Testimonials & Reviews
Nebraska Pain Institute
Pain Medicine Physicians located in Lincoln, NE
Nebraska Pain Institute always appreciates feedback from our valued patients. To date, we’re thrilled to have collected 563 reviews with an average rating of 4.85 out of 5 stars. Please read what others are saying about Nebraska Pain Institute below, and as always, we would love to collect your feedback.
David S.
Submitted 08/18/23
Since the surgery my back pain has subsided incrementally a little bit each week. Mornings and afternoons after work are the worst but even that seems to be improving. Mornings take about an hour for the meds to take effect and in the evenings after I rest for about an hour the pain diminishes a lot. I am noticing that while at work I'm able to do things that a month ago I couldn't do without severe pain, so all-in-all between the meds and the surgery I'm more pain-free than I've been in years. Getting the M.I.L.D. procedure was on of the best decisions I've made in decades. Dr. Whitten is fast and very knowledgeable. I am so very grateful for his skill!! Plus, his staff is friendly, courteous, and patient!! I would, and have , recommended his Nebraska Pain Institute to nearly everyone I talk to.
Terry A.
Submitted 08/17/23
Very caring!
Russell M.
Submitted 08/16/23
Dr. Whitten was thorough on his questions and was there to help manage my pain.
Anne P.
Submitted 08/16/23
Great Dr’s that really listen!!
Susan G.
Submitted 08/16/23
Great care by great staff. Painless injection by Dr Whitten. No waiting.
Joni S.
Submitted 08/13/23
Dr. Whitten is very professional, courteous and caring. I always appreciate the service I get from The Nebraska Pain Institute.
Joyce J.
Submitted 08/10/23
Skilled care following hiccup with insurance preauthorization paperwork
Marilee T.
Submitted 08/09/23
From the front desk check in to the quick med check, procedure room, and follow up scheduler, all of the staff are conscientious and helpful. Dr. Whitten answered some questions about alternative treatments, and quickly and gently administered the steroids. Dizzy thereafter, I was given the time it took before being escorted down the hall.
Stanley W.
Submitted 08/07/23
Professional but would have liked to have talked to Dr about the use of a patch for pain management now that I have a much better insurance plan that might not cost me $612 a month for a Co pay
Tami W.
Submitted 08/07/23
All staff are pleasant, professionals,respectful, competent in their individual roles.
Dr Whitten is kind and gentle during injections experienced by myself.
NE Pain Institute is a go -to place for pain management.
Donna R.
Submitted 08/02/23
Always know what they are doing. And very good at it! I would recommend to everyone!
Jane H.
Submitted 08/01/23
All were very professional. Also very informative. Felt rush with the Dr but had my daughter explain to me with his models to answer questions.
Judith S.
Submitted 07/29/23
Was late being seen,. I was referred by rheumatologist and thought/read that this office works with fibromyalgia. They only addresed the pain but I talked about all issues that are a part of it.
I did get trigger point injections before I left. Doing pretty good this morning.
Referring me to PT.
Am just asking what they do to help the rest of the issues I discussed about fibromyalgia?
I will return for follow up in Aug.
Judy
Michael K.
Submitted 07/27/23
Very professional, and very much down to business. He will take time to talk with you and ask if you have any concerns. Dr. Whitten hit precisely where he was supposed to with the needle. 12 hours later I’m still pain free.
Tamara M.
Submitted 07/26/23
Overall great the wait was longer than I anticipated as I was on my lunchtime
Sahara J.
Submitted 07/25/23
I have been working with Dr. Spurgeon for just over 6 months to find a treatment plan for my neck pain. Though we haven't found the treatment that works for me just yet, he has been such a blessing to me on this journey. I am not necessarily the "easiest" patient. I have several medications I won't take for personal reasons. The source of my pain has ambiguous origins. I have been difficult to treat, and where other doctors have thrown anxiety medications and shooed me out the door, he has been patient, has listened to me, and has believed the pain I am feeling is real. Before him I saw countless doctors who left me feeling, for the large part, pretty hopeless about my health circumstances. He is an excellent listener, has an excellent "bed side manner," and is creative and relentless about finding treatment options that will work for me. He is a true breath of fresh air after many encounters with doctors whom I felt wrote me off. I know we will find something that works for me sooner or later. Hopefully it's sooner, but I am so grateful for his care over this past 6 months. I trust him with my health and would, without any hesitation, recommend him to anyone experiencing pain.
Cheryl H.
Submitted 07/25/23
Dr Whitten is very nice and always treats his parents good
Jeremy P.
Submitted 07/25/23
Quick and friendly staff, Dr Whitten was helpful and reassuring
Mary G.
Submitted 07/21/23
Grateful and thankful. Dr Whitten and staff professionally-skilled and highly competent.
Donita S.
Submitted 07/20/23
I've had work on my neck and back and this Dr. has always done great work. The staff and nurses all are great! They deserve 5 stars also!