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Bruce E Mathern, MD

Bruce E Mathern, MD

  • SpecialtyNeurosurgery
  • DepartmentNeurosurgery
257 Ratings
60 Comments
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Clinical Interests

    Complex Spinal Reconstruction
    Spinal Cord Injury
    Spine Surgery
    Spinal Trauma

Education

Medical School

Case Western Reserve University

Medical School

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Residency

VCU Medical Center

Locations

Ambulatory Care Center

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417 N. 11th Street
Richmond, VA 23219

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11958 West Broad Street
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Ratings & Reviews

257 Ratings
60 Comments

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One of the best doctors I ever had.
October 2023
Dr. Mathern is awesome!!!
October 2023
I would trust my life with Dr. Mathern, he's a great surgeon.
October 2023
World class care
August 2023
Having major surgery can be a difficult and life changing decision. Yes It was difficult, Yes my life has changed, all for the better! The entire process from day 1 to 1 year later has been so well organized and smooth. The follow up guidance and explanations given by Dr. Mathern exceeded my expectations and certainly had a positive Impact on my healing journey. I would absolutely recommend this surgeon to anyone considering the type of surgery I had.
July 2023
He is a fabulous surgeon and would & have had other friends & family get surgery from him. He is very blunt, but he's the best. Love him he took great care of me.
July 2023
I have been seeing Dr. Mathern since [...]. I learn something new each time if my observations or comments are off he tells me why, I have total respect in what he tells me.
July 2023
Because of my concerns regarding recovery from hip revision, Dr. Mathern gave me extra time for getting very complete explanations - he went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable regarding my treatment.
June 2023
DR. MATHERN HAS BEEN EXCELLENT & I HAVE RECOMMENDED several times to others.
June 2023
I have already recommended Dr. Mathern care team to those with spinal problems. Dr. Matherns entire team AAAAA RATED. Dr. Mathern and his team made it easy for me to decide to have this very much evasive surgery. Thank you for Dr. Mathern concerns for patients and his team
May 2023
Dr. Mathern was my source for a second opinion to correct a spinal problem recently diagnosed at my hometown neurologist. I was most impressed with his knowledge, preparation, and presentation about my problem. So much impressed that I asked him to take me on as a patient. In my opinion, you are quite lucky to have him working with you.
May 2023
Best doctor ever!!
May 2023
Dr. Mathern made me quite comfortable in relaying how I was feeling and the amount of pain & how to relieve it.
April 2023
Dr. Mathern is awesome.
February 2023
Listened attentively, trying to read what my emotions were or if I was in pain, or being honest.
January 2023
Dr. Mathern was incredibly thorough. Never felt like he was rushing through information. Very patient.
January 2023
Very professional, knowledgeable about subject matter.
November 2022
Dr. Mathern is by far one of the bet doctors I've ever had. [...]
November 2022
Better than I expected, wonderful - smart.
October 2022
Dr. Mathern explained in detail next steps & follow-up care in relation to my sciatic nerve problems. He's a real asset to your organization.
October 2022
I already had high expectations of Dr. Mathern because of recommendations from my primary care physician and a friend who is a patient. He met and exceeded these expectations!
September 2022
Have previously recommended care provider and would not hesitate to do so again.
September 2022
Concerned, informative.
September 2022
Dr. Mathern very thorough and to the point. He address the problem directly, giving all...
July 2022
Dr. Mathern listens and always lets me know if I am doing something wrong. Or right. He is very up front with me and he listens.
June 2022
I would like to say the care at VCU was the best.
June 2022
Dr. Mathern is one of the best doctors I have ever seen.
June 2022
I had been so great to have him he was always been a great doctor to me since 1996.
June 2022
Dr. Mathern is the best! I appreciate the time he spends with me and he has been successful w/procedures & ongoing care!
May 2022
I love Dr. Mathern! I have the greatest confidence in him!
April 2022
Dr. Mathern is a superb surgeon! I would trust him with anyone of my loved ones.
March 2022
Mathern is a great surgeon w/great "bedside manner."
March 2022
Dr. Mathern is an exceptional physician.
December 2021
Best experience with a doctor I have ever had.
November 2021
Excellent doctor. Very direct and straightforward demeanor. I very much appreciate the time he took to help me make the right decisions about my health care options. He is an asset to VCU/MCV.
November 2021
Outstanding care!
September 2021
Fantastic! They are all angels!
August 2021
Dr. Mathern is the very best!!! I have recommended him to a few of my friends.
August 2021
Dr. Mathern is the best. He has been helping me for a long time, awesome doctor.
July 2021
My Dr. Bruce Mathern has always educated me about surgery medication. [...]
June 2021
Smooth and good experience.
June 2021
Was very direct.
June 2021
Dr. Mathern was simply amazing.
June 2021
Dr. Mathern is always a personalized professional!!
June 2021
Was very pleased with the time doctors took & explanation given.
June 2021
I was pleasantly surprised by how much time provider spent with me and by how much he had studied up on my condition, e.g. being very familiar with MRI results.
May 2021
Dr. Mathern spent 30-45 minutes talking w/us & explained things very well - we came for a 2nd opinion & we were very pleased & thankful for the info he gave us.
May 2021
good
May 2021
So pleased with this experience.
April 2021
Dr. Mathern is great - We have sent patients his way.
March 2021
Dr. Mathern gave more time to address my conditions than I have ever had with ANY specialist.
March 2021
He was very professional and honest & stern, but in a good way.
March 2021
Dr. Mathern did my previous back surgery, I'm glad I'm older than him, he hopefully won't retire before I don't need his services any longer.
February 2021
They don't get any better than Dr. Mathern
February 2021
Dr Mathern is the absolute best!! I highly recommend!!
February 2021
Dr. Mathern took the time to explain things to me so it was easy to understand.
February 2021
a physician who listens
January 2021
Care provider has excellent bedside manner.
January 2021
Dr. Mathern was more than helpful with the time he took to inform my wife about how my surgery went. She felt like he wanted to inform her and not just give her a courtesy call.
January 2021
Dr. Mathern is an excellent neurosurgeon, and also cares much about the "whole person" regarding his patients.
January 2021
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