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Barbara Brucaliere

Barbara Brucaliere

Secaucus, NJ

Spinal Fusion Surgery

Barbara Brucaliere

I have suffered and lived with pain for most of my adult life, and it deeply impacted my quality of life and social activities. I was once very athletic, but by the time I turned 50, everything came to a halt because the pain became constant.

In 2024, Dr. Cammisa treated me with great skill and thoughtfulness, doing the very best he could based on my age and condition. Thanks to his expertise, my life has changed dramatically.

I am now walking regularly, doing Pilates, and gradually returning to gym workouts. I’m also able to perform everyday household activities again - simple things like standing to cook - which I had lost the ability to do.

I highly recommend Dr. Cammisa and his staff. My experience at HSS has made me a true believer - any orthopedic issue I have in the future, I will go straight to HSS without hesitation.

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Frank P. Cammisa Jr., MD

Frank P. Cammisa Jr., MD

Spine Surgeon

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