Dr. Trobridge implanted a spinal cord stimulator almost a year ago and it has changed my life. I could not be happier with it!

However, I have since “fired” this doctor.

Dr. Trobridge has a gross lack of communication with the patient. I was warned of this ahead of time but did not realize the degree to which it would be experienced. He gave no explanation of procedures or why he had chosen one over the other. No concern for questions. Always seems rushed and distant. One example, as he looked at my MRI in preparation for a nerve ablation (which he described only as we’ll burn them) he said wait! This is unusual. In fact I’ve never seen it before! I’m going to send you to a surgeon. Nothing more, no explanation, no time for questions as he rushed out. But I had recognized the name as that of a local oncologist.

Apparently Dr. Trobridge has a lack of communication with his staff also. This referral to the surgeon never happened. But I did finally learn it was only a coincidence that the surgeon’s name was the same as that of the oncologist.

And it seems there may be some lack of communication among Dr. Trobridge’s staff. He had told me a series of procedures would be done hours apart and at a later date he confirmed that. Upon reading the paperwork I was given by staff, I discovered the procedures had to be done weeks apart. I questioned the difference, staff confirmed it would be weeks, not hours. Because of difficulties with personal arrangements I then cancelled the entire procedure. Still, someone called days later for me to fill out registration paperwork for the procedure I had cancelled.

Finally at a previous surgical procedure, Dr. Trobridge seems to have had lack of communication with the anesthesiologist. I had no idea I could scream so loudly or how it would echo in surgery room when knife was used before anesthesia took effect!

Unless you are comfortable being treated as an object rather than a person in pain, you may want to consider a different doctor.

Submitted March 22, 2022

I was referred to Dr. Trobridge by my PCP, he told me I don’t have degenerated disc disease because I’m only 33. Two other Dr’s said I do. He spent less than 5 minutes in the exam room and gave me nothing. Not even a suggestion on how I could manage my pain better. He told me my pain isn’t coming from my spine (I know better than anyone where it’s coming from) and he said he didn’t know where it was coming from. Referred me to a chiropractor and if I wanted could ask him to give me shots around my spine. He left the room and said he’d be right back, he never came back for me to ask questions. One of his nurses (who openly complained about being overworked) came in and practically threw the referral forms in my hand. He spent more time very loudly screaming for nurses in the hallway than he spent trying to get to know me and my issue. He is incredibly rude, unprofessional, and I left his office in tears. He doesn’t even deserve the one star I have to give him.

Submitted Dec. 20, 2019

Dr Trobridge is very accommodating and cheerful. He is talented and very approachable.

Submitted Oct. 4, 2019

Dr. Trowbridge and his staff are always friendly, willing to listen and very helpful.

Submitted Sept. 2, 2019

I just love Dr. Trobridge. He worked me in when my pain had gotten worse and scheduled an injection for me. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing help with pain issues.

Submitted May 15, 2019

He was extremely rude and wouldn't listen. Barely looked at my chart. I was so disappointed and shocked at his behavior. I've gone to pain management specialists for many years and I've always been treated respectfully until now. I would not recommend him to anyone.

Submitted March 20, 2019

Dr. Trowbridge has always listened to my concerns and been proactive on treatment.

Submitted March 11, 2019

I have been with Dr Trowbridge since 2010. I am very happy with his staff and him as a doctor.

Submitted Feb. 14, 2019

Doctor Trobridge has always treated me respect and listened to what I have told each & Evey time I see him. I have had many of doctors for back issues and none have compared to Mr Tobridge and his staff !!!! I would recommend him to anyone who is living every day in pain so why suffer when with some one that is not helping you or listening to you Andrew Trowbridge is a true Pain management doctor that listens & helps you !!!!!! Thank You Doctor Trowbridge & Staff for all that you do for me!!!! Tim Rankin

Submitted Jan. 25, 2019

I can honestly say I trusted this man with my life I met him one day and he perform surgery the next day I have had zero problems with his surgery but the first two surgeries I had nothing but problems from another doctor I would recommend him to anyone that has pain and has a doctor that does not listen he is amazing and has amazing bedside manners

Submitted Aug. 10, 2018