Dr. Donald C. Sachs, MD

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

4 weeks ago

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. 

Marjorie Risica, Lakeland FL 

on Healthgrades

4 months ago

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

A.R. 

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a year ago

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

Terry McCamis 

on Healthgrades

2 years ago

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 

Ron Donfro 

on Healthgrades

2 years ago

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

Bad Back 

on Healthgrades

2 years ago

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! 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

2 years ago

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. 

tonya 

on Healthgrades

2 years ago

good 

L. Daniel 

on Healthgrades

2 years ago

I have had a few procedures with Dr. Sachs. I would recommend him to my own children. I did have a SCS, Spinal Cord Stimulator, procedure done. Everything was explained by the Dr. and his wonderful PA, Lashawn. I was very anxious about the SCS trial which was done in his office. It was painless. I love his personality, I can joke with him which helps to relax me! The nurses in the surgical center tell me he would be their doctor of choice.