Dr. William O Reed, MD

Dr. Reed, his PA, nurse and the entire surgical staff at MISH were great! Dr. Reed replaced my C5-C6, C6-C7 discs. I am extremely satisfied with the outcome! Thanks for the great care!

Dr. Reed is an excellent surgeon, he doesn't sugarcoat your condition and tells you honestly what the problem is in a way you'll understand. I was unable to walk or even stand for even fifteen minutes at a time. Within a few weeks after double surgery (double because he had to fix another surgeons mistake), I was able to stand and walk without severe pain for years. Every day I continue to get better, I can touch my leg without searing pain. I am very grateful to Dr. Reed and his team for giving my life back to me.

I was recommended a lumbar fusion by three different surgeons who didn’t even mention artificial discribe placement and come to find out don’t even perform. I had a lumbar disc replacement. Dr. Reed is probably the most blunt Dr. I’ve ever met but that’s what I like if you want your hand held he’s not for you, results matter. His staff is amazing and bridge the gap

After recieving two opinions of spinal fusion, I sought an opinion from Dr Reed on my low back issues knowing he was a disc replacement specialist - a much better option than fusion. He quickly ruled out lumbar disc replacement and offered a minimally invasive solution he felt would solve my pain and sciatic issues. He phoned me personally twice as we moved toward scheduling surgery. Short procedure (1.5 hrs) and very reasonable cost, he opened a window in my lamina, repaired my ruptured disc, cleaned out the nerve pathways (stenosis) and removed some arthritis. 7 weeks later I am pain-free, with no restrictions, ready to strengthen my core and return to normal activity. Very thankful for finding Dr Reed. Read his bio - his military service in particular was very indicative of his approach.

Dr. Reed recently did my carpal tunnel surgery on my right hand. I also have a busted disc in my neck that was causing me a great deal of pain that my original pain doctor wanted to operate on first. Dr. Reed suggested that the carpal tunnel surgery might work first. HE WAS RIGHT. After hand surgery the neck pain has been seriously reduced. Dr. Reed is a very highly skilled Surgeon, knows what he is doing and he joked around with me. He is sympathetic to my mental health problems when speaking with me and doing the surgery. Hats off to you Dr. Reed! Thank you.

Dr. Reed was recommended to me due to my neck issues. I was having numbness and tingling going down my left arm, five to six zingers daily shooting through my arm. Dr. Reed was straight forward and up front with me on what needed to be done (disc replacement). Dr. Reed and his entire staff were very caring and courteous before, during and after the surgery (2-level, total disc replacement). I noticed a difference that evening right after the surgery. I didn't have any numbness or tingling in my arm. Two weeks after surgery and no pain, numbness or tingling. Two months later and only two zingers, rather than the daily ones. I would highly recommend Dr. Reed if you have any cervical, spine or lumbar issues.

In Early 2018 I received a botched back surgery from Dr. William 0. Reed! The pain and grief that she has suffered is beyond measure! He placed a screw in my PELVIS and one in my......SPINAL CANAL! I could have been paralyzed had I fallen! Secondly, I ended up with a urinary tract infection because the nurse on duty REFUSED to remove my catheter! There are many more details about the staff care facility that they provided was okay on some days and others....well I would never wish anyone's parent to experience treatment such as this. Unbelievably Unreal from wall to wall! So Sad =( I was released from the hospital without pain medications and they were also very difficult to obtain from the physician. After 3 weeks of physical therapy which hurt me more than in helped me (I would later discover). After getting my second fusion surgery six months later, nerve damage was discovered! This is directly related to the first surgery! I still suffer; having to take serious pain medication (for 17 months) and unable to perform normal everyday activities that others take for granted. ((Very Sad)) A surgery that could have so surely gone right the first time around if he actually cared about people. This man needs to be held accountable! Would someone please help?!

I suffered an injury to my lower back in 2011. I've had 2 prior surgeries on this location (L5-S1) that each worked for a few years. Both surgeries caused me to be out of work for weeks and had corresponding long recovery times. When my disc herniated and compressed my nerve root for the third time, the first doctor I visited strongly recommended a fusion of the L5/S1 vertebrae. I researched my options and found that Dr Reed is one of the leading surgeons in the Midwest who performs artificial disc replacements. I went to visit Dr Reed and he suggested that I was a good candidate for an artificial disc total replacement. It has now been 3 weeks since the surgery, I have been back at work for 2 weeks and the only pain I still have is some muscles that are still adjusting to me suddenly getting my old height back. I strongly recommend Dr William O Reed Jr for patients who are told by other surgeons to have a fusion performed. I have full mobility, which would have been limited with a fusion. I am optimistic that I may never need another back surgery, which would have been a very high probability should a fusion have been performed.

My name is Jeff Anderson. I've had 3 prior surgeries with other doctors. Doctor Reed has started using replacement discs. I no longer in pain. I was on disibility for 8 years. The new disc created space to free the nerves. I would highly recommend Dr. Reed for this new procedure.

I had severe pain in my cervical neck and found that that at C5-6 and C6-7 there was stenosis and degenerative discs. I couldn't sleep at night due to the pain. My primary Doctor whom had personal experiences with Dr. Reed referred me to him. He's a very busy Doctor and at first it was hard to get to see him. I was looking at other possible Doctors and even had discussions with the Mayo Clinic about my issues. In the end I did see Dr. Reed and I'm glad I chose him to perform ADR (Artificial Disc Replacement). The first problem that surfaced that my insurance company refused to pay for the surgery. Dr. Reed and his staff work directly and diligently with my insurance company and finally we go it approved. The surgery was performed and it was a success. I can sleep at night, headaches are gone, I no longer have stiffness in my neck and the pain that radiated down my arms and my right arm in particular is gone. I would recommend Dr. Reed to anyone and have...and will continue to do so. Many on this sight have spoken about his bedside manner. I could care less about any Doctors bedside manner. If they are top in the filed that they work in.....and their work reaches a successful conclusion....I'm in. I may have him perform the same type of surgery on my lower lumbar one of these days.... Great Job Dr. Reed and your staff was very helpful and supportive.

In 2004 I ripped out my to lowest disc S1 L5 and L5 L4 in an accident. Four other neurosurgeons prior to Dr. Reed, wanted to do nothing but give me drugs and postpone any surgery. When they had suggesting surgeries they only wanted to fuse my back. William Reeds surgery of Chartie disc replacement in 2009 was the best thing that had happened to me. I was wheelchair bound and bedridden at that point and was bone on bone. His excellent staff showed true compassion and caring all through the process. He was nothing more than a consummate professional. Just had my 10year checkup. Everything still in place and looking good. I have recommended several family and friends to Dr. Reed. Relief from pain was immediate and permanent. Dr. Reed is a veteran as well as I.

Dr. Reed is an excellent surgeon. Our patient/Dr. relationship started out rocky in 1998 when a micro surgery at L5 failed. I had L5 fused by another surgeon. My last surgery in 2008, Dr. Reed fused L4 and removed the scarring from a previous laproscopic surgery. I'm so much better and would otherwise be crippled, fat, in a wheel chair, on narcotics or worse. It took me 20 years to get better but without the surgeries in 2008 by Dr. Reed, my life would be miserable. Dr. Reed is misunderstood because he really does care.

Two days after my surgery I was able to say the pain I was having was completely gone. I was able to get up from laying on my back to a sitting position without pain and I haven’t been able to do that in years. I have also been able to decrease my pain medication and will hopefully be off of them soon! I would recommend anyone to go see Dr Reed.

My back pain has resolved. I am happy with my surgeon and his staff.

Dr. Reed is unlike the other surgeons I had seen who told me of the horrors of back surgery. His pre-op, and post op care is only paralleled by the excellent surgery itself. Thank you also to his staff who are professional and empathetic.

Dr Reed went in and basically made more room for my nerves and cleaned it up a little. It did take some time to heal but I was expecting that as he warned me can take 6 weeks. I am now 4 weeks out and can day my pain is significantly improved. Just need to be patient.

Dr. Wm. O. Reed has helped our family tremendously!! My husband has had two lumectomy surgeries by the doctor, stopping bones growths that were creating nuropathy in his feet. I was relieved of carpal tunnel and a trigger thumb by surgeries with Dr. Reed. And our son's lowest disk was in the process of erupting and the doctor successfully saved the disk and David is recovering well. Thank you, Dr. Reed!!! God bless!

Had a disc replacement in my neck a few months back, has some pain after surgery but about 2 weeks later I was a new man. I was able to help my family move when i wouldnt have been able to do this before the surgery. Dr. Reed is great.

Dr.Reed has helped me tremendously. I am now able to walk better and have less radiating pains down my legs since he went in and took part of my disc out and cleaned up the spine. He made sure my pain was under control at my follow up visit. I can now enjoy taking care of my grandkids. Great surgeon.

I had a cervical total disc replacement about a month ago and cannot day enough great things about how I feel. I feel like a new person. My pain has significantly improved and the numbness is still improving. I was told it can take awhile for the nerves to respond. I would recommend anyone to dr reed.