He's a neurosurgeon, NOT A CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICIAN! Does not do a complete symptoms review, does not mention all diagnostic tests, does not do any neurological tests in office, does not precisely measure angles and take measurements, does not suggest all imaging and ways to vary imaging protocols specific to each patient's symptoms, does not appear to know how to test for instability, does not appear to understand how damage to another part of the body impacts the spine.. He refers the complex thinking to neurologists, and tells patients to go to neurologists, who say that a neurosurgeon should know how to diagnose everything .

ONS NEEDS TO BE MORE SPECIFIC IN DESCRIBING EACH DOCTOR'S MIND TO AVOID WASTING EVERYONE'S TIME.

Submitted July 3, 2022

He was awful, not nice no bedside manner, he seemed like he was in a bad mood rushing with my care made me feel like I didn’t matter!! He was just so rude and uncaring, worst doctor I have ever been too!! I left in tears!! He doesn’t deserve the title of a neurosurgeon!!

Submitted April 29, 2021

Fantastic. No complaints. He was attentive compassionate and very competent

Submitted Oct. 8, 2019

Pretty sure I might have been treated differently if I were a male. Dr. Apostolides seemed knowledgeable enough, but dismissive and demeaning in manner when symptoms didn't fit textbook & he couldn't pinpoint cause of nerve pain. Never asked what I had already done for herniated disc & his first solution was take Aleve for a week or two--did he really think I hadn't already taken NSAIDS? I left feeling like the pain was all in my head & that I should just get over it. Very different from excellent experience with another ONS doctor.

Submitted May 16, 2018

I had three lower back surgeries in 13 months. The last one Dr Apostolides operated on me and I have been pain free ever since. Thank you doctor you are a god

Submitted Sept. 14, 2017

Tops in his skills, knowledge and manner, along with his partner, Dr. Amory Fiore, the two of them make an incredible winning team. They have operated on me with astounding results, and if I could give them both a rating of 100 stars, I would be happy. Paul exudes great confidence in his patients and you know he will perform his surgery brilliantly, which he always does. There is a reason he has such a fine reputation & it is well deserved. He & Dr. Fiore are both tops in my book.

Submitted Nov. 26, 2016

He's the best. Great personality, fun to work with even when in a lot of pain. Best dr around. I wouldn't see anyone else

Submitted Aug. 4, 2016

Dr. A performed a diskectomy and laminectomy to help relieve severe nerve pain due to a crumbled disk. He clearly explained my options and encouraged non-surgical solutions first, which we tried. When the pain became too debilitating he performed the surgery. The outcome was excellent -- immediate pain relief and eventual return to full functioning. Two nurses at the hospital confided that Dr. A did their back surgery with excellent outcomes. My primary physician has now had three patients receive back surgery from Dr. A, including me, and all have had excellent results. Dr. A is supported by a team of PAs who respond quickly as needs arise. Overall, Dr. A and his team at Greenwich ONS are highly recommended.

Submitted Nov. 11, 2014

Dr. Apostolides is terrific!.. Very kind, thorough & knowledgeable!

Submitted Aug. 22, 2013

I really cannot say enough about Dr. A and his staff at ONS. I couldn't stand on Thursday, was evaluated on Friday and found to have a herniated lumbar disc. They have an MRI machine in the office which was very convenient. He gave me all the options from conservative to surgical management. I chose surgery as he assured me that I could be back to work quickly. I was so uncomfortable they even got me in on a Saturday. I had a microdiscectomy through a TINY incision and was MUCH better the next day. I found his staff helpful and kind. Sometime doctors don't communicate directly with patients, well not Dr. A. He clearly laid out all the options and helped me make the best decision for me.

Submitted Feb. 20, 2011