Testimonials
"Prior to meeting Dr. Bassett, I had had seven surgeries on my back and two more on my neck. I had a problem walking and turning my neck. I would often fall down and was eventually wheelchair bound. Every night was restless and I was starting to get confused. Dr. Bassett operated on my back and later on my neck. A few days after surgery, I began to feel the results. I was sent to therapy and the results were magnificent. I am walking again. The surgery has helped me to be able to dress myself, drive, and visit with family and friends instead of them having to come to see me. I would recommend Dr. Bassett to be President of the United States! He is an excellent doctor and his bedside manner is superior. He's honest, straight forward, concerned, humble, and a joy to talk to. He takes time to sit and talk to you, explains everything, and is never rushed."
Willard L.
Birmingham, Alabama
"My L4-5 vertebrae were out of line approximately 1/4 inch and were pressing on a nerve. This caused severe pain on the left side of my lower back, going down my left leg causing weakness in my left leg. I walked with a limp. I had a lumbar fusion of the L4-5 vertebrae. The surgery was 100% successful. After some physical therapy to strengthen the weakened muscles, I can do anything I want to do, and I have absolutely no pain. Dr. Bassett is a very skilled surgeon. He is also caring, kind, and attentive to the needs of his patients. Anytime I called him, he always either called me personally or had his nurse call me with the answer to my questions."
Nellie M.
Columbus, MS
"I had excruciating pain in the lower back and down the lateral side of the leg and foot. I could not raise my leg or keep my knee straight without pain. I had a discectomy to repair a herniated disc. For a 78-year old, I did wonderfully after the surgery! I had some pain during the first week after surgery but it was nothing compared to the pain before the surgery. I now have no pain in my back, leg, or foot. Its only been one month since my surgery but I'm fishing and have already made a trip to the mountains. On my first visit to Dr. Bassett's office, he saw right off what my problem was and I was scheduled for surgery within one week. I will always be thankful and blessed for his care and concern and surgical services!"
Mildred B.
Akron, AL
"Prior to surgery I had lower back pain with leg pain in both legs. Nothing helped the pain. I even had blocks done but they were no big help. It hurt to walk, drive, or do anything. My life consisted of just lying around and that's not what I wanted. I had a two-level fusion done and I have no more pain in my back and no more pain in my legs. I have my life back thanks to Dr. Bassett!"
Linda Huffstutler
Moundville, AL
"The problem I was having prior to surgery was severe back and leg pain. I was unable to do my job fully which is a physical therapy tech. Sitting, standing, or even lying down hurt. I was never happy because of the pain. I had a two level posterior lumbar fusion L4-5 to L5-S1. The outcome was great! I wasn't in surgery as long as I expected plus I have no more pain in my back or legs. I am still a little tender but it has been only 6 weeks. The surgery has really helped a lot. I am able to sleep at night. I would recommend, and have recommended, Dr. Bassett to others. He is sincere in his care towards me. He takes the time to answer any questions I or my husband have without making us feel that it is a foolish question. We are very pleased with him and his staff. I have told anyone I know who has back problems to go to him."
Barbara P.
Columbus, MS
"I had lower back pain and pain in my left hip and left leg. I had very limited mobility and was only able to walk 50 to 60 yards at a time before having to sit down. Dr Bassett removed scar tissue and spinal hardware from a previous surgery and fused two more vertebrae. Almost complete mobility has returned. I am still weak from 5 years of pain and lack of use of my back and legs but with time and exercise, everything is coming along great! Dr Bassett was very efficient, timely, and nice. I can't say enough good things about him. I refer to him as "Saint Timothy". Twelve days after surgery I woke up pain free for the first time in six years! He is a miracle worker as far as I am concerned!!!! I recommend him to everyone who has back pain!!!!"
Bennett Williams
Macon, MS
"I had a pinched nerve on the left side in the C5-C6 area. I had an occipital headache for over one year. I had several nerve blocks performed by other doctors that helped very little. I was referred to Dr. Bassett, visited with him, and was very impressed with him. He decided to perform an anterior cervical fusion C5-C6. The outcome of my surgery was awesome! No more headaches immediately!! Very little recovery time. I have regained my life! The headaches were very debilitating as I teach young children. I would definitely recommend Dr. Bassett! He is a very caring and concerned doctor!"
Terri S.
Northport, AL
"I had extreme pain in my neck and had started to lose the use of my right tricep. Dr. Bassett advised that I have a two level cervical fusion at C5-C7. I had the surgery and did great! I can't believe how easy the recovery has been. I was only out of work for less than a week and completely released from doctor's care in 3 months. I teach karate and run a fitness center. This surgery has enabled me to be more active and have a new start. Dr. Bassett and his entire staff are wonderful! I feel like a doctor's visit is with friends and not a medical staff!"
Davy Eaves
Vernon, Alabama
"Prior to surgery, I had severe shoulder and arm pain, including numbness in my fingers. The surgery went extremely well and I woke up with no pain and no more problems. I resumed all of my normal activities soon after the surgery. I highly recommend Dr. Bassett for the very professional service and the relief I experienced afterwards. Dr. Bassett is the first doctor I have ever been to who answered all my questions!"
Jackie Savage
Caledonia, Mississippi
Willard L.
Birmingham, Alabama
"My L4-5 vertebrae were out of line approximately 1/4 inch and were pressing on a nerve. This caused severe pain on the left side of my lower back, going down my left leg causing weakness in my left leg. I walked with a limp. I had a lumbar fusion of the L4-5 vertebrae. The surgery was 100% successful. After some physical therapy to strengthen the weakened muscles, I can do anything I want to do, and I have absolutely no pain. Dr. Bassett is a very skilled surgeon. He is also caring, kind, and attentive to the needs of his patients. Anytime I called him, he always either called me personally or had his nurse call me with the answer to my questions."
Nellie M.
Columbus, MS
"I had excruciating pain in the lower back and down the lateral side of the leg and foot. I could not raise my leg or keep my knee straight without pain. I had a discectomy to repair a herniated disc. For a 78-year old, I did wonderfully after the surgery! I had some pain during the first week after surgery but it was nothing compared to the pain before the surgery. I now have no pain in my back, leg, or foot. Its only been one month since my surgery but I'm fishing and have already made a trip to the mountains. On my first visit to Dr. Bassett's office, he saw right off what my problem was and I was scheduled for surgery within one week. I will always be thankful and blessed for his care and concern and surgical services!"
Mildred B.
Akron, AL
"Prior to surgery I had lower back pain with leg pain in both legs. Nothing helped the pain. I even had blocks done but they were no big help. It hurt to walk, drive, or do anything. My life consisted of just lying around and that's not what I wanted. I had a two-level fusion done and I have no more pain in my back and no more pain in my legs. I have my life back thanks to Dr. Bassett!"
Linda Huffstutler
Moundville, AL
"The problem I was having prior to surgery was severe back and leg pain. I was unable to do my job fully which is a physical therapy tech. Sitting, standing, or even lying down hurt. I was never happy because of the pain. I had a two level posterior lumbar fusion L4-5 to L5-S1. The outcome was great! I wasn't in surgery as long as I expected plus I have no more pain in my back or legs. I am still a little tender but it has been only 6 weeks. The surgery has really helped a lot. I am able to sleep at night. I would recommend, and have recommended, Dr. Bassett to others. He is sincere in his care towards me. He takes the time to answer any questions I or my husband have without making us feel that it is a foolish question. We are very pleased with him and his staff. I have told anyone I know who has back problems to go to him."
Barbara P.
Columbus, MS
"I had lower back pain and pain in my left hip and left leg. I had very limited mobility and was only able to walk 50 to 60 yards at a time before having to sit down. Dr Bassett removed scar tissue and spinal hardware from a previous surgery and fused two more vertebrae. Almost complete mobility has returned. I am still weak from 5 years of pain and lack of use of my back and legs but with time and exercise, everything is coming along great! Dr Bassett was very efficient, timely, and nice. I can't say enough good things about him. I refer to him as "Saint Timothy". Twelve days after surgery I woke up pain free for the first time in six years! He is a miracle worker as far as I am concerned!!!! I recommend him to everyone who has back pain!!!!"
Bennett Williams
Macon, MS
"I had a pinched nerve on the left side in the C5-C6 area. I had an occipital headache for over one year. I had several nerve blocks performed by other doctors that helped very little. I was referred to Dr. Bassett, visited with him, and was very impressed with him. He decided to perform an anterior cervical fusion C5-C6. The outcome of my surgery was awesome! No more headaches immediately!! Very little recovery time. I have regained my life! The headaches were very debilitating as I teach young children. I would definitely recommend Dr. Bassett! He is a very caring and concerned doctor!"
Terri S.
Northport, AL
"I had extreme pain in my neck and had started to lose the use of my right tricep. Dr. Bassett advised that I have a two level cervical fusion at C5-C7. I had the surgery and did great! I can't believe how easy the recovery has been. I was only out of work for less than a week and completely released from doctor's care in 3 months. I teach karate and run a fitness center. This surgery has enabled me to be more active and have a new start. Dr. Bassett and his entire staff are wonderful! I feel like a doctor's visit is with friends and not a medical staff!"
Davy Eaves
Vernon, Alabama
"Prior to surgery, I had severe shoulder and arm pain, including numbness in my fingers. The surgery went extremely well and I woke up with no pain and no more problems. I resumed all of my normal activities soon after the surgery. I highly recommend Dr. Bassett for the very professional service and the relief I experienced afterwards. Dr. Bassett is the first doctor I have ever been to who answered all my questions!"
Jackie Savage
Caledonia, Mississippi
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