Dr. Scott Steven Katzman, MD

When I was 20 years old I fell off of a ladder, roughly 10 feet in the air, directly on my tailbone. This injury would dictate how I lived my life for the next 23 years. Countless injections, radio frequency ablations, years of physical therapy, minor and major surgical procedures…even a lumbar fusion in 2009 that only partially corrected the numerous issues with my spine. That one fall changed everything about how I would live every day. (Pictures of my spine before the bi-level TLIF attached to the review.) Fast forward to this past summer... My wife, who was suffering from a collapsed disc from when she was in labor, had just had a lumbar fusion performed by Dr. Schiebert. (I myself was scheduled to have a similar back procedure with a different surgeon in August.) After seeing her incredibly fast recovery from the TLIF surgery, I decided to get a second opinion from NJ Spine. To give some backstory, my original lumbar fusion in 2009 took me about a year to fully recover. (L5-S1) The incision alone from this archaic procedure needed 27 staples to close. To compare, my wife’s incision was barely 2 inches and she was driving two weeks after her procedure with Dr. Schiebert! I was floored. Dr. Katzman reviewed my MRI and CT scans and advised that I have a bi-level TLIF performed. For the next 5 months, Ethan and his team from NJ Spine fought with my insurance to get the procedure approved. On December 11, Dr. Katzman finally got his chance to solve the puzzle that was my lower spine. After a four hour procedure, I can honestly say that all of my previous pain is completely gone. It’s a strange feeling when you wake up one morning and the pain you have been experiencing for 23 years is no longer there. To Dr. Katzman, Ethan and the whole team at NJ Spine, thank you for giving me my life back!

Very grateful for his help for diagnosing and fixing my spine problems. His Patient Advocate Ryan has been so helpful too.

I’ve had two surgeries with this practice which also goes by a new name. Dr Katzman was so pose to take care of me but for some reason I was referred over to Dr Douglas Slaughter instead. My story is much more than this comment, my story belongs in a court of law explaining how Dr Douglas Slaughter destroyed my life via surgery I’ve been trying to contact the practice specifically Dr Katzman who was so pose to take care of of me however for some reason he will not respond nor will Dr Slaughter his last comments were “ go to pain management I’m certainly not going to perform anymore surgery on you I can’t help you”. I should have dug deeper into Dr Douglas, it was only after the damage was done that I found out via a patient sent me newspaper articles of damage he did to other patients which were publicized from another state. The only communication I’ve received was a voicemail from someone claiming to be the CEO, he left me a voicemail saying, this never should have happened nobody should have to live with this kind of pain, what can we do for you? I listen to it every so often I have tried to contact him back but no response. This practice needs to be ACCOUNTABLE for their actions they’ve ruined my back and caused pain that I can barely live with. Dr Slaughter and Dr Katzman, I cannot imagine how you live with yourselves how you sleep at night. I cannot sleep more than an hour without waking up with incredible pain that drives me insane. I am married with children and grand children who I cannot enjoy because of the quality of life that drastically changed after my last surgery. I was wheelchair bound immediately after surgery, it made no sense according to Dr Slaughter my PT and more. THIS PRACTICE IS DANGEROUS in my opinion. It’s disgraceful the fact that they make a commitment and the leave you to suffer!! H Al Kalish

This guy should not have a medical license. It was an obvious scam and fraud in 2015 in Palm Beach, Fl when I went to him for a second opinion. I left his office horrified at what I saw. I returned to Ft Lauderdale and had epidural shots performed by a competent Dr. Now he has relocated in another state. Do yourself a favor and do your homework when researching a Dr.

I was sent to Dr Scott katzman's office for surgery for a lower back injury I received on the job buy workman's comp turn off. In short he did not help me at all my back pain is actually worse now than it was before the surgery Dr katzman was rude and unhelpful in the year after the surgery threw out all my appointments at times he would disappear from the office when I went to see him and that would be seen by a nurse practitioner when I expected to see him. He was never honest with me once never explain my situation to me fully I said one thing on one office visit and contradicted himself in the next office visit reported to the workman's comp people information that didn't match anything that he told me and after three and a half hours of physical therapy that he prescribed for my condition he said I was completely done and I didn't need anything else even though to this day I can't walk or stand on my own without excruciating pain to my lower back he told me point-blank that I may never be able to walk or stand without paying again these are the last words that he told me he said. Unless you enjoy your back pain stay away from dr. Scott katzman with me he was very rude and often erratic in his behavior I don't know how to interpret it but it seems to me that he has issues in his personal life that are affecting his professional life I don't know stay away from this doctor at all cost

Dr. Katzman wa suppose to do an acdf with corpectomy. I did not want a plate so he said he would use spacers. No mention that this would hinder the success and completion of the operation. He then proceeded to write that I was aware of this, that I demanded this, that I was told about this. He goes on and on lying and also edited the consent form "after" I signed it. Really dishonest not trustworthy at all. I am seeking legal help at this time. I am suffering veryday.

I contacted dr Katzman regarding surgery, I ended up with dr Douglas slaughter twice and he has ruined my way of life. Now I find out he has negligent cases against him “see online” I was contacted by the apparent CEO who left a voice mail saying I never should have had this horrible experience and “ Nobody should have gone through what I did”. He said dr Katzman was on vacation and they both would call me back in a week, that was approx two months ago. Beware dealing with this practice It’s dangerous in my opinion as well as others whom are suing them I’ll see them and particularly dr Slaughtet in Court

I re searched dr Katz man an asked for his services an ended up with dr slaughter an had a terrible experience. I am in worse shape than prior to two surgeries from this practice. Being ignored from original request of dr Katzman was far from a good experience

I've had back pain, which radiated into my hip and leg, for years. I woke up every morning with back pain. I found Dr. Katzman's website and got an MRI for him to review. He called and told me he could fix my problem. I have to admit to having some doubts, but with the possibility of being free of pain, I scheduled the surgery with Mountain Surgery Center in West Orange, NJ. Everything was handled expertly and personally the day of my surgery, and Dr. Katzman was great. I woke up from surgery with no pain and walked out of the surgery center that night feeling good. That was theee weeks ago and every morning when I wake up with no pain, I still can't believe it. If you are considering having Dr. Katzman review your MRI to see if he can help you, don't put it off. I can say without hesitation that this was the best decision I have ever made, and I highly recommend Dr. Katzman.

Two consecutive Cervical artificial discs were recommended. The waiting room looked like a shady ambulance chaser ran it. On my way out, the front desk staff tried to pressure me into allowing them to get a precert from my insurance. I refused. The scariest thing is that as I did my own research, it was evident that due to my faucet disease, an artificial disc is contraindicated!!!!!! This was clearly stated on the website of the manufacturer of the disc they use. Either they didn't care that chances were that the disc would fail within a year or didn't read my MRI which clearly showed faucet disease. Either way, I have no confidence in them.

I am 6 weeks post op- removal of failed fusion hardware performed by a different doctor, and artificial discs replacement in cervical spine.. Dr. Katzman removed 3 years of pain in a matter of a few hours. I never had pain or need for pain medication. Range of motion is normal. I highly recommend that anyone with spine issues see Dr. Katzman. He has several locations, so you have options on where to see him.

One of the nicest doctors I have ever met

Dr . Katzman changed my life when he operated on my back and built it up again. I have been able to return to sports with no pain. My back has never felt better.

Dr Katzman is great the problem is the wait and non responsive stafd

Not a stranger to lower back pain, or epidurals, nerve blocks but a cause never expected to be Tailbone. Only a expert with years of experience - yes L4/L5 causing numbness down both legs in to my foot but the constant numbness in my butt. Yes that is correct and Dr. Katzman saw the signs, listened to me and how I felt, and the MRI - swelling in the tailbone region. This doctor spoke to me two times, at length, and listened to my pain. I knew he could only help me, and more conversation explaining everything, surgery was my only hope, Dr. Katzman , I put my trust in. Yes I had a fractured tailbone. Immediately after surgery my family was called, the day after I was called personally by Dr. Katzman. I was told by another very important Pain Doctor, you go to 4 Doctors you will get 4 different opinions and ideas. it in not quite 4 weeks, I am so grateful I cannot say enough except, give yourself a chance to feel better.

Long wait but worth it. Very nice person who gave me my life back definitely worth the wait to see him!

Dr. Katzman and his entire staff are absolutely the most professional and courteous group of medical professionals I've ever been around. His PAs are fantastic and the flexibility Dr. Katzman, as well as his staff, have shown in getting appointments scheduled based on my schedule is unlike anything I've ever experienced. I've had two surgeries so far by Dr. Katzman, with a third likely with Dr. Shapiro, and I've experience no negative effects as a result of what he has done I appreciate the wonderful skills the Dr. Katzman has. I would recommend Dr. Katzman and his skilled group of medical professionals to everyone. Thank you so much for what you've done, and what you have left to do!!!!

Great Dr! I was seen by him several times, yet he referred me to his partner Dr Schapiro for left knee surgery. I have done sports all my life and thanks to their team, I have been able to resume with life after a torn miniscus that had flipped to the back of my knee. Since it had been a long time since the injury, it put the doc to the test by trying to to hurt my knee as much while trying to pull the fused cartilage off the back of my knee. I have had a great recovery. We don't truly appreciate the small things, until we are not able to do them anymore. I am forever thankful of their team.

Up on all the minimally invasive procedures. This guy has done them all and done them well.

His diagnoses is spot accurate.His techniques are minimally invasive andleaves one with very little post surgerypain.