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Dr. Eeric Truumees, MD

Dr. Eeric Truumees, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Eeric Truumees, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Austin, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Virginia / Main Campus in 1993. He is affiliated with Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 28 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (28 reviews)

Practice

1600 W 38th St Ste 200 Austin, TX 78731

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Dr. Truumees' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Truumees

4.4
28 ratings, 17 with a written review
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Amazing surgeon!
I had a severe condition through my spine which generated excruciating pain. I had several opinions from spine specialists in different cities. Many wouldn’t attempt the procedure as it was extremely complicated. I finally met with Dr Truumees and he explained in detail how he would proceed with the surgery in layman terms and with confidence. I had a T-9 to my pelvis fusion and the pain has been eliminated. I do have some limited range of motion, but it has only been 6 months since the surgery and everyday I am feeling some improvement. Great staff and follow up, easy to communicate with either through the portal or via email.
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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David – Mar 13, 2025
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Excellent care!
Dr.Truumees took the time to explain my surgery, x-rays, and other scans in detail before my surgery. He also kept my family informed throughout my 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Eva – Sep 23, 2024
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Preop care
Dr. Truumees is an extremely caring, thorough physician. He is conservative in his approach to the problem, not quick to advise surgery. He is a professor at Dell and has resident physicians that rotate through and evaluate the case with him to discuss care. All have been great except the last one who was very abrupt and also her physical exam included poking that really hurt (not the norm with this office). Her patient care could definitely improve with better people skills. Would highly recommend Dr. Truumees and his regular office staff.
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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Aug 19, 2024
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Excellent Surgeon
Dr. T took the time to thoroughly explain my options, the procedures, what recovery would look like. He really helped educate my husband & I on the entire process before I made a significant decision. His PAs & nurses are also kind & excellent. Dr. T’s entire team took great care of me.
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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Jul 06, 2024
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Second opinion
The time spent with me and my daughter discussing my issue and options was greatI appreciated his concern and explanation I would give hjm 5 star’s easily
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
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 03, 2024
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After interviewing four surgeons, Dr T was it!
Dr T spent nearly 45 minutes patiently assessing my case and answering questions. He was able to explain why in my specific case, a particular surgical approach was most appropriate. His office staff and professional staff were extremely supportive both pre and post op. I felt fully supported, even on weekends, with post op issues.
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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Mary Lou Rizzo – Mar 27, 2024
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Surgical Consult
He explained everything very clearly. Patient and spent a lot of time with me. Answered all questions thoroughly
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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Dec 12, 2023
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1st vist
He was great explaining everything took the time to help us understand awesome Dr
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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Linda – Jun 08, 2023
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Initial visit
Dr. Truumees was very professional and kind. He provided a detailed explanation as what to expect regarding surgery. He pulled up my MRI and x-ray results, showing me where my problem existed. DR. Truumees has a sense of humor which I feel is very important when you're providing care to the public. I believe we spent an hour or more discussing and answering all questions. His staff are kind and knowledgeable.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Pamela Wilkins – Mar 07, 2023
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Visit to review tests results. Dr ordering tests never got back with me to give results. Dr Truumees got me in quickly. He explained everything to me in a way I could understand and took as much time as needed. Very encouraging and helpful.
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
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Brenda Hoover – Feb 14, 2023
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Excellent Surgeon/Wonderful Doctor
Dr. Truumees’ excellent reputation is well deserved. My consultations with him as to the issues I was facing were enlightening, encouraging and unhurried. He always suggested the least invasive procedures - never surgery. I like him because he speaks openly and without condescension- even when asked really stupid questions. Without exception, every time I told another doctor that I was seeing Dr. Truumees that information was met with respectful nods of approval.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Linda Berdoll – Jan 12, 2023
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Fantastic Doctor
Dr Truumees, Sara and Ariel have been fantastic, caring caregivers. Over the years, I have had good and bad care from various caregivers, and this group is by far the best. Keep up the great care. Thanks again!!
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
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Wayne – Nov 16, 2022
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Outstanding, Humble Physician & Medical Team
Dr. Truumees and his team (Sara, Ariel & Monica) have consistently been honest, respectful, compassionate, patient and genuinely kind. They have also shown concern for my emotional & mental health since Day 1. Since my first office visit, he's listened to all my concerns, answered all my questions and educated me about my particular spine. In May 2022, Dr. Truumees surgically corrected errors made by another neurosurgeon affecting my cervical spine. I fractured my thoracic spine at home in June 2022 from a syncope episode (3 wks after he'd performed the cervical surgery), and he and his team were outstanding in getting me in for surgery ASAP and getting all the hospital & follow-up care I needed. Dr. Truumees also spotted a serious bone condition that a 1/2 dozen other physicians had not despite my continuously telling them that I was worried about my bones. I am 100% happy & thankful that I have the privilege of having Dr. Truumees and his exceptional team as "my"spine experts.
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
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Pamela CV – Nov 02, 2022
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The staff are all very kind and cheerful. Very little wait time. Dr. Truumees gives good details of what he finds in the imaging and gives good information to make any needed decisions.
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
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Robbin D Hosek – Aug 03, 2021
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ruumees performed ACDF Surgery on me in January 2020. Prior to surgery I asked him about effects on my larynx because I am a classically trained singer. I was told that likely there would be swelling for several weeks. After the swelling subsides, he assured me there should be no problem. After waiting a couple of months I tried vocalizing only to discover that the upper register of my voice was gone. I could go up to an F1 and the voice ceased to function at all. After a couple of consultations I was assured the surgery was fine. I was finally referred to an ENT specialist. This specialist discovered there was damage to a nerve connecting one of the vocal folds that controls my upper register. The fold was shrunk to the point the upper register simply did not phonate. When I was finally able to speak with Truumees, he tried to pass it off as a problem with the anesthesiologist and not the surgery. The ENT has twice done injections into the larynx in an effort to improve th
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
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John Perry – Apr 08, 2021
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This Dr. damaged nerves in my spine while performing fusion surgery (L5S1). He did not tell either my husband or myself this occurred. The day after I was discharged while Googling symptoms I was having, I realized I probably had Cauda Equina Syndrome. He had written an article on CES's "red flags" but refused to acknowledge that anything was wrong with me. After 2 months, I left. A spinal cord injury specialist did diagnose CES. My life as planned is over due to his negligence.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Paula Boothe in San Antonio – Feb 04, 2018
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Excellent Doctor. Good explanation. He and staff concentrate on the patient
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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Victor Blackmon in Franklin TX 77845 – May 27, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

I became a doctor because it mixed my passion for helping people with my need to fix things. I loved science, but I knew I wanted more of a hands-on role than full time research could provide. I chose spine because it involves all ages and types ...read more

biography

Robert R. Stock, MD, is a family medicine doctor with Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola, FL. He provides primary care for minor illness and injuries, preventive health screenings, routine check-ups and vaccinations. Dr. Stock listens to understand...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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  • Private Practice - Group/partnership

  • Gehring Biomechanics Laboratory

    2001

  • Wayne State University

    2000

  • William Beaumont Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1999

  • William Beaumont Hospital

    1999

  • Cleveland Clinic

    Residency Hospital, 1996

  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    Internship Hospital, 1994

  • University Of Virginia / Main Campus

    Medical School, 1993

  • University Of Virginia

    Undergraduate School, 1989
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American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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  • English

  • German

  • Preoperative Embolization in the Treatment of Spinal Metastasis, Aug. 2010

  • Stabilization of the Occipitocervical Junction, part II: Surgical Technique, 2003

  • Spine Surgery in Ghana., May 2006

  • Effects of Disc Height and Distractive Forces on Graft Compression in an Anterior Cervical Corpectomy Model, 2008.

  • Kyphoplasty and Osteoporotic Compression Fractures, 2001

  • Incorporating new technology into spine care: the case of resorbable cervical plates, 2011

  • Disk Replacement, 2004

  • Fixation in the Osteoporotic Spine, part I., 2008

  • American Diabetes Association Research Fellowship, 1990

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, 1992

  • Top Doctors in America, 2005

  • Top Doctors in Detroit, 2003

  • Bowman Award, 1992

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Locations

Practice

Tri-County Practice Association1600 W 38th St Ste 200 Austin, TX 78731
1
(512) 324-3580

Practice

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin1201 W 38th St Austin, TX 78705
2
(512) 324-1000
Unavail1400 N Interstate 35 Ste 300 Austin, TX 78701
3
(512) 324-3580

Practice

Office1004 W 32nd St Austin, TX 78705
4
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    • Mon: 8:30am - 6:00pm
    • Tue: 8:30am - 6:00pm
    • Wed: 8:30am - 6:00pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 6:00pm
    • Fri: 8:30am - 1:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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