Patient Testimonials

I needed a spinal fusion and was determined to find the best surgeon. Having known HSS was rated #1 in the nation for orthopedic surgery, I traveled from Sarasota to W Palm. I wanted to consult with Dr Zachary Grabel, because his education and background was so impressive!!! I went into surgery with...

I met with Dr Grabel as a '3rd opinion' for my back pain, suggestion from a former pro athlete & his incredible credentials. After meeting Dr Grabel, looking at the MRI's together, he explained his procedure plan. L4/L5 & L5/S1 ALIF procedure. I was impressed with the attention and compassion he ...

I suffered through years of pain and numbness that made it almost impossible to walk or stand for more than a few minutes at a time. Being an athlete my whole life, it was depressing not having the quality of life that I always enjoyed. I stayed home all the time because I couldn’t go out with...

Dr Grable is a superior healer. The combination of a superlative skill set, extensive educational accomplishments, his tendency to "treat the whole patient" and his obvious, profound compassion for his patients is rare and highly appreciated. This is a very special surgeon--HSS and Good Sam were bot...

ALL I CAN SAY DR GRABEL IS AMAZING. I had SCDR C3-7 posterior instrumentation and infusion of my neck and I am 5 months post surgery and feeling great. He explained in detail how the surgery was going to go. I was hospitalized for 10 days during the surgery period as we had a set back but he wa...

Dr. Grabel was wonderful. He reviewed my tests, clearly explained what needed to be done. His office staff were helpful and available. The laminectomy went great and I recovered very quickly which I attribute to Dr. Grabrl’s surgical skill. I highly recommend Dr. Grabel.

Dr. Grabel is an excellent surgeon and is very caring, he took time to listen to my concerns and explained my procedure (L4/5 interbody fusion) from the surgery to the after care. Everything he told me was exactly the experience I had. The staff was wonderful from the office personnel - Taylor and Z...

I am sharing my experience with Dr Grabel and his staff because i always was taught to give credit when credit is due. This was my first surgery on my beck/ spine and i have to say being in pain with my arms and hands Dr Grabel did a great job relieving the pain . I highly recommend , the operation ...

I had Spinal Fusion surgery at HSS five (5) weeks ago. My spinal cord was severely compressed, pain was unbearable.
Dr Grabel did an amazing job with my spine surgery.. one week after surgery I felt no pain and my mobility significantly improved. In fact, I stopped all pain meds. Four weeks a...

Dr. Grabel was great! Both he and his staff were so efficient, always returning my calls both pre and post surgery. While most of us, myself included, never want to undergo surgery, my pain was preventing me from enjoying life’s pleasures. The laminectomy was scheduled. Dr. Grabel as well as ...