Dr. Richard Anderson, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Springfield, MA and has over 36 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.
Dr. Anderson treats Osteoarthritis of Spine more than 90% of his peers
Dr. Anderson treats this condition more than 90% of his peers
Dr. Anderson's conditions and procedures:
Low Back Pain
Radiculopathy
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Bone Cancer
Broken Neck
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Degenerative Disc Disease
Epilepsy
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Myelopathy
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Stroke
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Torticollis
Upper Back Pain
Posterior Lumbar Fusion With Robotic Assistance
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Dr. Anderson's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Anderson
4.4
Based on 32 ratings
5 Star
78%
78%
4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
3%
3%
2 Star
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1 Star
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13%
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Dr. Anderson, are you kidding me? Only the best of the best! My entire cervical spine had to be fused. And then a lumbar surgery fusion. As a rule, I don’t trust surgeons; but both his PA and Dr. Rick himself were quick to gain my confidence and friendship.
Dr Anderson is a great neurosurgeon he gives you options before surgery. But when it is something that needs to be done he tells you. He has a great staff and is a excellent surgeon. I have had 3 spine surgeries all done by him. With excellent experience and out come
I had lumbar fusion surgery with Dr. Anderson he was very helpful and explained the procedure to me and took his time with me. He office staff is very pleasant and helpful. I would recommend him to anyone.
All staff, DR. A, PA-c, Jim and office person Erica are all excellent to work with. Jim is Excellent and his expertise and caring manner is exemplary. Dr. Anderson is very professional, explains the risks and benefits of potential needed surgeries. I had a neck spinal fusion and highly reccomend Dr A and MrJim. My only complaint is nurses in pacu(post op) are not up to par of nurses in Other surgi centers( Wason Ave), and Baystate. Need some new enthusiastic nurses c good attitudes
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What went well
Appointment scheduling
Listened & answered questions
Explained conditions well
Staff friendliness
Appointment wasn't rushed
Trusted the provider's decisions
Wait times
What could be improved
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Linda Paquette RN, BSN, LNC/ Patient in Hampden, MA – Nov 12, 2018
I had surgery several times in my life and this was the first operation, crushed disc in my neck, that I woke up in Recovery feeling like a million bucks......Dr. Anderson was truly the best surgeon I ever had and I would recommend him to anyone.....I am so thankful to him for the great job he did on my neck.....This was approx. 12 years ago and haven't had one bit of pain since....Thank you Dr. Anderson for everything.....
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9 people found this helpful
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Patricia Potter in Lake Pleasant, MA – Feb 26, 2018
Dr Anderson did an awful job on my lower back spinal fushion and I was permanently disabled before I even got on the 1 st time. You know what happened. I wouldn't recommend anyone I know to go to him
I found Dr Anderson to be excellent, very knowledgeable. He was a through in his examination, worked to get me in to surgery before the 6 week waiting period insurance requires. I was very unhappy with the care of the staff from Mercy hospital. Heather can be very abrupt, unprofessional. After experiencing some of the clientele she deals with, I could fully understand her attitude. Only so many pill seekers, insurance scammers, one can deal with patiently.
I received a phone call today from Dr. Anderson receptionist for a second opinion for my herniated disc, she proceeded to say you have HNE and you have a deductible and copay of $2000 to meet when you go see him, I said that's incorrect it's only a office visit for a second opinion, she then said this is what you have to pay, I said then cancel my appt I will call HNE about this, she then said VERY RUDELEY fine this is how are office works, and hung up the phone on me, unprofessional office.
One of the most unfriendly physicians I have ever dealt with. However, I found his assistant to be very caring and extremely knowledgeable. Heather at the front desk was condescending and spoke to me like a ten year old. I would not recommend.
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Anderson to family and friends is 4.375 out of 5
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Dr. Richard Anderson, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Springfield, MA and has over 37 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University...Read more
Does Dr. Richard Anderson, MD accept any insurance plans?
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Does Dr. Richard Anderson, MD accept new patients?
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What conditions does Dr. Richard Anderson, MD treat?
Dr. Richard Anderson, MD frequently treats the following conditions: Low Back Pain, Radiculopathy, and Osteoarthritis of Spine. See more on Healthgrades.
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Is Dr. Richard Anderson, MD affiliated with any hospitals?
Dr. Richard Anderson, MD is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center.
How much experience does Dr. Richard Anderson, MD have?
Dr. Richard Anderson, MD has over 36 years of healthcare experience.
Does Dr. Richard Anderson, MD receive good ratings from patients?
There is a star rating of 4.4/5 for Dr. Richard Anderson, MD. Patients say that the provider explained conditions well and the provider listened & answered questions well. See all patient feedback on Healthgrades.
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