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Still more shocked, he asked if I could be at his Bethlehem office at pm that same day. He performed spinal fusion surgery the following Monday. When I woke up in recovery, I could sense the chronic pain had ceased. Truly amazing. Four months into my recuperation, I realize now what a phenomenal experience I have endured. I am so thankful this doctor cared enough to listen to my complaints. Most importantly, I found a physician willing to spend more than 10 minutes with me and who reassured me what I was dealing with was real and not just in my head.
I simply want to ask, to plea, that you raise awareness in the Lehigh Valley of the hidden gem located at your facility. His name is Dr. Christopher Wagener. Please help others find him too. I went to see Dr. He did an anterior and posterior decompression and stabilization surgery at LV Muhlenberg assisted by Dr.
No more leg pain whatsoever. Wagener, Dr. I could never repay them. Thank you so much!! Former Athlete Finds Back Relief. Wagener was fine with the late cancellation- in fact, he wants patients to do everything possible to avoid surgery. This should be appreciated by patients as many surgeons advise surgery as soon as they can. Wagener and his team were wonderful; I have undergone eight major surgeries at other leading institutions, and this experience ranks among the best.
Four weeks post surgery I am working, walking, and biking, even as all the random pain and inconvenience I was told to expect are present. However, the important thing is that the atrophied right triceps is slowly returning to normal, and I hope to regain the muscle loss over the course of 12 months. Wagener and his assistant are courteous but frank, and answer any questions you may have.
Another advantage is that they realize that a fit 44 year old will differ from a weak elderly patient or a fit college kid, and thus do not prescribe the same treatment to everyone. Overall I would not hesitate to say you would be challenged to find a better doctor for help with cervical - and lumbar spine issues. The Best in Spine Care. Suffice it to say that I have been treated , first by Dr. Chris Wagener performed surgery on my back. I found that Dr. They both "went out of their way" to help me! I would be more happy to talk with any patient about my experiences.
Fortunately for me I have an awesome boss who saw my condition deteriorating quickly and intensely.
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She personally called Dr. Luchetti to set up an appointment for me. I was seen that afternoon but Dr. Luchetti knew immediately it was not my shoulder. He was sure it was my neck.
He sent me for an MRI that afternoon and got me an appointment with Dr. Wagener for the following Tuesday, October 2, I never made the October 2nd appointment. Upon review of my MRI Dr. Wagener called me personally to inform me that he needed to see me that day.
That was Friday, September 28th. He advised me that I needed emergency surgery to fix 3 herniated discs in my neck. The debris from the damaged discs was creating all of the pain and paralysis and if he did not do the surgery soon the paralysis could become permanent. He said if he had a room he would do the surgery today. I was the very first surgery performed on Monday, October 1, I woke up from surgery completely pain free and I stress completely. I gained all function and most feeling back within weeks. According to Dr. Wagener that is unheard of but when you work for a great organization and a wonderful boss who truly cares you want to get back to work and back to a normal life.
I recommend Dr. Luchetti and his team and Dr. Wagener and his team to anyone in need of their services.
Back Surgery. You are my Miracle Worker. Anterior Cervical Discectomy And Fusion. Wagener started me off working with Dr. When this failed we then tried the epidural shots which only relieved the pain for a few days. I truly appreciate all the work that Dr. Kooch and his staff provided.
They were very thorough and took care of all my questions. I cannot thank Dr. Wagener and his staff enough for putting me at ease with the surgery and the recovery.
He met with me before the surgery to answer any last minute questions. I was then visited by the other members of his team and they explained what each would be doing. The nurses in the hospital were terrific! I apologize but I can only recall Amber's name.
I have been pain free since the surgery. My many thanks and gratitute go to Dr. Wagener and his surgical team, Dr. Kooch, Jennifer Kapun, and Colin Bowers for getting me "back to my old self". If anyone has similiar problems please do not hesitate to contact Coordinated Health. Dr Christopher Wagener and his team. Emergency Surgery — 3 years later. I waited two weeks to tell my husband Though the need for surgery could have been put off for a short while, he opted to send me straight to the hospital.
Like he had a sixth sense, in the middle of the night, I lost bladder control The surgery and hospital experience with his entire staff after care were a delight, if such a thing is possible. It was a hard, long recovery No cheating here!!! Follow everything Dr. Wagener says and, in my case. So happily, I'm not in a wheel chair. I don't use a walker or a cane. Yes,there is still pain in my back. He didn't give me a new back! He just put my fractured one back together and back together it stays. I'm one happy patient and will return to him in a heartbeat, if the need ever arises again.
Wagener is a most excellent surgeon.
Thank you so very much Dr. Follow Up 17 Months Later. Wagoner performing it. My life is totally different without the neck,arm and shoulder pain. As I stated in the comments after my surgery, my thanks and blessings go out to Dr. Coordinated Health is number one on my list. End of a journey. Like everyone else with chronic back pain I tried it all..
Dr Wagener was highly recommended to me by my family physician, he told me he was a brilliant spinal surgeon. The first time I met him I knew I made the right decision.
He was straight with me and I liked that. He said I wasn.
So I said yes Rods and screws scared me but I had to get better.. I had the surgery in L4 andL5 on Sept 30, Today I went for my 3 month checkup and had x.
He was happy with what he saw.. I am starting to heal. Again he was straight with me I can stand longer I still have to behave and still have some surgery pain Don,t wait another minute.. Grateful the music started.. Life Changing. Wagener is a miracle worker. I had so many people telling me to re-think my decision of moving forward with back surgery but I chose to ignore them. I had episodes of low back pain for at least 10 years. It started when I was in high school mainly due to cheerleading and tumbling.