Want to be pain free? Want a doctor that will actually care and listen to you? Stop! You have found him. Look no more! I have been suffering w/ lower back pain for 7/8 yrs. Each Dr in my area I went to looked @ me & like a recording "You need to lose weight" They did not even do any tests, just saw an obese woman & that has to be the problem. I knew that wasn't the issue because I lost weight and took strengthening classes for a year and the pain was still there. The pain grew increasingly daily worse & was not subsiding recently. To the point where I couldn't sleep, couldn't eat, forget sitting or sleeping in my bed. I laid on the floor or walked pacing. I told my PCP I wanted an MRI done. Given narcotics and muscle relaxers, Advil. Tizanidine, Metronidazole, Flexeril, Diazepam, etc...nothing touched that pain! Right lower back, into my leg, down to my foot. Fast forward a few days the pain was insane, and after going to Westchester Hospital, they referred me to this group. Googled Dr Neubardt & loved the reviews! I am SO glad I did. I drove an hour to Dr. Neubardt's office. WOW! To sum it all up in one word. He made me feel like a human, listened to everything I had to say, never did I feel rushed. He did not once mention my weight as the issue! He took the time to exam me, went above & beyond to make sure surgery was the right route (Because I said "I want surgery, make this pain stop.") He ordered a few more tests to be sure. I brought all my medication with me and he went through it all. Showing me what to take, what not to take. Prescribed methylprednisolone - which was amazing. I could actually sleep & function. His Surgical Coordinator Alison, just as amazing! What a team they make! She was on top of everything. Every office needs an Alison! Within 1 week all my tests were done/in, my surgery prayers were answered. I had a lumbar microdiscectomy on L4/L5. Surgery was at White Plains Hospital. I will never use a hospital in my area again! That hospital is amazing! No wonder why Dr Neubardt and Dr Stern associate with them! When I was wheeled into surgery Dr. Stern & Dr. Neubardt were just so kind. Laughed @ my stupid nervous jokes, were kind assuring me it will be OK, just made the situation less nerve-racking. They introduced me to everyone & each person explained who they were and what was going to happen. Again amazing team! I woke up, pain free! Finally, someone took me seriously. I actually cried with joy. I cannot thank this team enough. I had complications w/ my breathing and had to stay at the hospital for the week (nothing to do w/ my surgery) Alison called me every day AND Dr Neubardt called me to see how I was doing! Alison even gave me her cell phone number and told me to call her if I had any questions, issues while at the hospital, she was so kind-hearted! What doctor's office does that? Dr. Neubardt and Dr Stern are my heroes. They put on their white capes and saved my day. I cannot thank them enough. I have my life back. I can assure you, Dr Neubardt and Dr Stern will be the answer to your questions. I traveled 75 minutes one way, paid the Tapan Zee Bridge $4.75 toll, I have BCBS PPO and he is out of my network. All things I was scratching my head about. I will never use another ortho surgeon in my area ever again. Worth every penny! Best decision I ever made.