Hi everyone! First time posting … after years (decades) of pain I finally have a diagnosis of ES which is an incredible relief. Now I face what feels like a huge decision: choosing the right surgeon. I have bilateral elongated styloids (left styloid extends into the parapharyngeal space), calcified stylohyoid ligaments and bilateral IJV compression.
Does anyone have recommendations for surgeons in New York? I’d love to stay local if I can, but my priority is excellent, experienced surgical care so I’ll travel if I have to but traveling for surgery feels quite overwhelming right now.
I have a short list of names, including Dr. Peter Costantino, Dr. Andrew Tassler and several surgeons who do the surgery but haven’t done many. I had a positive first consult with Dr. Costantino, though he is not in network with my insurance which I suspect is true for most ES surgeons.
Has anyone had surgery with a NYC based surgeon?
I’m also looking for local physical therapists/NUCCA chiropractors and practitioners of other possibly supportive manual treatment modalities for before and after surgery.
Thank you - I appreciate this forum, its resources and all of you so much!
