Terry David Amaral, MD

Dr. Amaral is more than a perfect Dr. He is very caring and understanding. He takes his time and explain everything to you.
Dec 14th, 2023

May 28th, 2023

Met him last year to discuss spinal surgery for my son. Seemed like a nice guy. Since that time a year ago, surgery has been postponed about 3 times for one reason or another, but usually the same reason - secretary Alexis doesn't do what she's supposed to and always is postponed about 2 days before surgery date. This last go around, we were supposed to have surgery done July 26th. It got postponed until 8/4. July 30th, it was decided that it would get postponed again until September. I had put in for family leave already for the August date and now had to rearrange my work for Sept. Alexis said my son was told surgery not happening and that it would "be around Sept 8th" but that once a date was confirmed, she would fill out my leave papers. She filled out September 6th. You would think date was confirmed, no? My son emailed her last week to see if surgery still on. No answer. He called on Friday and was told someone from hospital would call. No call night before. I call answering service and left message. No call back. When I spoke to one of the lovely individuals that answers the phone was told yesterday was a holiday (Labor Day). Um, you're a surgeon. Aren't you on call or have someone cover for you? I called 5 times today and was unable to speak with Alexis because "she doesn't know anything. The doctor will call you." No time as to when dr would call. Finally told on one of my 5 calls that dr would call me tomorrow. Unacceptable when you have a procedure that was supposed to have been done today. Finally told that dr would call me this afternoon. Told that procedure would not be happening this week, because of my son's age (he's 25. They knew this when he first saw dr. What's the surprise?) They have to get staff and everything prepared (which was same excuse given for last postponement.). When were they going to tell me that today's procedure was postponed? Absolutely no communication. Alexis acts like she's too important to speak to anyone. Not sure if Dr A knows of everything that has gone on with this, but he's not completely innocent, either. Had a couple of wasted visits and extra x-ray appointments because he forgot to get films of my son's hips when he ordered spine ones. Bottom line - go to another orthopedist. This office does not care about how your life has to be rearranged when your child has to have surgery. They don't call back or answer emails. They won't come to the phone. Go someplace else.
Feb 11th, 2023

This doctor is awesome one of the best orthopedic surgeons I've ever met if you ever need a orthopedic surgeon and go to him.
Nov 4th, 2022

Dr Amaral was amazing!! Beginning to end the experience with Dr Amaral and his staff was A+. From fitting me in for an emergency appointment to his PA Jamie and of course Dr Amaral himself. He took his time, explained everything and answered alllll my questions. Cant thank him enough. If your child needs surgery I highly recommend.
Jun 30th, 2020