Let's start with the basics. Corey Wallach, MD, is a U.S. board-certified orthopedic surgeon with…read morefellowship training in spine surgery. He completed his medical degree at an accredited U.S. medical school, followed by a full orthopedic surgery residency and an advanced spine surgery fellowship focused on both degenerative and complex spinal conditions. His clinical practice centers on disorders of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, including degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, disc herniation, spinal deformity, and traumatic conditions.
Dr. Wallach is trained in both traditional open and minimally invasive spine techniques and performs procedures such as lumbar and cervical fusions, interbody fusion procedures, decompressions, and motion-preserving surgeries when appropriate. He has hospital privileges at major regional medical centers and participates in multidisciplinary spine care teams involving pain management, rehabilitation, and neurology.
In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Wallach has been involved in academic and professional activities typical of fellowship-trained spine surgeons, including participation in continuing medical education, adherence to evidence-based surgical guidelines, and engagement with national orthopedic and spine societies. His credentials reflect formal surgical training, specialty board certification, and focused expertise in operative and non-operative management of spinal disorders.
Here are the FACTS in my case. First, if you can get an appointment you're having a lucky day. Under normal circumstances he is booked beyond measure, but agreed to take on my case (however that happened is something to be grateful for). My back/spine were bad, seriously bad. After 8+ years of pain and agony, it looked like I had caught a break! Scheduling me ahead of others (I don't know how many) and teaming up with another highly respected surgeon, I finally received approval and had my surgery last week. He spent a lot of time before surgery in pre-op, explaining the surgery and the risks. He answered every question patiently. He wasn't rushed, he was purposeful. When my daughter had questions, he called her. He checked up on me while I was in the hospital and when I got home. The bottom line, for me, is that I am now pain-free, doing moderate PT as required, and feeling the best I have ever felt in YEARS. Of course, every situation is different. But when it comes to having "the gift", you want someone with Dr. Wallach's experience and expertise fixing your spine. ....now Medicare, pay the man!!! :)