Edward Flotte, MD | Coastal Neurological Institute - Mobile, Alabama

Carter Buzbee

I have been dealing with 2 herniated disc for over a year and finally decided to have surgery. I tried PT, I was taking prescription medications, eating anti- inflammatory foods and none of this worked. So I seeked out Dr. Flotte (a family friend recommended him) and It was one of the best decisions I made. He is very straight to the point and will tell you what you need to hear not what you want to hear. That’s perfectly fine with me because I wasn’t looking for a friend I was looking for someone to fix my back. After the surgery all my back pain and leg pain was gone. I am 1 month post op but would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Dr. Flotte and his team.

Lorri Trent

Dr. Flotte was highly recommended for my second opinion. The staff would not call me back had to go to the office to get my appointment. Told them I would pay out of pocket for my second opinion my insurance would not pay for it . Still they did not listen . Then when I arrived at my appointment I was taken back to get ask bunch of questions by I guess a nurse pig tails and tattoos. She told me I did not meet dr flotte s criteria. She was so rude and would not listen . Do not go there it is an awful experience.

Wendy Lynn Garland

I had an acdf in August of last year. I was very nervous but Dr. Flotte's team made me feel at ease. He did a great job and I'd recommend him!

warren johns

I was have back pain and was not able to bend my legs. Dr Flotte did surgery on my wife some years ago and we were very pleased with the outcome. I was recommended by others as well to have the Microdiscectomy surgery on my back. I am very pleased with the outcome of my surgery. Dr Flotte is a wonderful surgeon and I will highly recommend him to anyone looking for a good sergeant.

Melissa Murph

This is my second surgery by Dr Flotte. The first was on C5 , C6 and C7. Everything went well and his surgical staf including the pre op were very friendly and professional. Dr Flotte preformed surgery again on November 14, 2023. He told me to expect pain and soreness. He corrected C2, C3 and C4. Bone spurs had to be removed The surgery was going into the back of my neck. No problems as of this date. He might not communicate with me , but, that is not my concern. It was explained what he did and "bedside manor" is not important to me. The pain and muscle spasms have been harsh. It is my understanding that when you have this type surgery this is very common.

Thank you Dr. Flotte and your team!
Thank you staff at Springhill Medical Clinic i

tom wittbrodt

I was treated by Dr. Flotte on Sep.21 for a Spinal Nerve Decompression
(Diskectomy). Prior to the surgery I was having severe back pain. The spinal injections did not help. After the surgery I had minor discomfort which lasted for about two hours. The entire process was from 6A.M. to 11A.M. I have no back pain and will be back on the Golf Course this week. Dr. Flotte is a great Surgeon and came highly recommended

Tom Wittbrodt

Diane L E

Dr Flotte rescheduled my husbands spinal stenosis surgery 3 times in one month. Unfortunately, he didn’t cancel the 4th time and my husband passed away 4 days after his surgery. I don’t think it is a good thing for a doctor to schedule surgeries, have a patient change his heart medicine pattern directed by the so called doctor, reschedule the surgery, and then do this again 3 times in one month. But hey, what do I know, I’m just a widow. I can tell you this doctor has zero bed side manner, told me if I needed to take my husband back to the hospital due to complications that I’d have to drive him 35 minutes away to a different hospital in Mobile where Dr Flotte’s “patients are” even though we live 5 minutes from Thomas Hospital and we were told that he did surgeries at this hospital. We arrived at Thomas hospital on time on the day of surgery and waited 4 hours before my husband was taken in for surgery due to the doctors tardiness and lack of caring. The doctor acted annoyed when we wanted to go over what he would be doing. Most of his nurses were pleasant although one had a major attitude as did the doctor which gave me a horrible feeling on our decision to trust this doctor for the surgery and literally made me cry. After surgery, Dr Flotte met with me for about 30 seconds and then never even called to follow up until a week and a half later when he called to say sorry for my loss once he had checked his records.
Folks, do your homework. Trust your gut. Get a second and 3rd opinion. Make sure you get the first morning appointment for surgery and NEVER on a Friday when the care on the weekend could be needed. A good bedside manner shouldn’t be important but IT IS!! especially to the family members of the patient! This “doctor” acted as if we had ruined his golf game or weekend plans each time he (the doctors office) cancelled and rescheduled my husband’s surgery 3 different dates in a month!! Beware!!!!! My husband was 67, active, worked out, a prior Navy Seal and was in good health.

Barbara Herring

Dr Flotte treated me with excellent care & understanding of my radiating back pain. He gave me the option for an injection to see if that relieved my pain or to do an Outpatient Microdiscectomy to give me more of the relief I wanted. I chose the Microdiscectomy & I am so glad I did.
I loved being home for my recovery & I actually only needed 1 or 2 pains pills til I went to using just Tylenol. The back brace helped to remind me not to lift or twist during my recovery & it was actually comfortable.
I highly recommend Dr Flotte to anyone who is seeking an excellent Neurosurgeon for your back pain care.