4,134 Stories From the Community

Robert S. Staten Island, NY

"I was exercising in accordance to my department's policy and while performing a bench press, I felt and heard a popping sensation in my left shoulder followed by immense pain and swelling. I knew that something wasn't right. I went to see Dr. Answorth Allen, a specialist in shoulder repair. He diagnosed my shoulder with a torn rotator cuff that required surgery."

Read Story
shoulder Image Shoulder Injury/Condition
Issiah Photo
Read Story
Issiah Elmont, NY spine Image Spine Injury/Condition
James Photo
Read Story
James New Windsor, NY hip Image Hip Resurfacing
Christine Photo
Read Story
Christine New York, NY body Image Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Pat Photo
Read Story
Pat Hillsdale, NJ foot Image Foot Injury/Condition
Maryellen Photo
Read Story
Maryellen Danbury, CT knee Image Robotic Knee Replacement
Annette Marco Island, FL

"For the past several years I had been in a lot of pain and discomfort with my feet. I developed bunions early on in my 20's. Up to that point I put up with the discomfort only to realize that it was affecting every part of my body. The staff at HSS, from the receptionist to the nurses and anesthesiologist, and Dr. Elliott himself and everyone who worked in the same- day surgery unit, made me feel safe and very comfortable up and until the time of surgery . I was given undivided attention even afterward. My pain was managed so efficiently, I went home that day."

Read Story
foot Image Bunion
Sally Photo
Read Story
Sally Jacksonville, FL knee Image Knee Revision Surgery
Susan K Photo
Read Story
Susan K New York, NY knee Image Knee Replacement
Chris Photo
Read Story
Chris East Haven, CT spine Image Spine Injury/Condition
Vikki Photo
Read Story
Vikki Flushing, NY body Image Rheumatoid Arthritis
Claudia B. New York, NY

"I consider Dr. Semih Gungor to be one of my special "angels". He is so thorough, compassionate, kind, considerate, and gentle. I hold other doctors to his high standard. He doesn't give up and continues to try all possibilities. I get great pleasure in referring him to others as I know he will do everything possible to relieve their pain. A special person and truly what a doctor epitomizes."

Read Story
body Image Pain Management