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Bruce E Mathern, MD

Bruce E Mathern, MD

Specialty
Neurosurgery
Department
Neurosurgery

Locations

Ambulatory Care Center

417 N. 11th Street
Richmond, VA 23219
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Short Pump Pavilion

11958 West Broad Street
Henrico, VA 23233
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Education

Medical School

Case Western Reserve University

Medical School

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Residency

VCU Medical Center

Clinical Interests

Complex Spinal Reconstruction; Spinal Cord Injury; Spine Surgery; Spinal Trauma

Ratings & Reviews

190 Ratings,  42 Comments

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A seasoned veteran who shares his experience & knowledge at the patient (and spouse) level.
January 2025
Good experience.
December 2024
Dr. Mathern is an amazing surgeon and a wonderful human. So easy to talk to.
November 2024
Very professional & accommodating.
November 2024
I consider myself very fortunate to have been referred to Dr. Mathern My assessment of him is that he is at the top of his profession.
October 2024
Excellent dr.
October 2024
Very good I feel like he takes his time & listens, then gives me his opinion about treatment options.
September 2024
I am totally satisfied with Dr. Mathern!
September 2024
Dr. Mathern always answers my questions in a clear way.
August 2024
Dr. Mathern took his time with me and I never felt rushed.
June 2024
This was the best most reassuring doctors assist I've had since all my order dr.'s retired.
May 2024
Always top notch care and compassion from this provider.
May 2024
One of the best doctors I ever had!
April 2024
Dr. Mathern was amazing! Honestly one of the best experiences I've ever had with a doctor. He listened well, let me ask all my questions, thoroughly explain my condition & options and we decided together on what was next. Very personable & kind, as well as clinically excellent.
April 2024
Definitely tell anyone with back problems to see Dr. Mathern.
March 2024
Dr. Mathern provides the highest level of medical care. I have been his patient for 26-years!
March 2024
Dr. Mathern went above and beyond what anyone would expect to help me navigate an unrelated medical issue that has just been diagnosed in me.
March 2024
Dr. Mathern is great!
February 2024
I have been treated very good and told exactly what to expect.
February 2024
One of the best doctors I ever had.
October 2023
Dr. Mathern is awesome!!!
October 2023
I would trust my life with Dr. Mathern, he's a great surgeon.
October 2023
World class care
August 2023
Having major surgery can be a difficult and life changing decision. Yes It was difficult, Yes my life has changed, all for the better! The entire process from day 1 to 1 year later has been so well organized and smooth. The follow up guidance and explanations given by Dr. Mathern exceeded my expectations and certainly had a positive Impact on my healing journey. I would absolutely recommend this surgeon to anyone considering the type of surgery I had.
July 2023
He is a fabulous surgeon and would & have had other friends & family get surgery from him. He is very blunt, but he's the best. Love him he took great care of me.
July 2023
I have been seeing Dr. Mathern since [...]. I learn something new each time if my observations or comments are off he tells me why, I have total respect in what he tells me.
July 2023
Because of my concerns regarding recovery from hip revision, Dr. Mathern gave me extra time for getting very complete explanations - he went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable regarding my treatment.
June 2023
DR. MATHERN HAS BEEN EXCELLENT & I HAVE RECOMMENDED several times to others.
June 2023
I have already recommended Dr. Mathern care team to those with spinal problems. Dr. Matherns entire team AAAAA RATED. Dr. Mathern and his team made it easy for me to decide to have this very much evasive surgery. Thank you for Dr. Mathern concerns for patients and his team
May 2023
Dr. Mathern was my source for a second opinion to correct a spinal problem recently diagnosed at my hometown neurologist. I was most impressed with his knowledge, preparation, and presentation about my problem. So much impressed that I asked him to take me on as a patient. In my opinion, you are quite lucky to have him working with you.
May 2023
Best doctor ever!!
May 2023
Dr. Mathern made me quite comfortable in relaying how I was feeling and the amount of pain & how to relieve it.
April 2023
Dr. Mathern is awesome.
February 2023
Listened attentively, trying to read what my emotions were or if I was in pain, or being honest.
January 2023
Dr. Mathern was incredibly thorough. Never felt like he was rushing through information. Very patient.
January 2023
Very professional, knowledgeable about subject matter.
November 2022
Dr. Mathern is by far one of the bet doctors I've ever had. [...]
November 2022
Better than I expected, wonderful - smart.
October 2022
Dr. Mathern explained in detail next steps & follow-up care in relation to my sciatic nerve problems. He's a real asset to your organization.
October 2022
I already had high expectations of Dr. Mathern because of recommendations from my primary care physician and a friend who is a patient. He met and exceeded these expectations!
September 2022
Have previously recommended care provider and would not hesitate to do so again.
September 2022
Concerned, informative.
September 2022