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Patient Testimonials

C.S. from East Brunswick, NJ
After years of being told that the horrible back & leg pain I had was due to my multiple sclerosis, I was relieved to find out despite the pain, that it was back problems that was causing the pain not MS. This gave me hope that I had something fixable.
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G.P. from Holmdel, NJ
I have been a patient of Dr. Blecher’s for approximately one year. He performed two surgical procedures on me, first an anterior cervical spinal fusion and second an extensive lower lumbar fusion and reconstruction. I am pleased to say both procedures were successful.
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C.J.D. from Pennington, NJ
I want to thank you and complement you on your extraordinary care, compassion, empathy and most of all your excellent surgical skills. In the past twenty-seven years I have been treated by more than one hundred physicians not including other medical professionals who have rendered one type of treatment/test or another. I have had more than fifteen surgeries and tried almost every type of conservative therapy known to man.
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W.B. from Kendall Park, NJ
Many people come in and out of our lives, but only a few hold a special place that will never be forgotten.

On July 13, 2009 I was involved in a car accident. I was rear ended from behind and at impact I was unable to move at all. I was transported to the hospital by ambulance, very frightened and unsure of my future. After a series of tests Dr. Blecher came to my bedside and spoke to me about my injuries.
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S.K. from Princeton, NJ
I suffer from lumbar spinal stenosis. For the last year I could not walk without great pain radiating from my back to my legs. Dr. Blecher performed multiple laminectomy surgery on my lower back in September 2010. After the surgery I had no pain in my legs.
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S.G.D. from Old Bridge, NJ
I swore I would never have spinal surgery. I consider myself a person with a very high threshold for pain. I had my son totally natural, without any epidurals or pain medications. But at the age of 45 and feeling like I was 95, I could not take the pain anymore. I had endured years of excruciating, chronic pain, and the depression that accompanied it. I had almost every test, saw numerous specialists, tried everything from physical therapy to any possible pain management technique that could possibly provide some pain relief.
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S.G. from Carmichael, CA
I am a surgeon and had a previous failed cervical fusion. I received spine consultation at four major centers, including Cedars Sinai, and Northwestern, as well as with Dr. Blecher. I received four different recommendations as to the type of procedure best suited for my problem. I felt Dr. Blecher’s plan of action best took into account my anatomical situation, my lifestyle, and provided the best chance for a successful outcome.
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R.P. from Robbinsville, NJ
Over the period of a week I developed drop foot, losing all strength in my feet. My sports medicine doctor called Dr. Blecher.  Dr. Blecher made a special trip into the office to see me Friday afternoon and to schedule surgery the following Wednesday.
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R.H. from Frenchtown, NJ
When I first went to see Dr. Blecher I had been in severe pain for over 2 years. I was suffering from lower back pain – and it went down through my hip and shin. I suffered from both foot pain and numb feet.
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R.G. from Trenton, NJ
Everyone was very helpful, courteous, and put my mind at ease. No question was too big or too small, or for that matter trivial. Never had I entered a doctor’s office where they made me feel like I was their priority and only patient.
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R.A.M. from Flemington, NJ
I R.A.M. would like to express my appreciation to University Spine Associates for the services that were provided in regards to my surgery. Dr. Blecher and the whole staff are highly professional and genuinely caring.
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R.G. from West Trenton, NJ
My lower back problem first became apparent in December 2004. An MRI of the lumbar spine and AP x-rays showed severe lumbar spinal stenosis at several levels and spondylolisthesis (L-4 vertebrae slipped over L-5 vertebrae), and a mild L-5 compression fracture, all of which seemingly resulted from the aging process, osteoarthritis, unknown factors, as well as diagnosed osteoporosis and osteopenia.
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P.S. from Whitting, NJ
After years of back pain, six epidurals, trigger shots, months of physical therapy, and medication that no longer worked, I could hardly walk, sit, or lay down without pain. I realized I had to find a doctor that could help me.
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P.M. from Trenton, NJ
Haim Blecher, M.D. and his staff got me through one of the most difficult times of my life. Needing neck surgery for spinal cord compression scared me to death. They were there for me every step of the way, both prior to the surgery and most importantly after.
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M.T. from Princeton, NJ
Dr. Blecher identified a problem and performed surgery to alleviate that problem that could very well have saved my life. For that I shall be eternally grateful. I am now living an active life and doing things I have not been able to do in many years.
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K.C. from Windfield, NJ
All my life I had suffered with pain on a daily basis. At the age of 12 I was diagnosed with scoliosis. Some of my doctors at the time had suggested surgery but at the time my parents decided that the risk was too great from the complications and the fear of becoming paralyzed persuaded them to seek other solutions.
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J.R.D. from Monroe Township, NJ
My injuries resulted from a serious auto accident where the other driver was completely at fault.

I was transported to Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center and was lucky that Dr. Haim D. Blecher was at the hospital.

He performed a procedure known as a “halo” to straighten a dislocated and unstable cervical spine which had caused me to be paralyzed.
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J.M.B. from Somerville, MA
The staff is friendly and warm and made me feel quite comfortable during the short wait for the doctor. My experience with Dr. Blecher was fantastic. He called daily to check on my recovery, even over holidays and came to his office on one of his days off to see me after a setback in my recovery.
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H.H. from Mint Hill, NC
It has been exactly three months since my spinal surgery that you performed at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick.

Words cannot express how grateful I am that I chose you to perform the surgery. I had been in almost constant pain since the onset of my back problems in 2003.
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H.F. from Haddonfield, NJ
University Spine Associates gave me great care after my accident. My spine was twisted and a C4 vertebrae was fractured. Dr. Haim Blecher saved my life and put my neck back in place.
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G.K. from Matawan, NJ
This surgery was one of the most important decisions I have ever had to make. I felt that not only my health but my career in construction was diminishing rapidly. I sought the professional opinion of Dr. Blecher as a second opinion. This was the best thing I could have ever done for myself and my family.
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G.F. from Allentown, NJ
My personal physician recommended Dr. Blecher to me and I have since recommended him to three of my neighbors. From the initial consultation to the post operation visits, Dr. Blecher never rushed me and always had time available to answer all my questions, which he did in great detail.
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G.D. from Brick, NJ
I was injured in Iraq working as a contractor for the army. Dr. Blecher was the insurance company referred doctor. I was apprehensive at first but after seeing him, his thoroughness with my examination, doctor/patient care, I cannot recommend a better man.
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G.B. from Englishtown, NJ
I was in a lot of pain and suffering before I met Dr. Blecher.

I trusted him with his magic hands to relieve my suffering. My trust was in its right place.
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F.B. from Hamilton, NJ
I would like to thank you and your entire staff for all the care and concern given to me and my family during a very difficult time.

As you know I am a 23 year old young man with the back of a man many years my senior, due to stenosis from birth and added injuries during college football.
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D.M. from Hillsborough, NJ
Mine was a quality of life issue, inspired by an L4, L5 spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, a bulging disc, and a herniated disc. I was post menopausal, 55 at the time with back issues that had progressed to the point that I could not function without Advil around the clock. Even then, I could not walk to the mailbox without pain that caused me to have to rest continuously and abandon the physical activities I most loved; walking, bike riding, skiing, and running.
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D.M. from Chesterfield, NJ
It is with great pleasure that I write this testimonial for Dr. Haim Blecher and his amazing staff. I researched and visited many surgeons prior to choosing Dr. Blecher for my reconstructive spine surgery in September of 2008. From the first moment I walked into the office I was warmly welcomed by everyone I met and felt extremely comfortable.
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D.G. from Marlboro, NJ
Dr. Haim Blecher has played an important role in ensuring that I will be living in the near and distant future with a positive outlook. My back problems stem from the fact that I have been walking with an above knee prosthesis for the past 40 years (I lost my leg to bone cancer when I was 17).
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C.W. from Parlin, NJ
On my first visit to Dr. Blecher’s office the staff made me feel so welcome that a lot of the tension was reduced. My two surgeries done within a three month period was less painful than I had anticipated.
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C.T. from Ocean, NJ
On July 5th, 2009, one day before my 64th birthday, I was in a terrible car accident that broke my neck and I almost died. It really was my lucky day and a wonderful birthday present because I was fortunate enough to have Dr. Blecher as my surgeon. In a 10 hour laborious operation, he literally saved my life.
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C.P.S. from Somerset, NJ
After falling over a steel I-beam at work and injuring my back on November 2, 2007, workers compensation insurance sent me to several doctors for treatment. Physical therapy was prescribed and only made matters worse. It didn’t take long for me to realize that I needed a highly gifted surgeon.
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B.R. from Princeton, NJ
As you are aware on November 5, 2010 you performed neck surgery on me. I came to you desperate for relief after 2 years of moderate pain and 6 months of severe pain. I tried pain management and physical therapy; nothing helped. You were my last hope for any quality of life.
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B.K. from Jackson, NJ
I went to see Dr. Blecher after 5 years of horrible lower back and leg pain. I tried several courses of epidural steroid injections and still had gotten no relief. I was referred by a pain management doctor for a surgical consultation with Dr. Blecher.
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A.S. from Jackson, NJ
The unexpected backache turned into a major back problem for me. While this type of pain makes a person irrational, it was very clear to me and my family that Dr. Blecher was the one person who would get all of us through my ordeal.
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A.R. from Levittown, PA
I was involved in a very serious car accident and had to undergo cervical spine surgery in 2005 with Dr. Blecher.

After the surgery in 2009, I successfully regained my health and fitness. I am back and loving it. Every aspect of my life has changed for the better. I feel incredible. It’s been 1 year, 6 months since I started my fitness journey. I am still training and changed my profession to be a personal trainer. I truly believe this is my calling.
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A.G. from Englishtown, NJ
My experience with Dr. Blecher was actually quite amazing from the moment he spoke with me in the trauma center. I actually told him after everything that was said and done that “He was not only a doctor but also a gentleman.” Not many doctors make you feel as if you’re a personal friend of his, as he did.
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A.E. from Edison, NJ
I would like to sincerely recommend Dr. Haim Blecher (University Spine Associates). In March 2010, I experienced a severe infection in my spine, which was complicated by spinal stenosis and herniated disks. The result was severe pain and an inability to walk due to the pain.
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H.H. from Pennington, NJ
Thank you so much for all that you have done. You have certainly changed my life. But don't think that you won't see me again, as I intend to return to New Jersey to see you for my check-ups, as needed! I just don't trust anyone else with this miraculous back you have made for me!
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A.S. from Jackson, NJ
Dr. Blecher continues to monitor my health and gives me confidence that I can lead a normal life with his guidance. I am truly grateful that I'm his patient and highly recommend Dr. Blecher and his staff to anyone in need of a spine surgeon.
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M.T. from Princeton, NJ
Dr. Blecher identified a problem, and performed surgery to alleviate that problem that could very well have saved my life. For that I shall be eternally grateful. I am now living an active life and doing things I have not been able to do in many years. He is the person to whom I would refer my loved ones, without hesitation, for this type of attention.
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R.G. from Ewing, NJ
I am now able to rise up and down, sit, stand, sleep, ride in a car and walk short and long distances without any significant pain or discomfort, and am back to a full and normal exercise regimen just shy of six months following my surgery. There is no doubt in my mind that I have had one of the best surgeons on the east coast for my particular back problem.
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J.D. from Monroe, NJ
Anyone facing spinal problems today would be well served by seeing Dr. Blecher first. (I could not have received better care anywhere).
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P.M. from Trenton, NJ
Haim Blecher, MD and his staff got me through one of the most difficult times of my life. Needing neck surgery for spinal cord compression scared me to death. They were there for me every step of the way, both prior to the surgery and most importantly after.
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Anonymous from Brick, NJ
I was injured in Iraq working as a contractor for the army. Dr. Blecher was the insurance company referred doctor. I was apprehensive at first but after seeing him, after his thoroughness with my examination, Dr./PT care I cannot recommend a better man.
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C.W. from Parlin, NJ
On my first visit to Dr. Blecher's office, the staff made me feel so welcome, that a lot of the tension was reduced. My two surgeries done within a three month period was less painful than I had anticipated.
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G.K. from Matawan, NJ
This surgery was one of the most important decision I have ever had to make. I felt not only my health but my career in construction was diminishing rapidly. I sought the professional opinion of Dr. Blecher, as a second opinion. This was the best thing I could have ever done for myself and my family.
Read Full Testimonial

R.G. from Ewing, NJ
Everyone was very helpful, courteous and put my mind at ease. No question was too being or small or for that matter trivial. Never had I entered a doctor's office where they made me feel like I was their priority and only patient.
Read Full Testimonial

R.M. from Flemington, NJ
I would like to express my appreciation to University Spine Associates for the services that were provided in regards to my surgery. Dr. Blecher and the whole staff are highly professional and genuinely caring.
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G.F. from Allentown, NJ
My personal physician recommended Dr. Blecher to me and I have since recommended him to three of my neighbors. From the initial consultation to the post operation visits, Dr. Blecher never rushed me and always had time available to answer all my questions, which he did in great detail.
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B.K. from Jackson , NJ
I went to see Dr. Blecher after 5 years of horrible lower back and leg pain. I tried several courses of epidural steroid injections and still had gotten no relief. I was referred by a pain management doctor for a surgical consultation with Dr. Blecher. I was nervous but I was willing to try anything to help my pain.
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