3,924 Stories From the Community

Allen Smithtown, NY

"Sometimes, if we are lucky in life, we cross paths with people who change our lives forever! For me, those people are Dr. Matthew Cunningham and Dr. James Wyss. I went to see Dr. Cunningham after two years of going from doctor to doctor, all in vain. I am a retired physical education teacher with a chronically bad back and many disc problems."

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Alexandra Brooklyn, NY

"After two years of severe back pain, I sought out Dr. Wyss for some pain relief. He had great bedside manner and unlike other doctors I had met with, he diagnosed the exact cause of my pain and explained the measures I should take. When the day of the first procedure came, he ensured that it went flawlessly. During the procedure, he talked through every step and it. It was successful, and he followed up immediately."

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Frederick Len Babylon, NY

"Because of Dr. O'Brien's skill and technique I was able to get back to normal activities in weeks as opposed to months. "

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Carole Toms River, NJ hip Image Hip Replacement
Santa J Chesapeake, VA

"About 10 years ago my husband and I retired to Virginia where my daughter practices pediatric critical care, but we always come home to HSS when we need an orthopedic surgeon. There is nowhere else in the world we would ever go!!"

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Dr. Gerald C. Saratoga Springs, NY

"The entire experience was exceptional and I was able to return to work just 25 days after surgery with no pain or discomfort during my 10 hour day. I would return to the Hospital For Special Surgery for any orthopedic procedure without hesitation."

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shoulder Image Rotator Cuff Injury/Condition
Felicia Garden City, NY

"The surgery was extremely successful, and I was free of the pain associated with the hip immediately. I was on my feet walking the next day. "

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hip Image Hip Replacement
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Joanne Northport, NY knee Image Torn Meniscus
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Jessica New Canaan, CT spine Image ACDF Surgery
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Christine New York, NY body Image Cerebral Palsy (CP)
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Donald T. Newton, NJ spine Image Herniated Disc
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Jennifer Monmouth Junction, NJ leg Image Leg Injury/Condition