Spine Hospital News

Since its inception three years ago, The Daniel and Jane Och Spine Hospital at NewYork-Presbyterian set out to be a global leader in spine care. To do this, they needed a state-of-the-art facility, but they also needed care givers at the very top of their game. We are so pleased to announce that as of today, our neurosurgeon Dr. Peter Angevine has joined their team full time. “While I’ve been operating one day a week at the Och Spine Hospital … Continue reading Neurosurgeon Dr. Peter Angevine Now Serving Patients Full Time at the Och Spine Hospital →

Can a multidisciplinary approach to back pain reduce opioid addiction? That’s what Director of Physical Therapy Evan Johnson, PT, DPT and nurse practitioner Jane Kostadinov, NP, CNRN asked attendees during their panel at Columbia’s Interprofessional Practice and Education (IPE) Day. Columbia University Irving Medical Center/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital (CUIMC/NYP) created the Columbia Commons Campus-Wide Interprofessional Practice and Education Day, or IPE Day, to bring together professionals from all areas of healthcare to talk about ways to improve patient care by working across … Continue reading Seeing the Whole Picture: Dr. Johnson and NP Kostadinov on Better Patient Care Through Teamwork →

Each year it’s different, and always a delight. A source of much anticipation, Dr. Neil Feldstein’s graduating resident tribute picture began as a way for the pediatric neurosurgeon to honor residents in his own style. It has since become a tradition of more than two decades—and counting. Every year, a dinner is held to honor graduating residents, and every year Dr. Feldstein unveils his creation. The picture is kept closely guarded until the dinner, when Dr. Feldstein ferries a set … Continue reading Dr. Feldstein’s Annual Tribute Picture to Residents, Unveiled →

Choosing the right doctor for you or a loved one can be difficult, especially when you have a spinal condition that requires the care of a neurosurgeon. You set out to find the right one by asking family and friends for recommendations. You also scour the internet, reading webpage after webpage about different neurosurgeons and their qualifications, because you want only the very best. After all, the spine is a complex and delicate part of the body. Your search reveals … Continue reading “Top Doctor” Makes It Easier to Choose the Best Doctor →