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John Caruso, MD

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John Caruso, MD
Neurosurgical & Spinal Surgery
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13 western maryland parkway suite 106 Hagerstown, MD 21740
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John Caruso, MD

Dr Caruso has been in practice in western Maryland and the Quad-state region for 20 years. He was trained by Dr Ed Benzel, now of the Cleveland Clinic, and a pioneer in spine biomechanics. Dr Caruso's practice includes taking care of complex spinal traumatic, degenerative, and oncological conditions, as well as using state-of-the-art minimally invasive techniques. He has championed the natural extension to outpatient spine centers for a better patient experience. He is consistently recognized as a "Top Spine Surgeon to Know" in the US for many years in Becker's Spine Review of Chicago. He has organized local, regional, and national efforts to keep trauma centers open and retain well trained neurosurgeons in the community through legislative activism and tort reform focuses. He has been a long time officer in the Maryland Neurosurgical Society, having served as it's President. As a long standing managing partner and founder of an integrated multi-specialty group, Dr Caruso has just left that group in July, 2016, and opened "Parkway Brain and Spine". This new venture always him to get back to the basic fundamentals of good patient care and to better enhance a patient's experience through the often confusing and frightening process of spinal problems. His focus is to provide patients with education, understanding, and honest opinions about their condition and to explore all non-surgical options before any surgery is considered.
Years In Practice 28
Primary Specialty

Neurosurgeon

Education Eastern Va Med Sch Of The Med Coll Of Hampton Roads, Norfolk Va 23501
Training Eastern Va Med Sch, Neurological Surgery; Eastern Va Med Sch, General Surgery
University of new Mexico, Neurological Surgery
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13 western maryland parkway suite 106, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Services cervical discectomy
cervical corpectomy
cervical artificial disc replacement
cervical decompression
cervical fusion

lumbar discectomy
lumbar decompression
vertebroplasty/kyphoplasty
lumbar fusions

MIS surgery
Anterior fusions
Lateral fusions
percutaneous instrumentation

peripheral nerve surgery
traumatic spine stabilization
oncological surgery

brain surgery
tumor surgery
Consumer Feedback
(6 Reviews)
Service
5 star average for Service
Environment
4.5 star average for Environment
Expertise
5 star average for Expertise
Staff
5 star average for Staff
Recommended
5 star average for Recommended
Value
4 star average for Value
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Recent Reviews
Every time I come here they always remember me by name and greet me as soon as I walk in the door, even if it's been months since my last appointment. They are so thoughtful and amazingly sweet, I just love this place. Their prices were very fair. The level of care you get for the price is outstanding. The one thing that I really enjoy about this place is their high level of customer service. Their full attention is always on me and they never take personal calls during my appointment. I've been to other places that answer their phone and it just drives me crazy.
by KCato
March 02, 2012
After having tried physical therapy, chiropractic, TENS sessions, epidural and spinal nerve blocks, my pain was not any better but Dr. Caruso still released me from his care and cleared me for return to work despite the fact that I could not stand for more than 5 minutes before I was in intense pain. His response was that he wasnt going to operate so he was done with me. He referred me back to the pain specialist who gave me yet another injection which again did nothing for my pain. Since my release, I have had multiple nerve burnings (radiofrequency neuroablation) and the pain is still there. I requested to see another Dr. in Caruso's practice and they refused to switch drs for me.
In a nutshell, I have been in pain for over a year but because I am not incontinent, Dr. Caruso refused to operate. The lack of care and direction from this doctor is unacceptable. I would tell anyone to steer clear of Parkway Neuroscience and Dr. Caruso. He is interested in making money and if he isn't going to get money from operating on you, he isn't interested in treating you.
by mrsdee
January 13, 2010
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Did this provider seem up-to-date with the current advancements in their field?
Yes, they were informing me of new advancements that were extremely recent
Did this provider answer all of your questions?
Every question I had was answered thoroughly
Did this provider seem irritated to be working with you?
Not at all, they were glad to help me with anything I needed
Did this provider answer all of your questions?
Every question I had was answered thoroughly
Does this provider ever overbook appointments here?
No, They definitely believe in quality over quantity and allow more than enough time in between appointments
by CLC xxx.xxx.60.253
March 21, 2013
Did you spend a lot of time in the waiting room at this provider's office?
No, my appointment started at the scheduled time
Were you able to get answers to simple questions from this provider without scheduling an appointment?
Yes
Was the waiting area spacious?
Yes
Did you leave the office feeling satisfied with your visit?
Completely!
Did this provider have an entertaining selection of waiting room magazines?
Yes
by k souders xxx.xxx.1.66
January 26, 2013
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