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‘He gave me hope when I had none’
At the beginning of 2019, I was diagnosed with a “pilonidal cyst,” something I had never heard of before. My first surgery was March of 2019. It wasn’t with the surgeon I had been referred to since he no longer performs thatContinue reading “‘He gave me hope when I had none’”
‘Never met a better doctor and I am a nurse’
If you or a family member have been suffering from pilonidal disease and you are desperately searching for a solution you can stop looking and contact Dr. Sternberg. My son had two prior surgeries each making his condition worse. We spent monthsContinue reading “‘Never met a better doctor and I am a nurse’”
‘From start to finish, every step was flawless’
We were given the diagnosis for pilonidal disease by our family physician for our child. We found Dr. Sternberg through the international pilonidal society platform. From start to finish, every step was flawless; Dr. Sternberg delivers the best and latest treatment forContinue reading “‘From start to finish, every step was flawless’”
‘I wish I discovered Dr. Sternberg sooner’
A few months ago, when I was perusing this website researching if I should go to Dr. Sternberg, I recall being baffled by the testimonial section. So many sounded like they were writing about me — you’re not alone. I hope thatContinue reading “‘I wish I discovered Dr. Sternberg sooner’”
‘My daughter was treated sympathetically and with respect that made me feel comfortable’
My daughter was diagnosed with pilonidal disease in summer 2021, we found Dr. Sternberg through an international pilonidal society platform. From start to finish, every step was flawless. My daughter had no issues during the procedure or any postoperative infection. Dr. SternbergContinue reading “‘My daughter was treated sympathetically and with respect that made me feel comfortable’”
‘Highly skilled in his field’
Dr. Jeffrey Sternberg is a true gem, a rare find; the only expert you should go to for pilonidal disease. He is able to explain the cleft lift procedure and answer any questions you have in an impressive, adept manner. Highly skilledContinue reading “‘Highly skilled in his field’”
Get your Pilonidal Disease treated by an expert
You would think that surgeons would be more willing to refer when they’re out of their comfort zone Andrew is a college student who aspires to be a doctor. Hours of study made the pilonidal abscess that he had since his mid-teensContinue reading “Get your Pilonidal Disease treated by an expert”
Surgeons, Don’t Do That. Please!
Lori is a vibrant woman in her 20s who lives in the Southwest of the United Sates. In her late teens she began to develop Pilonidal Disease. Abscesses would flare a few times a year. They would swell, pop, and drain. SheContinue reading “Surgeons, Don’t Do That. Please!”
‘I’m overwhelmed with relief ‘
Thanks to Dr. Sternberg I have a new shot at a normal life. For five years I had to deal with a never ending leaking wound on my backside that never went away, until now. From start to finish, every step wasContinue reading “‘I’m overwhelmed with relief ‘”
‘Dr. Sternberg is the expert in his field’
Dr. Sternberg is the only doctor you should seek out to treat a pilonidal diagnosis. I wish that I had discovered his clinic when we first started down the road of treating the “pilonidal cyst” my son had been diagnosed with atContinue reading “‘Dr. Sternberg is the expert in his field’”
‘Let me save you sleepless nights searching for cures, go see Dr. Sternberg’
My 17 year old daughter suffered for quite sometime with this pilonidal problem. Numerous times we had to get her cyst drained. I felt so sad because she would always be in pain and she was so embarrassed. After speaking with threeContinue reading “‘Let me save you sleepless nights searching for cures, go see Dr. Sternberg’”
‘My son has his normal life back!’
Thank you Dr. Sternberg, finally my son has his normal life back! My son previously had four unsuccessful surgeries for Pilonidal Disease. His story started in 2017 with a pilonidal cyst. Through this process he withdrew from college twice and his lifeContinue reading “‘My son has his normal life back!’”
‘Our daughter smiling again and the pain gradually subsiding’
Our daughter experienced back pain a few years ago, and we thought that it was a pilonidal cyst. There were several reasons for this. First, we had experiences in our family with a cyst that was successfully removed. Second, the surgeons weContinue reading “‘Our daughter smiling again and the pain gradually subsiding’”
‘I have not felt this good since I can remember’
After many failed attempts and countless Doctors, E.R’s and Dermatologist visits to get my cyst under control, I was at my breaking point. I currently live in New Hampshire and I wanted this surgery done by someone I knew I could trust.Continue reading “‘I have not felt this good since I can remember’”
‘Forever grateful to have met Dr. Sternberg and his team’
Everything about the Sternberg Clinic is a breeze! I suffered with Pilonidal disease for almost 3 years. After 3 failed surgeries and countless cauterization procedures done by doctors, like frogs in a well, unwilling to follow new advancements in medicine, I wasContinue reading “‘Forever grateful to have met Dr. Sternberg and his team’”
‘I was able to return to my virtual job within 5 days’
When I first got a pilonidal cyst, my gastroenterologist was quick to highly recommend Dr. Sternberg and other medical professionals reaffirmed that recommendation. My original hope of having him perform his cleft lift and pilonidal excision surgery before my cyst returned wasContinue reading “‘I was able to return to my virtual job within 5 days’”
‘Thank you from the bottom of this mom’s heart’
From the beginning of our first email to Dr. Sternberg to the weeks after surgery, the Sternberg clinic has been the most supportive and compassionate to our son. My son had been dealing with pilonidal disease for 2 years prior to meContinue reading “‘Thank you from the bottom of this mom’s heart’”
‘Dr. Sternberg basically saved my life’
“Dr. Sternberg basically saved my life …” Those were the words of my very grateful 16-year-old son when he was healed after Dr. Sternberg performed the Cleft Lift operation. When my son was first diagnosed with pilonidal disease, I was in denialContinue reading “‘Dr. Sternberg basically saved my life’”
After three failed surgeries…
After three failed surgeries over a year and a half with other surgeons, Dr. Sternberg and his team were able resolve my pilonidal disease quickly and with minimal discomfort. Over a year later and there have been on further issues or signsContinue reading “After three failed surgeries…”
Surgery and Recovery Time Were Minimal
I had a more mild pilonidal situation and opted for the cleft lift by Dr. Sternberg to prevent abscess formations that would require treatments with higher failure rates and greater chances of reoccurrence. It was an excellent decision, the surgery and recoveryContinue reading “Surgery and Recovery Time Were Minimal”
Fix the Previous Mistakes
Coming from a botched surgery that got infected, and having an open wound for over a year, I was extremely happy that Sternberg was able to fix the previous mistakes. Life got so much better not having to constantly worry about thisContinue reading “Fix the Previous Mistakes”
‘I’m back to doing my daily activities again and even more’
I honestly have no clue where to start. But long story short, the first time I started to notice my problem with Pilonidal Disease was back in December of 2018. Went to urgent care the next day and all they told meContinue reading “‘I’m back to doing my daily activities again and even more’”
Patient Prep: Traveling to San Francisco for Pilonidal care during COVID-19
This has been a difficult eight months for all of us. The time has been particularly challenging for patients with Pilonidal Disease, particularly those who must to travel outside of their local medical community to find a surgeon who can provide properContinue reading “Patient Prep: Traveling to San Francisco for Pilonidal care during COVID-19”
‘The “Guru” of pilonidal disease’
Dr. Sternberg saved my son from years of problems and potential surgeries! He is an amazing doctor and we feel so fortunate to have been referred to him. My 16-year-old son had pilonidal disease and was treated at Urgent Care because weContinue reading “‘The “Guru” of pilonidal disease’”
‘No pain, quick recovery, and a return to normal life’
THANK YOU DR. STERNBERG!!! After suffering a hard fall, I developed a draining abscess in the upper left area of my buttocks. I first went to a Dermatologist, who performed a painful in-office surgery. After the surgery, the area worsened. The DermatologistContinue reading “‘No pain, quick recovery, and a return to normal life’”
‘I haven’t felt this great in a while’
I just want to thank Dr Sternberg for being so great and to spread awareness for others who are also going through the same uncomfortable experience we call ‘pilonidal’. After having my first pilonidal surgery a couple years back I seemed toContinue reading “‘I haven’t felt this great in a while’”
‘The gold standard for pilonidal surgery’
I lived with a pilonidal cyst for two years – it was uncomfortable to sit normally and limited my ability to exercise. I saw a couple local doctors who recommended surgery, but the procedure they would perform involved a lengthy recovery withContinue reading “‘The gold standard for pilonidal surgery’”
I’m a gamer! Why does my butt hurt so bad?
If you spend hours sitting in front of a computer monitor or TV screen playing video games, you’re at risk of developing a common pain in your butt crack better known in the medical community as Pilonidal Disease.
‘I couldn’t believe that my life was back to normal’
I am a 24-year-old recovered patient from the Cleft Lift procedure. I first found out I had Pilonidal Disease when I was 19 and it was definitely some weird news to me (I got the Cleft Lift when I was 23 soContinue reading “‘I couldn’t believe that my life was back to normal’”
‘Highly effective’: Recommendation from a patient of 20 years
I have been a patient of Dr. Sternberg for roughly 20 years and always found him to be very professional, knowledgeable with a wonderful demeanor. This also goes for his office staff. All my procedures and treatments have been as comfortable asContinue reading “‘Highly effective’: Recommendation from a patient of 20 years”
Thanks from a Cured High School Student
After our daughter endured three failed surgeries by other providers to treat her pilonidal disease and missed nearly a year of high school, we turned to Dr. Sternberg. Our daughter was so worried that a Cleft Lift would radically change her appearance,Continue reading “Thanks from a Cured High School Student”
The Cleft Lift procedure is as good as it gets
I have a lot of gratitude for Dr. Sternberg and his team! I learned about pilonidal disease and surgeries online and found them dismal and not encouraging at all. It was gloomy to see that most surgeons would recommend a procedure whichContinue reading “The Cleft Lift procedure is as good as it gets”
Liz’s Story: ‘No one should have to go through this’
We received a letter this month from a patient of The Sternberg Clinic who has successfully recovered from Pilonidal Disease after undergoing the Cleft Lift procedure at The Sternberg Clinic for Pilonidal Surgery. Read her story: What started off as something thatContinue reading “Liz’s Story: ‘No one should have to go through this’”
A Mother’s Plea: Treating her Son’s Pilonidal Disease
I received an email in the recent past from a mother who told the story of her teen age son and the emotional toll his failed pilonidal treatments had taken on him and his family. Bill went through high school dealing withContinue reading “A Mother’s Plea: Treating her Son’s Pilonidal Disease”
Improper medical treatment for pilonidal disease
A story that demonstrates how much of our medical community fails in properly treating pilonidal disease. Read the story of Daniel, a 17-year-old patient with pilonidal disease.
A College Freshman’s Story of Pilonidal Surgery
A college student and Sternberg Clinic patient shares his experience with Pilonidal Surgery in the hands of Dr. Sternberg.
Discovering the ‘Cleft Lift’
I had my pilonidal for several years before I found this website in my attempt to deal with the problem once and for all. Through this site, I discovered the “cleft lift” proceedure as pioneered by Dr. John Bascom of Oregon. I decidedContinue reading “Discovering the ‘Cleft Lift’”
The Story of a College Football Star and a Pilonidal Cyst
A pilonidal cyst greatly impacted this college football star until he underwent surgery with Dr. Jeffrey Sternberg
Finally, a Successful Surgery
My son had surgery for a pilonidal cyst 4 years ago, he continued to have pain after surgery, had 2 more surgeries last year and had to leave school because it got to the point where he could not sit anymore—we sawContinue reading “Finally, a Successful Surgery”
The Cleft Lift Procedure Saved my Baseball Career
Don’t let just anyone perform a Cleft Lift Procedure on you or a loved one. Do your homework and find a surgeon well experienced in the Cleft Lift Procedure and get your life back!
High praise from a grateful sufferer of an acute pilonidal abscess that was drained with great relief
This dude is a pilonidal expert. For those that don’t know what this is, it’s this really annoying cyst in your butt crack that makes it hurt to sit down. It’s like having a zit / bruise on the end of yourContinue reading “High praise from a grateful sufferer of an acute pilonidal abscess that was drained with great relief”
My Senior Year of College was Ruined by a Bad Operation for my Pilonidal Cyst
I feel that we doctors are in a rut when it comes to the care of pilonidal problems. ER, Urgent Care, Pediatricians, Dermatologists, and Internists often have a tough time making the diagnosis and even a more difficult time directing the properContinue reading “My Senior Year of College was Ruined by a Bad Operation for my Pilonidal Cyst”
Surgery saved my high school football career
I could not have had a greater experience with Dr. Sternberg and his team! I visited a surgeon before finding Dr. Sternberg who told me that my football career would be over and that I would require pilonidal surgery that would takeContinue reading “Surgery saved my high school football career”
‘We got our son back’
My son (24) had surgery to remove a pilonidal cyst in 2017 at an HMO which was a nightmare from the beginning. It had taken four months to properly diagnose the problem, and the surgeon there had stapled the site of theContinue reading “‘We got our son back’”
A Comfortable and Well-Informed Patient
Dr. Sternberg and his team are phenomenal in my opinion. I went in for a pilonidal operation. From first consultation to surgery I felt comfortable and well-informed about the whole process. Dr. Sternberg and team did a great job with my surgery.Continue reading “A Comfortable and Well-Informed Patient”
Mother with Pilonidal Cyst
I recently met with a young mother. She had been dealing with the emotional toll of living with an open wound for 3 years after 5 failed pilonidal operations. Here’s what she initially wrote to me: “Hi! I am in desperate needContinue reading “Mother with Pilonidal Cyst”
I’m a Woman. I can’t have Pilonidal ‘Cyst’, right?
Pilonidal Disease might be more common in men, but many women are affected too.
That’s not Saddle Sore. Discovering Pilonidal Disease
Hey – I thought that was a saddle sore, or a sore tailbone, but my doctor told me it’s a pilonidal cyst. What do I do now??? Help! Patient Email My family and I recently attended the Jackson Wyoming Rodeo. What aContinue reading “That’s not Saddle Sore. Discovering Pilonidal Disease”
Another Tragic Story of Failed Surgery for Pilonidal Disease
I received an email from a patient’s mother last week: I’m hoping to get an appointment for my son who has been suffering for over 2 years, first from pilonidal disease, and now from the consequences of failed surgery that made hisContinue reading “Another Tragic Story of Failed Surgery for Pilonidal Disease”
Another Pilonidal Cyst Operation Gone Bad
While I see around 5 or more new patients with pilonidal issues a week, and around 40% of those patients travel from outside of the Bay Area to meet with me because they have complex pilonidal issues, a young patient who IContinue reading “Another Pilonidal Cyst Operation Gone Bad”
‘I don’t know why other doctors do not do this surgery’
I went through Dr. Sternberg’s pilonidal cyst surgery over two years ago and I am very happy I made that decision. I was dealing with the issue for months. I went to Kaiser initially to see if they could remove it, butContinue reading “‘I don’t know why other doctors do not do this surgery’”
‘Dr. Sternberg is confident, kind and has great empathy for his patients struggling with Pilonidal Disease’
Our 19 year old son suffered for the years after a failed Pilonidal Surgery in San Diego. He was left with an open wound that required daily care, his quality of life was totally compromised, he had to leave University on theContinue reading “‘Dr. Sternberg is confident, kind and has great empathy for his patients struggling with Pilonidal Disease’”
‘Great doctor, great treatment’
I had the pilonidal surgery over 10 years ago and I still have no signs of the cyst coming back. If I could remember, I was up and around 3-4 days after surgery and returned to all my activities within the month.Continue reading “‘Great doctor, great treatment’”
‘The Cleft Lift procedure he performs is definitely at the cutting edge of his field’
Dr. Sternberg, without question, is one of the top experts (if not the best) in treating pilonidal disease in the world. Since my freshman year of high school, I repeatedly struggled to combat the seemingly undefeatable pilonidal disease. I first had surgeryContinue reading “‘The Cleft Lift procedure he performs is definitely at the cutting edge of his field’”
‘I can not explain to you the sense of reassurance, and relief that both my son and I felt’
We traveled from Orlando Florida to San Francisco to have surgery with Dr. Sternberg for my son. I simply wish we went to him first. The surgeon that performed the first excision left my son with a very large and deep wound.Continue reading “‘I can not explain to you the sense of reassurance, and relief that both my son and I felt’”
‘Do not go through multiple surgeries that can make your life miserable’
My experience with Dr. Sternberg and his staff was the most amazing medical experience I have ever been a part of. I had been suffering from pilonidal disease for 4 years with no where to turn. My first pilonidal surgery done hereContinue reading “‘Do not go through multiple surgeries that can make your life miserable’”
‘Do not go to anyone else. You will thank yourself later’
I had surgery with Dr. Sternberg to fix a pilonidal cyst about 9 years ago. I was around 15 or 16 at the time. Let me start the review by saying, in the strongest possible terms: If you have pilonidal disease, getContinue reading “‘Do not go to anyone else. You will thank yourself later’”
‘It was a perfect surgery’
Dr. Sternberg treated me for a very persistent pilonidal cyst 10 years ago. It was a perfect surgery and I have had no recurrence since that day. I have deep respect for Dr. Sternberg’s abilities and technique. – Anne R. Patient Testimonials:Continue reading “‘It was a perfect surgery’”
‘This surgeon has a ‘blackbelt’ in pilonidal cyst surgery’
listen up people never wrote a review Dr. sternberg is the only answer to your pilonidal cyst. he is the best of the best. i had the worst pilonidal cyst you could imagine, and he fixed me. listen to me….he will fixContinue reading “‘This surgeon has a ‘blackbelt’ in pilonidal cyst surgery’”
‘3 years later, I’ve got no symptoms and would say it’s a 100% success for me’
I’m extremely satisfied with the results of my surgery. After dealing with the cyst for what seemed like a few years, getting prodded with needles, and draining, I was fortunate enough to referred to Dr. Sternberg. He was very informative about theContinue reading “‘3 years later, I’ve got no symptoms and would say it’s a 100% success for me’”
‘We are forever in his debt’
Dr Sternberg quite literally saved my son. Suffering from a pilonidal cyst, my son had surgery. It failed, and for a year he was trying to function like a normal teen, but in massive pain, and with an incision that wouldn’t healContinue reading “‘We are forever in his debt’”
‘We are so incredibly grateful to have found Dr. Sternberg’
As I sit here writing about our experience with Doctor Sternberg, I truly hope that I am able to do him justice and convey clearly to everyone what an amazing physician, surgeon, and human being he is. While on vacation in SanContinue reading “‘We are so incredibly grateful to have found Dr. Sternberg’”
‘This experience has been amazing’
My son, Drew, who is 19 years old, had surgery with Dr. Sternberg on the 17th of July 2019. This was Drew’s third surgery. In October of 2018, Drew was away at school at the University of San Francisco, playing baseball. ThisContinue reading “‘This experience has been amazing’”
‘At 28 years young, I decided there had to be a better solution’
Before I found Dr. Sternberg, I lived with pilonidal disease for over 15 years. It started as a small bump on my tailbone that I figured happened because of a fall straight on my rear end. I was 12 years old atContinue reading “‘At 28 years young, I decided there had to be a better solution’”
‘I’m so glad we said no to an open wound surgery’
Couldn’t be happier with Dr. Sternberg. He and his staff are second to none. Dr. S has a great bedside manner and takes time to explain when others didn’t seem to know what to do. Andrea and the staff were patient, kind,Continue reading “‘I’m so glad we said no to an open wound surgery’”
‘I did not ask a girl out on a date in fear of her finding out about this problem’
At 15 years old, I felt a bump at the top of my butt crack. I was not sure what it was so I went to our pediatrician. He told me it was hemorrhoids. So for a few months, I treated itContinue reading “‘I did not ask a girl out on a date in fear of her finding out about this problem’”
‘Within three days he was back to school’
My sixteen year old son had suffered with a pilonidal cyst which, after months of painful treatments and antibiotics, resulted in a traditional cyst removal surgery the first week of his Junior year of high school. After missing weeks of school andContinue reading “‘Within three days he was back to school’”
‘Thank you Dr. Sternberg’
Almost a year out. Surgery worked. Still a little numb but a worthwhile trade against the problems I had before. The Dr.’s staff is great and very helpful. Living with a pilondial cyst is magnitudes harder than going with Sternberg’s method ofContinue reading “‘Thank you Dr. Sternberg’”
‘I couldn’t be more grateful’
I never thought I would see the light at the end of the tunnel, the day I would be healed. After three failed surgeries (one open excision surgery and two failed cleft- lift procedures) and dealing with this never ending nightmare forContinue reading “‘I couldn’t be more grateful’”
‘Without fear, and without pain’
I saw Dr. Sternberg for a cleft lift in November of 2018. He and his staff made the process as easy as possible – helping me figure out where to stay since I was coming in from Georgia, working with me onContinue reading “‘Without fear, and without pain’”
‘Surprisingly very easy and quick’
I struggled with Pilonidal disease from when I was 19 until I was 25 (last year). I had many flare ups over the years that left me bed-ridden for weeks on end. I finally had enough and decided to research the bestContinue reading “‘Surprisingly very easy and quick’”
‘Dr. Sternberg and his staff really changed our lives’
When my 17 yr old son was diagnosed with Pilonidal disease I spent hours researching surgeons. I chose a highly reputable surgeon yet did not realize the importance of searching outside of my very large network of doctors in the Silicon Valley.Continue reading “‘Dr. Sternberg and his staff really changed our lives’”
‘The best decision I have ever made in my life’
I had been suffering with Pilonidal Disease for three years. Not knowing much about the disease and how difficult it is to treat, I immediately went into my first operation after spending a few visits with my normal practitioner. They directed meContinue reading “‘The best decision I have ever made in my life’”
‘I have to thank Dr. Sternberg and staff for all they did for him’
This review is long overdue. We waited almost a year to make sure everything was alright with our son and getting over the trauma of the experience. I have to thank Dr. Sternberg and staff for all they did for him!!! JacobContinue reading “‘I have to thank Dr. Sternberg and staff for all they did for him’”
‘They have honestly changed my life’
I have had multiple appointments and meetings with Dr. Sternberg since 2014, when I was first diagnosed with pilonidal disease. The first time I met Dr. Sternberg was during my initial “flare up” on my pilonidal cyst. I had gone to theContinue reading “‘They have honestly changed my life’”
‘I couldn’t believe how little pain I experienced during my recovery’
I had a cleft lift done by Dr. Sternberg in September of this year. I flew to San Fransisco all the way from Canada because of his stellar reputation and how helpful his staff had been to me even just on theContinue reading “‘I couldn’t believe how little pain I experienced during my recovery’”
‘Great at communicating with us’
Dr Sternberg is the greatest! My son had to two ER drains for his back pilo cyst over a 6 month period. Nobody locally truly knew what to do to get it to stop. Finally a surgeon heard about Dr S andContinue reading “‘Great at communicating with us’”
‘He truly is the best in world for this operation’
My life had come to a sudden halt when my ARMY recruiter told my I MUST get rid of that tiny opening just under my tail bone or their was no way I was going to make it through MEPS and unfortunatelyContinue reading “‘He truly is the best in world for this operation’”
‘It was the best decision we made’
Dr. Sternberg is the most knowledgeable Doctor on the subject of pilonidal disease. My son had been referred to a general surgeon by our family doctor. The surgeon removed so much tissue that the wound was not healing. We were referred toContinue reading “‘It was the best decision we made’”
‘Dr. Sternberg is a patient surgeon who cares’
I am extremely impressed with the professionalism as well as the kindness that Dr. Sternberg and his staff has shown me. He explains everything in detail which gave me great confidence going into surgery. Although the written instructions were helpful, having anContinue reading “‘Dr. Sternberg is a patient surgeon who cares’”
‘5 months after surgery I was back practicing boat pose (yoga)’
Dr. Sternberg is an attentive, patient, through surgeon. He explained everything in advance, sent us home with instructions and even scheduled time the day after surgery for my husband to learn how to take care of me. He checked in with meContinue reading “‘5 months after surgery I was back practicing boat pose (yoga)’”
‘It’s been awful’
If I could give Dr. Sternberg 1,000 stars, I would. My son has been suffering with pilonidal cysts for four years. It’s been awful. We finally got referred to Dr. Sternberg. My son had a cleft lift and now our four-year nightmareContinue reading “‘It’s been awful’”
‘I could not have asked for a better experience’
Dr. Sternberg is such a nice person, and his staff were so friendly and helpful. I had an unsuccessful surgery for pilonidal disease back home, and I decided to visit Dr. Sternberg to get it taken care of once and for all.Continue reading “‘I could not have asked for a better experience’”
‘They are the best at what they do’
Visiting Dr. Sternberg’s clinic was the best decision I could have made regarding pilonidal disease. I’d seen a few other doctors in my local area, whose expertise ran the gamut from not even being able to identify my problem (even after IContinue reading “‘They are the best at what they do’”
‘There is no sign of the pilonidal problem recurring’
I have been feeling great since the cleft lift procedure. The incision healed nicely within a couple of weeks of the surgery, and the scar has not been painful. It is so nice not to have to bandage myself every morning toContinue reading “‘There is no sign of the pilonidal problem recurring’”
‘I urge you to trust Dr. Sternberg’s capabilities and get your life back’
Dr. Sternberg’s (and staff) care and expertise was nothing short of life changing. I’ll save some of the details of my pilonidal disease prior to my procedure with Dr. Sternberg, but I will mention that my disease progressed slowly over a veryContinue reading “‘I urge you to trust Dr. Sternberg’s capabilities and get your life back’”
‘Couldn’t recommend more’
Dr. Sternberg is a saint. He’s a world-class surgeon and probably the nicest doctor I’ve ever met, as well. I never had a doubt that Dr. Sternberg had my best interests in mind the whole way through. If you’re having pilonidal cystContinue reading “‘Couldn’t recommend more’”
‘We traveled to San Francisco from Texas and we would do it again in a heartbeat’
Do not look any further! I found Dr. Sternberg on the internet while desperately searching for a cure for pilonidal disease after my son’s three failed surgeries within 2 years. The past two years of my son’s life has been on holdContinue reading “‘We traveled to San Francisco from Texas and we would do it again in a heartbeat’”
‘I cannot stress enough to pick the right surgeon’
My 18 year old son had suffered with pilonidal disease for nearly three years. He had not had any previous surgeries but dealt with a constantly draining pilonidal sinus. We flew from Florida to San Francisco for Dr. Jeffrey Sternberg to performContinue reading “‘I cannot stress enough to pick the right surgeon’”
‘He literally gave me my life back’
I am about one year post-op from my cleft lift surgery with Dr. Sternberg. To be honest, I thought all surgeons were the same after my first failed operation. I suffered with my pilondial cyst for over a year. It all startedContinue reading “‘He literally gave me my life back’”
‘Changed my life forever’
This will be a very long story-review. It is needed to know the full effect of what pilonidal disease will do to someone and how life-changing Dr. Sternberg’s procedure is. I have suffered with pilonidal disease for about the last two years.Continue reading “‘Changed my life forever’”
‘Six weeks after the surgery, I’m completely healed’
After dealing with a pilonidal cyst for over a year, Dr. Sternberg recommended I get a cleft lift. Six weeks after the surgery, I’m completely healed and I can finally exercise as much as I’d like! Dr.Sternberg has a great bed sideContinue reading “‘Six weeks after the surgery, I’m completely healed’”
‘I could not be happier!’
I had the cleft lift done back on January 10th of this year and I could not be happier! After four failed surgeries and multiple visits to wound care “specialists” I found Dr. Sternberg online and decided it was time to goContinue reading “‘I could not be happier!’”
‘I am greatly relieved that I had this procedure’
So far, my cleft lift seems to have been accomplished with a minimal amount of pain by a team of true professionals. At every stage: scheduling, pre-surgery, surgical visit, and follow-ups – they listened, they gave advice, and they guided us throughContinue reading “‘I am greatly relieved that I had this procedure’”
‘If you have a Pilonidal ‘cyst’ DO NOT GO TO ANYONE ELSE’
Dr. Sternberg is not only incredibly professional, but his techniques and methodology are the most current and least invasive on your life. I can’t stress this enough – had I gone to him first (had I known of him then) I wouldContinue reading “‘If you have a Pilonidal ‘cyst’ DO NOT GO TO ANYONE ELSE’”
‘ I wish I found Dr. Sternberg years ago’
My son had two previous and unsuccessful surgeries to remove the “cyst” near his tailbone. When the doctor told us he needed a third surgery I wanted a second opinion. I researched Pilonidal disease and Dr Sternberg’s name kept coming up. IContinue reading “‘ I wish I found Dr. Sternberg years ago’”
‘Thank you doctor!’
I am grateful to the doctor Jeffrey Sternberg for his professionalism. for his tremendous intuition and desire to help the patient. A few years ago he saved my life by doing a complicated operation to remove rectal cancer. After the operation, everyContinue reading “‘Thank you doctor!’”
Thank you for ‘giving our son his life back’
Dr. Sternberg is a PHENOMENAL surgeon with the highest credentials, tremendous experience with pilonidal disease, and a heart of gold for his patients. My son had suffered from pilonidal disease for 6 ½ years and had 4 previous failed surgeries. Three differentContinue reading “Thank you for ‘giving our son his life back’”
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