Dr. Joel Torretti, MD

Dr. Torretti explained well what was happening in my back, He wasn't like so many other surgeons that were in a hurry to schedule surgery now. Great that I found him and the surgery was perfect. After care was good he is a patient man. Thank you Dr. Torretti for making me pain free.

He acted like he didn’t have time for me, didn’t explain anything to me, didn’t give me much advice. When he left the room he didn’t even say goodbye or ask if I had questions he just walked out and left the door open. Seriously disgusted with how he treated me especially with how much pain I’ve been in and how long I waited for that appointment.

Dr. Torretti took his time explaining everything. He got me into surgery within 2 weeks. I am pleased to say everything went exceptionally well and I am pain free, except for some surgical pain. I highly recommend Dr. Torretti!!

he doesnt deserve even one star. He is the worst doctor that I EVER had. I am worse now than before he operated. I felt like I was on a assembly line the day of surgery. And, very rude. this doctor is awful. His personality stinks also. the only reason I am even waisting my time to talk about him is so nobody else has the experience that I had. very sad.

I have had 2 surgery's with Dr. Torretti. both went very well and relieved the issues I was having. Neck surgery in April 2018, was able to be back on my Motorcycle with no issues by June. Back Surgery in November 2018, back on my Motorcycle for the Spring /Summer/Fall of 2019 with no issues.

Waiting time was long. Dr.Torretti is directly to the point. Tells you what the problem is and the best way to solve the problem.

He had no compassion. He acted like he was bothered that I was taking up his time and was totally uninterested. His reading of my MRI was totally different than any other Dr that read them. I was so hopeful that I would get some help and relief, all I left with was disappointment. I read his reviews but decided to over look them. I was wrong.

He was very thorough & genuinely concerned about the surgery. I would definitely go back.

I trust him and will see again

No nonsense excellent surgeon, tells it like it is in terms you can understand. He helped me out and I have total respect for him. He is an excellent Doctor! He fixed a screwed up previous surgery and everything sent the way he said it would. He ha my complete trust.

Incomplete as scheduling is too far out and no confirmation leading to missing appt & not given another one.

Great surgery....no improvement

What an unprofessional DR. Not even sure id call him a dr. Rude, doesnt listen to what you have to say. He is there for money only. I was referred by my dr only to have him be a complete jerk.

Dr Torretti is an excellent surgeon. He has operated on my mother, my grandfather, and my husband. He did an outstanding job on all 3 of them. He even found a tumor on my husband’s spine that no other doctor had ever found. He helped us find a doctor that specializes in that tumor. He is an amazing man. I would send anyone I know to him. The staff (receptionists, nurses) need to learn customer service.

When I found Dr. Torretti, I had very no feeling in 1 leg and excruciating pain. My back was too far gone for conventional therapy. Dr. Torretti assured me that they could help me. I had a triple fusion from L3 to S1. I walked out of the hospital 3 days later. In 1 month, I was back on my horse. In 3 months, I was jumping my horse. It's been over 3 years and I'm competing on a top level horse and I'm pain free! It's all in how hard you work at it before and after surgery! I love him!

Verry rude and unprofessional. Went to him for help and he pretty much brushed me off. He didn't give me any direction to go and my pain is worse really don't know where to turn next..

I too was looking for a 2nd opinion & Dr. Torretti was highly recommended. Waiting for a month, they finally called me back after I had my records sent. I was told that Dr. Torretti would not see me. The rude nurse would not give a reason. And I had good insurance. In my opinion, this doctor and staff have no clue how to treat people other than as numbers and dollars. And my only need was a repair for one herniated disc.

Dr.Torretti did surgery on my back the first time and the surgery worked for four years and then When I went to Dr.Torretti the second time he said I needed six more screws on top of the the nine I already for a total of FIFTEEN SCREWS. This was done July of 2015. From July until now I am a complete cripple I can only walk 50 yards with out paid. Since July of 2015 My insurance company has paid out more than ONE MILLION DOLLARS in medical bills. Went to FOUR other doctors all said bad job.END

I had multiple level of neck spinal fusions and both he and his PA Nick were awesome from the first visit through surgery and my overnight stay at Mt Nittany Medical Center and all the subsequent follow up visits, I have no complaints about them...

Dr torretti is just in it for a payday he does not want to help people that don't have good insurance.i was told by his partner that I needed surgery asap when he read my Mri I was told to come in to the office the next day to get on the schedule for the following week,because my lower back was so bad I lost control of my bladder.i went the next morning to find the dr did not show up, so I rescheled for two weeks later to be told by dr torretti that my back was ok bc my insurance upmc he is a je