"I had had back problems for years and had been to Doctor after Doctor. Nothing gave be relief. One day I ended up in my local ER unable to move and in great pain: they treated me for the pain and referred me to Dr. Dagnew, the best thing they could have done.

His office contacted me immediately and I had an appointment the next day. After his initial exam, he sent me for X-rays and a MRI so he see exactly where the problem was. He also kept my pain level bearable. My next appointment was within a few days and he explained in detail what my problem was and what my choices were. The first option was to have regular injections in my spine. The second option was to have surgery on my lower spine. I chose the surgery. I had had injections in the past with no significant improvement. Dr. Dagnew then explained in detail what he would be doing, how I would feel after the surgery and the recovery progress. He then told me to think about the surgery for a few days and contact the office with my decision. I did not need to think. I told him definitely it would be surgery. During the surgery the affected part of my spine was prepared, and titanium rods and pins were inserted. I was walking with nurse assistance the day after surgery; I was out of the hospital in three days; and swimming in eight weeks. The office staff are great, very helpful and caring and most accommodating with appointment scheduling. I feel great and will recommend Dr. Dagnew without reservation. "