sewlf
11-04-2003, 09:55 PM
Looking for second surgical opinion for lg herniated c-5c-6 dics with bone spurs causing meylopathy. Local ns recommended cervical diskectomy and fusion with carbonfibre cage and healos(bone growth stimulator) and my own bone marrow.This sounded much better than my own bone or cadaver bone. Anyone with any experience with Dr cammias or this procedure I described would be greatly appreciated.MY local ns said this is very new. thanks sewlf
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BarbS123
11-05-2003, 04:12 PM
Hi,
I can't tell you anything about your particular procedure, but I can tell you a little bit about Dr. Cammissa. He did a lumbar surgery on my husband back in 1993. The surgery was completely successful, and my husband has had no pain whatsoever (related to the back surgery, that is) since. Also, sometime after my surgery, I met a man in my local pharmacy. He'd had cervical spinal surgery with Dr. Cammissa, and his surgery, too, was a complete success. I've always been sorry that I didn't think of going to Dr. C. for my own surgery, but it all happened so fast with me that I had no time to think!
Anyway, my point is that I don't think you can go wrong with this doctor. He's truly at the top of his field. (Did you know that he used to be (and perhaps still is) the doctor for the NY (football) Giants?) And the hospital he operates at is the best, too.
Good luck.
Barb
I can't tell you anything about your particular procedure, but I can tell you a little bit about Dr. Cammissa. He did a lumbar surgery on my husband back in 1993. The surgery was completely successful, and my husband has had no pain whatsoever (related to the back surgery, that is) since. Also, sometime after my surgery, I met a man in my local pharmacy. He'd had cervical spinal surgery with Dr. Cammissa, and his surgery, too, was a complete success. I've always been sorry that I didn't think of going to Dr. C. for my own surgery, but it all happened so fast with me that I had no time to think!
Anyway, my point is that I don't think you can go wrong with this doctor. He's truly at the top of his field. (Did you know that he used to be (and perhaps still is) the doctor for the NY (football) Giants?) And the hospital he operates at is the best, too.
Good luck.
Barb
NYFUSED
11-05-2003, 06:17 PM
Hi,
I also have been referred to Dr. Cammisa. My apt. is Nov. 17. I have been told terrific success stories by people that he has operated on. I have to pay out of pocket cause he is out my my insurance network. $500.00 to walk in the door so that will give you an idea of how I feel about him. FORGET BINGHAMTON. I also have a home in Walton, NY and would not refer you to anyone in that area or locally. Also, I dont believe that procedure is new. It might be to the locals but not in NY Hosp. for special surgery.The Hospital is listed as #2 for the best hospital. ( Columbia Presb. is #1) I wish you luck and please let us know how you do. When is your appt. with Dr. C???
Lori
LAMINECTOMY L4-5 2/14/2001
ACDF C5-6-7 10/2/2002
POSTERIOR LAMINECTOMY-FORAMINOTOMY C6-7 to remove spurs 6/4/2003
STAPH INFECTION BACK IN HOSP. 7/4-/7/9/2003
UPCOMING SURGERIES:
ACDF C4-5 HERANITED DISC CAUSING SPINAL STENOSIS
POSTERIOR STABLIZATION C5-6-7 DUE TO NON-FUSION :wave:
L3- S1 FUSION OR ADR........... :bouncing:
I also have been referred to Dr. Cammisa. My apt. is Nov. 17. I have been told terrific success stories by people that he has operated on. I have to pay out of pocket cause he is out my my insurance network. $500.00 to walk in the door so that will give you an idea of how I feel about him. FORGET BINGHAMTON. I also have a home in Walton, NY and would not refer you to anyone in that area or locally. Also, I dont believe that procedure is new. It might be to the locals but not in NY Hosp. for special surgery.The Hospital is listed as #2 for the best hospital. ( Columbia Presb. is #1) I wish you luck and please let us know how you do. When is your appt. with Dr. C???
Lori
LAMINECTOMY L4-5 2/14/2001
ACDF C5-6-7 10/2/2002
POSTERIOR LAMINECTOMY-FORAMINOTOMY C6-7 to remove spurs 6/4/2003
STAPH INFECTION BACK IN HOSP. 7/4-/7/9/2003
UPCOMING SURGERIES:
ACDF C4-5 HERANITED DISC CAUSING SPINAL STENOSIS
POSTERIOR STABLIZATION C5-6-7 DUE TO NON-FUSION :wave:
L3- S1 FUSION OR ADR........... :bouncing:
mistyone
11-05-2003, 07:34 PM
can i sleep over your house and go see him also? thanks, mistyone :angel: :p :jester: no kidding!!! who else does what he does? btw, could you loan me about 500.00 for him also? i can pay you back when my case settles.... :eek: IF I had the money i would go for it myself. But i dont have anyone to stay with up in NY. So i have to be here. You are lucky!! so have good luck!!
Hi,
I also have been referred to Dr. Cammisa. My apt. is Nov. 17. I have been told terrific success stories by people that he has operated on. I have to pay out of pocket cause he is out my my insurance network. $500.00 to walk in the door so that will give you an idea of how I feel about him. FORGET BINGHAMTON. I also have a home in Walton, NY and would not refer you to anyone in that area or locally. Also, I dont believe that procedure is new. It might be to the locals but not in NY Hosp. for special surgery.The Hospital is listed as #2 for the best hospital. ( Columbia Presb. is #1) I wish you luck and please let us know how you do. When is your appt. with Dr. C???
Lori
LAMINECTOMY L4-5 2/14/2001
ACDF C5-6-7 10/2/2002
POSTERIOR LAMINECTOMY-FORAMINOTOMY C6-7 to remove spurs 6/4/2003
STAPH INFECTION BACK IN HOSP. 7/4-/7/9/2003
UPCOMING SURGERIES:
ACDF C4-5 HERANITED DISC CAUSING SPINAL STENOSIS
POSTERIOR STABLIZATION C5-6-7 DUE TO NON-FUSION :wave:
L3- S1 FUSION OR ADR........... :bouncing:
Hi,
I also have been referred to Dr. Cammisa. My apt. is Nov. 17. I have been told terrific success stories by people that he has operated on. I have to pay out of pocket cause he is out my my insurance network. $500.00 to walk in the door so that will give you an idea of how I feel about him. FORGET BINGHAMTON. I also have a home in Walton, NY and would not refer you to anyone in that area or locally. Also, I dont believe that procedure is new. It might be to the locals but not in NY Hosp. for special surgery.The Hospital is listed as #2 for the best hospital. ( Columbia Presb. is #1) I wish you luck and please let us know how you do. When is your appt. with Dr. C???
Lori
LAMINECTOMY L4-5 2/14/2001
ACDF C5-6-7 10/2/2002
POSTERIOR LAMINECTOMY-FORAMINOTOMY C6-7 to remove spurs 6/4/2003
STAPH INFECTION BACK IN HOSP. 7/4-/7/9/2003
UPCOMING SURGERIES:
ACDF C4-5 HERANITED DISC CAUSING SPINAL STENOSIS
POSTERIOR STABLIZATION C5-6-7 DUE TO NON-FUSION :wave:
L3- S1 FUSION OR ADR........... :bouncing:
NYFUSED
11-05-2003, 08:35 PM
Mysti,
You gave me a good laugh. First off, I am putting his charge on my credit card. I am unable to work so funds are low. I just started selling a home interior line to try and have some income. What state are you located in?
Lori
You gave me a good laugh. First off, I am putting his charge on my credit card. I am unable to work so funds are low. I just started selling a home interior line to try and have some income. What state are you located in?
Lori
mistyone
11-05-2003, 09:22 PM
Mysti,
You gave me a good laugh. First off, I am putting his charge on my credit card. I am unable to work so funds are low. I just started selling a home interior line to try and have some income. What state are you located in?
Lori
:o Hi lorirat I am in Florida!! at least it isnt snowing here yet!! teeheee
but i used to be in NY
was in albany where i was creamed!! :bouncing: :nono:
but now in fla
most of the doctors here duuno their tongues from their tailbones
would rather be up in ny for anymore work :confused: :rolleyes:
but i yam where i yam and dats da thruth :eek:
You gave me a good laugh. First off, I am putting his charge on my credit card. I am unable to work so funds are low. I just started selling a home interior line to try and have some income. What state are you located in?
Lori
:o Hi lorirat I am in Florida!! at least it isnt snowing here yet!! teeheee
but i used to be in NY
was in albany where i was creamed!! :bouncing: :nono:
but now in fla
most of the doctors here duuno their tongues from their tailbones
would rather be up in ny for anymore work :confused: :rolleyes:
but i yam where i yam and dats da thruth :eek:
sewlf
11-08-2003, 02:01 AM
Hi,
I also have been referred to Dr. Cammisa. My apt. is Nov. 17. I have been told terrific success stories by people that he has operated on. I have to pay out of pocket cause he is out my my insurance network. $500.00 to walk in the door so that will give you an idea of how I feel about him. FORGET BINGHAMTON. I also have a home in Walton, NY and would not refer you to anyone in that area or locally. Also, I dont believe that procedure is new. It might be to the locals but not in NY Hosp. for special surgery.The Hospital is listed as #2 for the best hospital. ( Columbia Presb. is #1) I wish you luck and please let us know how you do. When is your appt. with Dr. C???
Lori
LAMINECTOMY L4-5 2/14/2001
ACDF C5-6-7 10/2/2002
POSTERIOR LAMINECTOMY-FORAMINOTOMY C6-7 to remove spurs 6/4/2003
STAPH INFECTION BACK IN HOSP. 7/4-/7/9/2003
UPCOMING SURGERIES:
ACDF C4-5 HERANITED DISC CAUSING SPINAL STENOSIS
POSTERIOR STABLIZATION C5-6-7 DUE TO NON-FUSION :wave:
L3- S1 FUSION OR ADR........... :bouncing:
HI LORI THANKS FOR RESPONDING, DR. CAMMISAS OFFICE CALLED ME BACK TODAY AFTER I FAXED MY MRI TO THEM AND SHE SAID HE WOULD SEE ME ON THE 17TH. BUT THAT IS THE ONLY DAY OF THE MONTH I COULD,NT GO SO I AM SEEING HIM ON THE 20TH.ORIGINALLY THEY TOLD ME THEY WERE BOOKING INTO LATE DEC AND JAN SO I DONT KNOW IF THIS A GOOD THING OR BAD THAT HE WILL SEE ME SO SOON. MY INS WONT COVER OUT OF NETWORK SO IT WILL BE AN EXPENSIVE DAY.NO SHOPPING IN NYC!!!! ILL KEEP IN TOUCH. LYNETTE ( SEWLF)
I also have been referred to Dr. Cammisa. My apt. is Nov. 17. I have been told terrific success stories by people that he has operated on. I have to pay out of pocket cause he is out my my insurance network. $500.00 to walk in the door so that will give you an idea of how I feel about him. FORGET BINGHAMTON. I also have a home in Walton, NY and would not refer you to anyone in that area or locally. Also, I dont believe that procedure is new. It might be to the locals but not in NY Hosp. for special surgery.The Hospital is listed as #2 for the best hospital. ( Columbia Presb. is #1) I wish you luck and please let us know how you do. When is your appt. with Dr. C???
Lori
LAMINECTOMY L4-5 2/14/2001
ACDF C5-6-7 10/2/2002
POSTERIOR LAMINECTOMY-FORAMINOTOMY C6-7 to remove spurs 6/4/2003
STAPH INFECTION BACK IN HOSP. 7/4-/7/9/2003
UPCOMING SURGERIES:
ACDF C4-5 HERANITED DISC CAUSING SPINAL STENOSIS
POSTERIOR STABLIZATION C5-6-7 DUE TO NON-FUSION :wave:
L3- S1 FUSION OR ADR........... :bouncing:
HI LORI THANKS FOR RESPONDING, DR. CAMMISAS OFFICE CALLED ME BACK TODAY AFTER I FAXED MY MRI TO THEM AND SHE SAID HE WOULD SEE ME ON THE 17TH. BUT THAT IS THE ONLY DAY OF THE MONTH I COULD,NT GO SO I AM SEEING HIM ON THE 20TH.ORIGINALLY THEY TOLD ME THEY WERE BOOKING INTO LATE DEC AND JAN SO I DONT KNOW IF THIS A GOOD THING OR BAD THAT HE WILL SEE ME SO SOON. MY INS WONT COVER OUT OF NETWORK SO IT WILL BE AN EXPENSIVE DAY.NO SHOPPING IN NYC!!!! ILL KEEP IN TOUCH. LYNETTE ( SEWLF)
NYFUSED
11-08-2003, 04:38 PM
HI LORI THANKS FOR RESPONDING, DR. CAMMISAS OFFICE CALLED ME BACK TODAY AFTER I FAXED MY MRI TO THEM AND SHE SAID HE WOULD SEE ME ON THE 17TH. BUT THAT IS THE ONLY DAY OF THE MONTH I COULD,NT GO SO I AM SEEING HIM ON THE 20TH.ORIGINALLY THEY TOLD ME THEY WERE BOOKING INTO LATE DEC AND JAN SO I DONT KNOW IF THIS A GOOD THING OR BAD THAT HE WILL SEE ME SO SOON. MY INS WONT COVER OUT OF NETWORK SO IT WILL BE AN EXPENSIVE DAY.NO SHOPPING IN NYC!!!! ILL KEEP IN TOUCH. LYNETTE ( SEWLF)
Hi Lynette,
I wish you luck with your appt. To bad you couldn't keep it for the 17th. We could have met in person. I had to wait 6 weeks for an appt. but I wouldn't let that make you worry. He could have gotten a cancellation. I also have to pay out of pocket $500.00.....ugh. it's killing me especially with the holidays coming up but at this point I really dont care about the money. I just want to know what type of surgery I need. I have gotten 2 different diagnoises so Dr. Cammisa is my 3rd opinion. I also am going for a 4th opinion This Friday with a NS. So 2 NS OPINIONS AND 2 OSS OPINIONS. Hopefully, I will be able to make a decision. Keep in touch on your progress.
Lori
Hi Lynette,
I wish you luck with your appt. To bad you couldn't keep it for the 17th. We could have met in person. I had to wait 6 weeks for an appt. but I wouldn't let that make you worry. He could have gotten a cancellation. I also have to pay out of pocket $500.00.....ugh. it's killing me especially with the holidays coming up but at this point I really dont care about the money. I just want to know what type of surgery I need. I have gotten 2 different diagnoises so Dr. Cammisa is my 3rd opinion. I also am going for a 4th opinion This Friday with a NS. So 2 NS OPINIONS AND 2 OSS OPINIONS. Hopefully, I will be able to make a decision. Keep in touch on your progress.
Lori
KGMAPM9294
11-19-2003, 12:55 PM
I remember him being involved with the trial of ADR, still the case ?
NYFUSED
11-19-2003, 08:07 PM
Hi Lynette,
Just want to wish you luck tomorrow. Please post your results,
Lori :bouncing:
Just want to wish you luck tomorrow. Please post your results,
Lori :bouncing:
sewlf
11-22-2003, 01:12 AM
I remember him being involved with the trial of ADR, still the case ?
HE DID OFFER ME THE ARTIFICIAL DISC TRIAL SO HE IS STILL INVOLVED LYNETTE
HE DID OFFER ME THE ARTIFICIAL DISC TRIAL SO HE IS STILL INVOLVED LYNETTE
NYFUSED
11-23-2003, 01:51 AM
HE DID OFFER ME THE ARTIFICIAL DISC TRIAL SO HE IS STILL INVOLVED LYNETTE
HI LYNETTE,
HE IS DEFINETLY DOING ADR'S. I WILL BE MOST LIKELY BE HAVING THE LUMBAR SPINE DONE IN 2004 OR 2005. HAVE TO FIX THE CERVICAL SPINE FIRST.
GOOD LUCK
LORI
HI LYNETTE,
HE IS DEFINETLY DOING ADR'S. I WILL BE MOST LIKELY BE HAVING THE LUMBAR SPINE DONE IN 2004 OR 2005. HAVE TO FIX THE CERVICAL SPINE FIRST.
GOOD LUCK
LORI
sgt207
11-25-2003, 09:24 AM
Dr. Cammisa is reputed to be one of the best!!!
A lot of injured cops in the NY Metro area have used him with success.
A lot of injured cops in the NY Metro area have used him with success.