Patient Stories – The Spine Hospital at The Neurological Institute of New York

"[Dr. Mandigo] is a wonderful doctor. He takes time, explains everything and tries to make his patients feel comfortable..."

Marilis Byrnes and son Liam's

Richard C.E. Anderson

“When you’re going into surgery with your kid, you want to make sure the doctor is the best."

Aydin

Richard C.E. Anderson

“[Dr. Anderson] knows how to keep [kids] from worrying...he relates to you and can kind of just cheer you up before you go."

Jack Cacace

Richard C.E. Anderson

"I'm the luckiest man alive!"

George

Michael G. Kaiser

Dr. Kaiser was always straightforward and to the point. And I’ve never, ever experienced a doctor who is so caring.

Davarn Wright

Michael G. Kaiser

“I just felt very comfortable with (Dr. McCormick). He’s down to earth—no airs, no pretense. He really put me at ease.”

Steve Rosina

Paul C. McCormick

“I couldn’t believe it when he told me it was all in my neck,” Susan remembers.

Susan Tillsley

Michael G. Kaiser

“We just started crying,” says Craig. “It was the first non-scary meeting we'd had. [Dr. McCormick] made us feel so much better."

Craig Livoti

Paul C. McCormick

“Dr. McCormick is at a top institution in the country. The respect of that position caught my attention,” says Tom.

Tom Holliday

Paul C. McCormick

“I thought to myself, ‘If I don’t do something about this, I’m going to be in big trouble.’ ” Says Candace.

Candace Moose

Peter D. Angevine

Today, Taylor says, he’s better than ever. He has a full range of motion. No pain.

Taylor Joseph

Paul C. McCormick

"Dr. McCormick was very confident, comforting, informative and very capable," Says Joanna

Joanna

Paul C. McCormick

“When I left his office that night I slept for the first time in weeks.” Says Paige's Mom, Tracee.

Paige

Richard C.E. Anderson

“I am back to the person I was before. Even better than when I was in middle school. It’s been amazing.”

Brittany Irwin

Richard C.E. Anderson

Four months after surgery, right on schedule she had a normal delivery of a healthy baby boy: a proud moment for patient & surgeon

A pregnant woman with a cervical dumbbell schwannoma

Paul C. McCormick

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