Why Choose Us
Dedicated Spine Care from Two Ivy League Schools
Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian is backed by world-class Columbia and Weill Cornell physicians, including many of the world’s top orthopedic and neurosurgical spine surgeons. They stand side by side with some of the leading specialists in spine care. Treating children and adults with spine problems from the simple to the complex, using inpatient and outpatient procedures. More than any other hospital in New York City*.
Och Spine specialists see patients at several locations throughout the New York, New Jersey and Westchester areas.
*SPARCS 2019
Services & Specialties
We Have Decades of Experience
Restoring Function, Comfort & Quality of Life to People With:
Our Team
Integrated Specialty Spine Care from one of the top Hospitals in the nation.
Our multidisciplinary team includes orthopedic and neurosurgical surgeons, neurologists, physicians, pain management specialists, radiologists, physical and occupational therapists, highly advanced intensivist and hospitalists. Together, they work to create a customized care plan for each unique spine problem.
Our approach to care
Personalized Surgical and Nonsurgical Spine Care
Personalized care allows our Columbia and Weill Cornell spine specialists to determine the best nonsurgical or surgical approach to achieve optimal results for each patient.
Advanced Spinal Imaging
Our spine specialists and dedicated clinical team, use advanced imaging capabilities to perform a host of nonsurgical and surgical treatments with greater precision.
Treatment Without Surgery
Many disorders of the neck and back can be treated without an operation. During your evaluation, we determine if nonsurgical treatment could be an effective option for you before resorting to surgery.
Specialized Spine Surgery
Our internationally renowned orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons use minimally invasive techniques wherever appropriate, and also perform the most complex spinal reconstructions—all with extraordinary precision.
Amazing is Life-Changing Surgery at Och Spine
Patient Stories
"Being able to do gymnastics in my condition was a way to prove to myself and others that I’m not fragile or different from everyone else.”
"Dr. Angevine has truly given me my life back."
“Immediately, the pain and tingling were gone. Same day.”
“To be able to say today that I am an athlete; I have scoliosis; and most importantly, I didn't let it stop me means more than you can ever imagine.”
"I felt as if I literally had the knife pulled out of my back. The surgery really did give me my life back, and quickly"
“Even during Covid, Dr. Hartl was available. June 2020, I was in and out, in a 5-hour surgery,” says Najarian. “I was out the next day and on my way to recovery.”
The procedure put me in an amazing place to enjoy some hard-core athletic endeavors that I would not have been able to do otherwise. The trip was a world-class helicopter skiing operation with huge terrain and 30,000 feet of vertical a day.
As Alicia awaited surgery in excruciating pain, she was afraid she would never feel better. When she met Dr. Härtl, however, she was comforted and reassured by his calm confidence. Today, she is grateful for each pain-free day.
“It started when I was 13 years old, when I felt an extremely painful and sharp back pain,” remembers Matilde. “It would hurt when I would stand up and walk.”
My balance, my legs... everything felt new. It was like walking in a new body. And I had room to breathe.
It was so impressive how thorough he was. I knew I was in the right place
I was walking on my own with no walker after six months. I grew a few inches, and I feel so much better, this was an awesome experience.
I feel secure when I'm with [my doctor] and I've never had to wait long
Dr. Angevine had apparently done his homework before he saw me. He had already looked at the spine x-ray in his office, so when he saw me in the examining room, he gave me his undivided attention.
I feel I have made the best decision to enable me to enjoy my senior years. What a great outcome!
Featured Stories
Och Spine News and Stories
Stories from Health Matters
Dr. Roger Härtl Named Humanitarian of the Year by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons
The award recognized Dr. Härtl's commitment to global neurosurgical education.
Stories from Health Matters
NYP Announces $50 Million Gift from the Jane and Daniel Och Family Foundation to Expand World-Class Och Spine Care
The gift builds on the original 2017 donation from the Ochs that transformed the way spine care is delivered.
Stories from Health Matters
Adult Scoliosis: Seven Facts to Know
An expert from Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian explains how to recognize scoliosis in adults, what causes it, and ways to prevent and treat the spinal condition.
Stories from Health Matters
Tips to Reduce Sleep-Related Back Pain
Spine experts explain what causes back pain when you sleep and what you can do to wake up with a healthy spine.
Stories from Health Matters
How to Prevent Back and Neck Pain While Working from Home
During this new era of telecommuting, experts from NewYork-Presbyterian Och Spine Hospital explain how to optimize posture, set up home office equipment, and find time to move.