Dr. Kurt Eichholz, MD
Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery • Male • Age 48
Accepting new patients
St. Louis Minimally Invasive Spine Center, LLC
4590 S Lindbergh Blvd Saint Louis, MO 63127Dr. Kurt Eichholz, MD is a Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery Specialist in Saint Louis, MO and has over 21 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Saint Louis University / School of Medicine medical school in 1999. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mercy Hospital South and Mercy Hospital St. Louis. He is accepting new patients. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Eichholz to book an appointment.
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Waited 45 minutes to see him, was leaving 10 minutes later. After going over my MRI results and quoting my BMI, he recommended physical therapy and weight loss surgery. I asked about injections and was told I'd have to do 6 weeks of PT first. Going somewhere else.
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1Mar 05, 2020
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This is one of the most compassionate men, let alone doctors, with whom I've ever come in contact. My mother had had unsuccessful back surgery for spinal stenosis 3 months before I took her to Vanderbilt to Dr. Eichholz. He explained the surgery he could do to help her, and she lived her last 7 years painfree.
I, too, had neck issues and went to him. Rather than operate, he sent me to PT for 6 weeks and I got back to manageable pain. He is quite a remarkable man and doctor. I appreciate him so.
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1Sue Harvey in Jackson, TN – Jan 13, 2019
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Dr Eichholtz preformed a fusion on me in 2015. I have been having issues the last year and been receiving steroid shots with no avail. That doctor thought she had seen a loose screw in my fusion. I returned to Dr. Eichholtz 2 wks ago and he suggested a mylogram/ct scan. He called with the results, saying fusion looked great and I needed a decompression surgery.
He said this will relieve the pain going down your right leg. My pain has always been in my left leg.
After his nonchalant attitude
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83Sam Veltri in St Louis, MO – Nov 19, 2017
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I would not recommend Dr Eichholz. He did minimally invasive decompression surgery on me. Three days post-surgery I developed a spinal headache. I thought I was dying. My husband is a dr & knew right away that I had to lie down. As long as I was lying down I did not have the headache. It turns out Dr E left a hole in my spinal membrane, because he didn't think it was leaking spinal fluid. I had to have 2nd surgery to repair hole he should have closed originally. BEWARE!!!
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113St Louis, MO – Nov 16, 2017
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2 years ago I had back surgery. It was getting close to the end of the year, I've met my deductible and didn't want to have to pay a deductible again. Dr. Eicholtz performed my surgery on Christmas Eve. He went out of his way to help me in all aspects. I don't feel any other Dr would have done that. I have not had any problems with my back, like I said earlier, it's been 2 months.
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16Celine in Ballwin, MO – Jul 08, 2017
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In Feb 2016 I was stopped in my tracks with sciatic pain in my right buttock and calf. After steroidal injections and about three months of PT I found no relief. Dr. Eichholz was my second surgical consult and I knew right away I wanted him to be my surgeon. I educated myself on the tubular re-tractor method beforehand and Dr. Eichholz confirmed he could perform this surgery on my herniated L4/L5. Walked out of hospital on same day of surgery and I am 3 months post op with no more sciatic pain.
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112Fred Hessel in St Louis, MO – Nov 29, 2016
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My experience at Dr. Eichholz office was very disappointing. I went for one visit and he sent me to get painful (and expensive) testing in addition the MRI and x rays I had already brought him. When the results came in he had his nurse (who was very rude) call me and tell me he couldn't help me and I should go to a pain management center (even though I had explained and brought documentation in showing I had exhausted all non-surgical options - pain management center included).
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94Kristen in St Louis, MO – Jul 16, 2016
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His true concern & candor was a perfect balance for me. His staff was kind & efficient. Every healthcare professional I spoke to and mentioned Dr. Eichholz they would always respond with best & smartest doctor you can choose. My old symptoms are gone with just a few recovery symptoms that are to be expected at 5 weeks of recovery. Once physical therapy starts next week I'm sure I will be on a good pace to completely normal.
I can't say Thank You enough to this practice.
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7Tina Schad in St. Louis. MO – Feb 27, 2016
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Great doctor with great results. Minimum incision.
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51Robert J. Cordes in St Louis, MO – Feb 09, 2016
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He listens to you when you try and explain the issues that you are having. He read around a hundred plus pages from other doctors on my issues. Mine happens to be the fourth and fifth disc that causes shooting pain down my whole left leg. I highly recommend if you are having any issues due to your back or even your legs as far as just walking. Do not hesitate to visit Dr Eichholz!
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134Jan 08, 2016
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I am half-way through my recovery period from TLIF procedure by Dr. Eichholz; it was my biggest nightmare that I have delayed for several years, he has been outstanding, professional and has been compassionate. He has saved my life, I have been blessed! Thank you Dr.
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66Susan Markland in House Springs, MO – Dec 22, 2015
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