It is not every day that you come across a person that has such an impact on your everyday life. I have a lot of appreciation for Dr. Spivak for giving me my active life back. I had back pain for many years but feared seeing any doctor because of the horror stories that I was hearing and seeing about back surgeries. I would just use the comforting excuse that it was lifestyle of breaking/training horses, running and raising three daughters until one morning I woke up during a business trip, to extreme pain down my left leg and the feeling of “pins and needles” throughout my foot. When I was unsuccessful of relieving this pain, after a week, I went to see a doctor and immediately was referred to Dr. Spivak. I was impressed and amazed that Dr. Spivak made a point to see me right away and explained both verbally and visually, the MRI showing that I had a disk extrusion between the L5/S1 levels of my lower back. Dr. Spivak eased my overwhelming fears with his comforting, caring personality and the expertise that he has. He performed the procedure the following week and continued with follow-ups, listening and understanding everything that I was explaining. His encouragement and support throughout the whole process has made a huge difference. I can honestly say that within 3 months of the endoscopic spine surgery, I was back to my extremely active lifestyle including running 10-15 miles per week, golfing and yoga without any medication! I am so impressed with Dr. Spivak and would

If only more doctors were like Dr Spivak. I had an extended acute episode of sciatica for which my then-treating internist gave me the one-size-fits-all treatment. Unfortunate for me, the routine response left me untreated for a year and a half until I specifically instructed my internist to refer me to a specialist. Dr. Spivak tested, diagnosed, performed surgery and has responded to every question I have had since. Dr. Spivak has a keen intellect, amiable manner and skillful abilities. As an attorney who has represented scores of clients with herniated discs on disability claims during the last 35 years, I appreciate the advances made in spinal surgery during the last generation. I also am old enough to remember a time when doctors made home visits and were generally more approachable than currently. Dr. Spivak reminds me of the trusted family doctor I had as a child a long time ago. He listens, he questions, he renders a considered and wise judgment.