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Brielle Neumann

Doctor: Laurence E. Mermelstein, MD

I had spinal fusion surgery to correct my scoliosis with Dr. Brielle Neuman. I’m very athletic so hearing that I had to have surgery was a deal breaker.

The surgery was awesome honestly. I would say it was probably the best thing I ever did because I felt so awesome afterwards, almost like nothing ever happened. [Dr. Mermelstein] is awesome to the patients. Something I always loved about him is that we always joke around and have this funny sense of humor with each other. Once I came out of surgery, I went back to doing everything I loved to do. I played soccer, basketball, badminton. Everything went fine with surgery and I went back to do everything like normal.
What were your expectations of what surgery/procedure would be like?
I thought it would be a complex surgery and recovery
Why did you decide to have surgery/procedure?
Scoliosis curve was over 50 degrees and still progressing

Andrew Koch

Doctor: Christopher D. Frendo, DO

In a brief description, what are the type of symptoms that brought you to Long Island Spine Specialists?

Pain due to pinched nerves and bulging discs

How was your first visit with your Doctor?

Great! We hit it off right away

What were your expectations of what surgery/procedure would be like?

A lot of pain

Why did you decide to have surgery/procedure?

The pain became too much

How was the actual surgery/procedure? How did you feel after the surgery/procedure?

Felt great, would do it all over again

What advice would you give someone who is considering Spine Surgery/Injections in the future?

I would definitely recommend Dr. Frendo and his great office.

Edward Mermelstein

Doctor: Joseph T. Sanelli, DO

In a brief description, what are the type of symptoms that brought you to Long Island Spine Specialists?

 came to Long Island Spine Specialists because I had problems in my back and severe pain down both of my legs. I tried physical therapy and it wasn’t doing anything. It was suggested that I try epidural steroid injections with Dr. Sanelli. Within a couple of hours [of the injection], I felt tremendous relief. A series of shots worked wonders for me.

How was your first visit with your Doctor?

Very positive reassuring

What were your expectations of what surgery/procedure would be like?

Was not scared off, was not put off after procedure was described

How was the actual surgery/procedure? How did you feel after the surgery/procedure?

Piece of cake during and after, in fact it was done twice

What advice would you give someone who is considering Spine Surgery/ Injections in the future?

In the event that all other approaches have failed and you feel confident in the surgeon and his background and experience, go for it

Giuseppe Musso

Giuseppe Musso

In a brief description, what are the type of symptoms that brought you to Long Island Spine Specialists?

I saw Dr. Basra for lower back pain.

How was your first visit with your Doctor?

I noticed that he was very informative during my first visit with him.

What were your expectations of what surgery/procedure would be like?

Pretty clear forward with great expectations

Why did you decide to have surgery/procedure?

I decided to have surgery to try to decrease my back pain and improve my life.

How was the actual surgery/procedure? How did you feel after the surgery/procedure?

The surgery went well and I felt relief a couple of weeks later.

What advice would you give someone who is considering Spine Surgery/Injections in the future?

My advice for anybody considering spine surgery in the future is not to be afraid of having a better quality of life.

Helen Porciello

Doctor: Thomas Dowling, MD

In a brief description, what are the type of symptoms that brought you to Long Island Spine Specialists?

I came to Long Island Spine Specialists due to neck and back pain and saw Dr. Dowling initially in 1990. I needed surgery for herniated discs and felt much better afterward .

What were your expectations of what surgery/procedure would be like?

Make me free of pain

How was the actual surgery/procedure? How did you feel after the surgery/procedure?

4 Surgeries — 2 Neck 2 Back, felt better after

What advice would you give someone who is considering Spine Surgery/Injections in the future?

My advice for anybody seeking spine care is to try Long Island Spine Specialists!

Tell us a little about yourself. What is your profession? What are your hobbies?

I am retired.

Albert Napoli

Doctor: Arjang Abbasi, DO

I came to Long Island Spine Specialists to be treated for my back pain. I tried physical therapy and didn’t feel any better. I was evaluated by Dr. Abbasi and he thought my pain is from my facet joints. I ultimately ended up having Radiofrequency Neurotomy. It gave me great relief.

How was your first visit with your Doctor?

He was very friendly, positive and informative.

What were your expectations of what surgery/procedure would be like?

I was hoping that I would feel better.

How was the actual surgery/procedure? How did you feel after the surgery/procedure?

Procedure went well. I was a little sore after the procedure but it was followed by great relief.

What advice would you give someone who is considering Spine Surgery/ Injections in the future?

If you have back pain and you don’t get better, get a second opinion from a spine specialist.

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