Hospital for Special Surgery

Went to the HSS by plane multiple times after my local top 10 hospital failed me. Had both hips operated on and was back to running within months. Wait times are long, which is fine as long as outcomes are good (and they were) - the wait is long because they are thorough. Dr. Coleman was very available and caring.

I came to Dr. Della Valle with a right hip that had already been resurfaced and failed and a total metal on metal replacement that not only failed but the ball came loose and caused a lot of destruction to my pelvis as well as other parts about which I have no actual knowledge. All I knew was that at that point I had spent essentially a couple of years on crutches.....not because of pain as I had no pain, but because I was physically unable to step forward with my right leg. I am a professional singer, and was touring a lot in those years, and managed my onstage movement by spiffy crutches that matched my gowns. When I saw Dr. Della Valle, first he said he could not fix it, but would find SOMEone in the world who could. And then he took new X-rays, and did a few other observations, smiled and said "Miss Fox, I can fix this!" Presently I was admitted to the hospital and he indeed did fix it! I understand that it was extremely complicated, but all I knew is that I was so well cared for, and looked after at the Hospital for Special Surgery. Christmas came and went, and then I was home recuperating. Dr. Della Valle actually called me to see how I was doing, and surprisingly I was in no pain, and if there was a little I took a small dose of Tylenol. I began to walk again, and am still thrilled and extremely appreciative to Dr. Della Valle for taking on such a challenge. Last summer, (almost five years later) my husband and I climbed the middle portion of the Austrian Untersberg and next time will take boots and walking sticks and head for the top! Every step I take, on the level, in the German hills or Austrian mountains, or at home on the big bridge that leads to our New Jersey Island, i am so thankful to Dr. Della Valle and also to that spectacular hospital. I dance, I ride bikes, I climb, I swim, and I actively stage a lot of operas, illustrating movement of every nature. I have no pain, and I am - every day - simply thrilled. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Nancy Fox-Hoover Ocean City, New Jersey

I had scoliosis surgery for a 77 degree curve at the HSS in 1977.
I was in the hospital for over 3 weeks.
I wore a body cast for 4 months.
My curve was reduced to 13 degrees.
I am now 50 years old, married with 4 kids.
I still remember the doctors and nurses and the techs
and the friends I made there.
Thank you all very much.
You probably changed/prolonged my life.
As for the people who complain about this hospital,
if they complain about the best orthopedic hospital in the nation
(and maybe the world) then nothing will satisfy them.

I had an absolutely horrible experience today with HSS. First off i explained to the admin. exactly my symptoms and how long i was experiencing them. Told her what i was diagnosed as having and also told her i was looking for a surgeon. After arriving for my appointment at 11:15, i was not taken into the observation room until 11:30 where i proceeded sit for another 30 minutes before Dr. Griffin came in and basically called me a liar by saying that his Admin would never have told me what she did. I continued to be taken aback by Dr. Griffin's arrogance until i just decided to tell him that is enough and left.

My son has had multiple surgeries here and the care has always been outstanding. I do wish HSS did not deal with Bio Dynamics for DME. They are as fraudulent as they come! They bill you and the insurance company! Had this happen twice! Totally recommend HSS wound never recommend Bio Dynamic Technologies!