HSS, America’s No. 1 choice for back and neck care*, strengthens its collaboration with Stamford Health to deliver the highest-quality multidisciplinary spine care in Connecticut, with better outcomes through specialization.

The HSS Spine Center with Stamford Health provides patients 12 years and older (18 years and older for virtual appointments) access to orthopedic care for back and neck conditions.

The program is intended for patients who have not yet seen an orthopedic specialist for their condition and do not need emergency care. Appointments are required, and most are available same or next day (including weekends and evenings).

The HSS Spine Center with Stamford Health is in-network with most major insurance plans. Please check with your insurance carrier to see if a referral is required.

Make An Appointment

We offer both in-person and virtual visits through HSS Orthopedics Now.

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For patients 12 years and older.
For patients 18 years and older.

Meet Our Team Of Experts

At the first visit, you will be seen by an HSS physician assistant who will evaluate your symptoms, provide treatment, and develop a care plan. Our team will also help you to schedule any necessary follow-up care in a timely manner, so you don’t have to figure out the next steps on your own. As a patient of the HSS Spine Center with Stamford Health, this may include quick access to one of our highly trained specialists in the below areas.


  • SURGEONS
  • NEUROINTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY
  • NEUROLOGY
  • PAIN MANAGEMENT
  • PHYSIATRY
  • CARE NAVIGATOR
Andrea F. Douglas
Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery

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Steven McAnany
Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopedic Spine Surgery

877.589.8545

C. C. Rosenstein
Neurological Surgery

203.276.4884

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Harvinder Sandhu
Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopedic Spine Surgery

877.589.8545

Todd S. Miller
Diagnostic Radiology, Neuroradiology

203.276.7860

Donald L. Price
Neurology

203.276.4464

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Jason Wong
Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine

203.276.4464

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Yaojie Wu
Neurology

203.276.4464

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Joseph C. Hung
Anesthesiology, Clinical Informatics, Pain Medicine

203.348.2614

Ofer M. Wellisch
Addiction Medicine, Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine

203.276.2451

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Lite Wu
Pain Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

203.276.2451

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Si Zhang
Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine

203.276.2451

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Stephen Massimi
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine

203.705.2400

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TINA CASTIELLO PT, DPT, OCS

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Conditions We Treat

  • Lower back pain.
  • Middle back pain.
  • Upper back pain.
  • Back muscle injury.
  • Back sprain.
  • Sciatica.
  • Neck pain.
  • Neck sprain.

Please note that we are not equipped to provide injection therapy or emergency care during your first visit.


Hear From Our Patients

DIANE’S STORY

When Diane’s back pain became unmanageable, her physiatrist referred her to spine surgeon Dr. Harvinder Sandhu. Just one week after surgery she could walk a mile without pain!

TONY’S STORY

Tony, a lifelong soccer player and coach, suffered from drop foot. After undergoing robotic-assisted surgery at Stamford Hospital, he’s regained 80% of feeling in his foot.

When To Seek Emergency Care

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room: difficulty or pain when breathing; unbearable pain (10 out of 10) that may require very strong medication or intensive treatment; weakness in the arms or legs; trouble with vision, headaches, and/or dizziness; any condition caused by a traumatic event, such as a motor vehicle accident; fever that started within 24 hours of your condition (>101.5° F), bowel or bladder retention or incontinence, or numbness in the groin.


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