Franco Cerabona, MD

Spine Surgeon

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Dr. Cerabona has received excellent reviews from patients regarding both short and long-term outcomes. One patient had a lumbar laminectomy and fusion performed by Dr. Cerabona 10 years ago, which immediately resolved their back and leg pain. They were able to return to normal activities and remain ...read morephysically active and pain-free. The patient praised Dr. Cerabona for patiently listening to their history, explaining test results, and providing surgical and non-surgical alternatives. Another patient described Dr. Cerabona as kind, efficient, trustworthy, and honest. They credited him for successfully performing their back surgery, allowing them to live a pain-free life without the need for physical therapy. Another patient commended Dr. Cerabona for fixing their debilitating condition and praised his ability to listen during consultations. Overall, patients highly recommend Dr. Cerabona for his expertise and successful outcomes in back surgery. ...read less

3.6
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      Meet the Doctor
      Specialties
      • Spine Surgeon
      Accepted Insurance
      Hospital Affiliations
      Languages Spoken
      • English
      • Italian
      Education and training

      University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine,

      St Luke S Roosevelt Hospital Center|St Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center

      Board Certifications

      American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

      American Board of Spine Surgery

      NPI Number
      • 1073587978
      Gender
      • Male
      Reviews
      3.6
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      Doctor
      • Knowledge
        5
      • Approachable
        5
      • Bedside Manner
        5
      Staff
      • Professional
        5
      • Scheduling
        5
      • Response Time
        5
      Office
      • Cleanliness
        5
      • Wait Times
        5
      • Atmosphere
        5
      Verified Patient Reviews
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        5.0

      Excellent short AND long-term outcomes! 10 years ago this month Dr. Cerabona performed a lumbar laminectomy and fusion which immediately resolved relentless back and leg pain. I soon returned to norma...read morel work, travel, golf, and other sports activities and I remain similarly physically active and pain-free from that original lower spine problem. He patiently listened to my history, explained my MRI and other test results along with his diagnosis, and objectively outlined my surgical and non-surgical alternatives. My surgical and lifestyle outcomes remain terrific 10 years out, and I highly recommend Dr. Cerabona! ...read less

      - RR-New J., more than a year ago
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        1.0

      he completely butchered my daughter starting at age 11 and then pawned her off to pain care. he's a monster. she is 28 years old still suffering from what he did to her. I am so angry that he was...read more allowed to get away with it. she loved and trusted him and now is so devastated by his lack of follow-up and concern from what was done to her. She still needs so many more surgeries to even give her a modicum of normal life. I am so devastated by what he has done to my child. doubtincludedhere ...read less

      - Deborah L., more than a year ago
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        2.0

      This Doctor is very nice and understandable. He explains every detail of the procedure. Unfortunately my surgery wasn't successful and I fell as if I was thrown to pain management as well. After ...read morethe surgery and the time allotment for healing and there is still pain it becomes unbelievable to the doctors, almost as if you are making it up. Then there was no further after care. ...read less

      - Anonymous, more than a year ago
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        5.0

      I cannot say enough great things about Dr. Cerabona. He is kind, efficient, trustworthy and an honest dr (which is the most important thing!) Hes not the type of Doctor that is quick to cut you open. ...read moreI am lucky enough to have had him perform my back surgery. I now live my life painfree because of him. I could not thank him enough. My surgery was such a success that I did not even need physical therapy. I live a normal life now! Thank you! ...read less

      - Anonymous, more than a year ago
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        1.0

      All I want to say about him is "I DIDN'T KNOW GOD CAME IN A WHITE COAT, THANK YOU GOD. NEXT TIME YOU DON'T LOOK AT AN XRAY OR EXAM A PATIENT, THINK OF ME. YOU SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG, BU...read moreT THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG. " ...read less

      - Ignored p., more than a year ago
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        1.0

      Cerabona never looked at the MRI film or examine me. He said I don't need surgery. Keep in mind didn't touch my back or look at the films! I saw him at Kings Highway Orthopedic Associates, w...read morehereas they all don't know what their doing! I didn't know GOD came in a white coat! THANKS GOD!!! ...read less

      - Anonymous, more than a year ago
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        5.0

      Dr. Cerabona is a wonderful back surgeon. He fixed a debilitating condition that I had had for many years. He really listens during consultations and did a fantastic job.

      - J ., more than a year ago
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        5.0

      Excellent. Explained everything and surgery fully successful.

      - David F., more than a year ago
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