Ananthakrishna Dheera MD

Avigbor 

on Healthgrades

3 months ago

Dr Dheera, performed spinal fusion on me 9 years ago. I was over 30 years old and initially she said no but then made me go through a series of test to insure my safety before procedure. I felt safe and confident in her abilities from the first moment we met. I’ve been testing to get the surgery since my early twenties and I’ve always last minute changed my mind due to the risks involved. But with her I felt safe and it’s been one of the best decisions I’ve made. I’m thankful she said yes to me as a patient. 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

3 years ago

Dr. Ananthakrishnan was very thorough in her examination and in explaining the surgical procedure during our subsequent pre-surgery visit. She is extremely caring and takes time to answer all questions and concerns. She never rushed through a meeting if I had questions for her. Her staff answers messages on the Emory Patient Portal in a timely manner and calls to follow up when necessary. I am about 3 1/2 weeks out of surgery and am walking with a walker and experiencing less pain than anticipated. I would highly recommend D... read more

Cameron 

on Healthgrades

4 years ago

Dr. Ananthakrishnan preformed a spinal fusion from my mid shoulder blades to pelvis. I'm in my 20's and was very nervous about such a large surgery, but Dr. Ananthakrishnan offered much support and explanation in pre-op visits. I am now roughly 3 months out of surgery and able to take walks without many breaks. Dr. Ananthakrishnan's procedure was amazing and has impacted my life positively in a way that I did not realize was possible. Scarring has also been very minimal. I have still not yet fully recovered, but I can alread... read more

Margaret Bowen 

on Healthgrades

4 years ago

Dr A. has the skill of an architect! She is brilliant, and her expertise is amazing. I was told by another Atlanta spine surgeon that he would not touch my back with the amount of multi level conditions affecting it. Dr A has had answers each step of the way! She is down to earth, compassionate, and has a wonderful bedside manner!!! 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

6 years ago

Dr. Ananthakrishnan performed scoliosis surgery on me in 2012. It was a 12.5 hour surgery and included rods and screws to correct my condition. I was in terrible shape then and on large doses on pain killers (prescribed by my PCP). I have not needed a single pain pill since leaving the hospital. She truly saved my life. I would highly recommend her. 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

6 years ago

To say I love Dr. Ananthakrishnan would be an understatement. For nearly 30 years, pain was my friend, it was my constant companion. Morphine gave me comfort and opioids were my family. Then I met Dr. Ananthakrishnan who told me I had to correct the kyphoscoliosis or be wheel-chair bound within ten years, by age 70. I didn't much care for the sound of that. Three years later, I am living a pain-free life, a drug-free life. God bless Dr. Ananthakrishnan! She's a miracle worker. 

John 

on Healthgrades

6 years ago

Very professional and has a great team, who supports and respects her. 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

7 years ago

I hadn't been able to stand up straight for years. After a spinal fusion with instrumentation surgery, i can walk the dog around the block. Thanks Dr. A! 

Jannean Bello 

on Healthgrades

8 years ago

I have had a truly remarkable experience in working w/ Dr. A since August 2016. I was impressed by her ability to analyze my health situation & develop a plan for my surgical repairs. My surgery -March 2017 at Emory went very well & exceeded my expectations-I have my life again, impressed by her practice of allowing contact between me & 3 of her former surgical patients. I could ask them questions, learn of their entire experience & they all invited me to call them back w/further questions.