Dr. Samuel Edwin Murrell, MD

Dr. Murrell diagnosed my spinal stenosis several years ago, and recommended a nerve block which gave me almost immediate relief, and it surprisingly lasted several years. I had no more pain running down my leg and was able to walk without having to sit and rest every few yards. I recently returned to see Dr. Murrell because the stenosis is flaring up again with back pain when I stand or walk for any length of time. Dr. Murrell is kind, and welcoming, is knowledgeable and professional, and I trust he will find a solution for me if there is one. The staff is hard working and kind and supportive. I am grateful for Dr. Murrell and his staff.

Gave me my life back! Thank you Dr. Murrell!

Outstanding care and devotion to patients

I have used Sam Murrell for over 11 years and he has done 2 fusions, back surgeries on me. The Staff and Dr. Murrell have always taken the time to explain the issues and have always followed up with me. I would HIGHLY Recommend Dr. Murrell and his Staff. Thanks

The staff welcoming me in was very friendly. Dr. Murrell listened to me and helped me get in to see an excellent physical therapist, and now I’m finally feeling better after two years. Just his reassurance made me feel better about everything, very happy I went to see him.

If I hadn't got a second opinion and surgery, I would be crippled. He didn't even read my MRI, started pushing into my back HARD (the other Dr said he shouldn't have as I had a broken back). DO NOT SEE THIS "DOCTOR"!!!

I had chosen this doctor from a work comp panel. He does not listen to you and comes to his own opinions about you. In his first report about me he said I was a very healthy in size. Insult one. With each visit I cried for help over and over again, even after examining me. I begged for him to stop putting pressure on my lower back. That should have told him I was in pain. My MRI was read incorrectly at Baptist Hospital and I don’t believe he even looked at it to catch the error. For nine months of pain enduring physical therapy, I have read the physical therapy reports, he obviously did not. Insult two and three. Sent me back to work on light duty with uncontrolled pain and suffered every hour. My work computer nurse was supposed to be “helping” me but she ignored the signs as well. After 9 months of extreme pain he excused my case. Then he ordered a Mylogram. There it was, plain as day, how severe my injury was right in front of him. No explanation from him or admission of oversight. 30 pounds lost, lost my job of 35 years. Had he listened to me maybe I’d still have my job. After the Mylogram , he wanted to do surgery. I got my work computer reinstated to cover the surgery, the Work Comp Board wrote a blistering reply as to how for 9 months this patient has suffered and immediately ordered my surgery covered. Two days later I was in surgery. Still no admission from Dr. Murrell of any wrong-doing, ignoring my cries for help. I was hesitant to allow this man to do surgery on me but I had no choice in the matter. . In the end when he wanted to close my case once again , as he left the room, he had the ignorance and audacity to tell me quote “ I Was a very difficult patient to deal with” . Insulted again by Dr. Murrell. Dr Murrell does not document your visits correctly, he will document false information, things that were said will not be documented. He will document what he wants to his satisfaction. I would never refer him to anyone, I don’t care how many plaques he hangs in his office . He will never have my respect as a physician. If you value your health, back and spine, do not put your future in the hands of this man. I told you in a prior post, I would not go away quietly.

HORRIFIC EXPERIENCE. He kept touching me, claiming it was "testing" and when I saw a real Doctor, he said they hadn't done that type of exam in 40 years. If you want to be able to walk or have any quality of life and don't want him rubbing his hands all.over your bum, go elsewhere. Also- three doctors including two surgeons said his diagnosis was incorrect. He never looked at my MRI's.

This physician is the rudest, most uncaring doctor I have met. I have a broken back and this man wouldn't even hand me a tissue from the box beside him when I started crying in his office. He doesn't explain, he talks over you and then leaves the room. The next thing you know the nurse comes in with discharge paperwork. He did this every time I saw him and left me hanging. I was shocked. I'm so thankful I found a true caring physician because here I am still waiting 3 months later on Dr. Murrell's office to call me to schedule a CT. Pathetic! People like this have no business practicing medicine! I wouldn't recommend to anyone.

This doctor is very uncaring and has no compassion. Patient care does not appear to be a priority. I am highly disappointed and do not recommend this group to anyone needing medical care.

If your looking for someone to care about you and take care of you... Keep looking. .. He is the most arrogant man I have ever met. He does not seem to care about me as a patient, I feel somewhat discriminated against since I'm a workers comp patient. What else can I say?

When I first saw this doctor I was NOT impressed. He was rude and he had all the information needed to treat my workmans comp issues. It was clear to me he did not read them. He had the audacity to ask me why I was there. Then he does NOT listen to what I say about my pain and how it affects my job. But he sends me back to work ignoring my pleas of pain. I wish I had done research on this doctor before I chose from my panel of doctors. Hindsight , before you choose from a panel of doctors, check them all out first. Dr. Murrell, Workmans Comp, I will not go away quietly!!

Awesome Doc

Dr.Murrell and his staff was very helpful. As a 29 year old having to have back surgery and second guessing my decision to have the procedure, Dr Murrell easy my and my family's mind.He took his time and explain what was going to happen and the expected results afterwards. You don't get that with most doctors now days. It was very easy to get an appointment. To my surprise he also return phone calls and not two or three days later the same day.I would recommend him to everyone I know who need a great surgeon and doctor for back problems! !!!! Great Person over all!!!!

I've never been to a doctor as rude as Dr. Murrell. If your under workcomp then don't choose him from the panel. I promise he won't do anything to help you.

In my 70 years I have seen a lot of doctors for my back. I was injured as a child. He didn't read my history, said it was arthritis. He was rude and cut me off when I tried to tell him my history. Spent 5 minutes with me. Went to another doctor, had simple surgery after an MRI revealed two ruptured discs. Now, back in action! This man is dangerous.

I should have read the reviews. The office is terribly crowded, they pack them in like cattle. The doctor was very short with me, didn't want to listen to my concerns, or explain things at all. The most uncaring physician I have ever been to, and unfortunately I have had to go to many. If you value your spine health, you will not let this man touch you. Glad I went for another opinion, it probably saved my ability to function.

He was willing to pray with me before my surgeries, and he listens. He does not rush his patients into surgeries. He care about his job and patients. Thanks a million!!!!!

i have had back problems for years and Dr. Murrell has been able to give me relief. He is easy to talk to and will answer all your question without making you feel rushed. He knows what he is talking about. I would recommend this Doctor to any one having back problems.