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Dr. Paul McAfee, MD

Dr. Paul McAfee, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Paul McAfee, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Baltimore, MD and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College of Medicine in 1978. He is affiliated with MedStar Union Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 39 reviews 4 Star Rating (39 reviews)

3333 North Calvert Street Spine Center 655

3333 N Calvert St Ste 655 Baltimore, MD 21218
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. McAfee specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. McAfee's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McAfee

4.0
39 ratings, 21 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Dr. McAfee is the BEST! 5 surgeries!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 26, 2024
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I've seen Dr Paul McAfee several times over many years and consider him the BEST doctor and surgeon EVER!!!!! He is very professional, friendly, listens to me and takes his time with me. I have referred him to many people and my brother had surgery by Dr McAfee.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 01, 2024
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I would always like more time with Dr. McAfee. He's an incredible surgeon and teacher. More time decreases anxiety, educates me, and I feel this provides a better outcome.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 29, 2024
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Dr Paul McAfee is a great Doc with a fabulous bedside manner !
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 15, 2024
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Since my visit, I have recommended/provided Dr. McAfee information to four other family members and close friends.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 31, 2024
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Very professional.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 26, 2024
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Dr. McAfee is amazing. He is brilliant & has the best bed side manner I wish I could see him for all my health needs.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 24, 2024
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The PA was wonderful she spent time going over my CT and explaining everything to me.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 20, 2024
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Fixing me up
This doctor is the consumate pro. He repaired my compressed disc's and the pain was gone. I have a herniated disc C-3 which he's going to fix on 3-28. Great bedside manner also. Love the guy. Wouldn't go to anyone else. more than anything I trust him.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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James lorber – Mar 02, 2024
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Excellent experience.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 16, 2024
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Highly recommend Dr. McAfee
I had horrible sciatica for several years due to spinal stenosis. Dr. Mcafee performed a laminectomy on my lower back and the surgery was a great success. Happy to say my life has returned to normal. Thanks Dr. McAfee.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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John Rallo – Jan 30, 2024
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Dr. Paul McFee was just terrific ! A real pro and a nice guy too.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 28, 2023
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Dr.Mcafee did my lower decompression spinal fusion,after half my life of pain and once the numbness started I got it done,did a great job no more pain,his staff is professional as well,always their to answer calls.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Ricky Goodman – Feb 02, 2020
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Dr.McAfee performed a cervical neck fusion. The office experience was positive. The entire experience was positive. He is the best doctor that I have had. He is the only one that will touch my spine
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Allan – Jan 11, 2020
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Dr McAfee operated on my lower back in 2008. I had been told by two other orthopedic surgeons that I should have the surgery because of pain, but that I would probably never walk again. Since the surgery I have had no pain and am walking just fine. I am sincerely grateful to Dr. McAfee.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Mary Frederic – Nov 19, 2019
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Dr. Paul McAfee was my best researched Spinal Surgeon back in 1999, as an expert in Spinal Scoliosis Surgeries & based on word of mouth, as there was no way on earth that I would trust my back to any Community Hospital Surgeon, when my final of 9 Epidurals no longer worked after 2 years. My story below of 4 Surgeries by Dr. McAfee over a 19 year period & the expected result that I should not have been able to work anymore after my 1st Surgery, but he has kept me going! At age 33, my problems began after playing Softball, with lack of Leg strength & pain in my hips and sides of my legs. MRI showed I had Spinal Stenosis & everyone I saw said "You're too Young for this Issue". I got tired of hearing it and decided to research myself and found that this Issue typically starts at age 55. Finally, in 2000, I had my 1st of 4 needed De-Compressive Laminectomies, w/ Fusion (Back to work in 6 Months), 2nd in 2007, 3rd in 2012 (6 weeks off) & 2019 w/ major Fusion Revision. Working again, Thx!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Timothy Heinrich – Oct 28, 2019
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Performed VATS in November 1996. He was ranked as one of the best Neuro-Thoracic Surgeons at that time. Complications resulting in development of a career ending spinal cord Syrinx. Key Resident at the time (Lee), described in personal interview that McAfee disregarded patient selection protocol to complete a last minute presentation of “Study Results”. Dr. McAfee refused to see me after discovery of of post-surgery complication. Is this the kind of professional responsibility you want?
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Mar 30, 2019
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Dr. McAfee and his staff have been nothing less than stellar in all aspects. I had surgery in August of 2017 and can tell it was done extremely well. His staff is responsive to communication and they really do care.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Michael Chmar in Owings Mills, MD – Oct 21, 2017
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Dr. McAfee has operated on my wife twice in the past 6 years. In 2010, my wife suffered a collapsed cervical disk with a splintered piece of bone lodging in a nerve. He fit us into his schedule and operated within a week of our first visit doing two cervical fusions with tremendous results. Six months ago, we sought his opinion on her Lumbar discs as she had nerve pain down her leg. Dr. McAfee recommended surgery and performed a two disc fusion again with great results.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Carol O in Lewes, DE – Dec 08, 2016
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Great surgeon. Waiting time in office to see him can be too long! Yesterday it was 2.5 hours!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
7 others found this helpful
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Joanie in Baltimore, MD – Sep 30, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr McAfee is a fellowship-trained, board-certified spine surgeon of 35+ years treating spinal reconstruction, adolescent scoliosis, and correcting spinal deformities & neurologic deficits through minimally invasive spine surgery. He's a Baltimore...read more

biography

Dr. McAfee is a fellowship-trained, board-certified spine surgeon of 35+ years treating spinal reconstruction, adolescent scoliosis, and correcting spinal deformities & neurologic deficits through minimally invasive spine surgery. He's a Baltimore...read more
  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Hospital Suny Health Science Center

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Va Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • State University Of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

3333 North Calvert Street Spine Center 655

3333 North Calvert Street Spine Center 6553333 N Calvert St Ste 655 Baltimore, MD 21218
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MedStar Health: Orthopedics at Timonium

MedStar Health: Orthopedics at Timonium2118 Greenspring Dr Timonium, MD 21093
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • MedStar Union Memorial Hospital

    201 E University Pkwy
    Baltimore, MD 21218
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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