Dr. James D. Callahan
Duluth,
MN Gender: M
Specialty: Neurosurgeon
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Hospital: St. Marys
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5/8/08
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Dr. Callahan did my microdiscetomy in 2006 & a laminectomy w/fusion/synovial cyst removal. I found him to be most compassionate with a wonderful bedside manner & a warm personality. He spoke kindly, was genuinely interested in me & never showed an attitude of superiority, which I've found in 99% of the physicians I've seen. Prior to my referral, for 6 months I saw 2 different internists, weeks of physical therapy w/numerous tractions, countless appts. with a stupid neurologist & 2 chiropractors. I was crying in pain for 6 months when one of the chiropractors insisted on my having a MRI. One look at my MRI & he called Dr. Callahan & I was in his office in 2 days. He is amazing & I trust him with my back & with my life!!!
Dr. Callahan did surgery on my husband for a bulging disk about 10 years ago, he never had another problem, immediately felt better. Dr. Callahan also accurately diagnosed my son (17 years old) with a Pars Defect (broken vertebrae) after years of suffering with back pain and several wrong diagnoses by other physicians. He had MRI results that said "normal" even though he was in horrible pain, we eventually ended up in the emergency room and demanded a neurosurgeon be involved (as we were told everything was normal and to go home)Dr. Callahan agreed to see us and figured out what was wrong immediately. In both situations, Dr. Callahan took a LOT of time with the family, was compassionate, and an overall nice guy. Our family would highly recommend him!
Insurance: Blue Cross / Blue Shield
he did my back surgery 4 years ago. i thought he was very good. acording to the mri i had a couple of buldging disks, as it turned out i had a growth covered with arthritis and also 2 nerves running threw one vertabrae.he relieved the pressure and pain , did warn me that it could come back,i liked him and wouldn't hesitate to see him again, also he made a nice neat incision
Insurance: Blue Cross / Blue Shield
This doctor is very pompous and useless. He wanted to operate on me over a year ago and told me I would get worse if he didn't. I sought a another opinion and was treated with physical therapy and have done very well. I know several patients that have done poorly with neck and back surgery under his care.
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