Debbie White wrote: > I have 2 questions about this. First, does anyone know whether an > orthopedist is the type of doctor she should be seeing or should she seek > help from a neurosurgeon? Second, can anyone recommend excellent neck > surgeons in the NY or Long Island area. As always, thanks in advance. While there are some orthopedic surgeons who have experience with neck fusions, this operation is usually done by neurosurgeons. Dr. Patrick Kelly is the Professor of Neurosurgery at NYU in New York City, and he and his faculty are excellent. I would recommend them highly. Best, Bob *********************************** ROBERT A. FINK, M. D., F.A.C.S. Neurological Surgery 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, CA 94704-2636 USA Phone: (510) 849-2555 FAX: (510) 849-2557 WWW: <http://www.dovecom.com/rafink/> mailto:[log in to unmask] "Ex Tristitia Virtus" ***********************************