David Boarini, M.D.

Cindy 

on Healthgrades

6 years ago

He did a Anterior Cervical Discectomy on me several years ago. True, he was not warm and fuzzy on my initial visit, he was direct and to the point. The minute I was out of surgery and awoke the pain was GONE! All of the negative reviews appear to me to be that he wasn't hugging them or holding a hand. It sounds like too many people really didn't want to hear the truth. If you need 100% sensitivity maybe you need to see a Psychologist instead. An Excellent Surgeon is what I got! 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

6 years ago

I have been a patient of Dr. Boarini for many years as he follows me for two separate medical issues. He is an outstanding surgeon. Yes, he is direct but honest. More importantly, he will not perform surgical procedures unless absolutely necessary. In my opinion, individuals who visit neurosurgeons should want a physician who understands that surgical procedures should be performed when it is the only option available. 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

7 years ago

The schedule staff and nurses were great and helpful. Mr. Boarini himself was over an hour late for my appointment, proceeded to tell me that I needed a surgery to fix my back, but refused to provide any details or answer any questions because my weight made me ineligible for the surgery. When asked what my weight needed to be so I could move forward, he couldn't even provide that answer. he was rude and arrogant. I waited over a month for the appointment just to completely waste my time. 

Donald Sutton 

on Healthgrades

7 years ago

I I wouldn’t recommend this dr . He is apiece of well if he finds out if your on Medicare and Medicaid disability he won’t even do anything I went in with a neck issue and all he did was check my reflexes in my knees and told me to Iowa city so if you want a recommendation of him or Iowa Clinic I would go else were 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

7 years ago

I had surgery on Jan 2 2018. I had the cream of the crop operating on me. He is Awesome. very kind. as well as everyone in the office. 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

7 years ago

We waited in the waiting room for over 30 minutes. He had not looked at our files once before we met with him. He did not do any type of physical examination. He had me walk 3 steps to the door-that was his entire exam. I was in great pain and all he said was "What I need you to do is lose weight." I had not gained weight until I became in pain and unable to move. His bedside manner was AWFUL-cold and uncaring. I would NEVER go back and NEVER recommend him to ANYONE. Don't waste your time. 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

8 years ago

If you want to be insulted and told that there is absolutely nothing wrong..and you are referre..then go see him He is one of the many Dr's that won't help if you are a little overweight and have the wrong insurance. .I wouldn't and won't recommend him to anyone! 

Crystal Leto 

on Healthgrades

8 years ago

Dr. Boarini preformed both of my surgeries. He's direct, to the point, professional and I felt/feel like he genuinely cared/cares about using his talent, experience and outstanding surgical skill to get me on a path to a pain-free future. Only six weeks post-op from surgery #2, I'm still healing - but I don't feel like I want to crawl out of my own skin to get away from the pain. He and his team are THE best. 

DISAPPOINTED 

on Healthgrades

8 years ago

I had seen Dr. Boarini back in 2013 for a lumbar fusion follow up after my own surgeon, Dr. Carlstrom had retired, needless to say I was VERY displeased. Like many others have said, I would wait nearly an hour in the exam room for him to come in and see me for less than five minutes. It was the same thing every single time and my examination would consist of me walking away from him and then toward him, then standing on my toes and then my heels, the end. TERRIBLE bedside manner!