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    Botwin Clifford DO

    3.0 (2 reviews)

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    Dr Botwin was a fantastic ortho and surgeon - interacted with him at Union Hospital - RIP

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    Adam Lipson, MD

    3.0(11 reviews)
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    I have had lower lumbar issues forever from earlier days as an athlete. Dr. Lipson is world class…read moreas is his team. He only operates when it is necessary. He has operated on two (2) of my friends L4/L5 and C2/C3 and they swear by him... can't say enough good things.

    I was surprised to see so many negative reviews concerning Dr. Lipson. My experience with him…read moredates back to 2023 when I was diagnosed with severe spinal stenosis in the L4,L5 lumbar regions and was having moderate to severe pain down through my right buttocks. After trying P/T, various pain drugs, and spinal epidermal shots, all of which provided no relief, I started to visit some neuro surgeons. The first three I visited all said spinal fusion was my only option. Having two relatives who had spinal fusion in which the recovery period was about one year and they were still experiencing some pain and now had limited mobility, I decided I wanted to avoid fusion if at all possible. Dr. Lipson was the fourth surgeon that I visited and after Xray, CT and MRI tests he determined that he could help me without the need for fusion or major surgery. In December, 2023, as an outpatient at Morristown Medical center he performed two minimally invasive surgical procedures: L4/L5 Hemilaaminotomy/Foraminotomy which opened up space in my vertebrae for the nerves that were being compressed. He also implanted a titanium Intralaminar Coflex spacer between my L4/L5 spinal regions which pushed apart the two vertebra to relieve pressure on my nerves. I went home the same day and except for some minor stiffness which persisted for about 8 weeks my pain was gone. By avoiding fusion I was able to maintain my full range of spinal motion, my recovery period was extremely short and I was able to resume my normal activities such as walking, hiking, snow removal, kayaking etc. without pain and within three weeks of my operation. I have had no reoccurrence of any pain since. I am now seeing Dr. Lipson again to get his opinion on some cervical spine issues I'm having in which the previous surgeon that I visited said fusion was my only option and that I would lose some neck mobility and the recovery period would be months. I should add that I found all his staff members, especially his surgical coordinator, to be extremely courteous and professional.

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    Adam Lipson, MD - 36 hr post op. Swollen(still is a month later). The only difference.stitches out.and not as red. This is the abdomen. My back scar looks ok.

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    36 hr post op. Swollen(still is a month later). The only difference.stitches out.and not as red. This is the abdomen. My back scar looks ok.

    Botwin Clifford DO - sportsmed - Updated May 2026

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