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  • Dr. Hochwald and his staff were excellent. From the front desk helping to make appointments and working with the insurance carrier, to the nurses in the operating room and the physical therapists I worked with after surgery. Dr. Hochwald explained everything before surgery. Surgery was done at his office and recovery has been excellent. I would highly recommend Dr. Hochwald and his team to anyone who requires surgery. Never having had any type of surgery before, the whole staff made me feel comfortable leading up to the surgery. And they were extremely helpful immediately following surgery and through the physical therapy process.
    By - Nick S
    30-Aug-2025 03:29 PM
  • I was in the emergency room with an extremely serious hand & wrist injury. Dr Dagly was contacted and he wanted to see me the next day and scheduled emergency surgrey the day after.I now have full rotation and use of my hand& wrist due to his excellent surgery & the excellent physical therapy I received at he hand center.
    By - Thomas H Cunningham
    03-Jan-2021 12:53 PM
  • I saw Dr Ellstein on Sept. 4,2019. The exam for both my hands were so detailed, he took the time to answer all my questions, very patient and was not rushed. His staff from the front desk ,to the Xray technician etc, couldn't be nicer. He also was the one who administered the injections and not a physican's assistant as some other Drs. have. I am an extremely happy patient.
    By - LOUISE LINDNER
    05-Sep-2019 08:11 AM
  • Wowee, pain fee! I had Arthritis & bone spurs in both right and left hands lower thumb joints...I couldn't lift packages, use my curling iron or raise a pan off the stove...Dr. Dagly is a great diagnostician and knew the problem and wen to work with injections right to the root of pain. I am one happy lady, able to do all the lifting I can with my hands again! Thank you, Dr. Dagly!
    By - Karen Garofalo
    29-Dec-2018 09:23 AM
  • Thank you, Dr. Ellstein for caring for the Panzella family over the last 20 to 25 years
    By - FRANK PANZELLA
    28-Nov-2018 04:36 PM
  • Can't say enough good things about Dr. Ellstein and his staff. My injury included a torn tendon and bone fracture in my hand. I felt confident and comfortable from beginning to end with Dr Ellstein. Sue and Larry were awesome. Besides being great people, their therapy treatments were extremely helpful. The front desk staff were always kind and attentive. Thanks to all for giving me my hand back in great shape,
    By - Rick Fama
    05-Jun-2018 04:54 PM
  • March 2014

    I broke my hand just below my pinky knuckle. It was a bad break where the bone nearly pierced the skin. It was extremely painful. Dr. Kamal Dagly quickly reviewed my x-rays and explained my options. I decided to have Dr Dagly manually reset the broken bone in my hand. He did a great job. It saved me from loosing weeks of time from work. It took a while to heal and for the swelling to go down but everything turned out fine. Dr Dagly did a fantastic job explaining the procedure, options, recovery and expected out come. I would recommend anyone who has a bad brake to their hand to see Dr Dagly. His staff was professional and helpful and the care I received was topnotch.

    By - Sue
    10-Mar-2017 03:37 AM
  • Feb 2014

    My husband and I had pain, mobility and discomfort issues for years. He had pain and very limited mobility with both shoulders. At one point is was difficult and painful to lift both arms above his shoulders under their own weight. I had a cyst on the palm of my hand which made grasping items painful if not impossible some days. Most recently I suffered a dog bite with approximately 6 punctures. My husband was diagnosed, by Dr. Kamal Dagly, having degenerative tearing of the bicep tendon and large bone spurs throughout both shoulders. Dr. Dagly performed 2

    By - Chris and Laura
    10-Mar-2017 03:34 AM
  • I the pleasure of treating with Dr. Hochwald after being involved in a motor vehicle accident. Dr. Hochwald and his staff treated me in the most professional manner while being very friendly and making me feel at ease during a stressful time. I would recommend this office to everyone, if you are interested in the best care with friendly, knowledgable staff then Long Island Hand to Shoulder Center is the place for you!

    By - Caitlin
    10-Mar-2017 03:33 AM
  • julia-schindel

    I just wanted to update you on how my wrist is doing since I saw you last February. I stared my season off slowly but then did really well at states in March, qualifying for Regionals in Springfield, MA. I won regionals All-around and qualified for Level 9 Nationals In Battle Creek, Michigan In May. At nationals, I placed first on floor and became the Level 9 National Floor Champion. I also came in 4th All-around and 4th on beam. I am pursuing competing in gymnastics in college. Thank you for listening to me and understanding when I told you that I wanted to be strong enough to compete at states In March. After a tough start, it ended up being my best season. Thank you for all you did to make it happen.

    Sincerely,

    By - Julia S
    10-Mar-2017 03:31 AM
  • Jan 2014

    I was treated at the LIHC on several occassions due a common condition known as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. My attending physician was Dr. Neal Hochwald and I found him to be quite knowledgeable regarding my ailment. I have suffered with pain and numbness for years in both hands and was afraid surgery would be my only option. After my consultation and examination, I was offered several different avenues to treat this condition without undergoing an operation. The use of steroid Injections were administered and I felt relief immediately. Not only was I impressed with the physician, but I felt the entire staff and office setting to be very professional.

    By - GMW
    10-Mar-2017 03:22 AM
  • Feb 2011

    Julie L. Corwin

    On February 5, 2011, I sustained a serious shoulder injury while horseback riding which happens to be my passion in life, Dr, Dagly was called in to perform the shoulder surgery and presented me with all the facts including there was a possibility I would be paralyzed from the shoulder to my fingertips. I remained positive that I would heal and be back in the saddle someday. I was also out of work as a fifth grade classroom teacher and adjunct professor for some time. It was a very long recovery process and I have some limitations but considering the severity of my injury I am doing well.

    I am extremely grateful to Dr. Dagly for his expertise and guidance during a difficult time in my life. I have since returned to the classroom and rescued a Belgian Draft Mare that is the love of my life.

    By - Julie L. Corwin
    10-Mar-2017 03:15 AM