Jaimee giacalone
Dr. Cammisa did 2 spinal fusions on lower back. Last one was a little over 2 years ago. Went back to see him a few weeks ago in pain in my back and legs again. Look me in my face and told me he doesn’t know why I’m in pain. Everything looks good. When I went to sign out I asked for my mri that was done that day. To my surprise I saw that I still have impingement at L5-S1. I said I want to see the dr before I leave isn’t this was is causing my leg pain. Doctor never came in. Sent in the PA and told me there was nothing they could do. Could you imagine? Thankfully I had a second opinion a few days later by Dr. Roger Hartl. He is a top neurosurgeon at Cornell. He was so kind and explained that I have nerve compression that is causing my leg pain. Ordered. Ct scan and turns out I have no fusion at L5-S1. So everything needs to be redone again. Thankfully I found the right doctor this time. If you want a great doctor who actually cares about you go to Dr. Roger Hartl you won’t be disappointed.

