Paul Vessa, MD | Spine Specialist

Just had to write this review because im a veteran of his treatments. Dr Vessa treated me 12 yrs ago same diagnosis as these other patients with very similar issues and I have been pain free all these years as one person in the reviews put it he worked a miracle God Bless Dr Vessa Paul M

Dr. Vessa is an extremely knowledgeable, dedicated, hard working physician. He gets to the root of the problem, and is dedicated to treating the patient as a whole. He gives great consideration to the lifestyle of his patients, and does everything he can to help restore that lifestyle. He looks for the most conservative treatment options to avoid surgery. My husband and I have both been treated by Dr. Vessa over the course of several years. Now our son has become his patient, and have the highest hopes of his healing under Dr. Vessa's care. We have placed our lives in his hands several times, and had restorative results. We hold him in the highest regard. Every aspect of our care was considered by him and his incredible staff, and they advocate for their patients with unending patience. All of the people who assist him in the office are outstanding individuals. They have had unending kindness and patience.
We recommend Dr. Vessa and his staff to everyone we know.

Where do I even start. Well for one, Dr. Vessa is a miracle worker.

Dr. Vessa is the “Leonardo DaVinci of Spines”, blending science and art into his procedures that end in a masterpiece for the patient (myself included!).

By way of background, I was referred to Dr. Vessa by a work colleague after a severely botched (and borderline medical practice) mis-diagnosis by other “qualified” (yeah…right) doctors in Stamford, CT and I came to Dr. Vessa fresh out of trips to the Emergency Room, PT (that wasn’t working) and multiple visits to Radiology labs (from which my MRIs were also botched). I was in mind-numbing, crippling pain and my left arm was wasting away in atrophy. I wasn’t sleeping. I was barely eating. I could barely walk around the room and drive a car. I was a dead-man-walking with no end in sight.

Then came Dr. Vessa and his OUTSTANDING team around him (Mary, Joanne, Sue, Nancy, Carlene, among others, - THANK YOU Ladies!!!!) to pull me out of the mental and physical abyss I had been suffering in for several months. Dr. Vessa and his team quickly diagnosed the problem (actually 2 problems - a busted disc at C-7/T-1 and nerve entrapment at the elbow) that my other previous doctors had completely missed! Their attention to detail was astounding and they left no stone unturned. Moreover, I felt more like a member of their family that they were trying to help, and not just some routine patient with an account # (which I had unfortunately grown used to from my previous CT doctors). The feeling is hard to describe, as they knew and empathized with how badly I had been hurting over the last several months and genuinely wanted to fix me. And it showed.

A week later, my disc replacement surgery went impeccably, with zero complications and pure 100% upside benefit with instant pain relief. The following week, I had elbow surgery and then I was back in business. I was expecting medical leave from work to last months, but Dr. Vessa’s masterful performance and his team’s thorough follow-up care got me back to work in only a couple weeks. Other than minor pain from surgical incisions, I essentially had ZERO pain immediately after surgery. Truly astounding.

I owe my health and happiness to Dr. Vessa and his team. If you live in the Tri-State area, do not even bother with seeing any other doctors in NY/NJ/CT as he and his team will run circles around them. And if you don’t live in the Tri-State area, then hop on a plane and see him. Your spine is too important to gamble on. Forget any second and third opinions - his opinion is the ONLY opinion that matters.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you Dr. Vessa and thank you to the all-star team around you!

Dr. Vessa is the best doctor ever. Diagnosed me with complete accuracy by doing simple test with no equipment. Then followed up with MRI that confirmed everything with pin point accuracy. I went from unable to walk without severe pain to completely cured.

I owe him a debt of gratitude that can never be completely paid.

Thank you Dr Vessa and your whole amazing staff!

Liam

I was in extreme pain and my life was on hold, Dr. Vessa. talk to me and my wife and he explained what the problem was, but he had to run some tests and an MRI to be sure. Dr. Vessa explain to us what the problem was and in simple details so I could really understand what was going to and he also explain what I needed to do. My trust is 100% in Dr. Vessa and in Late Jan 2012 he operated and it was a success.
I got my life back. The most important part was having someone I truly trust, and was able to talk too, I was able to share my concerns with the staff and Dr. Vessa and they always put me and my wife at ease. Thanks to a great team and Dr. Vessa for giving me my life back.

Dr. Vessa saved my life. 20 years ago at the age of 32, my back problems made life unbearable. Could hardly walk, couldn't being my feet for long and the amounts of medication being taken for pain wouldn't be good for anyone's liver.

One same-day surgery, some recovery time and some physical therapy changed my life.

Thank You Dr. Vessa, you saved my life.

I couldn't have asked for a better experience than that with Dr. Vessa. From the first appointment, I knew he "knew his stuff" and I felt comfortable immediately knowing that I was in good hands. Dr. Vessa is professional yet very personable. He truly cared about my injuries and offered solutions and recommendations without hesitation. His staff as well is very personable and caring. I highly recommend him!

I have been seeing orthopedic doctors for 40 years now (scoliosis as a child). By far, Dr Vessa is the best doctor, even compared to the "star doctors". He understands and appreciates the significance of treatment and will do everything to help you avoid surgery. He is brilliant and up to date on all medical information.

I am beyond happy I brought my son to see Dr. Vessa for a second opinion. He ordered more x-rays, an MRI and fully examined my son. I feel much more confident on the course of treatment. Highly reccommend.