Category Archives: Neurosurgery

Eliminating the Confusion about Spinal Fusion

Spinal Fusion is used to treat spinal instability and alleviate chronic mechanical back pain but many people are unsure of … More

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Seminar on Non-operative Treatments for Neck and Back Pain on Tuesday

On Tuesday, December 4 at 6:30 p.m. Tamar Kessel, MD will present a seminar in the Noble Conference Center at … More

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Patient Information Update: ONS Spinal Injections Not from tainted supply

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the medications that have caused fungal meningitis from spinal injections that are … More

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Wide variety of spinal disorders treated at the ONS Spine Center

The large majority of people in the United States will have some type of spinal disorder but most will recover … More

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Seminar on Spinal Fusion: Treatment for Spinal Instability -May 8th

Considering a Spinal Fusion? Attend this informative seminar on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, 9:00 a.m. at Greenwich Hospital, 5 Perryridge … More

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Understanding Injection Therapy for Neck and Back Pain Relief

Tuesday, April 3, 6- 7:30 p.m. Noble Conference Center, Greenwich Hospital Speaker: JEFFREY HEFTLER, M.D. , PHYSIATRIST at Orthopaedic and … More

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“Does Laser Spine Surgery Work?”

Does laser spine surgery work?
Spine surgery is typically done to relieve pain and other symptoms by decreasing pressure on a compressed nerve or by stabilizing the spine. More

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Dr. Amory Fiore on Neck Pain

PAIN IN THE NECK
ONS physicians aim for the least invasive treatment to cure Neck Pain. Read the story featuring neurosurgeon Dr. Amory Fiore on The Daily Greenwich. More

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Dr. Jeffrey Heftler in the News!

ONS physiatrist Dr. Jeffrey Heftler was recently interviewed by The Daily Greenwich about treatments for back pain and interventional physiatry. It is a subject near and dear to his heart since he suffered two herniated discs when he was 18 years old. More

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Greenwich Docs Included in Castle Connolly New York Top Doctors Guide, 14th edition

Ten physicians from ONS are included in the latest edition of Castle Connolly Top Doctors, New York Metro Area guidebook. More

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