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Cindi Klar

Cindi Klar

Bronxville, NY

Shoulder Replacement Surgery

Cindi Klar

Dr. Cirino (Shoulder Replacement):

I have RA and spent two years in terrible pain while trying different medications. When nothing was working anymore, I learned I needed shoulder replacement surgery in both arms. That’s when I met Dr. Carl Cirino - and he was truly the one who changed everything.

I had my right shoulder replaced first, and by week 7 my pain was completely gone - even my RA-related shoulder pain disappeared. I couldn’t believe it and couldn’t wait to do my left shoulder next. After waiting the recommended time, Dr. Cirino operated on my left shoulder, and by week 4 the pain was practically gone.

It has now been 10 months since my first shoulder and 5 months since my second. After years of constant pain, I have had zero shoulder pain and genuinely got my life back.

Thank you, Dr. Carl Cirino - an amazing surgeon I recommend without hesitation.

Dr. Blevins (Hip Replacement):

Nine months ago, I began experiencing back pain and naturally went straight to the best: Dr. Han Jo Kim. I had back surgery six years ago, and my back had been perfect since. After examining me, Dr. Kim told me my pain wasn’t my back at all - it was 100% my hip. I was shocked, but he was confident.

He referred me to Dr. Jason Blevins, and I had hip surgery this past December. I’m now 6 weeks post‑op, and my pain is 100% gone - both in my hip and my back. I’m no longer limping, no longer using a cane, and it feels like nothing ever happened.

Dr. Blevins is incredible - pain‑free at just 6 weeks post‑op! Highly recommend him as well.

HSS Providers

Jason L. Blevins, MD

Jason L. Blevins, MD

Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeon

Carl M. Cirino, MD

Carl M. Cirino, MD

Sports Medicine Surgeon

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