Patient Testimonials

Irina Appel, New York, NY — spine surgery
As a person who calls herself a “pro” when it comes to surgeries and surgeons, I have never written a letter to compliment surgeon - mostly because there was never much to be said. Some of my surgeries were satisfactory and some were not. One surgery left me in a far worse condition than I was before. It is important to specify that none of these surgeries were performed at the Hospital for Special Surgery.

That brings me to my latest, and hopefully last, surgery. Dr. James Farmer was recommended to me by a doctor whom I trust and who is not affiliated with HSS. A few of his own patients were operated on by Dr. Farmer and were highly satisfied with the results. Before sending me to him, my doctor specified that Dr. James Farmer is a conservative surgeon who will not operate on a patient just for the sake of it, but will only operate if he finds it absolutely necessary. more

Irina Appel, New York, NY — spine surgery
As a person who calls herself a “pro” when it comes to surgeries and surgeons, I have never written a letter to compliment surgeon - mostly because there was never much to be said. Some of my surgeries were satisfactory and some were not. One surgery left me in a far worse condition than I was before. It is important to specify that none of these surgeries were performed at the Hospital for Special Surgery.

That brings me to my latest, and hopefully last, surgery. Dr. James Farmer was recommended to me by a doctor whom I trust and who is not affiliated with HSS. A few of his own patients were operated on by Dr. Farmer and were highly satisfied with the results. Before sending me to him, my doctor specified that Dr. James Farmer is a conservative surgeon who will not operate on a patient just for the sake of it, but will only operate if he finds it absolutely necessary. less

From my first appointment with Dr. James Farmer, I felt that I was in the experienced hands of a very knowledgeable doctor who looked at my case very seriously. After my spinal fusion surgery, he proved that a surgeon does not have to be only a technician of his trade, but can also be a caring human being. He is a professional, dedicated, warm and gentle physician who cares about his patients. I would know – I have unfortunately experienced the other kind of surgeon as well!

Thank you for the great care you gave me during my stay at HSS. And most of all, thank you for having Dr. James Farmer as a part of HSS. He gave me back my health and life.