Spine & Scoliosis Reviews

Irina Nikolayevski 2026.09.04

     

So happy we found the ASC surgery option! Three doctors recommended fusion for my12 y/o daughter, but we kept looking for another solution for her scoliosis, something that would enable her to go back to gymnastics. Dr. Antonacci and Dr. Cuddihy did an excellent job! My girl is now almost 3 years post op and doing so well! It took her only four months to go back to gymnastics with no restrictions! She is a very active teenager and suffers from no pain! We needed transatlantic flight to make it to the surgery, but it was absolutely worth it! The whole team in the Institute for Spine and Scoliosis is very kind, helpful and proffesional. Having ASC for my daughter was the best decision I have ever had.

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Reply from Spine & Scoliosis 2026.09.04

Thank you Irina for your 5-stars and update on your daughter! And only 4 months to get back to gymnastics, that is amazing! Please let her know we said hello and look forward to seeing some videos of her in action!

Denise Brewer 2026.09.03

     

Unfair dismissal without support I had a deeply disappointing experience here. For years, I’ve relied on their care and endured painful injections for my back and neck issues. Now, facing hip surgery and still needing pain relief, they discharged me without warning, supposedly because of upcoming surgery and extra medication. It feels both unfair and dismissive, especially as someone managing chronic pain and arthritis at my age. Dropping a patient without sufficient notice or care shows a glaring lack of compassion. This experience leaves me questioning their priorities and concern for patients’ well-being.
Date of experience: 02 September, 2026

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Jessica Fitton 2026.07.21

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I highly recommend Drs. ABC. We traveled from Nebraska to New Jersey for our daughter’s scoliosis surgery, and it was one of the best decisions we made. She had an incredible correction of her severe S-curve and was back at school just three weeks later. Her recovery was remarkably smooth with zero restrictions and we are so grateful for the exceptional care and expertise of this team!

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Reply from Spine & Scoliosis 2026.09.04

Thank you Jessica Fitton for posting your review! Please say hello to your daughter for us. We will make sure Dr Antonacci and his team sees your review! (and apologies for such a delayed reply to this!)

Jessica F 2026.07.21

     

I highly recommend Drs. ABC. We traveled from Nebraska to New Jersey for our daughter’s scoliosis surgery, and it was one of the best decisions we made. She had an incredible correction of her severe S-curve and was back at school just three weeks later. Her recovery was remarkably smooth with zero restrictions and we are so grateful for the exceptional care and expertise of this

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Reply from Spine & Scoliosis 2026.07.21

Thank you, Jessica, for trusting Drs. ABC and for your high recommendation. We are thrilled your daughter had such an excellent correction, a remarkably smooth recovery, and was back at school in just three weeks. Your kind words about our team's expertise and care mean a great deal to us, and we wish her continued health and a bright future.

Julie Plavner Pollack 2025.04.15

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Dr Antonacci saved my life. Back in 2003 after seeing many spine surgeons, neurosurgeons and orthopedic spine surgeons, every other doctor missed the main issues going on in my neck. Dr. Antonacci took his time evaluating each symptom and didn’t just settle for what everyone else thought was obvious. He ordered new MRIs and then other tests that confirmed his thought that I had a spinal cording just at c3-c4. I was young, 37, at the time and he looked at the technology that was coming down the line and departed my original surgery into two separate surgeries five years apart. Unfortunately I had a weird occurrence happen and developed a cyst under the bottom level of my fusion c3-c7 and I then needed a posterior surgery that went from c3-t2. Most recently I needed my lumbar and a second cervical posterior that I unfortunately had done by two other doctors that worked together. These surgeons, who were also top in their field, were not nearly as meticulous as Dr. Antonacci. I think about Dr. Antonacci often as I am blessed to have watched my three young boys grow into three wonderful productive men. Thank you Dr. Antonacci and know that you are in Ron, the boys and my heart!!!

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Tabassom Ansari 2025.04.01

     

Devastating outcome from a costly surgery I underwent anterior scoliosis correction surgery with Dr. Antonacci in Oct 2024 and the outcome has been devastating. I paid a significant amount out of pocket for this surgery — with the expectation that it would improve my quality of life. Instead, it resulted in life-altering complications. Shortly after the procedure, I developed extreme orthostatic hypotension, which was never disclosed to me as a potential risk. It has profoundly impacted my ability to live a normal life. In addition, I suffered nerve damage during the surgery that led to paralysis in parts of my abdominal muscles. This caused a visible bulge, complete loss of core function, and ongoing physical and emotional distress. On top of everything, the financial burden continues. I’ve had to pursue ongoing specialist care, physical therapy, and supportive treatments — all while managing reduced independence and a drastically altered daily life. My concerns and symptoms were dismissed and I felt gaslit rather than heard. What was supposed to be a major step toward healing instead left me with irreversible harm. I’m sharing this not out of bitterness, but in the hope that others are better informed — and that accountability is brought to a process that, in my case, lacked transparency, compassion, and proper care.
Date of experience: 22 October, 2024

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Ernest Cyrille 2024.10.30

     

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Reply from Spine & Scoliosis 2024.10.30

Thank you for the five stars!

Rachel Narramore Rounds 2019.08.01

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My 25 year old daughter had a successful ASC performed June 28. She had a severed S curve with major rotation. We are so grateful to Dr. Antenocci for his incredible work in bringing about this approach for fusionless scoliosis surgery. As a mom who felt there had to be a better answer than rods for my daughter, years of prayer and tears were answered when we met Drs. ABC. We are thrilled with the results, and their incredible care for this huge surgery.

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Russ Rowgo 2019.06.18

     

Our family cannot thank these doctors enough. They are simply miracle workers. We have been very happy with our son's care after his 78/50 degree scoliosis was corrected. If you are considering any form of scoliosis treatment or know someone who is, you must consider this team!

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Reply from Spine & Scoliosis 2019.06.26

Thank you Ross! We're very grateful to have Dr. Antonacci lead in his field with his flexible scoliosis correction surgery. We'll let him know of your review!

Geraldine Tama 2019.06.18

     

My daughter is 4 months post op and we are very happy with the results and the care she received from Drs. ABC.

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Reply from Spine & Scoliosis 2019.06.18

Geraldine, Thank you for your 5-star review! Please say hello to your daughter from Dr. Antonacci and team.

Lisa Smoot 2019.06.17

     

This group of surgeons are the greatest! They are experts and very helpful through out the whole process. My daughter is approaching her 1 year post ASC surgery and she is doing great. No pain and went from 60+ lumbar and 48 thoracic curves to 7.8 lumbar and 13.7 thoracic. I am so thankful for this group of surgeons!

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Reply from Spine & Scoliosis 2019.06.26

Lisa, thank you for your review! We will let Dr, Antonacci and his team know about your kind words. We think they are the greatest too! Say hello to your daughter from Drs. ABC!

Sonali Khatti 2019.06.17

     

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Reply from Spine & Scoliosis 2019.06.26

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Gil Hirsch 2019.06.16

     

Hands down the most talented, pioneering, thoughtful, and professional team for scoliosis correction. Our daughter was diagnosed with a 47deg Scoliosis at age 11. After meeting with many fine professionals, all recommending old-style fusion surgeries, we met with Dr. Betz and his team who offered an advanced approach (Anterior Scoliosis Correction), which keeps the spine flexible, with much quicker recovery time (2w out of bed, ~2mo for complete recovery), minimal scarring, and zero pain/discomfort post recovery. The team's bedside manners are amazing, before, during hospitalization, and after. Their support team is just as amazing, which is super appreciated with all the parental stress they have to deal with. Highly recommended.

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Reply from Spine & Scoliosis 2019.06.16

Gil, thank you so much for your recommendation and 5 star review. Dr. Antonacci is quite proud of the team he has build and his flexible approach to scoliosis is quite remarkable! We'll make sure he and the rest of his team know about your positive experience with them!

Anne Strominger 2019.06.16

     

The Institute for Spine and Scoliosis performed a truly miraculous surgery for my teenage son. Drs. Antonacci, Betz & Cuddihy are not only extremely talented leaders in their field, they are incredibly kind and caring. Such a rare combination these days, and we are forever thankful we found them!

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Reply from Spine & Scoliosis 2019.06.16

Anne, we are so happy to read your review! Thank you and we will pass it onto Dr. Antonacci and Drs. ABC

Eman Abdullah Abd Elhameed 2019.06.15

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To continue such success and determination to hopeless cases.

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Jodi Crego 2019.06.15

     

We coudn' be happier with our decision to haven't our daughter's surgery with the ABC team. The hospital nurses and staff were amazing and the surgery was more successful than we imagined. We are 4 months post surgery and my daughter is doing great. She was back to school after 4 weeks and back to running after 6 weeks. We are very thankful to have found this fusion-less option.

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Reply from Spine & Scoliosis 2019.06.16

Thank you Jodi! We're so grateful you found us too!

stella Weaver 2019.06.14

     

This team is the best of the best!! From the moment I got the call that my daughter was a candidate, to the consult, through the surgery and recovery, and now 3 months post op they have held our hand the entire way! My daughter had double ASC with almost perfect results! We are thrilled and so grateful!!!

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Reply from Spine & Scoliosis 2019.06.16

Thank you Rachel… We love hearing stories like this! Dr. Antonacci will also be thrilled too!

Diane Payne 2019.06.14

     

This group of doctors cares about every patient as if they were their own family. We couldn't be more pleased with the results of our daughters surgery.

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Reply from Spine & Scoliosis 2019.06.16

Thank you Diane! We'll be sure to pass on your review to Dr. Antonacci and his team.

Karen Lavin 2019.06.14

     

Wonderful team of Dr.'s who have changed our daughter's life. There is a unique ability to explain the procedure and what to expect from beginning to end and the personal connection and availability is unmatched. We have been up and down the east coast and these doctors are, from our experience are the best. We are so blessed to have found them.

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Reply from Spine & Scoliosis 2019.06.16

Thank you Karen, we certainly have a wonderful team. We'll make sure that Dr. Antonacci and his staff see you lovely words.

kuhn.family 2019.06.13

     

We traveled from Texas to NYC for my daughter to have VBT surgery with the ABC team. They were absolutely wonderful!! She was back to dance after 6 weeks. She is now almost 5 years post op, doing great, and still dancing!

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Reply from Spine & Scoliosis 2019.06.13

We love hearing stories like this! Please say hi from us and thank you for your review!