Egon M. Doppenberg, MD

Dr Doppenberg performed my spinal fusion surgery in 2007. It was immediately evident that he is very thorough and a knowledgeable and skilled neurosurgeon. He was also kind, understanding and provided the best aftercare. I had complete confidence in him from the initial consult until far into my recovery. He is also a very patient man.

I’ve heard horror stories from others with similar surgeries who had different doctors. Dr Doppenberg truly cares about his patients. If I ever needed a compassionate and skilled neurosurgeon again in the future, I would do everything I could to come back to Illinois and see Dr Doppenberg.

I'm awaiting my third surgery with Dr. Doppenberg and am greatly encouraged by his willingness to try a smaller surgery instead of the more drastic one first discussed.
So many other doctors just don't listen to their patients.
Dr. Doppenberg has always listened and worked with me as his patient. He's one of my heroes !

My son had a brain tumor 12 yrs ago and Dr. Dopprnberg saved his life. He unfortunately had another 6 months ago. My daughter searched for him and contacted him and he said get him here to Good Samaritan and he once again saved his life. He is the very best you will ever find. I love him for being such a great doctor and person. As a mom I will always be grateful to Doctor Doppennerg.

Dr. Doppenberg is not only the finest neurosurgeon I've ever gratefully come across (and I should know after 7 neurosurgeries) he's also the most humble, gracious, and kindest too.

He is a WORLD renowned neuro that I consider my God. If he had been around in 1998, I am certain my surgeries at the very least would have been cut in half, although I do have a severe spinal disease.

He is also conservative about cutting and will only do surgery if it is absolutely necessary. He really listens to his patients, and treats them with utter respect, which sadly a number of neuros do not.

When we were doing a necessary baseline of MRIs, we discussed only the Sacrum, Lumbar, and Cervical where I'd already had surgery, but I then said that I really think I have another herniated disc in my Thoracic. He stated how much rarer Thoracic herniations are and I said I understand. He said he completely trusted me and knew I knew my body better than anyone else. Needless to say the electric shocks that were seemingly causing a fluttering of my heart were not caused by my heart at all, but a herniated disc in my Thoracic pinching the nerve in the cardio thoracic area. In other words, because he trusted me, intently listened, and was pro active, he gratefully found what other neuros would have most likely disregarded and overlooked especially due to the symptoms not being of the norm.

Dr. Doppenberg did an outstanding job on both my cervical and thoracic surgeries and all my friends including those with spinal problems could not get over how fast I recovered from them and how fantastically successful they were.

I even drove to Florida (I moved here to get away from the winter's cold) only 2 WEEKS out of the Thoracic fusion. How many people can say that?

I am facing a new cervical fusion due to bone spurs. Dr. Doppenberg and I knew this day and others like it would one day occur again. Unfortunately there is no cure for my spinal disease, only treatment at other levels when the inevitable time comes. With him and his skilled hands, I am completely confident that any surgery he performs will always come off without a hitch and be unbelievably successful with an incredibly swift recovery time. My only sad part about this review, is that I cannot return to my God...this amazing human being and surgeon...to do my latest necessary upcoming surgery, because I can't cross state lines with my health insurance.

I've recommended doc to everyone whose needed surgery and they are all forever grateful. We all love him. He's become a benevolent curing God to us all.

I know there is no other neurosurgeon like him and I've seen quite a few in my my lifetime, but I just pray there's one here in Florida that is even half the surgeon he is....because then I'd still be in great hands...that is how brilliant Dr. Doppenberg is and how extraordinary his skills are!

PS His right hand Adriana is amazing too!

Cannot say enough good things about Doctor Doppenberg. He truly listens, and explains all concerns. I never once felt rushed. He is very knowledgeable. He, along with his staff are the best in the business. I would highly recommend Dr Doppenberg for anyone looking for the best Neurosurgeon around. The night of my surgery , I already felt much better. In the days since, I have made a full recovery. Thanks so much to Dr Doppenberg and his staff, especially Gabby!