What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.69
Average wait time
4.58
Bedside manner
4.70
“I had a flawless experience on my first visit with Dr. Bronson. He makes the complex easy to understand and his nurse practitioner Sienna was also extremely thorough. The entire staff has been great with follow up calls and getting in touch with insurance to authorize and MRI. If you need to wait an extra day or two to meet with Dr Bronson, do it.”
Joshua L.January 7, 2025
“The staff is very experience in communicating with the patients for the best outcome in their health concerns . The doctor was clear communicator and provides the best options for the patients healthy outcome”
Madeline M.July 17, 2023
About Dr. Wesley Bronson
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Dr. Wesley Bronson is a skilled orthopedic surgeon and spine specialist. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases and further advanced his training with a fellowship in Spine Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Rothman Institute.
Based in New York, NY, Dr. Bronson lends his expertise to patients at Mount Sinai Doctors. At the practice, he spends time with his patients to explain their condition and provides suitable options before moving on to surgery.
Dr. Bronson's surgical expertise is unparalleled. He understands that people are often hesitant when it comes to surgery and strives to educate patients about the options available. He willingly answers all patient concerns and offers valuable advice that empowers them to make the right decision.
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Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Back and neck pain treatment without fusion
Spinal fusion
Neck pain and spine problems
Disorders of the thoracic spine
Lower back pain
Back and neck pain treatment without fusion
Spinal fusion
Neck pain and spine problems
Disorders of the thoracic spine
Office locations
The Spine Center at The Mount Sinai Hospital (1 of 2)
5 E 98th St, 4th Fl, New York, NY 10029
1 of 2
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Medical School - Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Doctor of Medicine
- NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
- Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Rothman Institute, Fellowship in Spine Surgery
Awards and publications
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1952661217
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.69
Wait time
4.58
Bedside manner
4.70
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198 reviews
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This doctor was very honest - corrected a previously trumped up diagnosis from another doctor.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Excellent doctor; well-versed in spinal injuries. Pointed out an additional fracture (L5) on my cat-scan that the ER missed.
February 24, 2021Daniel O.Verified patient
I love the visit, it was very informative & Dr. Bronson took care of me every step of the way. I would highly recommend him.
More than 1 year agoDJ
very efficient and organized process to get to the doctor. Doctor was thorough and very good manner. Highly recommend him
More than 1 year agoNancy M.Verified patient
I felt the doctor could have listened to my needs a bit more, I felt very rushed and not really heard unfortunately.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Really good visit! Dr Bronson was patient, polite and was right to the point. We will definitely use him again..
September 24, 2022Lea B.Verified patient
Quick, friendly, knowledgeable and a good and clear communicator! Absolutely recommend.
September 13, 2024Clarissa C.Verified patient
Very attentive. Able to hear my concerns clearly and offer a variety of treatment and follow up options.
April 2, 2019Charles C.Verified patient
I had a gratifying experience.
The staff was attentive and caring.
I would recommend him to everyone.
September 20, 2021Randy J.Verified patient
Dr. Bronson was clear and concise. He listened and asked questions. It was a nice office and staff.
May 19, 2022Raquel F.Verified patient
I was totally thrilled with everything the doctor told me. Also what he had recamened first.
March 29, 2019Anthony B.Verified patient
Professional office staff. Prompt and efficient with little waiting time. Clear plan of care.
December 11, 2021Andrew B.Verified patient
Dr Bronson knows his craft and recommended the least invasive treatment for my back pain.
November 10, 2022Joahna J.Verified patient
Very professional and efficient. The kind of doctor and service I expected. Well done.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Very professional He took time discussed with me all what I need to know about my pain.
December 30, 2019Irma R.Verified patient
Very professional, great bedside manners.
Took the time to explain all of my options
October 5, 2020Initials hidden
My visit and treatment was excellent. Doctor Bronson was a excellent doctor and surgeon.
More than 1 year agoVT
Great bed side manners. Was helpful and accommodating. Everyone was friendly
October 12, 2022Jennifer P.Verified patient
Very good and provider info and the treatment I needed for my back and leg pain.
January 1, 2020John R.Verified patient
Dr. Bronson was thorough and personable. I felt like I was in good hands.
February 3, 2020Initials hidden
Dr. Bronson was clear and concise. He answered all my questions.
June 15, 2022Raquel F.Verified patient
Honest, straightforward and didn't push for unnecessary procedures
More than 1 year agoAmy P.Verified patient
Excellent all around, staff, PA, Doctor Bronson was excellent
November 1, 2021Wayne L.Verified patient
Answered all of my concerns which made me feel much better.
October 30, 2019John H.Verified patient
Very professional very knowledgeable very easy to talk to
February 5, 2020Peter V.Verified patient
I had a flawless experience on my first visit with Dr. Bronson. He makes the complex easy to understand and his nurse practitioner Sienna was also extremely thorough. The entire staff has been great with follow up calls and getting in touch with insurance to authorize and MRI. If you need to wait an extra day or two to meet with Dr Bronson, do it.
January 7, 2025Joshua L.Verified patient
Friendly staff, great knowledgeable doctors
October 19, 2023Raquel N.Verified patient
Dr. Bronson comes across competently and I felt I had a good understanding of my condition and treatment plan by the end of my visit. However, my issue comes with his bedside manner. He wasn't that friendly, was very short with me whenever I asked any questions, and my visit with him felt rushed. Frankly, I got the sense he didn't care all that much about improving my well-being and that my appointment was just an agenda item for him. I received similar treatment from his NP. I've gone to many specialists so I know it's not impossible to be both efficient and friendly to your patients. It's reassuring at least that other patients have expressed similar thoughts in these reviews.
If you like your doctors to be strictly business, perhaps Dr. Bronson's approach will work for you. However, I prefer my doctors to treat me like a real person and not a client. Got the answers I was looking for but will likely not be returning.
October 3, 2023Initials hidden
The staff is very experience in communicating with the patients for the best outcome in their health concerns . The doctor was clear communicator and provides the best options for the patients healthy outcome
July 17, 2023Madeline M.Verified patient
The provider was on time — he communicated clearly. He explained everything to me in terms that I could understand. GREAT DOC
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I liked Dr. Bronson very much.
December 21, 2022Laura G.Verified patient
Overall, the doctor seemed competent but seemed overly busy and distracted. It felt rushed and I was trying to ask questions since he offered very little in the sense of solutions. He recommended physical therapy for my back issues and recommended I see a podiatrist about shoe inserts because it isn’t his “expertise”. He just wrote off my symptoms like sciatica.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Nice office, receptionists an staff/xray techs were all professional and courteous. The doctor came into the office, went over my details, went over my x-ray with me, and suggested physical therapy. He addressed my issue, no more and no less.
However, I did feel as if the doctor has a rushed manner in general, it was one of those visits where afterwards I was like, 'shoot I should have asked him this or that' ...so get your questions out fast. He is straight to the point and out the door fast. I do believe he did his job, but not sure if I would return or send a friend.
September 29, 2022Timothy C.Verified patient
This Doctor specializes in back and neck only Dr Wesley is professional and explained to me in detail about my X-ray I’m very thankful to Dr Westley and the professional staff at this office. Thank you Zocdoc for helping me book this appointment
September 7, 2022Jackie G.Verified patient
Staff was professional from start to finish everyone was courteous and knowledgeable Doctor & Nurse was excellent I was truly surprised .
August 1, 2022Ollin R.Verified patient
Great doctor. Great staff.
July 29, 2022Initials hidden
I met Dr. Bronson in September, 2018 when I was having debilitating, excruciating left leg pain. He worked with me to do surgery (having exhausted other avenues with no relief) as soon as he returned from getting married. He was thoughtful, analytical, very communicative , never rushed, and ALWAYS on time if not early - almost unheard of when dealing with a surgeon, and I've had more dealings than most with doctors/surgeons. The pain was gone immediately upon standing up the day of the surgery ( a laminectomy, a foramenectomy, a discectomy, and a fusion at L4/L5 level - major surgery) Recovery is never a walk in the park, but even though I wasn't allowed to twist, bend or lift for 6 weeks, I was still able to return to work (hairstylist) after three weeks. I unfortunately once again had different but similar excruciating leg, butt, back pains that started at the beginning of of 2021. After another MRI, we found that I had a similarly compressed nerve at the L3/L4 level, and once again, after 8 months of daily pain, and other unsuccessful treatments, the same exact surgery one level up was proposed. I initially said that I wouldn't do it. I had finally given in realizing that I couldn't endure a life of debilitating daily pain. Once again, Dr. Bronson did his best to do my surgery ASAP despite the birth of his first baby. Again, the nerve pain I had had was immediately gone, and this time, I literally sat up, stepped off the gurney, and got into bed unaided immediately after the surgery. Quite to my surprise, my recovery has been exponentially better than the first time as I am right now 4 weeks after the surgery, and I have already returned to work. Yesterday, I walked over 2 miles in addition to working a full day of work. The amount of pain meds that I required this time were a minute fraction of what I had to take three years ago. I was warned by clients that I'm older now and my recovery wouldn't be as quick. WRONG!. This is the first time in my 61 yrs of living that I've had any medical procedure done that actually turned out to be a better case scenario than I was told. Surgery-9/30 - discharged -10/2 - spent over two hours in the park - 10/3. Many more good things to say, but will end by saying that Dr. Bronson is a mindful, caring, accessible skilled surgeon unlike any others that I've yet to encounter. (I wrote this two weeks ago and am now at the six week point ready for PT which I think should be a breeze this go around)
November 12, 2021Jeffrey M.Verified patient
Dr. Bronson was great. I would highly recommend. He answered my questions nicely and professionally. I feel like he’s handled my spine care better than any provider I’ve seen before.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I would recommend someone, if they need a doctor
August 23, 2021Stasha G.Verified patient
He was incredibly insightful and kind. Finally a specialist that doesn’t ridicule or talk down to me. I woulda highly recommend Dr. Bronson.
January 6, 2021Adia S.Verified patient
After suffered severe lower back pain for 2 years, I found Dr. Bronson on ZocDoc.com and scheduled my first visit around Dec 2020. Dr. Bronson provides adequate information for me to understand the illness I suffered, he also gave me the confidence that I could be cured. Last month, I successfully completed my procedure with Dr. Bronson. Right now, I am on the path of my recovery process, the pain from my low back and both legs are gone, I am able to walk a mile daily now which I could not for more than 2 years.
In my experience, Dr. Bronson and his team own deep expertise in this area and practice very professionally, from office visits, diagnostic tests, pre- + post-surgery procedures. He and his team offered help and explained all questions or concerns I had. I feel lucky I was able to find Dr. Bronson here, It is not enough to show my appreciation to Dr. Brownson and his team.
November 16, 2020Zai F.Verified patient
I think this is a good practice. My only reservation is that the assistant wanted to take me for X-Rays before I was examined, which seems to be due to a mix-up of some kind. But when I spoke up and asked to see a doctor first, I was seen by a Nurse Practitioner who was professional and examined me and explained what X-Rays she was ordering and why. The doctor very quickly reviewed the X-Rays, explained the results and recommended a course of treatment. So all in all, it appears to be a good practice, but it reminds me that its always important to speak up and advocate if something appears to be amiss.
August 12, 2020Initials hidden
Super helpful, very accommodating, informative.
July 2, 2020Jacob T.Verified patientVideo visit
I am happy with diagnosis.
May 29, 2020Initials hiddenVideo visit
The doctor was knowledgeable and respectful. He explained everything to me and even reviewed my x-rays with me.
Highly recommend.
February 26, 2020Initials hidden
He is a wonderful knowledgeable caring person
Takes time to explain your situation to the patient and presents options.
Respectful
The appointment could not have gone better
More than 1 year agoLori M.Verified patient
First class operation. I had been seeing local pain management and so called spine specialists for a while and decided to make the trip uptown and see Dr Bronson. Glad I did. Extremely smart and was so honest about my assessment he didn't even need to see me again. The other doctors I've seen wanted me coming in constantly for injections. I was extremely pleased.
February 3, 2020David K.Verified patient
I have seen several surgeons about the same spine issue. Dr. Bronson was by far the most thorough in his exam, diagnosis & recommendation.
December 19, 2019Steven D.Verified patient
I had the misfortune of suffering from constant, debilitating sciatica symptoms for nearly a year. I finally decided to see a surgeon and chose Dr. Bronson, and that was probably one of the best decisions that I ever made. He listened to my symptoms during the initial consultation and we had a frank discussion about my options. I was given an honest overview of my situation and I never felt that I was pushed into one course of action or another; I ultimately settled on having surgery and the whole process (and recovery) went as well as anyone could have hoped for.
Dr. Bronson managed expectations very well, stayed in touch with me after the procedure, and I always felt that I was treated with professionalism and courtesy by him and his staff. Thankfully my pain is gone and I've since returned to the activities that I had to give up because of it. I would recommend Dr. Bronson without hesitation to anyone who needs a surgical opinion for their back!
More than 1 year agoDmitry L.Verified patient
Dr. Bronson is most likely a competent surgeon. On top of that, he is highly intelligent. That said, as a Doctor he comes off as borderline arrogant and dismissive.
I've had chronic pain in my thoracic spine for over a decade. I chose to finally opt for surgery after the pain became unbearable with no end in site. The surgeon I used is great, but I had to pay out of pocket so I couldn't justify going back when a new issue popped up.
Dr. Bronson takes my insurance and his credentials seemed good. I told him my lower back was in excruciating pain, and he could confirm upon a physical exam that their were bad spasms in the area that was hurting. He ordered an MRI, and despite no major findings (mild stenosis and multiple disc bulges), he didn't see any reason to pursue surgery.
That is fine. I can accept his medical opinion. He chose to go on about how my MRI looked like any other 36 year old's and was dismissive upon any further questions. I asked him why I had spasms that were out of control, and he said he didn't know, and told me to see a pain management doctor (physiatrist). I told him I had ever injection and procedure a doctor like that could offer and with no relief.
My issue with this doctor is not his competency, or his conservative approach to surgery (though I'm fairly sure given the MRI there was justification for one), but really just his arrogance. I'm trying to tell him that I am in horrible pain, didn't ask him for any pills, just a procedure that could possibly help me, and I walked out of there feeling like he didn't even believe me despite a tennis ball size spasm in my lumbar back.
Something is obviously very wrong with my back, and he really could not look past one imaging test. It was a bit disheartening. Bottom line, he's probably a good surgeon, but don't expect out of the box analysis, just arrogance.
November 17, 2019Brian R.Verified patient
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What practice does Dr. Wesley Bronson work with?
Dr. Wesley Bronson works with Mount Sinai Doctors.
Where is Dr. Wesley Bronson's office located?
Dr. Wesley Bronson has 2 office locations, including in New York and Scarsdale, view full addresses on Dr. Bronson's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Wesley Bronson?
Dr. Wesley Bronson frequently sees patients for Back Pain, Back Problems, Neck Pain, Orthopedic Consultation, and Spine Deformation / Scoliosis . You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Wesley Bronson on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Wesley Bronson speak?
Dr. Wesley Bronson speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Wesley Bronson in reviews?
198 patients have reviewed Dr. Wesley Bronson. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.69/5. They have a 4.7/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.58/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.