Patient Testimonials

Dr. Cohen is the best spine surgeon I have ever known of Having done my residency at Stanford & Duke and since, I have seen some great ones. I have referred numerous patients to him, all of whom think he is terrific. He concentrates on conservative approaches and only performs surgery when there is no good alternative. Of the patients I referred, when he has done surgery, all but one patient has had an absolutely great result. This success rate I know to be extraordinarily remarkable when it comes to spine surgery. You will find no surgeon better in my opinion.
Robert J Cosgrove, MD

My 93 year old Mother was in a wheelchair and in excruciating pain for several years. Other orthopedic physicians refused to do her surgery because she was such a high risk patient. Dr Cohen agreed to do the surgery. My Mom had a speedy recovery and is now pain free. We thank Dr Cohen for his expertise and compassion. I would highly recommend him!!

Dr. Saullo is the best!!. He explained all the options with my messed up back. We tried the injection but could not get the injection in the right spot. Dr. Saullo felt it best to stop as he didn't want to inflict more pain. As I have been in pain for past 4 years after my last surgey, I feel there is hope when I talk with these folks. They really do care and help. 5 stars is not enough. Thanks for caring and helping people. Kerry

When my daughter was 12 she had spinal fusion surgery at CHOP in Philadelphia. This year at 17 she was experiencing pain in one shoulder and it was determined that part of the rod in the top was loose and could be felt from the outside which was causing her pain. Dr. Torrealba saw her, quickly assessed the problem and gave us a plan. Then proceeded to carry through, removing the pieces that were causing pain and paying careful attention to the look of her scar with real concern as to how a 17 year old girl would feel about that!! His bedside manner is great and he explains things well and with utmost patience!!! I highly recommend Spine and Scoliosis Specialists and especially Dr. Torrealba for your spinal needs!!!

With several shattered vertebrae at ten years old, I have been handicapped all my life. I saw a hundred doctors. They all told me the condition was permanent. That nothing could be done. Then I saw Dr. Thomas Saullo at Spine and Scoliosis. Dr. Saullo decided to use some very exhaustive tests, but Dr. Saullo never gave up and finally arrived at a treatment. And since he applied his treatment it to my spine I have been one hundred percent pain free and living for the first time in forty years. I run daily. I play soccer. I go to the gym, hiking, bicycling. I'm living again, (drug free!) without agony. Dr. Saullo gave me my life back. I cannot recommend him more highly. I'm living again, and making the most of it.