Ian Michael Wattenmaker

This medical “professional” and his staff of incompetent desk Jackie’s will take good care of you—-provided they agree with your personal politics. So much for healthcare as a right—-do not recommend this office.

Dr. Wattenmaker performed surgery on my neck 18 years ago. He gave me my life back without pain. His manner was caring, but most importantly, his skills were excellent. Now, all these years later, after moving across country, I recently emailed him to say I was having some trouble with my neck again. He answered my email immediately and then called. After a lengthy conversation, he decided the right course of action was to write me a prescription, and told me to check in with him in a few weeks to see how I'm doing. I don't know of many doctors who, after all this time, will still make their patient feel heard and cared for in this way. Thank you, Dr. Wattenmaker.

That's happening to me, the doctor don't understand that I got injured in the job , I told him that I was on terrible back pain, he said I have nothing, he send me back to the full duty the same day .

Dr Wattenmaker is very compassionate doctor, he took time to listen to me and I never felt rushed.

Mid 1990’s. Was in an auto accident in which vehicle went airborne. Ending up crushing my L1 vertebrae. Rather than doing a surgery that would have required going in through my abdomen, DR Wattenmaker treated me with a full body brace. After 4 months I was able to return to work replacing and installing both commercial and residential heating and air conditioning equipment. At 76 years of age still installing heating and air conditioning equipment and have have no issues with my back. Thanks Mid 1990’s. Was in an auto accident in which vehicle went airborne. Ending up crushing my L1 vertebrae. Rather than doing a surgery that would have required going in through my abdomen, DR Wattenmaker treated me with a full body brace. … More

Don't waste your time on this dude. He works for the insurance company. Brought and paid for by workers compensation. Unprofessional code of conduct

I had to go today for an independent medical evaluation. Although i do not know what my results are, i feel compelled to share my experience. The ride took me almost two hours that sucked! However the office is absolutely gorgeous. The office staff was extremely polite, even offered my sister something to drink while she was waiting on me. The doctor although very professional, was nice and actually took the time not only to exam me but also to discuss all of my symptoms. I was terrified...but God's grace heped me through this exam. And i was pleasantly surprised that after all the negative reviews ...that wasn't at all my experience! Unfortunately I am learning that as with many workers comp doctors, they get more money for giving a report that allows workers comp to release you. I was released on full duty because apparently my pain/injury isn't because of my injury at work. That's it case closed. I had to go today for an independent medical evaluation. Although i do not know what my results are, i feel compelled to share my experience. The ride took me almost two hours that sucked! However the office is absolutely gorgeous. The … More

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Approximately 9 years ago I thought I never would walk again or be pain free. I stepped off a tractor and went to my knees unable to stand up. The pain was beyond imagination. After going to the er and having a MRI my wife wanted to find the best surgeon available regardless of location or distance. This doctor was highly recommended by other doctors and patients. After looking at the MRI before the radiologist did this surgeon said that surgery was needed due to the damage. After my surgery this doctor stayed in contact with me and gave me healing instructions. After putting titanium rods and screws along with a cage in my back I was able to walk perfectly again. And now years later I'll still running daily and doing normal things pain free. I didn't think it was possible. I've referred friends and family to this gifted surgeon. I've had numerous people that have said once you have back surgery you'll have to have it again and again. Today I have to remind myself not to do certain things like picking up extremely heavy objects to maintain the successful surgery. To anyone needing back surgery this is your doctor. Approximately 9 years ago I thought I never would walk again or be pain free. I stepped off a tractor and went to my knees unable to stand up. The pain was beyond imagination. After going to the er and having a MRI my wife wanted to find … More

Was tricked into seeing him by workers comp ins. Ins co sent "nurse" to my appt w/me "to make sure I get the care I need." Could tell right away he was in their back pocket. He did all he could to humiliate me. I'm a big girl, was given a size small gown, didn't even cover my breasts. Tried to tell him my pain was in left SI joint- he literally put his hand in my face, shushed me & said "You're not a doctor. You cannot diagnose where your pain is coming from." After a cursory exam & lots of pointed looks to "nurse" he made me walk down main hallway in nothing but the tiny gown & undies (I asked for another gown, was refused), sit on a cloth covered seat for xrays w/ nothing between my undies & seat(how many others in underwear sat on this seat?) Then basically called me a liar (even after he heard clicking from SI joint) sent back to work, said "work through it". Went to different Dr & got diagnosis & treatment. He does what ins co wants. Rude & awful. Would give neg stars if possible

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Yes, he has a short bed side manor, plus he's really busy. I needed neck surgery at the last minute on a Monday on Wednesday he did my 4 hour neck surgery and finished at 8pm, in recovery my pain was gone and I could move my left arm, I was release from the hospital at 10am the next day.

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He does not listen or have any compassion. Physical therapy and "push through the pain" was his only course of treatment. Only ordered x-rays and mri because I wanted them. "Because he doesn't need diagnostics". "Weight management ", because skinny people don't have back pain?! 3 months under his care...SAME PROBLEM, SAME PAIN! No relief, no direction! He's pompous and arrogant. Don't waste your time.

This Dr. is not very empathetic and only wants a quick surgery to make some money vs. giving suggestions to heal on your own. I avoided two addition disc surgeries through chiro and massage and Dr.Wattenmaker would not even entertain writhing a quick note so that I could obtain a massage chair even after he performed my surgery. If you can go to the Virgina Spine Institute in Reston. They are 100 times more professional and really help their patients through pain.

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Never even bothered to see us after we waited an hour and 15 minutes. He left the office to "discharge a patient". We were told to wait another half hour. If you plan to see this guy and you have pain. Good luck. The nurse was kind and apologetic for his unprofessionalism.

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I had to wait 45 min. to see him, once he came into the room and took a look at my MRI results, the first thing he said was I can't believe your insurance paid for this MRI at the time of my MRI I had Medicaid coverage, shortly after that he said this is bad use of society's money he made me feel inferior and had no compassion for my previous financial struggles.

I was very happy with the level of care I received from Dr Wattenmaker and his staff. He quickly diagnosed the problem and surgery was the answer. I received immediate relief after surgery and the whole experience was wonderful. I would recommend this surgeon.

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My experience was unprofessional and unresolving I spent two hours waiting for the doctor to finally arrive only for him to spend approximately 3 to 5 minutes in my room rushing through the questions he decided to have not taking any of previous attempts at pain relief or concerns into consideration-simply through a Script for a steroid and anti-inflammatory at me ordered physical therapy and rushed out of the room leaving another patient's chart behind.

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