Ratings for Dr. Andrew E. Wakefield

5
Staff
5
Punctuality
5
Helpfulness
5
Knowledge

Dr. Wakefield and his staff were the best thing that happened to me after i injured my back resulting in a herniated disc. He explained everything to me in layman's terms and I was able to get into surgery quickly after suffering from the most excruciating pain I have ever felt in my life. The PA, Shaun and entire staff, both surgical and office always treated me in a friendly and courteous manner, and when I called, either were there to help or promptly returned my calls. I have healed without repercussions. I would recommend this group to everyone, and I have not even been paid to say this!!!!

Submitted June 16, 2018

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Staff
3
Punctuality
5
Helpfulness
5
Knowledge

Told you meet dr in or, the PA reviews patients information and diagnosis for surgery. Unethical

Submitted March 21, 2018

5
Staff
5
Punctuality
5
Helpfulness
5
Knowledge

Have had 4 surgeries with Dr. Wakefield. Would not let anyone else touch my spine!

Submitted Sept. 11, 2017

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Staff
1
Punctuality
1
Helpfulness
1
Knowledge

Doctor Wakefield came highly recommended. I called his office during normal business hours only to leave a message with my info, asking to schedule an appointment. After a day and half passed and nobody called me back, I called again. I spoke to his rude, unapologetic receptionist who put me on hold a couple of times, to return to tell me he's not interested in helping me and why don't I go back to the doctor who did the failed spinal fusion surgery to begin with? Or to the doctor who recommended him? I was upset, seeing I've been suffering for a year and a half and just want help, but after the way they treated me and reading a few of his reviews, I am relieved I didn't end up going there. I've dealt with enough pain. There are better doctors with compassion and that truly care about people.

Submitted Feb. 15, 2017

5
Staff
5
Punctuality
5
Helpfulness
5
Knowledge

Several neck and back surgeries. Takes time to listen and explains choices.
I would recommend Dr Wakefield for any needed surgery.
Very friendly and helpful staff

Submitted Jan. 13, 2017

2
Staff
2
Punctuality
1
Helpfulness
1
Knowledge

Went to him years ago. Rude, dismissive , said he didn't know what he could do because of multiple issues . Clearly out of his league- go to more experienced , better qualified surgeons- dismiss him.

Submitted Aug. 2, 2016

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Staff
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Punctuality
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Knowledge

Although some people have left positive comments I would like to suggest he obviously picks and chooses who he wants to help. He is very dismissive and doesn't take in account and actually ask patient for symptoms. He didn't even spend more than 2 mins with me and didn't even examine me. He said that it was a muscle that was twisted in my back! lol and also he lied and said he saw all he needed to see on mri when the mri was unsuccessful do to being in only 3 mins opposed to the usual time of 30 mins at least!! afterwards I talked to radiology saying he never even saw the mri!!! So would a competent doctor say its a twisted muscle without examining and without seeing an mri? This intelligent doctor couldn't see the 5 levels of herniated broad based discs with stenosis and permanent nerve damage even though myself with no training could point it out very easily.... and his comment was I am not young anymore.... waste of time and should not be a doctor!! I have to wonder why people like him become a doctor!!

Submitted April 21, 2016

5
Staff
5
Punctuality
5
Helpfulness
5
Knowledge

I have been a patient since 1/2012 and find Dr. Wakefield and his entire staff very competent and helpful. Looks to help the patient and not simply perform surgery. Highly recommended.

Submitted Aug. 18, 2015

5
Staff
5
Punctuality
5
Helpfulness
5
Knowledge

Dr Wakefield and his staff are by far the best around I've had neck surgery and back surgery the back on may 12 2015 the neck 2003 he is not only a great surgeon he is also a great person who cares about his patients everything post open he told me to do I did and I wouldn't trust ANYONE ELSE I went to 3 different surgeons before I met doctor Wakefield I left his office like I knew him twenty years and half of the posts here were written by crybabies I have three friends and a wife that swear by him Dr Wakefield p.a Sean Brennan And p.a Lauren Swarynsky and the rest of the office staff are hands down THE BEST

Submitted Aug. 4, 2015

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Punctuality
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Helpfulness
1
Knowledge

Made appt with Dr. Wakefield. Waited 2 months, got there only to find out I was seeing the P.A., Sean, and not the Dr. Sean was rude and condescending. Since I was there, I stayed to see what Sean had to say. He ordered more tests for me and said when I come back after the tests I would see Dr. Wakefield. Waited another 2 months. The day before my appt with the doctor, they called to confirm my appt and I asked if my appt was with the doctor and I was told no, that I was seeing the P.A. again!!! I was so upset I could not talk so my husband took the phone demanding to know why I could not see the doctor and asked for Sean to call us back. When I called to confirm my appt time, Sean got on the phone and was so rude to me. He told me my appt was cancelled. I was crying and begging him not to cancel my appt, that I just wanted someone to help me. He again said my appt was cancelled and he hung the phone up on me. I have never been treated so rudely by a physician's office in my life. I am in the process of filing a complaint with the AMA and the CT Medical Association. Saw another doctor and he was wonderful. Told me I needed 2 discs fused. Did not push me. Told me to think about it. Actually got to see the doctor and not a P.A. I would NEVER recommend this doctor.

Submitted June 8, 2015


Dr. Andrew E. Wakefield's Credentials

Education

  • University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine (Grad. 1999)

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