Trans-thoracic Vertebrectomy and/or Discectomy with and without a fusion

Dr Strugar removed a synovial cyst and performed L4-L5 fusion with great success. Unfortunately, l am aware there is more spinal work to be done, but I know I’m in great hands and expect more successful results. Thank you... Leslie B.

Dr Strugar is one of a dying bread these days- a caring and compassionate physician. He is also an excellent surgeon. I was in dire straits by the time I got to Dr Strugar. He sent me right to the hospital and performed my surgery the very next morning. My surgery went perfectly and recovery was all I could have hoped. And the most amazing thing, really unheard of these days....He saw me, operated on me and treated me post-op even though he did not participate with my insurance. He said I was an emergency case, to not worry about the insurance, that I would get the treatment i needed. And I did. I trust this physician and would let him treat me or any member of my family in a heart beat.

We traveled a long distance to be treated by Dr. Strugar and it was worth it. He is an outstanding surgeon and highly committed to excellence and quality care. We are so fortunate to have him as our surgeon.

I had been with pain for 4 months, before being referred to Dr. Strugar. I felt I would never be able to walk normal again. Dr. Strugar made it all possible for me again. After surgery I was able to walk, five days later I was off medication. I have recommended Dr. Strugar to everyone I meet. He is a great and caring surgeon. Thank you for all that you have done for me.

The most professional, thorough, skilled, knowledgeable, compassionate, humble and caring doctor I've had the pleasure to meet. My exams are very thorough and time taken to explain the issues with layman terms, my surgical scar is extremely minimal, and I have no decrease in mobility / flexibility or activities after Dr. Strugar performed my back surgery. The only regret I have is not knowing about Dr. Strugar sooner, then I wouldn't have suffered for 2-years with the increasing pain. I was so impressed with Dr. Strugar that I took my Mother to him for diagnosis with subsequent major back surgery, and to date you just can't slow my Mother down (and she's 87). I would recommend Dr. Strugar to anyone with back / neurological issues.