Patient Testimonials

We believe that objective measures (patient reported outcomes such as ODI, NDI, SRS 12, SF12, EQ-5D, and VAS scores) are the best indicators of quality of care, and we have collected this type of data for over 20 years.

We also understand the value of the patient’s subjective experience, so we have listed just some of the  testimonials from our many satisfied surgical patients.  While patient satisfaction with a physician’s general care is not necessarily an indicator of quality, patient satisfaction with the results of surgery certainly is.

 

  • On July 24, 2024, I underwent Cervical Stenosis Surgery (C4-C7) at Northside Hospital under the expertise of Dr. Khajavi (spelling corrected) and his team. Dr. Khajavi is a highly skilled neurosurgeon who displays immense care for his patients. His office is located in Sandy Springs, Georgia. Prior to the surgery, I experienced persistent numbness and tingling in both hands. I was referred to Dr. Khajavi  by several sources, including a dear friend who had previously undergone successful surgery performed by Dr. Khajavi. He is a consummate professional and takes a thorough and straightforward approach to his work. He does not recommend surgery unless absolutely necessary. His staff exudes professionalism and I extend my gratitude to Dr. Khajavi for his exceptional work.
    • TZ – July 2024

 

  • Dr. Khajavi is excellent!  He is attentive and sincere and explains clearly his diagnosis, proposed treatment options and post procedure expectations. Great bedside manner.
    • Name withheld – July 2024

 

  • The entire process was at the highest level. Dr. Khajavi is a straight shooter. He underpromised and over delivered.
    Name withheld – July 2024

 

  • Gave me my life back.  Explained surgery well, calmed my fears and truly gave me the pain relief I sought and my function back.
    AP – June 2024

 

  • Painfree and So Thankful.  Dr Khajavi was the third surgeon I saw for my severe and debilitating back pain. He was the only doctor who offered an alternative to a much more complex and invasive procedure. He and his entire staff were highly professional, compassionate and available. Dr Khajavi’s name had been given to me by other physicians and previous patients. I am thankful that I chose Dr K and his incredible ‘A’ team. He and his staff answered all of my questions, worked with my insurance company and scheduled the surgery quickly. Now, less than two weeks later, I am able to do the things I love with no pain. I would recommend Dr K and his office highly to anyone who has pain. The team will make you feel welcome, valued and confident regarding your care.
    • Name withheld – Jan 2024

 

  • Dr. Khajavi has my respect, admiration, and appreciation. He is cautious and caring, showing a level of expertise that is unparalled. I would recommend him to anyone who needs complicated spinal surgery, such as I did. My lower back is now pain-free. I must also rave about his team, especially Patti Braun, who mirrors his capabilities. And Annette, Jackie, and Jasmine keep everything running smoothly in the office!
    • Name withheld – Jan 2024

 

  • Dr Khajavi has performed two major surgeries on my spine and both was a success. He and his team are awesome together. Even before he performed any surgeries on me he scored a 5 star with me, because a year before my first surgery he demanded I attend physical therapy and pain management before we even talk surgery. I love him and his staff.
    • Name withheld – Dec 2023

 

  • No more back pain.  Dr.Khajavi and his team have been excellent to work with. The diagnosis and surgery were spot on. I am very appreciative of the services and surgery that they have provided.I haven’t been pain free in years and am happy to say I am now, thanks to Dr. Khajavi.I highly recommend his services.
    • TG – Oct 2023

 

  • I got my life back!  I had back surgery a year ago and I could not be doing better! I was in pain for 10 years! I am so very grateful to Dr. Khajavi and his team for their excellent care and the fabulous results of the surgery. Healed up and exercising several times a week. Truly feel like I have gotten my life back. I wake up full of gratitude – Pain free!
    • Name withheld – Oct 2023

 

  • Dr. Khajavi is simply amazing. He performed a very extensive surgery to treat my adult degenerative scoliosis with my back leaning forward 30 degrees. I am now able to stand straight upright for the first time in years! I could not stand for more than 10 minutes prior to the surgery and now I can be up for an hour or more and I do not have the severe, chronic pain in my back that I had previously. His medical assistant, Jackie, and his physician’s assistant, Patti, always treated me with dignity and respect, encouraging me along a very difficult surgery and recovery. Dr. Khajavi and team were clear from the beginning that this was going to be a very daunting surgery and recovery, using words like “very painful”, “12-18 month recovery process”, and “humbling”. They were not lying, as I was in tremendous pain after surgery, and it was humbling. I was in surgery six hours each day for 2 consecutive days in the staged surgery. His use of less invasive approaches to the surgery helped me recover more quickly, even though it made the surgery more difficult for him. Now, I am 2 1/2 to 3 inches taller and believe that for all I went through, I would do it all over again to get the relief that I have received!
    • JW – Oct 2023

 

  • Dr.Khajavi and his team have been very professional and thorough. I am extremely impressed with the services and treatment.I felt very comfortable working with him and his team from consultation to after surgery follow up. Your diagnosis and surgery has made my life pain free and fabulous. Can’t thank you enough.
    • Name withheld – Oct 2023

 

  • Fabulous Doctor, so grateful. I had back surgery a year ago and I am more than thrilled at the successful outcome. I was in pain for most of the last 10 years. Everyday I wake up so very grateful for no pain!
    • Name withheld – Oct 2023

 

  • Fantastic Job!  Dr. Khajavi and his team were excellent! They did exactly what they said they would do and I am pain free after my surgery. I am a raving fan and highly recommend them.
    • KA – Sept 2023

 

  • Dr. Khajavi and his team were outstanding! I am very satisfied with their approach and treatment of my back pain. Two weeks after my surgery and I am pain free.
    • Name withheld – Sept 2023

 

  • Changed my life.  Dr. Khajavi and his team did a wonderful job from the 1st visit, through the pre and post-op process, and throughout my recovery.They are always an email away – with an incredible response time. I am convinced that everyone on Zhajavi’s team truly cared for me, and they had my best interests at heart. After 15 years of living through pain, I wish I would have done this sooner. My original pain is gone, and recovery went much better than expected. My experience with Dr. Khajavi and his team has changed my life, and I don’t think it’s possible to be more grateful. I will recommend Dr. Khajavi to everyone.
    • JA – Aug 2023

 

  • He is the best spine surgeon in metro Atlanta!  I am a doctor myself and I trust him completely
    • AK – July 2023

 

  • I would recommend Dr. Khajavi over and over again. He’s a very knowledgeable and impressive Dr who takes his time explaining as well as listening. His staff is amazing – Jackie was my contact and she’s nothing short of helpful and kind.
    • Name withheld – July 2023

 

  • Dr. Khajavi is an amazing & thorough surgeon. He is upfront & explains everything in detail. A confident leader of an extremely knowledgeable team. I am very lucky to have found him for a revision needed on a previous back surgery. I highly recomend this expert for your spinal needs.
    • RS – July 2023

 

  • Highly recommend Dr. Khajavi.  Dr. Khajavi is very conservative and even though I ultimately required surgery for the bulging disc in my lower back, I appreciated that he had me do physical therapy and epidural injections first, as I am not a fan of surgery. When those were not successful I had a microdiscectomy and have been nearly pain free ever since, which is such a relief after 16 months of chronic pain. I am confident that with time the minimal pain I still have will go away.
    • LL – June 2023

 

  • Superb neurosurgeon.  Dr. Khajavi is a very knowledgeable and compassionate doctor. All of his staff are very professional. Dr. Khajavi spent 20 minutes with me explaining that I needed to get some x-rays before he could determine what the problem was and whether I was a candidate for surgery. He explained the type of surgery that he does compared to the procedure that the orthopedic surgeons do. My surgery was a year ago and I have not had back or leg pain since the day after surgery. I would highly recommend Dr. Khajavi to anyone experiencing back pain unrelieved by physical therapy and epidural steroid injections.
    • Name withheld – June 2023

 

  • I highly recommend Dr. Khajavi and his team – all of whom are professional, knowledgeable and accessible. Dr. Khajavi was very thorough in his analysis and assessment of my condition. He did not push me into surgery, but waited until I made the decision – which came more than a year after trying numerous conservative treatments, none of which worked. His team is amazing – they were always available to answer my questions throughout the healing process. Admittedly, I was frightened at the prospect of back surgery. However, I am very pleased with the outcome. My back pain is gone. I recommend Dr. Khajavi without reservation.
    • Name withheld – June 2023

 

  • Very good communicator, excellent surgical outcome.  He recorded the visit so that I could share details with my family.
    • Name withheld – May 2023

 

  • Dr. Khajavi has restored my ability to walk.  I had an excellent outcome from fusion and decompression. There was little pain with the surgery and recovery. My daily life is now without pain or numbness.
    • Name withheld – April 2023

 

  • PHENONMENAL SURGEON.  I did not write a review earlier bc Dr Khajavi is so renown, and experienced, I did think he needed 5 stars from me but I have referred him so often to others that were in dire straits with Back pain, think others need to know! Have had many doctors, many fields, and he is outstanding. Dr Khajavi instills confidence and his entire analysis of my Back difficulties, along with surgery, and recovery were spot on. He saved my life & I am very grateful. He has an excellent personality; he is very direct and honest. Some people may not be prepared for the truth, but there should never be a softer way, regarding one’s health, condition, & “candidacy” for surgery. He is extremely thorough. All members of his Staff were responsive and knowledgeable.
    • LBS – March 2023

 

  • Excellent Results.  Dr Khajavi is thorough and detailed when explaining the procedure and what to expect. He and his team returned me back to normal after a very debilitating experience. The team is efficient and caring. Follow their guidance and do the rehab.
    • RF – March 2023

 

  • I had a complicated back surgery. My surgeon Dr. Khajavi did an excellent job performing the surgery. I am so impressed that he follows his patients for one whole year after the surgery. His staff are very professional as well. Dr. Khajavi explains and communicates very openly about every aspects of the problem that he is going to solve, before and after surgery. I am extremely happy that I had this surgery done by a very knowledgeable physician. Thank you Dr. Khajavi and staff
    • FR – Feb 2023

 

  • Dr Khajavi explained my options and answered my questions thoroughly. No pressure to make decisions. His staff is excellent and my results were ideal.
    • Name withheld – Feb 2023

 

  • Dr. Khajavi, top notch neurosurgeon.  First telemedicine Dr. Khajavi reviewed my MRI pointing out my problems and how he would fix them. He answered all my questions. Surgery went well and follow-up for problems were handled well. Overall and excellent experience.
    • JCS, M.D. – Feb 2023

 

  • After seeing two other neurosurgeons, I met Dr. Khajavi and was instantly impressed. His calm nature, serious attitude and throroughness in explaining my condition put me at ease with the thought of surgery — the first one in my 71 years. Dr. K recorded the entire meeting on my phone so that I could refresh my memory of what was said. This was so helpful moving forward. Massage, chiropractic and rehab had little effect on my spondylolesthesis and chronic, severe sciatica. I put all my confidence in Dr. K, and he delivered! After an L3-4-5 fusion, I have ZERO sciatic pain! His experience and skill, along with a competent, reliable staff of professionals, gave me a wnole new life! Thank you, Dr. Khajavi, Patty, Jackie, et al, for making me feel whole again!
    • MG – Jan 2023

 

  • At age 60 I had spent the majority of the last 10 years in pain due to lower back issues. I took prescription anti-inflammatory medication and kept going. I couldn’t stand straight up as it was too painful. I had shooting nerve pain down the back of my buttocks & legs and also nerve pain over my hip bones and down the front of my thighs. Once surgery became imperative, I visited 3 of the top Doctors in the Atlanta Area to get a plan of action and all were Neuro Surgeons. Two of the 3 prescribed fusing 3 levels in my lower back while Dr. Khajavi prescribed only doing one level where it appeared the pain was originating. He was very analytical and confident as he has tracked the success of his patients for many years. I had the surgery on Sept 14, 2022 fusing only the L4-L5 vertebrae and from the time I stood up for the first time post surgery, I had no more nerve pain whatsoever. I did have the incision pain from the surgery to heal from but it was so worth it! Thank you Dr. Khajavi!
    • CW – Jan 2023

 

  • Before going to see Dr. Khajavi I could only walk for about 5 minutes before having to stop for a few minutes. My feet were numb and I had a sharp radiating pain from my back to my feet. When I went to Dr. Khajavi’s office his PA assessed me and was very knowledgeable with her diagnosis. The doctor evaluated me and told me I would need to have a lumbar laminectomy and microdiscectomy to correct my issue. After surgery I’m able to walk with minimal pain and as time progressed the pain has lessened. Looking forward to doing PT. I would highly recommend Dr. Khajavi and his team. Excellent job!
    • Name withheld – Dec 2022

 

  • Dr. Khajavi and his staff spent plenty of time with me and my wife and made sure that all of our questions were answered Dr. Khajavi cured 90% of my pain problems through surgery. He and his staff are highly recommended!
    • Name withheld – Nov 2022

 

  • Several years ago, I was diagnosed with a very severe case of lumbar spinal stenosis with degenerative spondylolisthesis. I could barely walk. I was at high risk of paralysis. Now, I am writing this review at the one-year anniversary of my surgery. I was extremely fortunate to have Dr. Khajavi as my neurosurgeon, who after a thorough evaluation performed a two-level ALIF (Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion) surgery which was fully successful. Although I am writing this review at the year anniversary, the results were evident immediately. I regained unrestricted ability to walk, totally pain-free, without having to take any medication. Dr. Khajavi was always available, before the surgery, and during the post-surgery follow-up. I want to express my utmost gratitude to Dr. Khajavi for giving me back the ability to walk and live a normal life. I recommend Dr. Khajavi to anyone looking for the best neurosurgeon, a leader in his field, and a caring and compassionate doctor.
    • LF – Nov 2022

 

  • I can now walk and stand with no pain ! It’s miraculous and I feel blessed. On my initial office visit ofrom the receptionist, to nurse interview, then meeting the PA , I was met by true professionalism. Patty, Dr Kajavi‘s PA , spent a considerable amount of time asking me detailed questions and giving me a very extensive and thorough examination. Upon meeting Dr. Khajavi I was immediately impressed that I was speaking to a neurosurgeon who was very knowledgeable and experienced about my specific issues. A doctor passionate about his work ensuring his patients receive the most advanced and minimally invasive techniques. His continued research in a collaborative practice made me feel totally confident with him preforming my surgery. He explained the surgery in detail, what I would expect after surgery, and recovery time. Just hours after the surgery I was able to stand , walked and could immediately tell the the pain was gone. I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Khajavi and his team.
    • CH – Nov 2022

 

  • I feel very fortunate to have found Dr. Khajavi and his team to fix my back eliminating the pain that I had lived with for six years. I can now walk and stand with no pain ! It’s miraculous and I feel blessed. On my initial office visit from the receptionist, to nurse interview, then meeting the PA , I was met by true professionalism. Patty, Dr Kajavi‘s PA , spent a considerable amount of time asking me detailed questions and giving me a very extensive and thorough examination. She and Dr. Khajavi looked at and discussed my MRI and X-rays I brought with me during my initial visit. Upon meeting Dr. Khajavi I was immediately impressed that I was speaking to a neurosurgeon who was very knowledgeable and experienced about my specific issues. A doctor passionate about his work ensuring his patients receive the most advanced and minimally invasive techniques. His continued research in a collaborative practice made me feel totally confident with him preforming my surgery. He explained the surgery in detail, what I would expect after surgery, and recovery time. Just hours after the surgery I was able to stand walk and could immediately tell the surgery had eliminated the pain. I am so glad I met and chose Dr Khajavi and his team to do my surgery. Throughout recovery, If I had any questions Jackie, Dr K’s Medical Assistant would promptly return my calls, to answer any questions that I had. I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Khajavi and his team.
    • Name Withheld – Nov 2022

 

  • By using the least invasive techniques, he saved me from a major operation suggested by other docs. My recovery was 2 weeks not 3 months. Great follow-up, great staff and absolutely no negatives. Highest possible recommendation.
    • Name Withheld – Oct 2022

 

  • If you’ve got back problems, he’s THE MAN!!!
    • RL – Sept 2022

 

  • Dr. Khajavi solved my disc problem and i have been pain free ever since. He and his team are great to work with. Highly recommended.
    • SH – Sept 2022

 

  • When he says minimally invasive, he means it. Great listener, explained the procedure well, great follow up too.
    • SO – Aug 2022

 

  • Dr. Khajavi has performed two surgeries to decompress my spinal cord in the past two years. The first was done on an an emergency basis and involved fusion of several vertebrae. The second was a laminectomy. Dr. Khajavi is straight forward in his communications, he answered every question and concern, and I had full confidence in him. His staff includes a PA who was very involved with patient communications. His practice does TeleMed and is very responsive to questions sent to the Surgical Coordinator via e-mail. His speciality is minimally invasive surgery. In my two experiences of back surgery with Dr. Khajavi, I’ve not needed to take any of the prescribed hydrocodone or antispasmodic medications post surgery. He is very good at his craft. My second surgery was a laminectomy of L4/L5. Neurological testing was at odds with what I was reporting to my Physical Therapist and Doctor Khajavi listened to me, the patient. “Sometimes the patient is right”-Dr. Khajavi
    • SL – Aug 2022

 

  • I saw Dr. Khajavi and he performed a lumbar laminectomy and microdiscectomy. I am extremely happy with the results and how easily I’ve been able to recover from surgery. The sciatic pain I was experiencing in my legs was almost immediately gone after surgery. I found Dr. Khajavi to be very careful, thorough, and considerate. I’d highly recommend him to anyone considering spine surgery.
    • Name withheld – April 2022

 

  • When he says minimally invasive, he means it. Great listener, explained the procedure well, great follow up too.
    • SO – March 2022

 

  • Dr. Khajavi performed SI Joint fusion on me December 2021.  For someone who is allergic to all pain meds- I was naturally concerned and scared to undergo this minimally invasive surgery!  I am 6 weeks post- op, and can honestly say that I would DO IT AGAIN with Dr.Khajavi and his team if needed!  From the moment I woke up in recovery, yes I had pain- but it was a different pain- just like Dr. K had told me it would be.  Dr. Khajavi called me the next day to check in and to remind me he and his staff would be working all during the holidays!  Annette, Jackie, and Patty are the “ dream team” of surgical support!As an athlete, I know pain; I know how to train and do whatever is necessary to return to my love of sports. Thank you to Dr. Khajavi and his entire team for always answering my texts and staying on top of my recovery.
    • AM – Dec 2021

 

  • I was diagnosed with a very severe case of lumbar spinal stenosis with degenerative spondylolisthesis. I had pain and numbness radiating down my legs for over 10 years, which became progressively worse over the years. Since 2020, I had been unable to walk and stand for more than five minutes. Due to the urgency of my case, I was at risk of paralysis. I met Dr. Kaveh Khajavi through a referral from my pain management doctor. I was so impressed with Dr. Khajavi’s attention to detail and commitment to quality. I had always been fearful at the prospects of surgery, but I felt safe and confident with Dr. Khajavi as my surgeon. I had a two-level ALIF surgery that was extremely successful. I am tremendously pleased with the results of the surgery. After two weeks of my surgery, the pain was totally gone, and I am able to walk and stand pain free like never before. Dr. Khajavi is an exceptional, accomplished, and caring neurosurgeon. During the appointments prior to my surgery, Dr. Khajavi spent a considerable amount of time going through all the details of my condition and the type of surgery he recommended. After the surgery, he followed-up with me to ensure that I followed all his recommendations properly. I want to express my utmost gratitude to Dr. Khajavi for giving me back the ability to walk again, and to live a normal life. I highly recommend Dr. Khajavi to anyone looking for the best neurosurgeon, a leader in his field, and a caring and compassionate doctor.
    • Name withheld – Dec 2021

 

  • Starting at the first visit, I was heard. Dr.Khajavi and his team were exceptional. I ended up having surgery and had a great result.
    • KP – Oct 2021

 

  • I cannot recommend this surgeon highly enough. Kind and compassionate staff. Back pain is virtually gone.
    • Name withheld – Aug 2021

 

  • Dr. Khajavi is a wonderful back surgeon who recently did a unique SI Joint fusion on me. The results were excellent and I would trust him with my life.
    • LF – Aug 2021

 

  • ..thank you for the 10 years I have enjoyed without the excruciating pain that I suffered when I first came to you.  The results of that surgery were miraculous in nature.  Thank you also for having a very capable and caring team..
    • MK – July 2021

 

  • After surgery, my pain was virtually gone. So grateful to Dr. Khajavi and his team.
    • Name withheld – April 2021

 

  • For years I suffered with back pain. I had one surgery to fix two herniated discs when I was 13, but the pain and weakness never truly went away. Twenty years later, I met Dr. Khajavi during a period where my spine felt extremely weak and I was sitting and sleeping on the floor just to get some reprieve from the pain. Dr. Khajavi recommended a two-level spinal fusion. I trusted his judgment and am so happy I did. The surgery went extremely well, recovery with proper physical therapy went faster than expected, and I feel stronger and healthier than ever before. I will always be thankful for Dr. Khajavi, his expertise, and patient care. Because of him and his team I feel like a full human again.
    • MH – April 2021

 

  • My chiropractor recommended I see Dr. Khajavi as a second opinion for mulit-level spinal fusion anterior C4-C7. At the appointment, I first saw Patrice Braun, PA-C and she did a thorough asssessment of my symptoms. Dr. Khajavi came in and spoke with me letting me know that surgery was absolutely necessary. I felt not only comfortable with both of them I felt like they were who I needed to perform the surgery. Surgery was scheduled promptly with Jackie Esparza, MA… at Northside Atlanta Hospital. From start to finish I felt comfortable (although nervous) and cared for. It has been four+ weeks since surgery and I feel that I have my life back. …..The whole team is responsive, thorough, knowledgeable and I would absolutely do this again if necessary!
    • KG – March 2021

 

  • I am so glad and blessed that Dr. Khajavi did my surgery. I had a disc replaced between L4 & L5 and some “hardware” installed to keep everything in place. Before surgery I suffered with pain, tingling and numbness from one hip down the leg into the foot. I could not longer stand, walk or play tennis without pain. I tried epidurals, dry needling, etc. Tired of managing the pain, I looked for a surgical solution. I am so glad I had the surgery. I feel fantastic! Now I can return to all the activities I used to enjoy. Dr. K and his team rock!
    • DS – Feb 2021

 

  • Dr. K. is an AMAZING surgeon. His whole staff is phenomenal. He is straight forward and a true professional. He did an AMAZING job on my deformity surgery mid 2020.
    • Name withheld – Feb 2021

 

  • I have been in pain for literally 18 years. My life has been filled with shots and surgeries, potions and lotions and nothing really helped me for any length of time. All of that changed 12/22/2020. Dr. Kahjavi performed a SI fusion and I am telling you he hit the nail on the hip in my case. My fusion is a success and for the first time in 18 years I can see a life at the end of my tunnel. I would recommend Dr. Khajavi to anyone seeking answers and help because I have all the confidence in the world he can help you.
    • DM – Jan 2021

 

  • Dr. Khajavi is a highly skilled surgeon, very knowledgeable and patient. He performed my spinal surgery in 2014 and if I had to do it over again, I wouldn’t choose anyone else.
    • Name withheld – Jan 2021

 

  • Dr. Khajavi is a great Neurosurgeon. I had severe compression of the spinal cord and a contusion of its sheath in the Thoracic area of my spine which was causing rapidly advancing loss of sensation in both legs. Dr. Khajavi did a great job of running the necessary tests to to identify the problem and then explaining the procedure, the risks and the post-operative recovery timeline. He is both a good and patient listener and a great communicator. He is surrounded by a first class Team in Patty his Physicians Assistant, Jackie his Surgical Coordinator and Annette who runs the front office.  Dr. Khajavi decompressed my spinal cord and them fused T8 thru T10 in a 4 1/2 surgical procedure on a Wednesday afternoon. I went home on Friday.  Thank you for all you and your team did for me. I am walking again without assistant and have most of the feeling back in my legs and feet.
    • SL – 2020

 

  • I know everyone’s issue is different, but Dr Khajavi is a miracle worker that gave me my life back. First, I was impressed from the start by him indicating he is a surgeon that prefers to try to solve the problem without surgery. That is exactly what he did and when surgery became a necessity for my problem, he was game on. I was scared to death but he was masterful. He took me from excruciating pain to pain free in a matter of hours. My recovery was immediate and effective. If you are dealing with back or spine issues, I would highly recommend Dr Khajavi.
    • Name withheld – Nov 2020

 

  • Dr. Khajavi is an amazing surgeon. He is also a wonderful person. He takes very good care of his patients. I have had 2 spinal procedures with him and have been seeing him since 2011. I have followed him to his third location because of the great care that he and his staff provided me. Patty, his PA is also wonderful. She listened carefully to all of my concerns and answered all of my questions. She did a through examination during my last visit. I’m very pleased with the service I received.
    • HP – Oct 2020

 

  • Dr. Khajavi is an excellent Neurosurgeon. He’s a good and patient listener, he’s great at explaining the procedure and all involved in the post-operative recovery. He has a wonderful team with Patty, his Physicians Assistant, Jackie his Surgical Coordinator and Annette in the front office. I had thoracic spine fusion surgery in July 2020 and went well with no complications.
    • SL – Oct 2020

 

  • For more than 8 years I had increasing horrible nerve pain in my legs and hips as well as my lower back. The pain became so debilitating that I could barely go up the stairs in my home, much less continue hobbies such as gardening, hiking or skiing. Having been raised in Southern Germany, skiing has been my favorite sport since I was age 5. I visited many different specialists, but nobody really could figure out what was wrong. My weight kept going up, I became depressed and was placed on meds that never really addressed my issue. Dr. Khajavi was referred to me by another physician who also happened to be my old boss. I was anxious having the surgery done and by all the horror stories you find about ALIF disk replacement and instrumentation. I am so eternally grateful and glad that I followed through with the surgery. I felt immediate relief of the nerve pain after surgery and was literally off pain meds on day 2 except for a little Tylenol. Dr. Khajavi has given me the joy in my life back. I am able to walk, hike garden and most of all ski again. Not even 2 years after the surgery in August 2018,  I skied in January 2020 for the first time again without pain and full control of my legs. On day 3, I even skied my favorite black slopes again in Austria. And best of all because I am more active again, I am losing much of the weight I gained due to inactivity. Yes, and I can sleep again with absolutely no pain in hips and legs. Many thanks again to the whole team and especially Dr Khajavi.
    • SF – 2020

 

  • I know everyone’s issue is different, but Dr Khajavi is a miracle worker that gave me my life back. First, I was impressed from the start by him indicating he is a surgeon that prefers to try to solve the problem without surgery. That is exactly what he did and when surgery became a necessity for my problem, he was game on. I was scared to death but he was masterful. He took me from excruciating pain to pain free in a matter of hours. My recovery was immediate and effective. If you are dealing with back or spine issues, I would highly recommend Dr Khajavi.
    • Name withheld – Nov 2020

 

  • Dr. Khajavi is and outstanding Neurosurgeon. He is a great communicator, a good listener to all my questions and concerns and has an unbelievable staff in Patti, his PA and Jackie, his Surgical Coordinator. I had Thoracic Spine Fusion of T8 thru T10. He is the Best in my book.
    • SL – Oct 2020

 

  • Dr. Khajavi is an amazing surgeon. He is also a wonderful person. He takes very good care of his patients. I have had 2 spinal procedures with him and have been seeing him since 2011. I have followed him to his third location because of the great care that he and his staff provided me. Patty, his PA is also wonderful. She listened carefully to all of my concerns and answered all of my questions. She did a through examination during my last visit. I’m very pleased with the service I received.
    • HP – Aug 2020

 

  • After 3-4 years of trying to just deal with my back pain and unable to get any relief from physical therapy I was referred to Dr. Khajavi from multiple sources as a surgeon that is a great diagnostician and looks to surgery as a last resort. Had my first appointment in November 2019 after he reviewed my MRI and Xrays and he was in fact great. Dr. Khajavi was incredibly thorough, allowed me to record our conversation which was very helpful for my research after the meeting, and did ultimately recommend that we try another procedure before thinking about surgery. Unfortunately, that procedure didn’t provide the relief we were hoping for and I ended up having surgery in June 2020. Dr. Khajavi and his staff were very detailed in what to expect pre-op and post-op and I was very comfortable throughout the entire process. While I am still recovering my pre surgery pain is gone. If you are suffering from chronic neck or back pain I highly recommend Dr. Khajavi.
    • MR – Aug 2020

 

  • I had a XLIF L4-L5 fusion on July 1.  I was up and walking almost immediately and was back at work in 10 days (with a brace). I am 7 weeks post surgery now, and all is going well. I chose Dr. Khajavi after seeing several other surgeons who were pushing me for a fast surgery with little or no care for my particular situation. Dr. Khajavi encouraged me to try several different things (PT, Chiro., etc) prior to surgery. He does not rush in surgery for the sake of cutting. I later realized how important the XLIF surgery is (his specialty). The majority of the post-op pain is from the incisions needed to fix the spine. My XLIF was from the side, avoiding the stomach and back muscles. Yes, the pain in the side was bad at first, but diminished with time (1-2 weeks). But, it was all very bearable since the spine and leg pain had disappeared! Dr. Khajavi is truly a master of the game, and the fact that he has great bedside manner is even better. I highly recommend him.
    • Name withheld – Aug 2020

 

  • My surgery was 6/30/20 & 7/01/2020, it was a complicated surgery. I did my homework on the team I chose to put my health, life, and ability to continue to keep me upright and ambulatory. Dr. Khajavi and staff ended up being that team and they are truly amazing. I am so pleased with my decision. I am 6 weeks ‘post healing.’ Everyone in this office had solid professionalism. Dr. K was great at explaining all of my ‘targeted’ spine issues and what my options were. He is impeccable about his work. As said, it was a complicated procedure, he, his medical assistant, Jackie and his PA, Patty were fabulous at helping me to understand what I had ahead of me.  One’s health going into any procedure is a major component in recovery. Knowing this as a career personal trainer, I prepped the best I could prior, with all the questions I had via email or phone, I was treated w/ respect in their answers to the best knowledge that they have experienced from science and experience.
    • DC – Aug 2020

 

  • I wish I could give Dr Khajavi and his staff 10 stars. He is an excellent surgeon! His skill and expertise are extraordinary.
    • JW – Jun 2020

 

  • Great Surgeon that really cares about his patients. Listens to their concerns, and is very thorough with the explanations regarding any procedures and continued care to keep patients healthy
    • BJM – 2020

 

  • I had spinal fusion surgery with Dr. Khajavi on Jan. 29, and I could not be more pleased. I have found Dr. K. to be very caring (what doctor spends 30 minutes with a patient?), very meticulous and very straightforward. In my case he had to remove 25 year old hardware from a previous fusion, then fuse another level. Mine was not an easy surgery, but he and his team were and continue to be wonderful. His staff also is approachable and easy to reach, which is important after surgery when all kinds of questions tend to pop up.
    • DH – Feb 2020

 

  • I had a great experience with Dr. Khajavi. My PCP recommended Dr Kaveh Khajavi, neurosurgeon, when I was diagnosed with severe spinal stenosis. It was a very fortunate recommendation for me. Dr. Khajavi was very thorough and direct in explaining what needed to be done as he described the type of laminectomy I needed and the reasoning behind his thinking. He is easy to understand and conservative in his approach. While there was a degree of urgency, I never felt rushed. On surgery day everything went exactly has he and his staff said it would. I was up and walking in the hospital hall about 8 hours after the surgery. His physician assistant, Patti Braun, is very knowledgeable and patient, and his medical tech Jackie Esparza was very responsive both before and after the surgery. Together they make a great team. Five stars all around.
    • PH – Feb 2020

 

  • I had a spinal fusion (as a 70 year old man) with Dr. Khajavi in March, 2020 following years of debilitating back and leg pain; after physical therapy and steroid injections did very little to alleviate the pain. From the pre-op visits with Dr. Khajavi and Patty (Surgical Assistant), everything was explained very well, including the risks and what to expect post-op. Following three months in a back brace following surgery, I began Physical Therapy twice a week for six weeks and once a week for six weeks at PT Solutions in Brookhaven. I was skeptical about PT, assuming I could go a few times and then do it on my own. I quickly realized that PT was a must. With follow-up X-Rays and post-op visits at one month, three months and six months, Dr. Khajavi monitored my progress carefully, and I was given clearance to resume all normal activities at my six month follow-up. Overall, the surgery was very successful and I’d recommend this procedure to anyone with a similar medical dilemma. As a final note, I was very impressed with the office staff (Jackie and Annette), who returned calls and were very responsive with appointment scheduling and general questions.
    • JL – 2020

 

  • Thank you all so much for taking such amazing care of me! You saved my life, more than once, and I want you to know how grateful ___ and I are!
    • PD – Dec 2020

 

  • Thank you Dr. Khajavi, Patty, Jackie and your entire staff for the professional and excellent care that I have received.  It is so wonderful to ve out of the excruciating pain…I am grateful to the Lord for bringing your healing through your hands and expertise.
    • AC – Dec 2020

 

  • After living with severe pain in my left leg for almost a year, Dr Khajavi performed a minimally invasive surgery which gave me immediate relief! It was miraculous! His support staff of Jackie, Patty and Annette were very professional and helped me though the pre-op and post-op. I highly recommend neurosurgeon, Dr. Kaveh Khajavi, and the staff of Southeastern Neurosurgical Specialists to anyone suffering from debilitating back and leg pain.
    • DE – 2020

 

  • He saved my wife’s life in 2009. Great doctor and better man.
    • PL – 2020

 

  • Dr. Khajavi is great! He is very thorough and is not going to suggest surgery as a first option unless he feels it is absolutely necessary. He has a calm and collected personality and is extremely knowledgeable
    • KW – 2020

 

  • I had surgery May 2016. Dr. Khajavi is wonderful and I would highly recommend him to anyone! The whole office is great and such nice people.
    • Name withheld

 

  • Dr. Khajavi and his staff were Great all the services pre and post-surgery A-1…Thank you so much…
    • LT

 

  • Dr. Khajavi is an expert, skilled neurosurgeon; he is also a very caring person. What a winning combination!! A year ago at this time I could not walk. After successful ALIF surgery, I’m back walking miles & once more able to live my active life. Cannot thank Dr. Khajavi & his team enough!
    • HW

 

  • My husband was nearly paralyzed when he was referred to Dr. K. Dr. K reviewed his MRI & scheduled surgery immediately. My husband had a tear in his spinal cord & several herniated disc in his c-spine. He was in very little pain & was discharged the next day. Dr. K is a wonderful surgeon & has a great bedside manner.
    • IR – 2020

 

  • Dr. Khajavi performed fusions on my sister, my father-in-law and on me. We all have found him and his staff to be caring and informative and extremely knowledgeable.
    • DH – 2020

 

  • Dealing with a spine injury is terrible, but thanks to Dr Khajavi and his team, I’m feeling and moving better than I have in almost a year. They are professional, conservative, medically thorough, and kind. I will recommend them to anyone who is dealing with similar problems.
    • REB – 2020

 

  • Thank you again for my new neck. It was a year ago today that you gave me a new lease on life!  You are amazing. I will always be grateful to you and for you.
    • MP – 2020

 

  • A great Doctor and surgeon and he did seem to really care as opposes to what other patients say. He fixed my problem and basically gave my life back. I would recommend him always.
    • MSK – Dec 2019

 

  • I recently underwent an XLIF spine fusion (L4-L5) procedure with Dr Kaveh Khajavi and his team. I cannot express the constant feeling of severe leg pain, numbness and weakness that existed for years prior to this surgery. Walking with my family proved to be a challenge. I did significant research on this procedure and had numerous meetings with Dr Khajavi and his team prior to my surgery. He personally answered all questions I and my family had throughout this process. After surgery, my pain was completely gone and have never had any reoccurrence. I consulted with a number of physicians and selected Dr Khajavi because of his outstanding reputation, philosophy of creating a minimally invasive process and extensive experience in procedures such as this. I can say with conviction that Dr Khajavi lived up to the high standards he has already created and performed this complex surgery with perfection.  This was my first surgery and I was somewhat apprehensive as might be expected. From my first meeting with Dr Khajavi, it was apparent that my concerns were unfounded. Dr Khajavi not only exhumes professionalism outside of the hospital, he is adept at providing all the information I needed to make an intelligent decision. I can now say that I should have had this procedure with Dr Khajavi years ago.  After surgery, I met with Dr Khajavi several times so he could monitor my healing process. Everything Dr Khajavi mentioned as post-surgery side effects were spot on. He indicated that total rehab would take approximately 12 weeks. I am pleased that my actual recovery time was complete in 6-8 weeks. After that time, I did not require medications, support brace or any other restrictions. His minimally invasive process is truly impressive, and I cannot be happier with the outcome. I can recommend Dr Khajavi and his team for any related spine surgery as he, in essence, saved my life. I cannot thank Dr Khajavi enough for my physical success.
    • RH – 2019

 

  • I wanted to take a moment to say thank you.  I know your job as a surgeon, patients come and go.  You rarely see your patients again unless a surgery was either unsuccessful or there are multiple surgeries you have to perform.  You don’t get to see the entire healing process.  My husband and I were hiking the other week and I told him I was so happy that I was up for the hike.  He said I was a little slower than usual but other than that, I feel 100%.  I have you to thank for that.  I want you to know how much I appreciate the time you gave me on my first visit. You talked me though the process and determined that surgery was needed.  I was a mess…I want you to know that you and your team were very nice and supportive.  Thank you for your hard work and your skilled expertise, it is much appreciated,
    • KB – 2019

 

  • I have been dealing with back issues for a number of years. Dr. Khajavi meet with me to explain my condition and my options. He even had me record our conversation so I could refer back to it if I forgot or wasn’t clear. He is thorough, compassionate and to the point. I would recommend him to anyone looking for help this practice area,
    • Name withheld – June 2019

 

  • This physician is phenomenal. I have suffered for years with severe leg weakness and nerve pain. I saw Dr. Khajavi as a third opinion for my degenerative disc disease and spondy. He explained my condition in detail and down to earth. I am working in the medical field myself and have found the staff, NP Tony and Dr. K. very professional and accommodating. I did have to have a fusion from L4 to S1. (Alif). A little over two weeks and I am already walking with no leg pain and only minor surgical incision back pain. I am so excited. Do not hesitate seeing this physician, he is one of the best.
    • SF – 2019

 

  • Thank you all very much for taking such amazing care of me! You save my life more than once and I want you to know how grateful ____ and I are.
    • PD- 2019

 

  • Thank you Dr. Khajavi, Patty, Jackie, and your entire staff for the professional excellent care that I received from all of you. It is so wonderful to be out of the excruciating pain I had and be on the road to recovery. I am grateful to the Lord for bringing healing through your hands and expertise.
    • AC- 2019

 

  • Dr. Khajavi: it’s been 15 years since my surgery and I’m still going strong. To think before I walked into your office I couldn’t sit up straight walked incredibly slow and some days was literally paralyzed. Today I’m running 5K’s, the Peachtree Road race, biking 30+ miles on weekends, and I’m going to the gym. This is all thanks to you and your team. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
    • JR- 2019

 

  • Dr. Khajavi: in reading the surgery summaries, I was struck by not only your care and consideration and attention to detail but also your artistry. And each point you were feeling your way and making adjustments and fine-tuning decisions. I knew what an expert you are in your particular method. What I didn’t know is that you are an artist as well. Thank you so much for taking such good care of me.
    • DJ- 2019

 

  • I cannot possible express what a good doctor Dr. Kaveh Khajavi is. Three years ago I saw him seeking help. I had about five or six things wrong with my spine. I could barely walk. I was in tremendous pain. Dr. Khajavi performed an “ALIF”, an abdominal lumbar fusion on me. I am so much better, pain free and was a better quality of life. I am 75 years old and I feel Dr. Khajavi has added many pain-free years to my life. Thank you, Dr. Khajavi.
    • Name withheld – February 28, 2018

 

  • My experience with Dr. Khajavi was excellent. His last solution for me for my back problems was surgery. That is the route we ended up going after trying PT and injections. The surgery went better than I expected and was able to leave the hospital the same day without an overnight stay. Recuperation went well and I was back to normal in two months.
    • RM – Nov 2018

 

  • Dr. Khajavi was recommended to me by 3 doctors. I saw him for a third opinion for Spondy and degenerative disc disease which had bothered me for more than 6 years. I could barely walk or climb stairs. I finally had a 2 level fusion with him 3 weeks ago. I am so glad I did the surgery. This doctor is excellent. Great bedside manners, can explain exactly what needs to be done and above all he seems to have fixed my problem. I am off pain medications can walk almost 2 miles every day ,can climb stairs without pain and my incisions have healed already. Please do not hesitate seeing this physician.. Thank you for giving me my life back
    • Name withheld – Sept 2018

 

  • Dr. Khajavi repaired my exploded T11 &12 vertebrae. He was very honest, sincere, and realistic with my expectations. He was meticulous removing bone fragments from around the spinal cord. Went to Dr Rhodts for a second opinion years later. He praised the work Khajavi performed and told me he did an excellent job. I agree and wouldn’t have any other surgeon due to his results.
    • Name withheld – Sep 2018

 

  • Dr Khajavi cured my spinal stenosis. I am three years out and have never felt better. He is awesome!!
    • Name withheld – April 2018

 

  • I cannot possible express what a good doctor Dr. Kaveh Khajavi is. Three years ago I saw him seeking help. I had about five or six things wrong with my spine. I could barely walk. I was in tremendous pain. Dr. Khajavi performed an “alf”, an abdominal lombar fusion on me. I am so much better, pain free and was a better quality of life. I am 75 years old and I feel Dr. Khajavi has added many painfree years to my life. Thank you, Dr. Khajavi.
    • Name withheld – Feb 2018

 

  • This man saved my mother’s life. I am very grateful for him. He is a wonderful person. He made a miracle happen and my mom is alive today because of Dr. Khajavi and the excellent work he done for her. I will forever be grateful to him. Thank you so much!
    • LGM – June 2017

 

  • Dr. Khajavi is an expert, skilled neurosurgeon; he is also a very caring person. What a winning combination!! A year ago at this time I could not walk. After successful ALIF surgery, I’m back walking miles & once more able to live my active life. Cannot thank Dr. Khajavi & his  team enough!
    • H.W.

 

  • I had a great experience with Dr. Khajavi . He listened to everything I had to say, then after listening to his point of care plan for someone in my situation with terrible back pain, it was such a relief to know that through pain management and not surgery, hopefully I can deal with the pain better. He said however, if I should ever need to see him to come back. In my opinion, he’s a very straight forward doctor and has his patients best interest at heart.
    • AS – Jul 2016

 

  • Dr. Khajavi took me in because I had a failed previous lumbar fusion elsewhere and couldn’t get relief from the pain. He did an amazing job and I would recommend him to anyone and everyone.
    • Name withheld – Feb 2016

 

  • I went to lots of back doctors over several years. Dr. Khajavi had me on the road to recovery in just a few months. I highly recommend him for anyone who has any spine problems.
    • Peppers HVAC – 2016

 

  • I have read other comments (online) and laugh. If you need a phenomenal doctor who is obsessive about his work and spends lots of time, he is your man. If you are fat or have problems with pain addiction, he has the guts to tell you the truth rather than perform unnecessary surgery. He was awesome and I had full recovery one week after cervical spine surgery. I have had several other nurses who have seen him and all have had great outcomes. In a politically correct, be careful world we live in, it is nice to see someone with honest integrity.
    • Name withheld

 

  • Very knowledgeable and surprisingly friendly Doctor. He spent a great deal of time with me and explained all of my options.
    • Name withheld

 

  • Dr. Khajavi was very knowledgeable of my condition.  I went to him on a referral from my Realize Band Dr. and was very impressed. I have seen Chiropractors, Pain Management Clinic, Physical Therapist and even my Primary Physician and they thought that it was a simple issue. However we have agreed that surgery is the best option after all of the test results was performed and finalized.  I am 100% satisfied with his diagnosis and treatment plan.
    • Name withheld

 

  • Dr Khajavi did a spinal fusion on me and I am finally pain free! Another surgeon in Atlanta want to go through my back but Khajavi had an option through the side. When he explained the difference it made perfect sense. XLIF is what the surgery is called. I went home the next day! I can finally see light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you Dr. Khajavi! And his office staff is wonderful and very helpful. This is a practice I would highly recommend.
    • Name withheld

 

  • Dr Khajavi cured my spinal stenosis. I am three years out and have never felt better. He is awesome!!
    • Patient name withheld

 

  • I want to share with you my experience of l4/l5 back fusion about a year ago performed by Dr Kaveh Khajavi. Unique surgery with most of the incision made from my side. Recovery was a snap and feel great today. I’ve compared my surgery to others that have had major incisions on back that looks much like a zipper and our recoveries don’t compare. The doc is great and procedure is the best. Highly recommend.
    • Patient name withheld

 

  • Dr. Khajavi was thorough and explained my back problem. After surgery, I had some expected pain for a few days then felt like I had not in 20 years! I am out walking again and feel wonderful. After having pain and misery for so long, this doctor stepped in saved my life.
    • Patient name withheld

 

  • I went to Dr Khajavi and found him to be very professional and thorough. He was also caring and spent plenty of time w/ me answering questions about my spine disorder, noninvasive treatments, surgery and recovery. I am like a new person since the surgery and would and have recommended him to others.
    • Patient name withheld

 

  • I received excellent care from Dr. Khajavi, he restored my spinal health and gave me the chance to enjoy life.
    • Patient name withheld

 

  • I was referred to Dr. Khajavi by my Neurologist for carpal tunnel surgery. As a neurosurgeon he does delicate surgeries of the brain/spine involving many nerves. Carpal Tunnel surgery involves the nerves of the hand. I can’t overstress how great my surgery turned out. I only have a scar of less than 1/2 inch which is barely visible. I now have no problem with numbness in my fingers…Dr. Khajavi is an excellent doctor and I recommend him highly.
    • Patient name withheld