Scott P Wachhorst

Short Version: Dr. Wachhorst is incredible at what he does; his skill entirely resolved my debilitating back pain stemming from a herniated L5-S1. I highly recommend him and his team. Long Version: I came to Dr. Wachhorst for a surgical consult in early 2021. I was 29 at the time and had been experiencing debilitating back pain since late 2019. I was an active person and found myself reduced from trail half marathons to ginger walks around the block. I was in a bad place. From the day I met him, Dr. Wachhorst instilled a sense of optimism and hope. He clearly and kindly walked me through my options, giving me his (very logical) perspective but never once pushing me towards one decision or another. I met with three other surgeons but felt most comfortable and confident with him to carry out my microdiscectomy. I would make this decision again a thousand times over. Dr. Wachhorst and his staff are highly competent and made me feel like I was in the best hands. After waking up from my surgery, my pain had entirely vanished. I was even able to go for a mile-long walk the day after. The delicate procedure left me with a 1" scar, which has healed beautifully and is barely detectable. I am now sitting here a little over a year after my procedure, still completely pain-free, writing this long overdue review. Thank you, Dr. Wachhorst, for giving me my life back. I have my first half-marathon in 4 years scheduled thanks to you, and I am just so grateful to be able to run, jump, and play again. You are very, very appreciated. Short Version: Dr. Wachhorst is incredible at what he does; his skill entirely resolved my debilitating back pain stemming from a herniated L5-S1. I highly recommend him and his team. … More

Short Version: Dr. Wachhorst is incredible at what he does; his skill entirely resolved my debilitating back pain stemming from a herniated L5-S1. I highly recommend him and his team. Long Version: I came to Dr. Wachhorst for a surgical consult in early 2021. I was 29 at the time and had been experiencing debilitating back pain since late 2019. I was an active person and found myself reduced from trail half marathons to ginger walks around the block. I was in a bad place. From the day I met him, Dr. Wachhorst instilled a sense of optimism and hope. He clearly and kindly walked me through my options, giving me his (very logical) perspective but never once pushing me towards one decision or another. I met with three other surgeons but felt most comfortable and confident with him to carry out my microdiscectomy. I would make this decision again a thousand times over. Dr. Wachhorst and his staff are highly competent and made me feel like I was in the best hands. After waking up from my

25 months out from my L4L5 spinal fusion surgery, and it was definitely the right decision. As Dr Wachhorst advised, I didn’t run for 6 months but I’m back to my old level (not much of a runner, only 2 miles or so, but at 67yo I’ll settle for that). Thanks to Dr Wachhorst and his team. (PS psyiatry was a waste of time, physical therapy afterwards helped a lot)

Fantastic experience with Dr. Wachhorst! His office staff is extremely friendly, professional and helpful. One of the best Neurosurgeons in the Bay area! He operated on half of the nurses in El Camino Hospital. Everyone I spoke to said positive things about him. He helped my situation big time. I struggled with numbness, tingling and pain but I almost have neither now (still in the recovery phase). Thank you for listening and helping!! Fantastic experience with Dr. Wachhorst! His office staff is extremely friendly, professional and helpful. One of the best Neurosurgeons in the Bay area! He operated on half of the nurses in El Camino Hospital. Everyone I spoke to said … More

I had lower back spinal fusion in 2013 after 5 years in pain. He took care of that. No more pain. He is amazing!

I am so fortunate to be a patient of Dr Wachhorst. I had an acutely ruptured herniated lumbar disc. Dr Wachhorst squeezed me in for a consultation, despite a full schedule. His team at PAMF clinic as well as ECH OR were also very helpful; none of them made me feel as if i was putting them out. I had urgent lumbar laminotomy with decompression of the nerve. Two weeks postop, my leg and foot symptoms are already improved. I am so grateful and relieved!

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We are forever thankful to Dr. Wachhorst for saving our son’s life back in 2005! He was called for an emergency surgery on a Labor Day weekend. What he and his team did at that time was amazing.

I have been a patient of Dr. Wachhorst for several years. He has performed 2 lower back surgery's thus far. I need a third surgery soon. I trust him with my life!!! His MA Yvonne is the best!!

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The most professional and the best neurosurgeon you could ever find. A fabulous doctor for spinal stenosis

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