Daniel Riew, MD

I can't say enough good things about my experience with Dr. Riew and his team. I have had several spinal surgeries and am still experiencing a great deal of pain. I thought I had no one to turn to until I heard of Dr. Riew. He is a clearly compassionate man and not at all one of those egotistical surgeons who see a person as just a body. He is a world class surgeon who takes the time to talk with a patient, not at them. Prior to my appointment, he sent me for a battery of radiologic tests and requested a complete history of all of my medical conditions. When I had my appointment, he had already reviewed my record and gave me three surgical options and explained each one in detail. He answered all of my questions in a clear, concise way. I left with a packet of information for each of the suggested surgeries. By the time I got home, there was a complete description of the entire visit and my surgical options waiting for me on the patient portal. I'm in the process of making my decision about which surgery to have. Whichever one I chose, I know I am in the best hands possible.
Feb 8th, 2024

After meeting with multiple qualified surgeons, I felt instantly at ease with Dr. Riew, and scheduled my complex cervical surgery with him. Dr. Riew is not only unique in his unrivaled expertise, but also in his bedside manner and thoroughness in going over options for care. He never made me feel rushed, was clear in his explanations, and answered my and my husband's questions with great thoughtfulness. Dr. Riew clearly cares deeply for improving his patients quality of life. He is a kind person who has a reassuring, confident and warm personality that is rare in a surgeon. I found his and his team's professionalism impecabble, and would highly recommend this surgeon. Thank you, Dr. Riew! - ACDF in Idaho
Jan 13th, 2023

Dr. Riew came highly recommended to me. I needed a fairly complex cervical fusion. After the surgery I started having trouble walking. The neck pain was horrible. Dr,Riew had me in and accused me of being a drug seeker and told me I was being a baby. 6 Months later he did a CT scan and it turned out he had misplaced 2 pedicale screws. I went in for another surgery to fix the screws and he misplaced another one. Stayed in the hospital a week and had a 3rd surgery by him. They sent me home and I was back at a different hospital for 14 days with sepsis. 2 years later I found out I had a spinal cord injury abd that's why I was having trouble walking, He ruined my life!
May 5th, 2022

He is the best Doctor you can find ever if you have problems with your cervical spine ! I am 68 years old, I had surgery 2 months ago( C3-7) and Today , I am feeling very well, the surgery was a complete success, I didnt have any complications, and I am healing more and more every day ! Not only he is a great Professional, but he is warm, communicative and compassionate in the great sense of the word. All of these and more, contribute in my personal case , to heal and feel so well!!
Feb 6th, 2022

My left arm was numb so Dr. Riew operated my cervical spine in St. Louis in 2010. Since then, zero numbness in my arm. A wonderful surgeon!
Jan 19th, 2022