Susan Dreyer Emory Faculty
Susan Dreyer Emory Faculty

Susan Dreyer, MD

Pain Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

4.9 - 471 Ratings

Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center - Atlanta

21 Ortho Lane, Atlanta, GA 30329
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About

Dr. Dreyer has helped patients reduce their pain and increase their function through exercise, medications and injections. She has lectured nationally and internationally on the care of neck pain, radiculopathy, back pain and other spine conditions. She has published more than thirty-five articles and chapters.

Languages

  • English

Emory Affiliation

  • Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
  • Emory Healthcare Network
  • Emory Physician Group Practice

Academic Title

  • Associate Professor

Year Started Practicing

  • 1996

Locations

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Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5 overall rating 471 ratings

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

4.9 Provider showed concern
4.9 Provider explained things clearly
4.8 Provider discussed treatment options
4.9 Provider included you in decisions
4.9 Likelihood of recommending this provider
5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-29

Awesome

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-25

Dr. Dreyer is always very attentive.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-21

I love my provider

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-19

First appt with Dr Dryer. She was very knowledgeable about my situation. Hope she can help me.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-18

Very good bedside manners

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-08

Dr Dreyer is always very caring which is especially great when you have a chronic problem She try's very hard to help you with your symptoms and solutions

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-05

Dr Dreyer is very knowledgeable, pleasant and approachable. I appreciate having her as my doctor. I feel like she does her best to address my concerns and I feel comfortable sharing information with her.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-25

Dr. Dryer is the best. I had not seen her in 5 years, but had previously been under her care for years. Kudos to her and her team!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-20

Everything was great

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-13

Dr Dreyer is a wonderful doctor. So happy to work with her.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-08

She explained everything in plain English, provided options, and wasn't rushing to her next patient

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-07

I am very pleased with Dr Dreyer, very caring and compassionate

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-31

Happy and grateful, the doctor speaks Spanish and I was able to understand all the treatment I am going to receive, friendly and very professional. Thank you

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-30

Very thorough!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-14

Dr Dreyer and her staff were friendly and helpful.

1 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-10

She had laryngitis. She was incredibly difficult to understand. She did not listen carefully to my responses to her questions. She recorded the entire visit inaccurately, including major errors re my medical history that will cause me to be denied insurance In the future. She noted things in my chart that did not happen during the appointment.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-06

Dr Dreyer is a Godsend & life saver. I feel very lucky that she takes the time to help me figure out what's going on and weigh various solutions. She continues to give me hope that there is light at the end of the tunnel and I will be able to move better as time goes by. I have been feeling increasingly discouraged - Dr Dreyer helped me refresh and carry on. She has also done this when I reached out via MyChart thru out this ordeal w/ my nerve pain, spasms, etc. Her explanations made such sense. Many thanks. I am blessed & lucky to have you helping me. You also have pulled a good team together to help me and others.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-02

I have seen Dr. Dryer before. Last time was 5 yrs ago. I was glad to see she's still at Emory

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-31

Dr Dreyer is a PERFECT DOCTOR just perfect in all categories .Your fortunate to be able "to find the best"Dr Dreyer Is very Valuable.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-19

Dr. Dreyer was attentive and addressed all of my health issues with care and concern.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-19

Dr. Dreyer always explains everything so well and I feel like she listens and responds in a way all can understand.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-13

Dr Dreyer's thoughtful assessments always leads to her giving me options, good ones and choices that have made a positive difference for me.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-10

I appreciate Dr. Dreyer's knowledge and empathy for patients. Her explanations are clear and she follows up as needed. I"m impressed that she remembered personal details from a conversation we had a year ago during a previous appointment. It shows the degree to which she sees us in holistic fashion, not just as patients but as real people.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-26

I have been coming to Dr Dreyer over 6 years. She is thorough and informative. She listens!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-14

I'm very grateful to have Dr. Dreyer as my physician.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-05

Dr Dreyer and her staff are Excellent.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-05

I had a GREAT customer experience with Dr.Dreyer! She was very thorough in her analysis and evaluation of my issue. She was personable and pleasant. She made me feel like I had been coming to her for years, yet this was my first visit with her. I will definitely recommend her to orhers.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-30

Dr Dryer is excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-29

Superb doctor.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-10

Dr Dreyer spent a great deal of time with me discussing my options openly and honestly with frankness about the probability of surgical success and associated probabilities of creating any additional potential problems

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-28

Dr Dryer has very good insight and listening skills.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-24

Everything was great

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-21

I trust Dr. Dryer without any reservations whatsoever.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-20

Very good experience

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-20

Dr. Dreyer is an excellent physician! She was thorough in her examination of my condition and clear in explaining everything to me. I feel very fortunate that she is my doctor.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-11

Everything outstanding.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-06

Dr Dreyer is very personable and attentive and addresses all my concerns. She is extremely knowledgeable and takes the time to listen to her patient. She is a great asset to Emory and I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone. I consider it a privilege to have her as my doctor.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-03

We like Dr. Dreyer. She's excellent.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-18

Dr. Dryer provided very detailed information and provided proposed treatments

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-15

I have recommended Dr. Dreyer to several people who have liked her and continued with her.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-13

I have been very happy with Dr Dreyer and her staff. She explains things on a level you can understand and works with me on treatment for my condition. She and her staff are very prompt to answer my questions in My Chart. Very happy with my Dr and her staff.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-17

Dr Dreyer is an awesome caring smart doctor

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-02

Very focused on my condition and history

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-20

I have recommended Dr. Dryers to several family and friends and continue to make referrals to her.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-13

I have referred friends to Dr Dreyer. She was able to identify and treat his issue.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-13

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-11

Dr. Dreyer was excellent. She was professional and gave me the information I needed and explained it well.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-01

Dr Dreyer has always demonstrated her concerns for her patients. We all gain also from her expertise and experience

3 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-30

The provider changed in my chart medications subscribed to me by other physicians without talking to me and before I arrived for my appointment.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-30

I would give a higher grade if permitted

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-15

She is exceptional. She is thorough and communicative.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-10

Dr Dryer is compassionate and So helpful and understanding, takes all issues into consideration. She is wonderful!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-09

Dr. Dreyer answered all of my questions & discussed possible reasons for my health issues. Next steps, like MRI, were also established. Excellent care provided.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-07

Dr. Dreyer is fantastic. She asks great questions. I'd seen her once previously during the pandemic via Telehealth.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-04

Dr Dryer listens to all concerns .

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-04

My doctor knows me and my back issues--is very good about discussing thoroughly and making sure we're on the same page for path forward.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-03

Dr. Dreyer is an excellent physician who shows concern for my health issues. I value her care.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-03

Very happy with Dr.Dreyer and her team

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-30

The provider doesn't have any bedside manner. I appreciate that she worked quickly and efficiently, but she came across as rigid and lukewarm.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-17

I always leave feeling I have been heard and know what the plan is for my care.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-14

Dr. Dryer was patient with my questions and explained everything thoroughly. She did many physical tests/evals to aid in her diagnosis. I felt confident that she had adequately assessed my situation.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-10

Excellent experience and very pleased with the recommendations. Very organized.thumbs up

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-28

I thought Dr. Dreyer was very personable, provided lots of information the likely cause of my pain; she shared about her thoughts about what to do next and educated me in what the Xray showed. Could not have asked for a more helpful physician.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-25

Dr Dreyer is just amazing all the way around.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-24

Dr Dryer is awesome

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-21

Love Dr Dryer she is the best and I have used her for years..

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-20

I could tell dr. Dreyer had reviewed my chart before we spoke. She listened to my concerns and was very thorough with her exam. I was very happy with the entire experience.And the gentleman who checked us in at the front desk was great

3 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-19

Once admitted inside, it was quick and fair service, I was able to leave after appropriate amount of time

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-13

Excellent experience- very thorough exam with lots of questions.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-05

Doctor Dreyer is the best!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-30

Highest marks for Dr. Dreyer!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-18

Been going to Dr Dreyer for many years, and she's always been very good. My wife goes to her too.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-14

Dr. Dreyer has an incredible bed side manner with her patients. She listens and she gives sound advice. Her care for my back has definitely improved my quality of life.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-09

Great doctor!!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-06

Dr Dryer was great!! Spent as much time as needed to work through my problem. Was impressed with her research of my medical history!!! Glad I found her and look forward to a long relationship

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-01

I felt confident in my doctors recommendation.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-21

A super physician ..listens intently ..responds perfectly ..tells me everything

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-18

Dr. Dreyer is really good. Happy that I found her.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-15

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-13

I am a longtime patient of Dr. Dreyer and hope to stay with her. At Emory there is constant turnover of physicians such that continuity of care with a practitioner who knows your history is often lost. Trying to find a new practitioner is difficult: most have no openings for new patients and the web listings are almost never updated to reflect this. I value my relationship with Dr. Dreyer and would recommend her to others.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-04

The doctor meticulously examined me and too time to explain the result of my scan/MRI and helped understand my pains and what my planned solution will be and the follow up

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-20

No complaints. My experience was very good.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-17

I was referred to Dr. Dryer by Dr. John Heller, the man that operated on my neck many years ago...I trust him very much. Dryer has given me the first mostly pain free days in over a year.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-13

Dr Dreyer always explains everything to you & makes sure you understand all the med terms. And allows the patient to make decisions from the options she gives. She is very thorough.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-09

Dr. Dreyer always listens and shows interest in how I am feeling and any questions I have. She is compassionate a d a very caring person. I appreciate her very much.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-01

I have referred lots of patients to Dr Dreyer she's wonderful

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-26

Dr. Dreyer seems very caring, and listens to my questions/concerns.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-21

Dr. Dryer is very accommodating, very supportive and listens intently as I expressed how I was feeling with my on going cervical stenosis. She is always informative and provides the perfect diagnosis, support and encouragement. I always feel better and more confident after meeting with Dr. Dryer.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-12

Dr. Dryer is wonderful. She is easy to talk to and is very caring

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-10

Dr. Dreyer consistently wows me with her knowledge and ability to offer practical insights and tips to address my ongoing condition. I leave each call grateful for our time together and with a clear plan for next steps.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-06

Dr. Dryer very caring

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-04

Dr. Dreyer had discussed the treatment with me at a previous visit, and an appt was made to discuss in more detail before the date of the procedure.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-23

Dr. Dreyer is excellent. I have confidence in her care and her advice about my condition.

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-15

Referred to another physician

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-15

Dr. Dreyer has always been kind and considerate.

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-01

She has skills

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-23

Dr. Dryer is a wonderful Provider. Caring, personable, very professional and friendly, as well!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-19

Always very good.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-03

Very professional, thorough in asking questions about my issue, very knowledgeable and Dr Dreyer actually "examined" me to better determine where and level of pain and limitations I had been experiencing.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-24

Very imformative

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-22

Dr Susan Dreyer is so good in her practice of medicine. I consider myself blessed that she is my provider.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-19

Dr, Dryer seemed very knowledgeable and competent.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-15

Dr.Dreyer was so helpful in assisting me, answering my questions, examining my back, and discussing my upcoming injections for my back discomfort.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-11

I have recommended her to several people who were very pleased with her care.

Credentials

Education

  • Residency: Univ of TX Health Science Ctr-San Antonio, Physical Medicine & Rehab, 1992
  • Internship: Univ of TX Health Science Ctr-San Antonio, Physical Medicine & Rehab, 1989
  • Medical Education: University of Illinois College of Med at Rockford, MD, 1988

Board Certifications

  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1993

Awards

  • Excellence in Research Writing Award 
    Association of Academic Physiatrists, 1994
    Non-Surgical Care of Low Back Pain 
    Award from Richard and Hilda Rosenthal Foundation

Professional Memberships

  • Am Acad Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
    American Academy of Physical Med and Rehab
    American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
    American Medical Association
    Association of Academic Physiatrists
    North American Spine Society