Patient Testimonials

To say that Dr. Marcus and his institute changed my life is an understatement- they “saved my life.” I am a chronic pain patient who suffers from Marfan’s Syndrome. The day I met Dr. Marcus, I was writhing in agony after having my left knee replaced (this was my twenty-first operation in my 40 years of life). At the time, I was experiencing so much pain that I felt life itself was no longer worth it. The doctors that surrounded me didn’t understand why I was in so much pain. I yearned for someone in a white coat to listen. I will never forget the night he walked into my hospital room. Instead of looking at me as a “clinical oddity” or a “drug addict” looking for more pills, he listened to me. Since that night three years ago, he and his staff have helped me handle three subsequent operations.… Read more “He is an oasis in a sea of white coats…”

On April 3, 1999 I was involved in a near fatal car crash while working in South Africa. Until that time I was known around the world as a very successful performer, teacher and choreographer. After four days in a coma, I was left with brain damage as well as damage to my foot, ankle, wrist, arm, back, shoulder, ear and neck, that have presently required nine surgeries, including plates in my foot and arm and a spinal fusion. Not too fun. After seeing many doctors and trying many therapies I was referred to the Norman Marcus Pain Institute. Following a very pleasant consultation with Dr Marcus, I began a series of treatments including injections, various forms of electrical stimulation, physical therapy and medication. Dr. Norman Marcus never made any guarantees or spoke down to me but was confident the treatments would be beneficial. I’m glad to report his confidence… Read more “I have a much brighter outlook…”

Injuries are a fact of life for runners. Does that mean I have to learn how to run and live with pain? Not with Dr. Marcus’ treatment. None of the previous doctors understood that I was suffering from pain, but gave me medication and therapy sessions. How could a doctor treat any patient without knowing the problem? Dr. Marcus pinpointed the problem and treated it. He does not teach how to live with pain, instead he eliminates the pain. I am now back on the road and find myself running and competing again, thanks to Dr. Marcus.

It was the morning of the first work day of the new millennium when my life was dramatically changed. I was rear-ended by a fully loaded tractor-trailer. There I was, in the middle of I-85, feeling my muscles stiffening which as time would tell was the onset of chronic pain. Within 90 days I was on a plethora of pain medications, I had seen several specialists. I had undergone x-rays, CT scans, and hours of physical therapy. The pain had forced me to resign my position as vice president. I was unable to perform many simple activities. The pain was a constant, always present companion in whatever I was doing. All the doctors were capable of was to keep me sedated with medications and keep sending me to physical therapy. I was also becoming depressed. Over the next seven years, I continued to seek out medical professionals to find someone… Read more “Life is once again bliss…”

I lived with extreme upper and lower back pain for three years. I had been a weight lifter but had to stop. Whether it was standing, sitting, walking, or even while I was sleeping, I always felt the pain (which caused mood swings). In that time period I tried many things from someone walking on my back to heating pads. I was finally introduced to Dr Marcus and after two weeks of treatment I am pain free. I can enjoy my activities without pain (which will take getting used to). I can thank Dr. Marcus for that.

My name is Daniel, and I suffered with back pain for nine years. I have two degenerative and bulging discs in my lower back. I had numbness in my left leg and extreme pain in my lower back. As a result, I was not able to bend at the waist in any direction without collapsing in pain. Over the last nine years I have seen many doctors: three general practitioners, three back specialists, three pain specialists, one neurosurgeon, and two physical therapists. They all have tried to help, some with more success than others but no one was able to completely help me. They tried epidurals, facet injections, a direct disc injection, a laparoscopy, and pain management classes. After my laparoscopy procedure in December 2006 I felt much better. I went back to work in July 2007 and a week later I felt two big pops in my back and… Read more “This procedure has changed my life…”

Dr. Norman Marcus truly changed the quality of my life. I had been in constant pain due to a herniated disc. After having successful neck surgery my shoulders were still in constant pain. In November 2006 “Good Morning America” did a feature on Dr. Norman Marcus; I immediately knew that Dr. Marcus was speaking about my situation. In March of 2007 I spent a week having several treatments in NYC. I experienced Dr. Marcus to be truly thoughtful, kind, thorough and an excellent listener. He took his time locating the source of my muscle problems. The treatment was extraordinarily successful and I have a life with my family that is meaningful and without pain. The Marcus Institute is truly wonderful. The staff is kind and patient and I immediately felt so comfortable in this office. They truly care about you. Once the treatment was completed my family and I saw… Read more “I have a life with my family that is meaningful and without pain…”