I love doctor T. (as I call him), In 2003 he replaced C4/5 5/6. I healed quickly and maintained full rotation of my neck. He was very attentive, in the hospital and out. He treated my pain adequedly, and was just as personable as he was professional. I surely did not expect to see him again. But,....life threw another monkey wrench at me and 2 years later I was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease and blew out disc L4/5 and L5/S1, I was the first person in Austin to receive the less invasive (introscopic? sorry, brain freeze) procedure. I was a little nervous, but I had ggod reason to trust Doctor Loftus due to my proior experience with him. He explained the process thouroghly and in a manner that I could understand. Made sense...less cutting, less pain. Again, I recieved the best care I have ever had by any doctor, and this time with the addition of an assistant, who is just one of the sweetest, most caring woman I have met. I am 5 mos into healing and doing fine. I recommend doctor T. any chance I get, to anyone who is considering back surgery. He is one of those rare doctors that make you feel safe and well cared for. His staff returns calls quickly, or take care of your concern right away. I can't say enough about the kindness and care I recieved. He responded to every concern I ever had, and never left me in pain, begging (as most docs have you do) for pain medication. He understood the pain and the emotional aspect just as well as the medical side.
Pros: compassion and care
Cons: none!
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