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Allen Samuelowitz

Allen Samuelowitz

Smithtown, NY

Herniated Disc (Bulging Disc)

Allen Samuelowitz

Sometimes, if we are lucky in life, we cross paths with people who change our lives forever! For me, those people are Dr. Matthew Cunningham and Dr. James Wyss. I went to see Dr. Cunningham after two years of going from doctor to doctor, all in vain. I am a retired physical education teacher with a chronically bad back and many disc problems. Dr. Cunningham listened, asked many questions, and, besides his brilliant mind, had such compassion, humility, and humanity! I immediately knew I was in the right place, and the right hands. Then my world changed again. Dr. Cunningham put me in touch with another true gem on a doctor and person, Dr. James Wyss, a caring, expertly gifted doctor, who began a series of spinal injections. The quality of my life has returned and I have improved 100 percent! Thank you Drs. Cunningham and Wyss. There really are no words to describe my gratitude to you and your wonderful staffs!

HSS Providers

Matthew E. Cunningham, MD, PhD

Matthew E. Cunningham, MD, PhD

Spine Surgeon

James F. Wyss, MD, PT

James F. Wyss, MD, PT

Spine and Sports Medicine Physiatrist

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