He is a wonderful , thoughtful, skilled, surgeon. This was my second neck fusion with him . I had no pain after both operations . With my first I consulted 4 surgeons- one wanted to do two surgeries 6 months apart, one thought I didn’t need surgery and another wanted to go in from the back which requires more healing. Dr Gatto was my choice because he chose to to do the surgery from the front. When he got in the damage was much more severe than was apparent from the tests. The only reason I needed a second surgery is because I had a really bad fall years later and hurt two more levels in my neck.
Dr Gatto also has a wonderful team that works with him. Whether it’s in the hospital or in his offices you’re in great hands when you choose him to rebuild your body. I consider myself extremely lucky to have found him.

Submitted Oct. 13, 2023

Dr. Gatto's process, advice and follow up were amazing. Like nothing I've ever had. Would highly recommend to anyone

Submitted June 22, 2022

Outstanding back surgeon, over the years I have had three highly successful major spinal surgeries including three fusions.

Submitted May 18, 2022

Great experience with Dr Gatto, Michelle, and Lisa.

Submitted Feb. 22, 2019

Had a fusion and struggled from the beginning. After six week metal broke out of the bone. Then had to have a second fusion About six months later something happens above the old surgery and I needed to have operation extended higher. Now I’m about a year out. I’m pretty stunned and still taking meds. He sent me to a pain doc who wants to put a stimulator into my spine. So far not sure I will do anything more.

Submitted Sept. 29, 2018

I have been able to return to an active lifestyle thanks to Dr Gatto. I am very happy with the result of my surgery. He and his staff got me through a very scary time. I have also run into patients who have had their back operated on by him years ago and they are living active, pain free lifestyles which encourages me. I would highly recommend this doctor and his staff.

Submitted July 24, 2018

A very advanced approach to the spine, very conservative approach, always a great experience with the doctor and the staff. Will / have been sending patients his way.

Submitted April 16, 2018

On 9/23/2017, our son returned to play D1 college football after having minimally invasive microdiscectomy surgery on 6/10/2017. To our family this is the best testament to the professionalism, trustworthiness and quality of care he received from Dr. Gatto. We are so grateful and highly recommend Dr. Gatto and his staff at The Advanced Spine Center.

Submitted Sept. 28, 2017

“Had a severely degenerated L5S1 that was pretty much bone on bone and causing chronic pain. I had been monitoring it for some time with Dr Gatto and was under no pressure to have it surgically remediated, although I knew it was inevitable. Finally in August of 2016 I decided to have a fusion of the L5S1 level to stabilize the spine and decrease pain. I made sure to have enough recovery time post surgery and followed Dr Gatto's post surgical instructions to the letter. The first week was tough, as I expected it would be, but got markedly better daily as did my mobility. I believe I actually regained some lost height as the collapsed disk space had its height restored. I was able to drive after 2 weeks and I returned to the office in just under a month, although I wore a brace as instructed. By January 2017, in under 6 months, I had a solid fusion and by the end of January I was able to resume physical fitness training at my gym. Now at age 50, I am as strong and physically fit as I've ever been. I periodically have some stiffness and pain but nothing like prior to the surgery and I believe that the nerves and muscles are still healing and regenerating and slowly but surely everything will resolve itself. I have also had a successful fusion in my cervical spine C5C6 by Dr Gatto in 2011 and I healed quickly and fully. I have no reservations recommending and referring others to Dr. Gatto and I will work with he and his staff again if needed

Submitted Sept. 27, 2017

he brought my life back.Thank you-you can not ask for a better surgen

Submitted March 22, 2017