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Donald James Moyer Jr., MD

4.7 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

  • 4.7out of 5 stars

    Listened Carefully

  • 4.8out of 5 stars

    Showed Courtesy & Respect

  • 4.8out of 5 stars

    Likelihood to Recommend

4.7 out of 5 (311 ratings, 135 comments)

  • Jun 7, 2025

    His entire staff is excellent and caring. They listen and explain things.

  • Jun 7, 2025

    Everything so far has been very professional

  • Jun 6, 2025

    Dr. Moyer, his PA and staff were all friendly, courteous and efficient.

  • May 30, 2025

    All were professional, friendly, helpful

  • May 28, 2025

    Jenny, the CNA, was great!!!

  • May 21, 2025

    Only had first visit. It was excellent

  • May 21, 2025

    So far I was treated so kindly and felt heard, which hasn’t always been the case with some doctor offices. Dr Moyer has been very thorough in helping me find relief from years of [ ]. [ ] will be in a couple of weeks. I am very hopeful to have relief!!!

  • May 14, 2025

    I would highly recommend Dr Moyer for anyone requiring [ ] & follow up care. In addition to being very skilled, he’s very personable & a pleasure to work with. His PA, Manuel, is excellent as well.

  • May 14, 2025

    Dr Moyer was the first Physician that explained my condition. I trust his diagnosis.

  • May 14, 2025

    Frankly, the entire staff was outstanding in professionalism and knowledge. Dr. Don Moyer is top of his profession...I highly recommend him to friends and family.

  • May 14, 2025

    Team was considerate and efficient.

  • May 12, 2025

    all were extremely good

  • May 12, 2025

    All of you guys was excellent.

  • May 7, 2025

    Dr. Was a great guy to see regarding my problem Very professional and a very likeable Dr. I would use his services any time [ ]

  • May 6, 2025

    Miguel and Dr Moyer were great llisteners

  • May 6, 2025

    Everyone was very good

  • May 6, 2025

    Felt very comfortable with Dr. Moyer. Professional, caring, concerned, and helpful. Felt very at ease and optomistic when leaving.

  • May 5, 2025

    Good

  • May 2, 2025

    I am so happy with the excellent service and kindness shown by Dr and staff

  • May 2, 2025

    Everyone was caring and professional!

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