NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is world-renowned for the expertise of its physicians and the excellence of its clinical services. Every year, thousands of our patients receive medical and surgical care from our outstanding physicians through the Hospital's comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services. For information about specific healthcare services, as well as other helpful information — including visiting hours, important telephone numbers, and health insurance and billing procedures at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital — please click on the link to the Guide to Our Hospital at the right.

At the Spine Center, we understand that knowing as much as possible before a surgical procedure can help ease stress. We invite you to browse through the links at the left for general information on preparing for surgery. We have also included links to some informative web sites that can provide more information on specific spinal conditions, as well as links to specific spine care departments at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center.