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Dr. David Rothbart, MD

Dr. David Rothbart, MD

Neurosurgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. David Rothbart, MD is a neurosurgeon in Southlake, TX and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Texas Health H-E-B and Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 186 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (186 reviews)

Practice

1545 E Southlake Blvd Ste 100 Southlake, TX 76092
Telehealth available

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Dr. Rothbart's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rothbart

4.4
186 ratings, 124 with a written review
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Cervical and Lumbar Fusion Surgeries
Excellent Surgeon!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 21, 2025
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Excelent surgeon
Telehealth
Dr Rothbart has great understanding of his field and was thorough in everything he did. The actual surgery and results were beyond my expectations.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 29, 2025
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Everything!!!! The staff are efficient, friendly, welcoming and informative. Dr. Rothbart is exceptional!!!!!
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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Ray Nixon – Oct 10, 2024
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Wonderful doctor and surgeon
He took the time to find nickel free hardware for my surgery and answered my questions. He took extra time on my surgery to make sure it was successful.
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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Sep 28, 2024
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Back surgery
Dr Rothbart saved me again ! I had neck surgery in 09 and back surgery in 24 and after each surgery I woke up from surgery completely free of pain. Before each surgery I had been on pain meds 5-6x per day for months and after surgery I only took ibuprofen a few times !
What went well
  • 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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Matt Tully – Aug 09, 2024
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Excellent Communicator
Dr. Rothbart helped me to understand my inflammation problem, and assured me that surgery would be the last resort.
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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May 30, 2024
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Couldn’t be more pleased
Very happy with the concern for my health
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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Feb 26, 2024
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Excellent care, excellent results.
Clear communication, excellent care pre and post surgery including all of the necessary visits. Most importantly the remedy of the debilitating back pain. I will be always grateful for Dr. Rothbart, Clay Busbee and all the staff at Southlake Spine Team.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 14, 2023
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Very pleased!
I had severe pain in my right arm, hand, and in my neck as well as numbness in my arm. MRI and CT scan revealed osteoarthritis in my C5, C6, C7, T1. I was told surgery was only option but I got 4 opinions just to be sure. One of those (the third) was Dr Rothbart. I liked him the best and he got great reviews. When I met with him he seemed to be more informed. In fact, he discovered that the issue involved 4 vertebrae even though the MRI lab identified only 2 and the other 3 doctors did not catch it. The lab amended the report after he pointed it out and his CT scan proved it. The surgery went well and I am in recovery. Everything from the initial and follow up doctor appointments to the surgery to the rehab occurs in the same facility. I can't recommend the Spine Team of Texas and Dr Rothbart enough.
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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Johnny B – Nov 17, 2023
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through exam and explanation of options
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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Nov 10, 2023
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His quick response to my pain, even though he could not do the surgery he had already arrange for another surgeon Dr Patel to do the surgery the next day
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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Nov 09, 2023
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A team approach with an outstanding leader
From reception to final goodbyes, I've never encountered a more competent group of professionals maintaining a wonderful demeanor about them. Dr. Rothbart and his team are truly interested in each patient as a person, and tailor treatment and minimally invasive procedures when appropriate. In short, they listened to my cares and concerns, and we always direct and expansive when describing my problem, the procedure necessary and why, the recovery process and solid estimates of recovery time (all patients are different). I'm so very honored to recommend Dr. Rothbart and all the professionals of Spine Team Texas.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Lochwood – Oct 12, 2023
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Excellent
Detailed, conservative, customer focused, interested in solutions.
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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Oct 03, 2023
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The best!!
Dr. Rothbart gets a 10/10 from me! I really appreciate that he takes a conservative approach to surgery. He was very thorough in his examination. He also took the time to answer all my questions. I felt heard and cared for during my appointment. I have some extenuating circumstances, which he also took into account regarding next steps. Thank you, Dr Rothbart!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Linda Pallone – Jul 27, 2023
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Dr. Rothbart is a rock star!!
I recently saw Dr. Rothbart for a spine issue that was discovered after an injury. I was a nurse practitioner for a neurosurgeon in another city for 30 years and retired 11 years ago. I found Dr. Rothbart to be polite, personable, thorough, practical and VERY conservative. This is the way that I was trained, so I greatly appreciate his approach to spinal surgery. Even though my MRI scan didn't look great, I have very few symptoms and a normal exam. His comment to me was perfect...."I don't operate on MRI scans, I operate on people." We're going to try a course of conservative treatment ("watchful waiting") and some P.T. He is the kind of N/S that you want to see. Thank you, Dr. Rothbart!!
What went well
  • 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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R. Jones – Jul 26, 2023
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A great organization
The team worked well together and were very thorough. Although I will not engage their services, I felt comfortable and heard.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • 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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Cheryl F – Jul 03, 2023
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Excellent first experience
Met Dr. Rothbart and his team for the first time yesterday. It was a great experience. I liked the intake (thanks to Sharon) and the fact that the doctor was fully prepared before he entered the exam room. His diagnosis and explanation of alternatives for treatment were clear and conservative. My wife and I know I am in good hands—literally.
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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Michael Yackira – Jun 13, 2023
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Highly recommended
He was my third opinion, and I found him very thorough and not jumping to surgery without meeting certain criteria
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 01, 2023
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Amazing Dr
First visit I was very nervine. Going to talk about neck surgery is very scarry. Dr Rothbart made me feel welcome. He showed me My MRI and explained everything to me. I feel very comfortable when talking about the surgery.
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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May 03, 2023
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HE DID GOOD FIRST VIST
GREAT JOB
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
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 27, 2023
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Dr. David Rothbart, MD is a neurosurgeon in Southlake, TX and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Texas Health...read more
  • Neurosurgery

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  • Barrows Neuro Inst

    Residency Hospital
  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Illinois College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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    Practice

    THR STT Southlake ASC LLC1545 E Southlake Blvd Ste 100 Southlake, TX 76092
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    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:30am - 4:30pm
      • Tue: 8:30am - 4:30pm
      • Wed: 8:30am - 4:30pm
      • Thu: 8:30am - 4:30pm
      • Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
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