James S. Harrop, MD - JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS

Dr. Harrop did a muscle biopsy on me that NO ONE was willing to do. He is kind, compassionate, and actually talks to you so you understand what is going. I have met some doctors, especially surgeons, who like to think they are the smartest people on earth. Since my biopsy, I have been getting treated for a neck injury. If I need surgery, he will be the only doctor I use. Also, I have seen some negative reviews because of how far out appointments are made. Firstly, that is not Dr. Harrop’s fault. Secondly, I can tell you this from first hand experience. I was hospitalized and was discharged after 5 days saying I needed a rheumatologist. I was able to get an appointment within 48 hours. Long story short, after 6 wasted months, I had to find a new rheumatologist. Maybe there is a reason his appointments are so far out.

After 3 other back surgeries I finally found the Dr that could correct the previous failures While we did have an issue with the cage that was placed in the front moving requiring another surgery and no rooms at Jefferson for the entire week his partner Dr Heller did correct the issue at the end of the week leaving me now standing tall with only issues at night concerning pain. After going through 3 other surgeries over a 4 year time to finally have someone look at an x ray and say yeah I can fix it and then do so was just a 5 star for me.

After years of back pain from a fall, and years of spinal epidural injections where another ortho group in CC would not consider a surgical procedure due to my cardiac and pulmonary problems, Dr Harrop saw me, reviewed films, reviewed my meds and said YES to surgery. It’s been 6 years and I’m grateful and mobile! P.S. Malachy Ronayne is my nom de plume, Bob Rohan.