3,934 Stories From the Community

Bruce Greenwich, CT

"My theory - why not go to the best when it's 35 miles away when others travel much greater distances to get there."

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Lynn Red Hook, NY

" It is now 4 months since my surgery and I feel like 41 not 61!!! Thank you and again your staff from housekeeping to the top were wonderful!"

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Deborah Toms River, NJ

"I had hip arthroscopy with Dr. S. Coleman for torn labrum. I had the surgery on a Tuesday evening and home in NJ at 1am. I was back to working as a physician on crutches on Monday."

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Lana Great Neck, NY

"Everyone was more than comforting, and they all took the time to explain the entire process to me. Dr. Helfet was able to promise me that I would be able to walk normally again, and even dance at my daughter's wedding in the months to come. "

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Lisa New Milford, CT

"I would recommend Dr. Ranawat and the HSS to anyone. They are both excellent. And that's my story."

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Deidre Jackson Heights, NY

"My TKR surgery has made me whole again, free from pain, back at the gym, working, and living my life. "

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Linda Jackson, NJ

"Dr. Michael Parks performed a total knee replacement on 2/18/10. I cannot thank Dr. Parks enough for his skill and kindness. If everything in life goes as smoothly for me as this surgery, I'll be happy. "

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Marty Lake Placid, NY

"On October 13, 2009, I had total hip replacement performed by Dr. Eduardo Salvati, He is the man. Dr. Salvati gave me my life back!"

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Robert Sag Harbor, NY

"HSS is the best. I would not hesitate to recommend to anyone. My surgeon Dr. Ranawat has had a life transforming effect on me and my family."

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Romano Robert New York, NY

"I saw Dr. Rozbruch at HSS. I realized he might be the answer to my problem and we scheduled the completely non-invasive procedure - left ankle distraction arthroplasty. Six months later I was walking around London not feeling any ankle joint pain. Delusional ideas of auditioning for the Sadler Wells Ballet did drift through my subconscious. Forgive me. In seven years I've not felt the old ankle joint."

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Alexa West Hartford, CT

"With the help of physical therapy and my determination to return to soccer I saw positive results faster than I could have imagined. "

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Laura Gaithersburg, MD

" I’d like to report that leg lengthening is a wonderful thing. Not to say it’s a wonderful thing to need, but truly it is blessing that a leg discrepancy can be corrected. Dr. Rozbruch performed the surgery at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York to lengthen my son’s femur. I highly recommend this doctor and hospital, and the hospital staff are fantastic!"

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