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Donald James Moyer Jr., MD

4.8 out of 5 stars

LEE PHYSICIAN GROUP
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Overview

Clinical Interests:

Anterior Cervical Discectomy with Fusion
Foraminotomy
Corpectomy
Laminoplasty
ALIF – Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Lumbar Laminectomy
Lumbar Microdiscectomy
PLIF – Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Posterolateral Lumbar Fusion
Spinal Fusion
TLIF – Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Craniotomy

Languages Spoken:

English

Patients Treated:

Adults

Biography

Donald J. Moyer, Jr., MD, a Magna Cum Laude graduate of the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, received his medical degree from Chicago’s Northwestern University. He performed his general surgery internship at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia where he also did his residency in neurosurgery. Following his residency training, Dr. Moyer did his fellowship in Neuro-oncology at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

While at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Moyer served as Assistant Instructor of Neurosurgery, later rising to Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery in the hospital’s Department of Neurosurgery. His research activities involved the investigation of gene expression in an ischemic brain. Dr. Moyer joined Southwest Florida Neurosurgical Associates in 1998.


Dr. Moyer is Board Certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons and is a Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners. He is a member of the Lee County Medical Society, the American Medical Association, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Moyer is the author of numerous scientific research papers, abstracts and presentations dealing with a variety of neurosurgical treatments. 
 

Education & Training

Medical School:

Northwestern University Chicago, Illinois M.D.

Internship(s):

Intern in General Surgery Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Residenc(ies):

Neurosurgery Resident Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Fellowship(s):

Fellowship in Neuro-oncology, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Board Certification(s):

Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners; American Board of Neurological Surgeons

Patient Reviews

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  • 4.7out of 5 stars

    Explained Things Clearly

  • 4.7out of 5 stars

    Involved in Care Decisions

  • 4.7out of 5 stars

    Spent Enough Time

  • 4.8out of 5 stars

    Listened Carefully

  • 4.8out of 5 stars

    Showed Courtesy & Respect

  • 4.8out of 5 stars

    Likelihood to Recommend

4.8 out of 5 (301 ratings, 131 comments)

  • Mar 3, 2025

    Dr. Moyer’s nurse who’s always so sweet asking me how I’m doing while taking my vitals. Miguel, his practitioner assistant, took time to listen to which degree the recent treatment has lessened my symptoms and educating me about further non surgical approaches with [ ] to improve my condition based on imaging results as well as personal experience. Dr. Moyer and his team work together hand in hand to assure all individual needs at the time of the visit are understood and supported without the [ ]

  • Mar 2, 2025

    Not one thing I could complain about. The doctor and staff were very knowledgeable. After looking at my [ ], their immediate diagnosis matter what I have heard from other doctors and he had a very good plan for going forward to get the problem resolved. I feel I am in good hands.

  • Feb 28, 2025

    Dr. Moyer and his team were very professional and appear to be very focused on providing quality care to their patients.

  • Feb 28, 2025

    Just the most compassionate and well rounded surgeon I’ve ever met. My son I have both felt very well cared for as his patient

  • Feb 26, 2025

    The associate that brought me into the exam room expressed such a positive concern about my health. I was touched by her kindness.

  • Feb 25, 2025

    Dr Moyer and his staff are all well-informed and confident. We were impressed with each as they executed their assigned duties. It is unlikely I could have recieved better care.

  • Feb 21, 2025

    Between the nurses and Dr. Moyer they're extremely Great. I had my [ ] and I wouldn't have anyone else work on my [ ]!

  • Feb 21, 2025

    A true concern for patient and treatment. Explaining in terms that are understandable and clear. Provides comfort and reassurance.

  • Feb 14, 2025

    Ability to discuss my situation with the doctor paying attention and having answers

  • Feb 13, 2025

    Dr. Moyer and his staff were very kind and personal.

  • Feb 12, 2025

    I felt I was being treated exceptionally well by extremely talented medical professionals ! This is the gold standard!

  • Feb 12, 2025

    The PA was outstanding!!

  • Feb 12, 2025

    All were very friendly

  • Feb 5, 2025

    All involved in handling my visit were kind, courteous and more than helpful.. looking forward to having my [ ]. Being [ ] would b a god send.

  • Feb 5, 2025

    I was very satisfied.

  • Feb 5, 2025

    Just excellent in every way

  • Jan 31, 2025

    All the people in this group are great right from check in to dr moyer always courteous and kind

  • Jan 30, 2025

    Doctor was down to earth and not trying to sell [ ]. That was a nice change over an earlier experience in [ ]. I thought Dr Moyer was professional and easy to talk to about my particular condition.

  • Jan 30, 2025

    Yes. Each staff member was very knowledgeable and polite.

  • Jan 29, 2025

    Everything & everyone involved with my appointment with Dr. Moyer were excellent in all tat they do.

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