, but still haven’t managed stairs, though walkway steps are no problem. I am working on recovering sufficient mobility to drive my car. That will happen soon, hopefully. I can’t state strongly enough how pleased I am that Dr. Tobler, with his straight-forward discussion, convinced me to undergo this physical improvement. The results are not yet complete, however, I can feel and react to the continued positive changes that have occurred, and are occurring, as a result of his efforts. Dr. Tobler’s continued interest in my satisfactory recovery is very refreshing. He visited during my stay in Surgery Recovery. While I was in recovery, he scheduled post-operative thoracic & lumbar MRIs to examine and ensure that he had achieved all aspects of my surgery correctly. Periodic follow up visits to his office yield extended therapy necessary for my complete recovery. The checkered flag has not yet been dropped, my pit crew is still active If you need/desire correction for physical problems within his expertise, I can offer my favorable opinion to suggest Dr. Tobler to correct your difficulty. Based on my successful surgery, I’m very certain that you will be very pleased with the final result.

In a few short months I deteriorated from cane to walker to wheelchair, Dr. Tobler successfully performed a decompression laminoplasty w fusion and an ACDF on C345. The electrical shooting pain was immediately relieved and two weeks post surgery I am walking. All peripheral limbs were affected with myelopathy, and now I only have my hands and feet to recover through ongoing therapy. I am very grateful to have this surgery expertly performed and to feel alive again.

My experience with Dr. William Tobler from the very beginning has been wonderful. He’s a very compassionate and caring doctor. During my first visit to his office in Cincinnati, OH, he immediately diagnosed the condition of my back and nerve pain and realized how serious the condition was. Rather than wait three months for surgery, he rearranged his schedule to perform surgery within 9 days. His staff was very helpful in finding a doctor to do a complete physical in preparation for the surgery as I live in Nashville, TN. The timing was crucial for my medical condition. If I would have continued without surgery, I would have been in a wheelchair for the rest of my life. My disks were shot and unstable. He fused L4, L5, and S1 and completely rebuilt my spine. The surgery was very successful, no complications, and now I can walk straight. I am extremely grateful for all that Dr. Tobler has done. -Norma Sparks

My experience with Dr. William Tobler from the very beginning has been wonderful. He’s a very compassionate and caring doctor. During my first visit to his office in Cincinnati, OH, he immediately diagnosed the condition of my back and nerve pain and realized how serious the condition was. Rather than wait three months for surgery, he rearranged his schedule to perform surgery within 9 days. His staff was very helpful in finding a doctor to do a complete physical in preparation for the surgery as I live in Nashville, TN. The timing was crucial for my medical condition. If I would have continued without surgery, I would have been in a wheelchair for the rest of my life. My disks were shot and unstable. He fused L4, L5, and S1 and completely rebuilt my spine. The surgery was very successful, no complications, and now I can walk straight. I am extremely grateful for all that Dr. Tobler has done. -Norma Sparks