Patient Stories

“Since my surgery, I haven’t had any back trouble, and I don’t take any more pain pills.”

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“The difference is HUGE!”

“I’m feeling fantastic. I can’t even describe the difference in my life.”

“The outcome is more important and focus on the long-term results.”

“Surgery can be difficult but if you focus on the long-term goals, the outcome is TOTALLY worth it. I am 2 1/2 months post a four level fusion, and feeling fantastic. Every week of recovery, I am finding something more and new I can do that I couldn’t do before.”

“Awesome experience. Feel soo much better. Would recommend to my family. Has been 3 months since my surgery and I am still out of pain.”

“Thank you Dr. Valente”

“The surgery changed every thing. I had pains in my legs and all the pain totally went away.”

“I’m very happy with the results of my surgery.”

“I’m feeling pretty good. I was just very happy with Dr. Valente. I had been in pain for so many months and it was just amazing to be out of that pain.”

“I really enjoyed talking to and seeing Dr. Valente. We had a lot in common, because we are both from Michigan and he is very personable.”

“It doesn’t even feel like I had surgey. I have had no pain since surgery. Before surgery I could not walk very far without being in too much pain. It’s like a miracle!”

“I thought Dr. Valente was wonderful. He took away my pain, what more could I have asked for? It’s been a blessing. Dr. Valente saved me, he fixed me right up!”

“I had severe Sciatic pain and was on continuous pain meds that never worked. I decided to give a call to Dr. Valente. After my surgery I woke up pain free! I would highly recommend Dr. Valente to anyone who has sciatic pain. He is a very good doctor and a very nice man who was never too busy to talk to me. I never felt rushed. Pain is no longer an issue in life”

“I had severe problems with my legs being numb…almost like they weren’t there or I lost my legs. After having surgery with Dr. Valente my legs are fantastic! Dr Valente took the time to explain and was never in a hurry with me. I loved his bedside manner”

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“I feel privileged to have Dr. Valente as my doctor and believe his hands are gifts from God. He told me to expect less pain after surgery, but I honestly didn’t expect I’d have zero pain! I can dance and ride my bike again. In fact, both my husband and I have started living a more active, healthier lifestyle.”

“I had a lot of numbness in my left arm and hand. Like needles in my fingers. It was constant and it extended even into my left leg. I woke up from the surgery and the numbness was gone. I thought something was wrong because I was so used to the discomfort. None of it has come back since the surgery.”

“The most amazing thing is I’ve had no pain from the surgery for my neck. I am amazed at how every thing has gone.”

“If I ever had to have another surgery or knew someone who needed it I wouldn’t go to anyone but him!”

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“I would like to thank you for fixing my dad. I know that you are a very good Dr.”

“I feel wonderful! The pain I had before surgery is gone.”

“Dr. V is awesome! He explained my options prior to surgery. I asked him some pretty frank questions and he answered me very honestly. He is very easy to work with.”