Dr. Melanie Battle Kinchen

A 20 out of 10! She and her entire team were AMAZING! From being on time, to returning calls, to helping with insurance, to answering my thousands of questions - all before surgery. I had a lower lumbar fusion (ALIF) and felt relief so quickly. 9 months out and 100% relief, and my belly incision is also completely healed. Was back to work (at a desk) 6 weeks afterward. Post op was just as great with her and her staff. Don’t go anywhere else!!!

I have suffered with back pain for 43 years and I have been treated by MD’s, Chiropractors, and Therapist. After treatment by Dr. Kinchen I have been pain free for the first time in my life. She is an intellectual who communicates effectively with great beside manners. I would recommend Dr. Kinchen to any and everyone who is serious about getting better. I have suffered with back pain for 43 years and I have been treated by MD’s, Chiropractors, and Therapist. After treatment by Dr. Kinchen I have been pain free for the first time in my life. She is an intellectual who communicates … More

I am a female in my late 50’s and had nagging lower back issues for years. I tried every other alternative including sets of epidurals, which did provide temporary relief. I absolutely did not want surgery. I went to Dr Kinchen as a 2nd opinion after another Doctor recommended surgery and I felt very nervous. After meeting with Dr.Kinchen she put me at ease and I felt confident to have her do the procedure, that was in June. While immediately after the procedure there was significant pain I have had an excellent outcome. It was worth it. I am pain free and able to walk unlimited and stand up straight with no discomfort. Dr.Kinchen has an excellent bed-side-manor and takes the time to explain everything giving you confidence in her ability and expected outcome. Every follow-up visit she shows the same care and concern regarding the recovery. I rarely write a review, but I always read them, so because of the important decision that major back surgery is I wanted to share my experience of a successful surgery, with complete elimination of pain, and express my thanks for her skill and also her kind manor with which she treats her patients. I am a female in my late 50’s and had nagging lower back issues for years. I tried every other alternative including sets of epidurals, which did provide temporary relief. I absolutely did not want surgery. I went to Dr Kinchen as a 2nd … More

I am late 50’s and suffered with low back/leg pain for years. I met with Dr. Kinchen as a 2nd opinion after another doctor recommended surgery. I was nervous and reluctant about having surgery until I met with her. She explained everything and I felt confident in her ability and the expected outcome. My surgery was in June and was 100% successful and I could not be happier. I can walk unlimited and stand straight without pain. As important as her ability is her great bedside manner. She takes the time with her patients and cares. Her entire staff is friendly which helps make an unpleasant event a better experience. I would highly recommend her for anyone considering such a major surgery to the neck/back.

Dr Kinchen is an excellent surgeon, friendly, caring, understanding and has an equally supporting & awesome office team!!!!

Do not let this doctor operate on you! She did a three-level fusion on me in late 2019. Screws were too long! She did another fusion and it made things even worse than before. Incision would not heal, so surgery #3 in less than 4 months. Went to new doctor in Dallas who re-did everything she did and when I asked him what he thought, he said, "it was either done wrong, and/or the fusion did not hold". I asked him if it was something I did after surgery and he said, "absolutely not". DO NOT LET THIS DOCTOR NEAR YOU!

Terrible Failed 4 level fusion Screws falling out, end plate fracture Extreme pain, muscle damage to left leg, thighs numbness both sides To those who say she hasn’t been sued, trying suing a doctor in Texas, next to impossible She moves from hospital system to hospital system and state to state Don’t let academic qualifications fool you She is incompetent and uncaring Btw she owns the neuro monitoring company she uses during surgery and charged my insurance $250k!!!!

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She gave me my life back.

Destroyed my spine with her botched surgery No doubt this review won't be up long Notice none of them are old? Edit 1/7 For Donna N. Who say there is no malpractice cases file Have you ever tried to file in Tx? $250k cap Attorneys say so sorry but wont touch something with nothing in it for them Destroyed my spine with her botched surgery No doubt this review won't be up long Notice none of them are old? … More

Dr. Kinchen is a wonderful doctor and person. She has taken care of me for years and I have had nothing but great results. She has performed three cervical fusions, an urgent lumbar microlaminectomy and now facing a two level lumbar fusion. I have had a lot of pain and she works consistently with my pain management doctor insuring the best treatment plan is in place and not rushing to surgery until it is the last option. Dr. Kinchen is a wonderful doctor and person. She has taken care of me for years and I have had nothing but great results. She has performed three cervical fusions, an urgent lumbar microlaminectomy and now facing a two level lumbar fusion. … More

Interestingly, there are no malpractice suits to substantiate the negative reviews or botched surgeries noted. I am glad I sought to see Dr. Kinchen instead of allowing the reviews to deter me. Dr. Kinchen is a very caring, knowledgeable, patient and overall awesome physician. I was beyond impressed with my experience in her care with both my cervical and back surgeries. I find that many doctors usually are distracted or rushed when visiting patients, but Dr. Kinchen took her time to give a thorough exam, review my film, offer a protocol to getting better & answer any questions my family had to ensure we were at ease. If you are looking for a great spine surgeon-- you could not do better!! Interestingly, there are no malpractice suits to substantiate the negative reviews or botched surgeries noted. I am glad I sought to see Dr. Kinchen instead of allowing the reviews to deter me. Dr. Kinchen is a very caring, knowledgeable, … More

Best back surgeon I have ever met. She and her staff are simply amazing, and go out of their way to treat you as if you were part of their own family.

Interestingly, there are no malpractice suits to substantiate the negative reviews or botched surgeries noted. Dr. Kinchen is a very caring, knowledgeable, patient and overall awesome physician. I was beyond impressed with my experience in her care with both my cervical and back surgeries.

5 Star Review Dr. Kinchen is a Caring And Compassionate Physician. Dr. Kinchen assisted me after I had visited the quote, unquote Top Orthopedic Docs in D/FW. She did not need a set of fancy shoes and a script to glorify herself for 1/2 my visit. We discussed my options and every non-surgical option. She is highly trained and educated but, remains humble and compassionate towards her patients. Four years ago I had a multi level lumbar fusion, 2 of which were corrective from another physician’s

She told me I needed 3 levels in my neck fused. Went in for surgery and came out with extreme pain. She only did one level. At the follow up she said she FORGOT to do the other level and said that the 3rd level didn't need the fusion YET. The 2nd surgery failed and she kept stringing me along just long enough to get past the medical malpractice statute of limitations. I have been permanently disabled and in constant severe pain. Now, no one will touch my neck.They all say too much of a liability

I am permanently disabled due to 2 botched Anterior Cervical Discectomy and fusion surgeries. She said I needed three levels fused. First surgery she only did one. Went to her office for follow up in extreme pain and she said she FORGOT to do the other levels. I had first surgery Nov 2011 and second Feb 2012. They strung me along for 2 years and then sent me to pain management. No neurosurgeon will TOUCH my neck now because they say it opens them up to a liability. I moved to Wyoming and saw neurosurgeon in Billings Montana who said he had never seen such poor work and said my second fusion never even took. Now I have no recourse legally because it has been over two years. I was deemed permanently DISABLED at 37!! I am now 42 and on MEDICARE that doesn't cover ANYTHING. DO NOT SEE THIS DR. I am permanently disabled due to 2 botched Anterior Cervical Discectomy and fusion surgeries. She said I needed three levels fused. First surgery she only did one. Went to her office for follow up in extreme pain and she said she FORGOT to … More

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I had a severely herniated disc in my spine. Therapy didn't help. Cortisone shots revealed just 25% of my pain... for a week. So, I had disc replacement surgery with Dr Kinchen. She was amazing, and I haven't had any issues in the three years since the surgery. My friend, who had the same surgery from a different doctor three years before mine, had a VERY bad experience with his doctor. He was in constant pain after his surgery. Then I recommended he see Dr Kinchen. He was reluctant to have another surgery, but he did; and his life is dramatically better! He's off pain pills, and living a normal life again. I had a severely herniated disc in my spine. Therapy didn't help. Cortisone shots revealed just 25% of my pain... for a week. So, I had disc replacement surgery with Dr Kinchen. She was amazing, and I haven't had any issues in the three … More

Dr. Kinchen was the first doctor in years to listento me. She wasn't eager to do surgery, she sat & listened& we worked together to come up with a plan. I didn't want to have surgery, I wanted to be pain free. I knew I could no longer live the way I was, surgery which was the best decision I've ever made. I am now 9 mo PO from Postier Spinal Fusion T10-S1 w/decompression L3-L5. All I know is I no longer live in pain. Dr. Kinchen is truly amazing and has helped change my life. I cant say enough

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Stay away from this practice. You will have more problems if you go to this Doctor than you had before you went in. She is only wanting money and is not concerned about your condition. I would NOT you recommend this Doctor to anyone!!

On my first visit I waited 2 hours before I was taken back to talk to Dr. Kinchen. She prescribed some meds and her staff forgot to call them in. On my follow up visit, Dr. Kinchen recommended a Chiro and said her staff would set it up and would contact me. 2 days later, still in pain and nothing from Dr. Kinchen's office or her staff. I just called to follow up and they had forgotten to call the Chiro. I would not recommend this office or this doctor. On my first visit I waited 2 hours before I was taken back to talk to Dr. Kinchen. She prescribed some meds and her staff forgot to call them in. On my follow up visit, Dr. Kinchen recommended a Chiro and said her staff would set it up and … More

I first met Dr. Kinchen 4-5 years ago when I took my mother-in-law to see her. There was something about the way she talked to mom (who was 84 at the time) that always stayed with me. She truly cared about her patients, what they were going through...she listened to them. So when I finally decided it was time to do something about my scoliosis and chronic back pain I had been experiencing most of my adult life..... it was a no brainer. I started my process with Dr. Kinchen in Dec. 2015. She started by addressing the actual issues I was having, working on them one by one. She wasn't interested in getting me in the OR to get another surgery under her belt. She expressed genuine interest and compassion in me, my life, my feelings and what sort of outcome I would expect to attain. We worked on my pain issues with other doctors and finally came to the point where my only choice was surgery. Dr. Kinchen and her staff were thorough and helpful in making all the arrangements, calling insurance and making me feel totally comfortable with our choice. I even requested the surgery be close to our house for convenience (mostly for my husband), Dr Kinchen was reluctant to giving in as she wanted me to be at the best hospital for her and the surgery. Again, I wasn't looking forward to having back surgery however I knew I wanted to have a better quality of life and this was the way to get there. I'm now almost 3 months from my Postier Spinal Fusion T10 to S1 with decompression L3-L5. I'm not totally sure I understand the terminology and what all it entails...then again I'm not sure I want to. All I know is I don't have the constant pain I had experienced every day. Now don't get me wrong, I had pain after the surgery, when I woke up, tried to move for the first time and for a few weeks after. Its just not the same pain, it was different "surgery" pain...something I could deal with and knew it would get better. Now I'm pain free, I get uncomfortable at the end of the day, get tired easy, but I no longer have chronic pain. Let me go back to Dr. KInchen and her staff, I'm not even sure I can tell you how amazing they are with just words. Every step of the way they met me with care and professionalism. It didn't matter how big or small my question or concern was, they got back to me immediately with an answer. Dr. Kinchen came to see me every morning and was very reassuring every step of the way. I've seen so many doctors over the years who all said "You need to exercise, do yoga or just strengthen my core as my pain was in my head". They never heard what I was saying, how I felt. Dr. Kinchen listened to me and heard what I was feeling. I have my life back already. I know its only going to get better with time and healing. I've never written a review for a doctor however I truly felt I needed to share my wonderful experience with everyone. I know how hard it is to find someone for surgery. It's a huge decision, I hope this helps make it easier for you. Sharon Bowdish I first met Dr. Kinchen 4-5 years ago when I took my mother-in-law to see her. There was something about the way she talked to mom (who was 84 at the time) that always stayed with me. She truly cared about her patients, what they were … More

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This review is a long time coming. Dr. Kinchen literally saved my life. Back in 2002, age 42, I started suffering horrible pain in my lower spine. I toughed it out till the tears from pain could no longer be contained. My left leg and foot were losing feeling, and I was losing feeling in my bladder and bowel. I knew I waited almost too late. My regular Doctor recommended Dr. KInchen. She saw me right away, had the microdiscetomy....success!!! Thank Dr. KInchen....

This Doctor is non-caring and should NOT be practicing. This one botched my back surgery. Was in the hospital a week and she never came to visit me at all, not once. What a mess!! Then there were problems afterwards, never saw her even after the surgery for 4 months. She takes your money and that's it. Even before surgery she won't even come in the room or say anything before the surgery. I DO NOT recommend this Doctor to anyone or anything!!

I had back surgery by this Doctor and would not recommend her at all. She seems caring during the consultation but don't let that fool you like she did me. When I had the surgery, she was no where to be found. After a week in the hospital, you not see her for at least 3 months or more. You will see a nurse maybe if not you don't see any certified medical personnel in. If there are problems be thankful you don't get an infection and die. She won't be around to help you.

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I think and feel she is a great surgeon. My hubby is her patient, and she performed his surgery. His surgery went a little different than what we expected for him. But, we knew that every case is different and every patient is different. But, she is making sure all his requests are being completed, and making sure he is happy. From beginning to end. And, her nurse, Crystal is a sweet heart. She responds and call back to answer any questions we may have.

I am the only person I know to break my back and come away smiling. Thank You!!

She is amazing, I have and will continue to recommend her to anyone needing surgery. She not only quickly identified my problem but took care of it quickly. She put my needs and concerns first and foremost. All options were clearly explained and all my questions answered no matter how simple they were until I had all the information needed. In addition, she has a supurb staff that supported with the same high standards. Words cannot clearly express how fabulous Dr Kinchen and her team are.

Failed surgery to the point of screws falling out and her not performing procedures she told me she needed. Very arrogant. Would never recommend her to anyone. Had to find another surgeon to fix her surgery.