John R. Caruso MD, FACS

Anonymous 

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2 weeks ago

I get sold on the l5-S1 Alif Fusion.He fairly said, 'This is definitely a problem, I think this will fix, but cannot guarantee it'I replied with a few things & then asked, ' If I do this now, will I be able to dance at my wedding in September, or should I wait'?He joyfully replied, ' That wouldn't be a problem at all'. We then continued talking about dancing and such.Surgery - 6/29/22 - I woke early & in a terror of pain.Next few weeks the pain was debilitating.It worsened over months. I was disheartened he wouldn't even tak... read more

Paul Highbarger 

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4 years ago

Thank God he directed me to Dr. Caruso. He knows where to cut and when, but more importantly when NOT to cut I was living in constant pain. After seeing neurosurgeons at John Hopkins, Sinai and Mercy that wanted to literally carve my arthritic back into pieces, Dr. Caruso GENTLY put my back back together and relieved my pain. Gerald Frey has provided follow up care and encouragement. 

Yvette Johnson 

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5 years ago

I’ve only met with him once so far due to my son being diagnosed with a brain tumor which was on Friday and he put together a team of doctors and actually called me Saturday morning and my son has an appointment Tuesday in Morgantown with a specialist dealing with Neurofibromatosis. What doctor do you know contacts you on Saturday to do anything he is truly an angel ! 

Cherry Bernhard 

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5 years ago

I have had 3 great experience with Dr. Caruso, he's a great sergeant and very perticular. Wish I could give him a 10000 stars he deserves them. Cherry 

Misty 

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6 years ago

Dr. Caruso did not do my neck surgery. I was having issues after the surgery and decided to change over to Dr.Caruso due to the other surgeon not taking care of the issue. I had answer for what was causing my pain fast. He listened to me and never made me feel rushed. Sent me for the proper testing so see what he could do to help with the pain i was having. Both of the PA in the office are great as well. I highly recommend Dr.Caruso. I also work at the hospital where he rounds on his patients. I see just how good he is with ... read more

Anonymous 

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6 years ago

I had to have surgery on my L4 and L5. Had the surgery and the morning after I couldn’t move no feeling from my back down, had no control over body functions and told it was normal. Had another MRI and was told that the surgery never worked and he he had to go back in. Five days after first surgery went in and done the same surgery. He never gave me pain meds after the surgery and told me I wouldn’t need them. The morning after my surgery I was rushed to Morgantown for no control. Had a MRI there and the new surgeon said tha... read more

Anonymous 

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6 years ago

He is the best. I was in unbearable pain for 3 months and strung along with no help from other doctors in Hagerstown. I was finally referred to Dr. Caruso and he worked me into his full schedule and operated on me late in the day. I am now pain free and back to a normal life. Thank you Dr. Caruso. 

Anonymous 

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7 years ago

Should be zero stars. I do NOT and will not recommend him to anyone. 

Anonymous 

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8 years ago

Do yourself a favor and do NOT use this surgeon. His PA does all the office visits and it's a bother to the surgeon to see patients unless he's collecting money for an arranged surgery. He's dishonest and refuses to do any follow-up paperwork you may need. He performs only partial surgeries then later tells you that you need another surgery. He's a scam artist!