Dr. Samocha, MD Spine Surgery

03/29/2019

If you are looking for a great Orthopedic sports doc, make an appointment to see Dr Mangion!

“Getting patients back to doing what they love and gaining full functionality, or as close to it as possible.”

That's the goal for Jeremy Mangion, MD, an at MidHudson Regional Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth).

Dr. Mangion, who holds a sub-specialty certification in orthopedic surgery sports medicine, has helped countless patients get back to doing what they love most.

If you or a loved one have benefited from his care, share word and consider recognizing Mangion or your favorite MidHudson Regional Hospital physician this , March 30: https://www.wmchealth.org/doctors-day.

To read about one of Dr. Mangion’s patients, visit: https://bit.ly/2YAs3JW

And for more information or to make an appointment with the Orthopedic Center at MidHudson Regional Hospital, please call 845.896.4178 or visit: https://bit.ly/2V53VNe

03/24/2019

Proud to call MidHudson Regional Hospital Home.

THROW-BACK-THURSDAY: Surgeons Sam Simon, MD, Gregory Chiaramonte, MD, David Dykas, OR tech, in 1982 at Saint Francis Hospital. Doctor Simon will be honored at Westchester Medical Center's annual gala this Saturday.

03/19/2019

Nice article about a great and happy patient.

In the late autumn of 2017, Cindy Franze was blowing leaves in the backyard of her home when something went horribly wrong.

Working long hours on her feet as a hairstylist and reiki practitioner in , Franze was no stranger to back pain, but this spasm struck her like a bolt of lightning. “It was horrific. It was the most unimaginable pain I’d ever felt in my life,” she says.

Unable to drive, she was transported by ambulance to a local hospital, where, unfortunately for Franze, relief would not be found. “I was X-rayed, and they misdiagnosed me with scoliosis,” says Franze. “I stayed in the hospital for several days.”

Back at home, Franze's neighbor happened to be an employee of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth). Knowing firsthand the excellent reputation of the program at MidHudson Regional Hospital, a member of WMCHealth, her neighbor promised, ‘We’ll get to the bottom of this. We will get the right doctor for you.’”

Franze was referred to orthopedic spine surgeon Yigal Samocha, MD. An MRI revealed a herniated disk — a common, though sometimes extremely painful, condition. While noninvasive treatments did bring relief, it was fleeting. Surgery became her best viable option for significant long-term relief. Following surgery, Franze’s pain level dropped from “intolerable” to a “level 1.” She's back to work as a hairstylist and is feeling no pain.

“Cindy’s case shows us that when it comes to patient care, sometimes it’s the little things that count,” says Dr. Samocha. “In Cindy’s case, it was all about listening and being responsive to her needs.”

Read more of Cindy’s story via : https://bit.ly/2W4jvsC.

To learn about the Orthopedic Center at MidHudson Regional Hospital, visit: https://bit.ly/2FmOP0i. To make an appointment, call: 845.896.4178.

06/07/2017

http://www.beckersspine.com/spine/item/36994-dr-yigal-samocha-joins-midhudson-regional-hospital-5-key-notes.html

Dr. Yigal Samocha joins MidHudson Regional Hospital: 5 key notes

02/08/2017

I am proud to announce my new location of practice. I will be serving the community of the Mid Hudson Valley in New York, with an office location in Fishkill, NY, and hospital affiliations with Westchester Medical Center and Mid Hudson Regional Hospital.

I am looking forward to providing the same high level of compassionate patient care in a community setting as I have provided previously in the world's largest medical center in Houston, TX

02/16/2016

I presented a talk today to over 250 case workers, occupational nurses, and employers about cervical disc replacement as a treatment option for cervical (neck) disc problems.

02/04/2016

This is a great little video from one of my mentors at Texas Back Institute about cervical disc injuries and surgeries in athletes, just in time for the Super Bowl (no matter what your team allegiance is)

Dr. Michael Hisey, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon and President Texas Back Institute talks about Peyton Manning's neck surgery and recovery. While Dr. Hisey is not...

08/26/2015

http://www.memorialhermann.org/rememberingred/

I would like to take a moment to remember a true Texas legend.
I remember his community health talks on TV when I was little, and the impression it left on me back then. The contributions he's made to trauma surgery, the medical center, and the entire medical field have saved and improved countless lives.

UTHealth, Memorial Hermann celebrate life of renowned surgeon James H. “Red” Duke, Jr., M.D.

08/18/2014

http://www.knowyourback.org/Pages/BackPainPrevention/Pregnancy.aspx
Here are a few tips for decreasing back pain during pregnancy:

Half of all pregnant women can expect some back pain. Back pain develops for two reasons. One is simply the added weight caused by the pregnancy. Another may be that the extra weight is carried in the front of the body, shifting your center of gravity forward and putting more strain on the low back.…

08/18/2014

It's almost time for BACK to school, and so here's a few helpful tips to help your kids protect their backs.

http://www.knowyourback.org/Pages/BackPainPrevention/BackPackSafety.aspx

More than 40 million students head off to class each day with backpacks slung over their shoulders. About 20 million of those students are carrying twice the recommended weight on the back which can lead to stress injuries and spinal pain that can worsen with age.According to a survey conducted by t…

01/24/2014

Due to inclement weather and travel conditions, our Baytown office will be closed today. If you have not already heard from us, you can call the main office to reschedule. Please be safe.