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Joy Sperling

Joy Sperling

Bridgewater, NJ

Tendon Injuries and Conditions

Joy Sperling

Where to begin? I had been experiencing pain in my left elbow for more than a year. I had been seeing doctors in New Jersey who gave me cortisone shots, sent me for physical therapy, and pretty much told me they didn't have any other ideas. The physical therapy actually worsened the condition to the point that I was unable to type, lift anything, etc. I decided it was time to go to the BEST! My first stop was to see Dr. David A. Wang in Paramus, New Jersey. He immediately reviewed the MRI that I had already had done, and recommended that I go see Dr. Answorth Allen. Within a matter of days, I had an appointment with Dr. Allen. He explained that surgery was the only option at that point and I was scheduled for nine days later. On November 9, 2018, it was one year since the surgery. I am so grateful for the terrific care I got. I am not a famous athlete, I am not even an athlete, and yet, I was treated as if I were the number one player for the Knicks! Words will never be enough to express my gratitude.

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Answorth A. Allen, MD

Answorth A. Allen, MD

Sports Medicine Surgeon

David A. Wang, MD

David A. Wang, MD

Primary Sports Medicine Physician

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