Thought I had just pulled a muscle in my back but the pain only got worse. I went to urgent cares,…read moremy family doctor, a pain management doctor and a chiropractor but nothing helped. One doctor recommended IOrtho, where I met Dr. Martin Quirno for the first time. After my initial consultation, X-rays and scans, I was told to think about surgery as I had two herniated discs. He recommended that I get a second opinion from another colleague of his that he works with, a Dr. Michael Smith of Rothman Orthopedics. He also agreed that I needed surgery, the sooner the better to prevent possible permanent nerve damage. I was scheduled for surgery 9 days later. Turns out I needed a double lumbar fusion. This was scheduled at the Kimmel Pavillion, a new wing at NYU Langone Medical Center in NYC, an unbelievable facility. From what I understand, Dr. Quirno consistently performs his surgeries with the same experienced team, including Dr. Smith, and Mackenzie Cooke PA-C, both of Rothman, among others. Their attention to detail is second to none. Everyone involved greets you with a friendly introduction, stating who they are, their title, what they need you to do, or what their responsibilities are.
As I recovered from the surgery, I was visited frequently by Dr. Quirno in the hospital.
Once home, I made periodical visits to IOrtho to monitor the healing process. Parking is adequate in their lot or on the side streets. Once you enter this office, you are greeted by a friendly staff. The check in process is smooth and quick via tablets near the entrance. Appointments and updates regarding your visits are sent via text or email. You never wait too long in the waiting area, which is nice with televisions, bottled water and coffee available to patients, all in a super-clean environment.
I was also prescribed 12 sessions of physical therapy, you can go elsewhere but their physical therapy gym is conveniently located across the street so I decided it was best to keep everything in house. As nice as their gym was, they are currently renovating it now to make it even better.
Been involved with IOrtho since Feb. 2023. If I do ever need surgery again, I would definitely go back to IOrtho/Dr. Quirno and would highly recommend this office to anyone that requires any of their services offered.
