Initial visit --Dr El-Kadi was quick in assessing my problem. He left no doubt that surgery was indicated. Post surgery I felt immediate relief. He and his staff were always available and returned my calls promptly. I highly recommend Dr. El-Kadi and his staff.

My first visit and getting his diagnosis made me look forward to the actual surgery date. And then they had a cancellation and got me in two weeks earlier which was great. When I woke up in recovery I knew my leg pain was gone. I started walking 8 days after surgery. My compliments to his entire staff - top notch ! And I have recommended him already to others.

Took exceptional care of my wife in an emergency spinal surgery. His manner was clear and direct, his team was very supportive, and he kept the family well informed. I can’t speak highly enough of Dr. El-Kadi. Thank you!

Dr was in for literally 30 seconds said well because you are young we won't do surgery and completely wrote off my pain and symptoms. Didn't even view the MRI and read the conclusion off the paper. When I called the next day to tell them how bad the pain is they said well you are getting better, even though this has been a chronic issue for a year. Completely worthless appointment and zero empathy or bedside manner.

I recently had spinal surgery with Dr. El-kadi on my lower back. The experience I had with the Dr. and his staff was exceptional. In my condition, it was difficult to even walk. Since the procedure all pain is gone . I got my life back and am able to do things I haven't been able to do for a long time.

I had a Laminectomy at L3,L4,L5 and S1 August 24th as soon as i woke up i felt better had not been able to lay on my back without pain. I had PT and OT they were great at first was hard to walk without a walker now im walking two blocks, sleeping in bed not 100 percent but i have not felt this good in years

Extremely poor communication skills. Dr. El-Kadi recommended and performed a micro discectomy and laminectomy. Have more pain post surgery than prior. At follow up visit he stated that my condition will require more extensive surgery including fusion. I had previously consulted an orthopedist and that is exactly what he recommended, but, deferred to Dr El Kadi due to his (what I have found to be) undeserved reputation. Also extremely unprofessional. He told his PA when exiting the exam room that “I don’t need to see this patient again”. When I called his office to discuss my condition the nurse stated “the Dr will not see you again because the procedure you need is more complicated than he is comfortable with”. Absolutely will never see this physician again and strongly recommend against anyone doing so. As another review stated, when I had post surgical issues I was simply blown off.

Amazing Knowledge and hands of gold! I would definitely recommend his expertise!

Dr. El Kadi is truly within the ELITE class of doctors/neurosurgeons, he and his entire staff are profoundly knowledgable, extremely experienced, professional and give "health care" it's intended definition. Dr. El Kadi found three bulging discs in my neck, MRI (I thought it was a lumbar issue) the discs had bruised my spinal cord. Dr. EL Kadi performed a three level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion C-3- C6 Aug. 15 2022. immediately after surgery I had no back pain, no more sciatica, after two months I walk almost normal, I'm pain free. I recommend him to everyone, even with the most minor symptoms. Truly a very experienced genius!!! Thank you Dr. El Kadi and your entire staff, including the staff at UPMC Passavant Hospital. Eternal gratitude!

quick, thorough, to the point, efficient, courteous, helpful staff, professional