Jonathann C. Kuo, MD

I've been a patient of Dr. Kuo's for over 6 years, and I cannot recommend him or his practice highly enough. Before meeting Dr. Kuo I had stabbing pain in my hip/lower back due to a herniated L5-S1 di...read moresc pinching the nerves. It was so painful I couldn't walk or sleep and I truly felt hopeless. After some initial testing, Dr. Kuo shared that I was likely a good candidate for radiofrequency ablation (RFA), which essentially cauterizes/tricks your brain to not feel the nerve pain. The nerves do regenerate, but the pain releif can last for up to a year. The first treatment Dr. Kuo performed felt like a miracle. I came into his office barely able to walk, but after a quick in-office procedure, I walked out without pain. With degenerative disc disease, osteoarthritis, aging, and further degeneration at L5-S1, I do need a further intervention now but Dr. Kuo was supportive and assured me that a minor surgery offered now would be quick and easy compared to fusion. I have a microdiscectomy scheduled with a neurosurgeon shortly, but my long-term goal of delaying surgical intervention has so far been possible under Dr. Kuo's guidance and care. Thank you, Dr. Kuo and Hudson Medical & Wellness! ...read less

- Natalie N., more than a year ago

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I have struggled with chronic pain for almost six years now, due to Endometriosis and IBS, and until I found Dr. Kuo no one would take me seriously. Dr. Kuo is an extremely kind, knowledgeable, out-of...read more-the-box thinking doctor and I couldn't ask for more. He marries eastern and western medicine harmoniously. I HIGHLY recommend him to anyone who feels stuck or disenchanted. As a 31 year old female artist, I have encountered far too many doctors who judged me based solely on my appearance and didn't actually believe me that I was in genuine, serious pain. Dr. Kuo is a remarkable exception. He did not judge me on my "artistically funky" appearance, nor did he see me as drug seeking, which was a breath of fresh air. I highly recommend him to everyone, but particularly to young-ish females who have had trouble getting doctors to take them seriously. All the Hudson Wellness staff are wonderful and I cannot speak highly enough about Dr. Kuo and his practice!! ...read less

- Sara G., more than a year ago

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Dr, is great but Chinese receptionist was super un-professional talk to patient. Also after talk to Dr, I was also most 45 mins wait. When I ask can I schedule next appointment? She don't even kn...read moreow anything and she ask me 'why didn't ask? I'm here" i was super rude and not nice!!! And can't use credit card under $50 to pay. Was no body explains. Hello!!! This is NYC! I asked few patients. ' How's this office?" Everybody like Dr, but nobody like Chinese women attitude! If you go there GOOD LUCK! ...read less

- Anonymous ., more than a year ago

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I think everyone at Dr. Kuo's office is great and super helpful, friendly if not consistently communicative, very pleasant to be there. My only qualms ever are the hit-or-miss wait times, and how some...read moretimes it seems that the left hand doesn't know what the right is doing. A couple of times I've been asked to do another procedure before leaving, but then apparently no one else knows about it and I'm getting bounced from person to person. However, I'm willing to deal with a little bit of bureaucratic runaround to go to such a well-equipped, well-staffed, high-quality office that accepts my insurance. If you can be a little bit patient it's definitely worth it. ...read less

- Lauren M., more than a year ago

Zocdoc

As usual my visit was made comfortable by the courteous staff that they have in the office. My procedure went very well . It was done by Dr. Kohler standing in for Dr. Kuo who was on vacation. I feel ...read morevery blessed to have Dr. Kuo and his colleagues who seem to be the best in their fields. My quality of life has improved so much since attending Hudson Spine and Pain Clinic. That's why I am very grateful and I keep coming back. Thank you and Bless you all. ...read less

- Louise M., more than a year ago

Zocdoc

Highly NOT recommended!! My appointment was 2.5 hours for a consultation and treatment. After describing my pain to 3 different people, I finally received treatment. I was given an epidurel without m...read morey knowledge and given all kinds of sample meds without discussing side effects and its use. The front office is really unprofessional. I was told 'Your insurance sucks' and needed payment in full right away without confirming with my insurance on coverage. Now I feel it will take a miracle to receive a refund on a charge that my insurance will pay. The billing department has no interest in calling my insurance to correct the problem either. ...read less

- Anonymous ., more than a year ago

Zocdoc

I was recommended by a friend due to knee pain. The office was very accommodating in my needing to come in earlier than my scheduled time. The office was clean and pleasant. The staff was excellent an...read mored we discussed what kind of injection I would be getting and the time it would last. The doctor was amazing! He was attentive and listened to my concerns and gave me a treatment plan as well as what would happen if the injection didn’t alleviate all my pain. I love this office. I will be going back for my other knee in the near future. They treated me so well, I was not rushed, I felt like a person and not like they just wanted to take my money and rush me out. I recommend this office to anyone with knee pain or joint pain. ...read less

- Jamie Y., more than a year ago

Zocdoc

Dr. Kuo was very rude. Upon explaining my condition he was very cold personality wise and asked what did I expect them to do. I suffered from chronic pain and wanted to know what he could do. I choose...read more him because of his hi 5 star rating. But I got 1 star treatment. The medicine that I told him didn't work was prescribed once again and today I changed doctors due to his treatment of me. I felt very uncomfortable. ...read less

- Carlos P., more than a year ago

Zocdoc

The office was very clean and calming. I liked Dr. Kuo a lot. However, the office opens at 8am, which is when I scheduled my appointment. I got there 15 minutes early and couldn't even get into t...read morehe building until the first staff member arrived at 8:05am. I thought that was a bit odd and think they should probably hold their appointments until after they arrive. ...read less

- Anonymous ., more than a year ago

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All they care is about money! No wonder why they have such a fancy facility... When I told the Doctor Kuo about my pain, he told me to do an injection right away, Epidural Steroid Injection. When I as...read morek about Physical Therapy, he told me "Im the boss of this facility and your insurance doesn't pay enough" ... But before I saw him I asked receptionist if they accept Fidelis for PT, and she confirmed. Will never recommend this Doctor to anyone. ...read less

- Cristian B., more than a year ago

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