Dr. Brian Edward Dalton, MD

I had emergency surgery in 2008 with a burst L-1. I was involved in another accident in 2005 with same spine injuries. His surgery went so well and I never have pain in that area; not the same with my 2005 surgery. He is the best!

Excellent doctor. I am doing great after three major back surgeries (fusions)for the lumbar area. I trust his judgment and would not go to anyone else. Dr. Dalton and his staff are all kind, caring and helpful and very knowledgeable. We also love his PA’s.

Wouldn’t let this guy fix a rat let alone a human

Not good! He was to decompress my lumbar spine, "clean out" stenosis, and fuse it. He fused me, & found an "annoyance" during surgery, and never bothered to decompress me, but of course he never admitted that. After 8 months of debilitating pain as before the surgery he ordered more x-rays & mri. Then he told me my low back was a mess, I could "try decompression therapy", and asked had I considered disability!! I left his office sick & in shock, immediately went to my physical therapist, and she said fusion patients can never, ever do decompression therapy, and was stunned he had suggested it. Today I can barely walk, I'm hunched over like a 90 year old (I'm early 50's), and I have zero quality of life!! But I REFUSE to consider disability, I still work, in spite of the shape this guy left me in.

I saw Dr. Dalton in 1996, discectomy in 97. He discovered a herniated disc that was very problematic that other doctors either over looked or missed all together. The Ortho doctors I had went to only read the MRI report and going by a mistake made by the radiologist. Dr. Dalton actually read the MRI and accurately diagnosed it within 1-3 minutes. Thumbs down Meadville Medical Center, thumbs up Dr Dalton.

Saved my life.

I did wait to get an appointment, but it was worth the wait. Very prompt and professional doctor. He listened to me and understood my issues before treating me. He did take lot of time to order additional test, which I though was excessive at first but now I realize they were necessary to really understand my situation. He tried to avoid surgery, but my case was too bad for that. Surgery went great. I am very happy.

Very prompt and professional.

He is an excellent surgeon. I have been a patient of his for 13 years and I can't say enough good things about him.

My mother would not be alive today without Dr. Dalton's intervention. His knowledge and skills not only saved my mother but brought her back to our family the same as she was before the accident. Others told us she would not live but Dr. dalton did not give up.

Dr. Dalton made a mistake during my surgery that has changed my life dramatically. To make matters worse he minimized the mistake and was not completely honest with me. He did not tell me all the problems I would have because of his mistake.

If it were not for Dr. Dalton's intervention, I would have had permanent nerve damage and would be in pain for the rest of my life. Dr. Dalton is very kind and understanding not only with his patients but with the family members. I would not go to any other Dr. Our city is lucky to have him.

Dr. Dalton listens to your concerns. Is an excellent surgeon. Knows where and when to send you for additional help and diagnosis

Dr. Dalton nicked the dura and now I have to self catheterize. He will not say whether this is temporary or permanent - I just need to be patient. His attitude is - he did an excellent job of fixing my back. He doesn't seem to care or understand that I went in for back surgery and now I have bladder and bowel dysfunction. This is not a big deal to him because he is not living through it. Before the Surgery I was taking 5 pills a day. I am now on 18 pills a day and see 2 more doctors. He and his office staff were nice to me until there was a complication. Now I am bothering them when I ask questions and want to know if there is going to be an end to this.

short and simple, my surgery failed. Dr. promised my husband that I would be dancing again in a few months...it has simply been a nightmare for me. I have not been able to return to work, my life inexplicably altered for the worse, I am in terrible pain every day of my life .