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Dr. Donald C. Sachs, MD
- Doctors
- Lakeland, FL
About this business
"A graduate of University of South Florida College of Medicine (in 2000 with academic honors), I initially focused my resident training towards ENT, but switched to neurosurgery after I was cross exposed to neurosurgery and spine. I then went on to c...
Location details
4310 Florida Avenue South, Lakeland, FL, 33813, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
First of all no one here answers the phone. My initial visit was in January and I paid $100 co pay for a 90 minute wait in a lobby where I was the only one waiting. Finally when I was called back, the area lighting was very poor, a fall risk waiting to happen, then my vitals were taken and I was placed in another room to wait.The nurse practitioner came in, she was in a hurry, was not receptive to any questions, did not do a detailed exam, and was walking backwards out the door as she was ignoring my questions and pointing m... read more
Very poor. He never explained what my back problems were, just I needed to exercise more. He said my MRI didn’t show I should have this much pain. Also that I had high blood pressure, diabetes even if well controlled, and the size of Two people. I weigh 250 lbs He never said what I should plan to do. Then handed mea card with the number to call when my husband and I decided how to proceed. We left. Found another doctor. Found I had a bone spur build up in L2-3 pressing on my nerves. Not just arthritis in the L4-5-6 . Had sur... read more
I don’t like to say mean comments. His bedside manner is arrogant, unprofessional, uncaring about your pain, or how long it took to get into see him. I felt very degraded by him.And if you are overweight, your back pain is your fault. My husband and I walked out and found a second opinion. I’m recovering nicely. Free of most pain.
I needed spinal joint injections and Dr. Sachs was recommended.He was very professional and my surgery went very well. He doesn’t make a lot of small talk but if you engage him - he responds positively. The entire surgical team was excellent from my first encounter until I was out like a light! Seemed like a millisecond. My recovery was quick and easy and I was on my way home before I knew it! Felt so good we stopped and ate on the way home - Drive in of course but we stopped and ate there.Just waiting for my follow up appoi... read more
After two back surgeries by age 24 and now needing a third was referred here. Was greeted with an attitude at the front desk and it didn't get any better for the visit. Was told to lose weight and try therapy. Claimed previous surgery's were not needed but didn't even request or look at images, dr reports, nothing. Responded with do some therapy and lose weight. Here we are 6 months later, still fighting the pain and the symptoms have only gotten worse. Living on narcotics and steroids which is HORRIBLE in itself. ER/CT/MRI ... read more
The best surgeon I have been to, he did a fusion on my neck C-6 C-7 absolutely zero issues .Thank you Doctor Sachs
Waited well over a month for an appointment. After the initial consult Dr Sachs ordered an MRI, nerve study and physical therapy. After scheduling these appointments. I called Dr Sachs office to schedule a follow up and the first appointment to discuss the results was going to be almost 2 months out. Meanwhile I have been suffering with a lot of pain taking 5 200 milligram Ibuprofens every 4 hours to keep functioning and to sleep. We have great meds for pain, but everyone seems afraid to prescribe them. Our Healthcare system... read more
Spent months waiting, having an MRI done,trips to therapy only to have Dr. tell me take anti-inflammatory. Insisted there wasn't an MRI done. My insurer will beg to differ on that one. Wanted to implant a device in me before they even diagnosed what was wrong. I guess I spent a weekend using a walker and 2 trips to the ER because all I needed was some anti inflammatory. Dr. strictly in it for the money and had a "I'm better than you" attitude and I was treated like I knew nothing!
Was sent for an MRI of my left arm and shoulder - when I got to the MRI place, the NP had sent an order for my lower back! They had to call the NP and get the correct order for the correct area. They DO NOT listen! I have had nothing but bad experiences with them - very unprofessional.
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Dr. Donald C. Sachs, MD has a 3 star rating with 81 reviews.
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