I saw Dr. Byrce Johnson twice for a herniated disc in my neck. I should've listened to my husband who hated the doctor from day one. This guy knew I was in serious pain. I hadn't slept in over 3 weeks and my primary doctor (wonderful dr) had me on the strongest pain killers he could prescribe and physical therapy, all of which did nothing to alleviate my pain. I couldn't drive, walk, or sit without wanting to cry. My primary dr had me off of work for a week until I could get in to see a surgeon. At our appointment, when we asked Dr. Johnson to continue my leave for ONE DAY until we got my MRI results, he calmly said, 'I wouldn't feel justified in doing that." My husband and I were horrified at his lack of care or concern. Luckily my primary dr took care of the extra day.

Then, when I went back in to see Dr. Johnson to get my MRI results, he stunned me again with his lack of care or concern. He said my [problem was serious and we could either operate immediately or try a steriod shot first. I opted for the steriod shot. When I asked him about a note for work, he had his nurse give me (he didn't even come back in to talk to me) a note that said, "Driving will worse her condition. She MAY having trouble doing her job." Then he sent me home without any pain meds or anything!!!

Now, any half-way decent doctor would know that was pointless. If I had kept working and got worse, I would have sued him since that would have been his poor judgement.

Fortunately, I did my research and found a really good surgeon who has performed over 8000 surgeries and knows what he's doing. On my first exam with him, he was shocked at my muscle loss (something Dr. Johnson never checked for). My new surgeon promptly took me off work, gave me painkillers, started me on treatment, and he CARES!!! My husband was surprised at the difference between these two doctors.

Dr. Bryce Johnson is a terrible doctor. But considering that his office is located in the middle of a retirement community, I suppose he doesn't have to worry about being a good doctor, since patients will keep coming.

Stay away from him and go to Newport Orthopedic Group instead.