Dr. Joseph Aferzon, MD
Neurosurgery•Male•Age 59
Accepting new patients
Connecticut Spine Institute
595 Main St Portland, CT 06480Dr. Joseph Aferzon, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Portland, CT and has over 32 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University At Buffalo State University Of New York School Of Medicine medical school in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Hartford Hospital and Middlesex Hospital. He is accepting new patients and has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Aferzon to book an appointment.
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THE FIRST CONSULTATION EXPLAINING THE SURGICAL SPINAL PROCEDURES THAT DR. WOULD PERFORM ON ME WERE AS HE WAS SPEAKING TO ANOTHER SURGEON - I LEFT MY MEDICAL DICTIONARY AT HOME. I WAS HAVING SURGERY DUE TO EXTREME PAIN AND ABSENCE OF STRENGTH ON MY RIGHT ARM AND HAND. 7 HOURS LATER I AWAKENED WITH GREAT RESULTS ON WHY I HAD SURGERY FOR THE RIGHT HAND, BUT MY LEFT HAND WAS NOT MOVING. RETURNED FOR A 5 HOUR SURGERY AFTER BEING HOME 4 DAYS. AGAIN I AWAKENED WITH NO USE OF MY LEFT HAND. DR. AND I HAD A SERIOUS DISCUSSION ON HOW WHEN I CALLED HIM, HE WAS WHO I WISHED TO SPEAK TO. ONLY ONCE DID HE ACTUALLY CALL ME BACK. I WENT FOR A EMG TO LOCATE NERVE DAMAGE AND DR. CONWAY SAID I HAVE SEVERE NERVE DAMAGE, NOT EVEN A GUESS AS TO WHEN MY HAND WILL RETURN TO NORMALCY. THE DAMAGE IS A RESULT OF SURGERY IN THE C3-C5, C5-. I NOW HAVE TO GO MANY WEEKS FOR P.T., AND WILL BE FITTED FOR A HAND PROSTHESIS TO EXPAND MY CLUBBED HAND. ONCE YOU SIGN THE PERMISSION FOR SURGERY THE DOCTOR IS NOT RESPONSI
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
LG EAST GRANBY – Jun 22, 2021
Amazing doctor. I was in pain for almost 3 years. Another doctor operated on my back and told me that there was nothing wrong with my back. I went to Dr. Aferzon and within 10 minutes he told me that I needed 3 operations. I had the three operations and now I'm living pain free.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Jean Lawrence – May 15, 2020
I suffered from left C7 nerve compression with left arm pain from a herniated disc.Dr.Aferzon performed a endoscopic posterior laminotomy and micro decompression surgery.My pain was gone and the surgery was a success. I'm now suffering from right C7 nerve compression with right arm pain and numbness from a disc bulge.Dr.Aferzon will be performing surgery on this also.I consulted with 4 neurosurgeons before finally choosing.Dr.Aferzon was the only mininamally invasive endoscopic surgeon.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
J.Robinson in Waterbury – Dec 18, 2017
This was the only office to book me an appointment without a referral and very quick as I was in excruciating pain from a severe herniated disc. He was straight forward and gave me hope. It was not an easy decision to make undergoing surgery but Dr. Aferzon made the decision clear and I was confident with him. What I was not confident in was his office staff.There could be much much improvement with the staff. However I am 3 months post op and living a normal life pain free thanks to him.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Staff wasn't friendly
Plainfield, CT – Nov 07, 2017
This is my 2nd "lumbar fusion", (XLIF) for L3-4 which also needed a plate for "scoliosis" that took over. The drop foot from my first surgery is a bit better, but 15 months in between, has caused 35% loss of left foot sensation.
I have to say, the 2 artificial discs implanted @ first fusion, have really stabilized my spine!
I am so grateful for this brilliant neurosurgeon.
The problem with this office is the staff.
Good luck getting a medication refill, a bill corrected or a call back.
#inept
What went well
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Office environment
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Long wait times
- Appointment was rushed
Kristine in Manchester, CT – Jul 20, 2017
I have had 2 spinal surgeries with Dr. Aferzon.The first left me with drop foot & numbness in my left foot.The pain is unbearable without medication. So I would rate the first surgery as unsuccessful.The second surgery was to open up the canal for the nerve that was being pinched.That surgery seems to be successful.However, it is being overshadowed by the first surgery which has left me not only in CONSTANT pain but a dropped left foot.It was a result of my nerve being nicked accidentally. smh
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Long wait times
CT – May 17, 2017
Dr. Aferzon is the best neurosurgeon. He is patient and thorough. I had two spinal surgeries performed by him with much success. I would highly recommend him.
Suzanne – Mar 17, 2017
This office is totally unresponsive. They do not schedule tests as promised, do not respond to phone calls or letters.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Office environment
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Long wait times
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Enfield, CT – Oct 29, 2016
Dr. Aferzon was extremely thorough and took the time to explain exactly what was going on. He got me back on track to living a healthy active life, pain free. Same day surgery for a minimally invasive lumbar discectomy in a surgery center, which was very comfortable and I walked out with an incision 1/2 the size of people I have seen who have received a minimally invasive discectomy from other surgeons. Plus, they had to stay overnight. I went home shortly after the procedure, pain free.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
BTango in New London, CT – Jul 19, 2016