Paige Watson
I love Dr. Iyer. I went to him for a second opinion when I was in excruciating pain. I couldn’t walk or stand for more than 30 seconds and had lost a lot of strength in my right leg. Hearing that I needed surgery made me spiral. I’m young and very active (cycling, lifting), so I genuinely felt like my life was over. I’m now six months post-op from an L5-S1 TLIF and I’m mostly pain-free, back on my bike, and lifting weights again. Dr. Iyer gave me my life back. The best thing about him is his confidence and reassurance. The internet makes spinal fusion sound terrifying, and I definitely went down that rabbit hole. I must have messaged him a million times before and after surgery, and he always answered promptly oftentimes calling me very soon after I sent a panicked message. That level of care meant everything. He validated my fears, listened, explained things clearly, and made me feel safe moving forward. Dr. Iyer and HSS are the best place for spine care. I can’t recommend him enough.

