Spine Care and Spinal Surgery
Anyone who has ever suffered from neck or back pain – from herniated discs and spinal stenosis to advanced spinal deformity – knows that there is no more debilitating pain. Sufferers frequently seek numerous medical opinions and undergo multiple tests and procedures, often with less than favorable results. Right in your own backyard, The Spine Program at White Plains Hospital offers patients an exceptional option for long-term, sustainable management of these incapacitating conditions with its new, innovative, and state-of-the-art surgical and non-surgical spine treatments.
- Spinal arthritis affects about 90% of people over age 55
- Degenerative disc disease affects 43,000,000 Americans
- On any given day, more than 6.5 million Americans get treated for some form of lower back pain
- Back pain afflicts 31,000,000 Americans and is the #1 cause of inactivity in young adults
- Herniated discs are most common between age 30 and 50
Why White Plains Hospital
The Spine Program at White Plains offers patients the most advanced diagnostic modalities and treatment options for a spectrum of simple and complex conditions of the spine. This comprehensive, advanced program is staffed by a highly-trained, meticulously coordinated team of compassionate medical professionals, including physicians, nurses, physical therapists, physician assistants, and care coordinators. Most importantly, our program focuses on achieving the best results possible for every patient, every day, and we achieve this goal by customizing our care to suit the specific needs of each individual. At The Spine Program at White Plains, we believe that the patient is the single most important member of the team, and we help each individual find the exceptional solution that’s right for them – every day. Our program features:
Innovative Physicians and Pioneering ResearchOur exceptional spine surgeons are national authorities and leaders in the field of advanced spinal surgery and have developed and patented innovative surgical instruments and techniques that will re-define the practice of advanced minimally invasive spinal surgery in hospitals worldwide. Our clinicians regularly contribute to clinical and scientific research at the forefront of Spine Medicine and present this work at some of the most distinguished national and international conferences in Orthopedic and Spine Surgery.
Unparalleled Surgical Expertise and ProficiencyEach of our spine surgeons received their Orthopedic and Fellowship training in internationally recognized, highly respected programs and are board certified. Each surgeon is uniquely accomplished in a variety of spinal, orthopedic, and neurosurgical sub-specialties, ranging from minimally invasive disc decompressions to spinal fusion and reconstruction, and they perform hundreds of procedures annually. In total, they bring more than 90 years of cumulative operative experience to the care of their patients.
Most Advanced Suite of Diagnostic and Treatment Technologies and EquipmentThe Spine Program at White Plains is defined by a commitment to exceptional advanced spine care and optimizing patient safety, every day. In addition to offering the latest in technologically advanced orthopedic equipment and techniques for minimally invasive and micro-surgery, our team works in specially designed “spine safe” operating suites. These state-of-the-art operating rooms are specially constructed to ensure easy equipment maneuverability and provide a specialized airflow system designed to minimize the risk of infection.
Easy, Convenient Access to Exceptional Spine CareOur offices are conveniently located, with friendly dynamic staff and short wait times. For your convenience, we accept almost all types of insurance coverage, and our staff is happy to assist you with any questions.
If you would like to schedule an appointment or if you have any questions, please call 914-681-1010.