I was working construction when I suddenly experienced neck pain that ran down my left arm and into my fingers. I also had numbness and tingling in my left hand. I thought I pulled a muscle and hoped it would just go away after a few days. But several weeks later I could no longer raise my hand above my head. At that point my wife begged me to see a doctor. My doctor ordered an MRI and recommended that I see a neurosurgeon immediately. I was very nervous at this point as the strength in my left arm was getting worse. I saw Dr. Lipani who recommended surgery. He explained how a large disc in my neck was hitting the nerve to my arm and causing weakness. Without surgery I risked permanent injury and disability. At this point I was completely freaking out. I could not risk losing the strength in my left arm. My family depended on me to be able to perform my job that required heavy lifting. Dr. Lipani calmed me down by telling me that although my problem was urgent, he had dealt with these situations many times before. After my surgery I opened my eyes to see Dr. Lipani at my bedside. Dr. Lipani told me to reach up and touch his hand using my left arm. And I did! It was truly amazing! I am so grateful to Dr. Lipani and his staff for all their help during that time.

I am a 46 year old wife and mother of three. Two years ago I began experiencing frequent headaches. The headaches became more intense. I called my primary care physician, who after examining me and running a series of tests told me I had a brain tumor. My physician referred me to Dr. John Lipani. He told me Dr. Lipani was one of the best in the field and I would be in excellent hands. Once Dr. Lipani began explaining what was happening and how he could help me, a sense of relief came over me and I knew I was going to be alright. Dr. Lipani took the time to explain in detail what was going to happen and answered all of my questions. I knew when I left Dr. Lipani’s office that I was in great hands. A couple days later I had my surgery. Dr. Lipani removed the entire tumor and two years later I am tumor free! I wake up each day and give thanks for all that is good and for the gift of my life. Dr. Lipani is a gentle giant. I owe him my life!

I was horrified to learn I had a tumor on my spinal cord. Doctors told me that without surgery I would be paralyzed. I was told I needed a risky operation that would involve cutting open my chest and collapsing my lung. With my other medical problems this was a risk I did not want to take. Dr. Lipani offered me a non-invasive alternative to surgery with Cyberknife. I felt I was in good hands since Dr. Lipani has a lot of experience with both radiosurgery and open surgery. He was able to explain the risks and benefits of each procedure which help me with my decision. After three painless treatments I was no longer concerned about my spinal tumor. It’s been over three years now and I am still walking!

I had been suffering from lower back pain for several months. I tried physical therapy and epidurals but had no significant relief. I was experiencing a constant, burning, stabbing pain that started in my lower back and traveled all the way down the back of leg. Sitting was a virtual impossibility. The only relief I could experience was lying down. I am a child psychologist and in my daily practice sitting is unavoidable. I work with children who require my full undivided attention. When I was no longer able to do my job it was devastating… A colleague of my wife told her she had a similar problem a few years back. Dr. John Lipani was her neurosurgeon and she highly recommended him. I made an appointment to see Dr. Lipani and he showed me how one of the discs in my lower back was pinching a nerve that ran down the back of my leg. Two days later I was in the operating room where Dr. Lipani removed the herniated disc. When I awoke from surgery I immediately felt pain relief in my lower back and leg. I was up and out of bed later that afternoon. My pain is gone completely and I am back to work and feeling great! Thank you Dr. Lipani for being an excellent surgeon and also for the genuine care and concern you gave me every step of the way.

I had an AVM that bled initially and caused weakness on my left side with double vision. I couldn’t walk. After my initial treatment my AVM was still there. Doctors said they couldn’t operate because it would make me worse. They also said it would likely bleed again if not treated. Dr. Lipani used Cyberknife instead of surgery. There was no pain. I didn’t feel a thing. I even fell asleep during the procedure. Now I am walking without a problem and my double vision got better too. Dr. Lipani said my AVM is gone. I am so grateful for that. I feel safe now and I am blessed to be alive.