NewYork-Presbyterian Och Spine Hospital

I’m writing to give a shout out to all the employees of the hospital who I encountered today while accompanying my best friend to a post-surgical appointment. Everyone was very friendly and considerate, including the parking valet, the security guards at the entrance, the cafeteria workers and the kind gentleman who noticed we seemed a bit lost after getting off the elevator and offered to guide us to our destination. I was also super impressed with the bedside manner of Dr. Coury, who my friend saw for her follow up after fusion surgery with Dr. Lehman, which went very well. Bravo to all.

Dr Lehman‘s team and the staff at the Allen hospital were simply amazing I could not have asked for better care. Dr. Lehman performed an ACDF. I highly recommend making an appointment if you suffer from cervical and lumbar spine issues.

Had C-2 to T-4 instrumented spinal fusion on 11/19/2018. Surgeon explained procedure and path to healing completely and the outcome has me well on that path. Nursing staff was kind and helpful. The Och facility has all private rooms and the Spine Hospital always has a neurosurgeon on call if questions arise. I could not be more pleased.

I have had surgery...great surgeon, great staff, great rehab. Success...Absolutely impossible to get a call back when you call that main number. Can take days....needs to be fixed!!

Just replying to "Donna S."..YES, I believe age discrimination DOES exist, especially with serious spine issues in the elderly. I am 68, and keep getting "bounced" from dr. to dr. Guess they figure we're not worth the risk, and we don't have much time left, so why bother helping us. In this highly populated area, I guess Drs. can pick and choose the "easiest" cases (the "young ones"). I see them in phys. therapy, and they hop and skip around like butterflies (doesn't appear to be much wrong with them)...saw the ad on TV for this facility; won't waste my time even calling them.