Chernoff Ira's Online Review Report Card

Experience was excellent. First saw him 35 years ago. Recommended against surgery at the time. I did heal with therapy and rest. Flash forward thirty years and I needed to see him again. This time was different. I needed surgery. Here it is over 4 years later and I FEEL FINE!

A friend referred me to Dr. Ira Chernoff. My initial exam was on April 16, 2021. Dr. Chernoff recommended a laminectomy and decompression at both levels. He took the time to completely explain the process to me along with risks and complications that can happen. The surgery was performed on May 4, 2021 at St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson. Today is May 17, 2021 and I have no numbness or pain in my legs and feet. Thanks to Dr. Ira Chernoff, my life is better today than it was on May 3, 2021. I can walk and stand pain free. Dr. Chernoff is a dedicated, compassionate doctor who truly cares about his patients. I would highly recommend him to my family and friends who need back surgery. In addition to Dr. Ira Chernoff, I would also like to thank Cecilia Capozzoli PA-C and Anne McGrath ANP. Not only did I see Cecilia in the office prior to surgery, but also in the operating room as well. It was good to see another familiar face in the OR. Both are dedicated professionals who are caring and friendly. Finally, the office staff are wonderful. They are all friendly and helpful on the phone and in person.

I can't say enough about Dr Chernoff and his staff, they are all the most competent and caring health care professionals I have seen in a while. I have recently had spinal fusion surgery with Dr. Chernoff And I am finally with less pain after an injury in 2006 I can sleep through the night and my feet finally or pain-free I am thankful and very grateful for this doctor

I highly recommend Dr. Ira Chernoff, and Dr. Marc Chernoff. They performed back surgery in 2013, and I couldn't be more pleased with every aspect of their care. They are professional, highly skilled doctors and you truly are in good, caring hands when utilizing their services.

Been patient Dr Mark and Ira Chernoff for 3 years. Had surgery in January. Relieved siatic pain. Everyone affiliated with Drs. Chernoff are very helpful and professional.

I had a laminectomy performed by Dr. Ira Chernoff and it was a great experience. It did wonders for me in reducing/eliminating pain. I highly recommend him and his whole practice.

I seen Doctor Chernoff for a second opinion, after I was told that I would need spinal fusion, for my current condition, as I was suffering from pain in my lower leg/ankle area. Prior to meeting with Dr. Chernoff, I tried six weeks of physical therapy, epidural injections, and prescribed rest, all with no success. I reached out to Doctor Chernoff after leaving a doctor appointment as previously mentioned, wherein I was told that I would need spinal Fusion. Doctor Chernoff's staff was able to see me two days later, and the rest is history as they say.... For myself, it was the smartest decision that I have made, as Doctor Chernoff and his staff worked with me for nearly three hours, setting up an new MRI (to get a better picture) in the next building over, having me return with the results, extensive X-rays in his office, all to get to the bottom of what has been plaguing me for over three months. After reviewing the new data, Dr. Chernoff had a more conservative approach, as he explained to me that fusion alone would probably not cure my symptoms, suggesting a Lumbar Laminectomy, thus to relieve pressure from my spinal cord, which presented itself as pain in my lower leg. Spinal Fusion was also a slim possibility, as Doctor Chernoff would only commit to the Spinal Fusion after he opened me up and felt around, instead of basing on just an MRI alone. Doctor Chernoff stayed the course, after meeting with me the day before the surgery, and the day of, he answered all my questions and would not waver, he would not commit to Spinal Fusion unless it was needed.After my surgery, I was stunned to learn that Doctor Chernoff decided to fuse my spine in addition to performing the Lumbar Laminectomy, he was just so against it (Spinal Fusion), but he determined that I needed it. As a patient, what more could I or anyone ask for, a conservative honest approach. Less than three weeks removed from surgery, I am on the mend, no leg pain whatsoever, and the symptoms from the Spinal Fusion are getting better each day. I could not be more grateful to Doctor Ira Chernoff, Doctor Marc Chernoff, and the their entire staff for helping me.

Went for a second opinion and went with him instead. Other doctor wanted to do rods and screws and IRA said I didn't need them. 12 weeks later i am 95 percent pain free and so thankful

this is a money making operation with clearly no concern for its patients.Do not go!

I went to Dr. Ira Chernoff for a second opinion after seeing a neurosurgeon. Wonderful experience from start to finish! Physicians and staff professional and caring. Most complete orthopedic examination and consult I ever had. Answered all questions and then some! Highly recommended. Thank you Dr. Chernoff!