Dr. John Elliott, MD

Dr. Elliott is an incredible neurosurgeon. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable in his field, he is also very humble and compassionate. These qualities seem to be rare with so many doctors. I’ve been to hundreds of appointments (not exaggerating here- if you count the reoccurring treatments I’ve had) and seen about 30+ physicians for my condition/symptoms of partial cauda equina syndrome and pudendal neuralgia, which started immediately following a ski accident. I had no prior history of low back pain, genital pain, or incontinence. Many doctors scoffed at me, especially surgeons that seemed to have god-complexes, insisting my condition couldn’t have come from the “minimal amount of compression” in my spine. I got passed around by so many in the medical field being told that it’s simply pelvic floor issues, symptoms of pain, etc. Dr. Elliott was one of the few physicians who confirmed that the compression in my spine could absolutely be a big part of my medical struggles. It took taking myself to the ER on a gut feeling to get someone to take me seriously in order to find Dr. Elliott. The ER referred me to him once I stayed overnight, and I am so grateful. Only 2 months out of surgery and 90% of my stabbing genital pain is gone! My urinary incontinence has been cut by about 60-70%, some days even 80% or more! Nerves can take over a year to fully recover, so I’m very hopeful that it will only continue to heal/improve. The low back pain I’m experiencing now is muscle pain, not nerve pain, which I’m working on strengthening/rehabbing through physical therapy. Thank you, Dr. Elliott, from the bottom of my heart, for actually hearing me out and taking me seriously. You’ve truly changed my life. I also am very grateful for his support staff in helping along the way. They were always responsive and empathetic. These life changing surgeries couldn’t happen without them! Once more, Dr. Elliott, I am forever grateful and will always refer those struggling with spinal conditions to you. Your dedication to your craft and your empathetic nature makes you truly one of a kind in this field.

Dr. Elliott performed surgery on me in 2008 at Swedish Hospital in Denver, Colorado. He is exceptional and I had amazing care from him and the staff. I highly recommend!