Colleague Quotes:
Philippe Bancel, MD, Past President of the Cervical Spine Research Society-European Section
“Daniel Riew, MD, represents for me the model cervical spine surgeon. I’ve known him for a long time and spent time with him in the USA and all over the world when he was President of the CSRS (Cervical Spine Research Society) and I was President of CSRS-ES (Cervical Spine Research Society — European Section). As a speaker, he is clear, didactic and brings huge personal experience with spinal surgery. But most of all, I appreciate his honesty, ability to share personal experience, different from what can be acquired from publications, and free of any conflicts of interest. As a surgeon, through publications on techniques and surgical courses that are internationally well-known, he proves his brightness, his skill and his intelligence in decision-making and appropriate indications. And to conclude, he is a charming person, very warm and very close to his patients.”
Claudio Lamartina, MD, Deputy Editor of European Spine Journal, Chair GSpine4 and Director of Spinal Research Program
“Dr. Riew is an esteemed colleague and is considered one of the most highly specialized and most experienced cervical spine surgeons in the world. He is a respected educator and member of the spine scientific community, with numerous outstanding publications. He has also undertaken strong leadership positions in some of the most influential societies, such as President of the Cervical Spine Research Society (CSRS), and President of AOSpine. I would not hesitate to let him operate on a family member, should they need spine surgery.”
Yu Sun, MD, Head of Cervical Spine, Peking University Third Hospital in Beijing, China
“Dr. Riew is widely considered to be the top cervical spine surgeon in the world. He has greatly impacted the care and treatment of all kinds of cervical spine patients and has had a leading role in educating the next generation of both Orthopedic and Neurosurgical spine surgeons. He has also been sharing his experience with not only US spine surgeons but also spine surgeons worldwide. He is a globally well-known best surgeon and teacher.”
Luiz Roberto Vialle, MD, Professor of Orthopedics, Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná
“Dr. Riew is internationally recognized as a leader in the Cervical Spine area. As surgeon and educator he brings enormous benefit to spinal surgeons’ community around the world, thus improving patient care.”
Ahmet Alanay, MD, Professor of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Acibadem University School of Medicine
“I’ve known Dr. Daniel Riew for well over a decade. Dan is an accomplished and internationally-recognized leader, highly experienced and a passionate cervical spine surgeon. He is a role model for surgeons all around the world with his dedication to cervical spine patient care, education and research. He is a precious friend with a wonderful smile and warm-hearted attitude, definitely a surgeon you would trust with the lives of your loved ones.”
A. J. Vlok MD, Consultant Neurosurgeon and Head of Department Neurosurgery, University of Stellenbosch and Tygerberg Academic Hospital
“Professor Riew is considered one of the foremost cervical spinal surgeons across the globe, with his surgical skill and expertise only exceeded by his pleasant disposition. No complicated cervical spine case is complete without his highly valued advice.”
Asdrubal Falavigna, MD, Dean of Medical School at Caxias do Sul University, Brazil
“Cervical spine surgeon Dr. Dan Riew is internationally well-known. He has had great impact on the care and treatment of adult and pediatric patients with cervical spine pathology. He is able to combine expertise, passion, empathy and close attention and care in treating patients. He is a leader in educating tomorrow’s Orthopedic and Neurosurgical spine surgeons. I would not hesitate to recommend him to people who need a cervical spine specialist.”
M. Robert Ching, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, Oroville, California
“Dr. Riew was highly recommended to me by a close friend who was a spine surgeon, also. Since then, Dr. Riew has operated on my wife, sister-in-law, and nephew—all with excellent results. I would choose him, if I were to need cervical spine surgery, as my first and only choice.”
Gaurav Raj Dhakal, MD, Spine Surgeon, Nepal
“A teacher with an in depth knowledge in his field, a mentor always ready to guide and motivate, a surgeon with excellent skills and finesse and, above all, a human I would want to emulate! Having travelled and visited surgeons across the globe, I feel that, in the domain of cervical spine, Dr. Riew is the authority!”
Roberto Chapa Sosa, MD, Ortopedia — Cirugía de Columna, Monterrey, N.L. México, Former Chair AOSpine North America
“There is no doubt that Dan Riew, MD is the best cervical spine surgeon there is currently. Besides being a great friend, he has a great devotion to share his knowledge through a variety of educational activities around the world for the benefit of a lot of surgeons and patients.”
Xiang-Yang Ma, MD, PhD, Director of the Spine Surgery Department & Professor of Orthopedics surgery, Guangzhou General Army Hospital
“Dr. Riew is a top renowned cervical spine surgeon. He may be the only one who only does cervical spine surgery in the entire world. His specialization and professionalism have won him the respect and admiration of many young physicians. He is the first-choice physician for those who need cervical spine surgery.”
J. Casamitjana, MD, CSRS-EU Former President (2009-2011), Former Chief of Cervical Spine Pathology at Hospital Valle Hebron of Barcelona
“I met Dr. Riew more than 15 years through his cervical spine publications. He has always been a reliable reference. His speeches in conferences always surprise the audience very positively by adding quality and elegance. Indisputably he is one of the best specialists worldwide in this field.”
Abdulaziz Alkuwari, MD, Consultant Spine Surgeon, Hamad Medical Corp.
“Dr. Dan Riew is a great teacher, whose contribution to spine surgery in the Middle East is enormous. We had the honor to host him in our spine meeting in Qatar. He is very humble and provides excellent care and support to his patients and his team, as well as surgeons all over the world.”
Hongxing Shen, MD, PhD, Chief of Cervical Spine Surgery & Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine
“Dr. Riew is the most specialized surgeon for cervical spine surgery that I have ever met in the world. He has been my kind and respected teacher for ten years and has instructed me to become one of the most specialized cervical spine surgeons in China. As a leader and former President of Cervical Spine Research Society, Dr. Riew has been a Creative, Specialized, Respected and Successful (CSRS) surgeon for thousands of cervical spine patients. Dr. Riew has also been a CSRS (Creative, Specialized, Respected and Successful) instructor for hundreds of peers all over the world.”
S. Rajasekaran, MD, Chairman, Dept. of Orthopaedic & Spine Surgery, Ganga Hospital
“Dr. Dan Riew is an authority in the field of Cervical Spine Surgery whose expertise, knowledge, clinical acumen and surgical skills are recognized worldwide. He has many original contributions, which are published and cited widely in international journals. His surgical skills attract patients from all over the world and I am personally aware of numerous complex cases from this part of the world successfully treated by him. He has been a visiting professor to our unit in Ganga hospital and been a faculty for operative courses in India, where numerous surgeons have witnessed and learnt from his experience. He would be my first choice should I or a close family member of mine need any surgery in the cervical spine.”
Baher Labib, MD, Consultant Neurosurgeon, Alexandria University
“My time visiting Dr. Riew was a great chance for me to meet and learn from him. It had a great impact on my practice. He is a great spine surgeon and he will have an impact on the future generations of neuro and ortho surgeons.”
Abdulrazzaq Alobaid, MD, Cheif of Spine Surgery-Alrazi Hosp, Chairman of Kuwait Orthopedic Society, Chairman of Kuwait Spine Society
“Dr. Riew is considered among the top cervical spine surgeons in the world. His contributions exceed patient care into teaching other surgeons modern cervical spine surgery. I would trust him not only with my patient, but also with me, should I require cervical surgery.”
Jin S. Yeom, MD, PhD, Professor and Chairman, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, President, Cervical Spine Research Society Asia Pacific Section
“Professor Riew is by far the best cervical spine surgeon in the world and defies all comparison in the surgical management of cervical spine disorders. He has an extremely high reputation even in European and Asian countries and has been invited to educate cervical spine surgeons in these areas several hundred times. He does not have only unbelievable surgical skills like “God’s hands” and admirably innovative academic ideas, but also a wonderful personality. He is the one and only surgeon who I would let operate on my neck, should I need cervical spine surgery.”
Patient Quotes:
Geoff, patient review on Google
“Dr. Riew was the 10th doctor we had seen to diagnose our sons neck injury and was the first doctor who looked at all of the MRI, X-rays and CT scans we've had over the past 2 years and see the actual problems in the images. Every other doctor found nothing which was remarkable. He was not rushed and spent as much time as we needed.”
Jose, patient review on Google
“Excellent physician,very detailed examination.Discussed in detail clinical findings versus radiologic findings in a very understandable language. Very relaxing atmosphere. The best.”
Aaron, patient review on Google
“Dr. Riew is incredibly nice and one of the best in his field. He explained everything he saw in both the X-ray's and MRI and went over treatment options and what to expect from surgery. He is highly recommended.”
Msdanjou, patient review on Google
“Dr. Riew performed surgery on my neck approximately 15 years ago. What an amazing doctor. So much so, I'm tempted to go to New York for a procedure that I will be needing. Wish he was still here in Mo. Very educated, excellent bed side manor. He makes you feel very safe and we'll taken care of. Thank you so much.”
Patty, patient from Healthgrades
“In early 2017, I faced a dilemma. My daughter, who sustained a neck injury as a teen, needed help again with her spine. I knew she already had two surgeries in Hawaii. I fretted about how to best help her. In a leap of faith, I checked a couple BEST SURGEONS IN THE US lists and found 3 cervical surgeons who were on BOTH lists. Dan Riew was one of them. Dr. Riew is absolutely an expert surgeon and his team is superb as well. My daughter had the best help possible on the planet. Thanks!”
Vickie, patient from Healthgrades
“Dr. Riew only does cervical surgeries. If you were told you might need a cervical spine surgery please see Dr. Riew. He is the only doctor you will need to see. I found out about Dr. Riew when it was too late for me. The remedy now required for me will be quite, quite extensive. He is a doctor you can trust. This is coming from a person who lost complete trust in doctors until I met Dr. Riew. I only wish I knew of him sooner for me.”
Y.C., patient
“Thank you so much for your skillful surgery on my cervical spine. I feel as though you have made a tremendous improvement in the quality of my life. With Cervical stenosis it is as though you have lost control of your own body. Movements and actions that your previously performed without any thought become replaced by struggles and frustrations. Now with your help, I am gradually regaining strength and abilities.”
Patty, from Healthgrades
“In early 2017, I faced a dilemma. My daughter, who sustained a neck injury as a teen, needed help again with her spine. I knew she already had two surgeries in Hawaii. I fretted about how to best help her. In a leap of faith, I checked a couple BEST SURGEONS IN THE US lists and found 3 cervical surgeons who were on BOTH lists. Dan Riew was one of them. Dr. Riew is absolutely an expert surgeon and his team is superb as well. My daughter had the best help possible on the planet. Thanks!”
Anonymous, patient
“Dr. Riew is a remarkable, kind and caring person and a fantastic surgeon. Dr. Riew was highly recommended to me and now I know why.”
P.J., patient
“Thank you for giving me my life back.”
Steve M., patient from Healthgrades
“I will make this simple, after seeing other physicians I can state emphatically if you have a neck you seriously think needs surgical correction do NOT see anyone else BUT Dr. Riew! Get the best: he understands the neck better than anyone else and is a skilled surgeon. I have been all over the country seeking answers and he had them when others didn’t and now after a decade I am pain free and recovering spectacularly from a recent major surgery.”
C.C., patient
“Thank you for providing a stellar patient experience.”
Michael S., patient from Healthgrades
“My initial meeting with Dr. Riew was immensely informative and helpful in my consideration of committing to cervical spinal surgery. Dr. Riew thoroughly reviewed both the medical evidence supporting the need for surgery as well as the full range of options and trade-offs between alternative procedures. He easily established a positive rapport and we had a candid dialog regarding pre and post operative experiences and outcomes. Dr. Riew’s impressive credentials were clearly evident.”
Lauren, patient from Healthgrades
“Everyone associated with Dr. Riew during our visit was exceptional. From the receptionist who greeted us with a handshake and a smile to the nurses who met with us after our consultation with Dr. Riew to ensure we were clear on the proposed plan, the experience was top notch. Dr. Riew was the highlight of the experience. He spent a lot of time, and we never felt rushed. I hope to avoid surgery, but if it is required I know I am in the best hands with Dr. Riew and his exceptional team.”
Laura, patient from Healthgrades
“I came to Dr. Riew for a second opinion, and I’m very glad I did. He was extremely knowledgeable and caught something on my MRI that others had missed. He was very thorough, as was his assistant. He explained all of my options plainly and discussed every possible complication even though he felt they were unlikely. I left feeling greatly relieved and optimistic at my prognosis. I would highly recommend Dr. Riew to anyone.”
Anonymous, patient from Healthgrades
“My 1st encounter with Dr. Riew’s team was Shirley R. She was the sweetest most helpful soul soothing go out of their way person I ever met in medical field. Next was Samara & Jasmine, which engaged me with pleasant conversation & took vitals, info., etc. Coordinator Jenny L. was a great educational pleasure to speak with during a question & answer session concerning my surgery. Then to find out how lucky I am to have Dr. Riew—a true medical STAR—performing my surgery. I’m truly at ease!”
Anonymous, patient from Healthgrades
“Dr. Riew is extremely knowledgeable and, equally important, able to discuss very complex issues well with his patients. He is not rushed and does take his time explaining all the options of treatment. His office staff were very friendly and accommodating…well worth the trip.”
Betsy, patient from Healthgrades
“I am a complex spine patient who was in debilitating neck pain for several years. I am now a month out from upper cervical spine surgery with Dr. Riew, and the results have been miraculous. He is humble, brilliant, and skilled. I am so very grateful for his excellent care.”
Margo, patient from Healthgrades
“This was my first visit to Dr. Riew. He was patient, kind, and took his time to explain my condition and how we would proceed thereafter. I feel that I am in extremely capable hands and in the best possible place for my surgery.”
John, patient from Healthgrades
“My entire experience with Dr. Riew and The Spine Hospital was exceptional. Very organized, thorough and courteous. Dr. Riew was very patient explaining my x-rays, tests and prognosis. I felt very confident with him.”
Iany, patient from Healthgrades
“My visit to Dr. Riew’s office was life changing. After spending two years in pain following ACDF surgery for a herniated disc in C6-C7, I didn’t expect a quick diagnosis of failed fusion and renewed hope that surgery could fix me. I had a number of complicating factors as well as pain issues throughout my neck and back that ranged from low to moderately high at times. Dr. Riew took on my case and after revision ACDF surgery, I was free of pain (with some flareups) in 6 weeks. Dr. Riew = HOPE.”