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Ruth Bollo

Ruth Bollo

Cedar Grove, NJ

Inflammatory Disorders

Ruth Bollo

I have been a patient of Dr. Linda Russell's for over 12 years. She is an excellent doctor and a kind caring person. I have done very well managing my many health issues because of her. I recently saw her for severe muscle spasms I was having in my neck and shoulder. I also have MS. We tried a few different treatments that provided minimal relief. The spasms began to get worse. She reached out to a colleague of hers, Dr. Jordan Metzl. She explained my complicated medical history, but nonetheless agreed to see me. I felt comfortable right away. He and his assistant Megan were wonderful. He took the time to listen as I explained the problem that was really interfering with my life: my ability to sleep and enjoy myself. Having MS, an autoimmune disease, I am used to living with pain, but this pain was off the charts. He tried a treatment that provided minimal relief. It was short lasting, but Dr Metzl and Meghan did not give up. They worked with me again and came up with a second treatment plan. This worked beautifully!! I have been able to return to many of my favorite activities pain-free. I am able to sleep at night. I am able to exercise again, walk my dogs and look up at the stars. These may seem like small things to something, but they are huge to me ! I have managed MS successfully for over 10 years. I never gave up. I am a fighter. Having doctors like Dr. Russell and Dr. Metzl in my corner to help me with my battle makes all the difference. I am eternally grateful to them for getting me back in my game and I hope the kindness they showed me comes back to them threefold.

HSS Providers

Jordan D. Metzl, MD

Jordan D. Metzl, MD

Primary Sports Medicine Physician

Linda A. Russell, MD

Linda A. Russell, MD

Perioperative Medicine and Metabolic Bone Physician and Rheumatologist

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