Haig Minassian, MD

Over the past several years, I had suffered from neck and back pain. I had been taking Vicodin and wanted to get off the pain medication. I had tried over-​the-​counter pain medication, but it did not help. My condition had gotten so bad where I started to fall and lose my balance. I had a couple falls and had one incident where I had to go to ER, because I had fallen on both knees and couldn’t walk, because of the bruises in my knees and didn’t understand what was going on with me. I walked as if I was a drunk person and my balance was so off that when I walked it was like walking up and down a hill. My neurologist suggested that I get an MRI of my cervical spine done. After receiving the results, he explained to me that I didn’t have much support (narrowing and herniated discs) in my cervical spine at C4−5 and C5−6 and referred me to see Dr. Haig Minassian, Neurosurgeon of Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, who specializes in this area. Dr. Minassian reviewed the MRI with me and explained to me in detail where my problem was coming from; he also did a few range-​of– motion tests to check my balance. In the past, I had several Carpal Tunnel and Trigger Finger surgeries for the numbness and tingling sensations in my arms, palms, and fingers. The pain and numbness started to travel down to my legs. Dr. Minassian recommended that I have surgery to replace the discs at C4−5 and C5−6 with spacers and hold them up with a plate and screws. He assured me that I would be fine and was confident that surgery would be a success. I was a bit hesitant to have surgery, because I was unsure of the outcome; however, because of the amount of pain that I have been suffering from all these years, I decided to move forward. Immediately after surgery was done, I did not have any back pain (other than stiffness and pain at the surgical site) whatsoever. The numbness and tingling sensation were «completely» gone. He is a «miracle» doctor. I started feeling better four days post-​op and I now feel at least «10» years younger. I am so grateful to Dr. Minassian for changing my life. I would highly recommend Dr. Haig Minassian to anyone who has suffered from any kind of neck, spine, or back pain. He is truly an «Amazing» physician. Thank you for my new life, Dr. Manassian!!!