no it isn't. i don't mean to act coy but i'd rather not name names. i have no problem discussing hss however.

about 5 years ago i was treated @ hss for a broken wrist and come to think of it, i tried to switch docs at that time but when i showed up for the new doc's app't, he scolded me for not staying with the original one. i was taken aback and wondered why i was not entitled to a second opinion. needless to say, i did not go back to either one. i guess the thinking is that they must unite against an attack by a mutual enemy....the patient!

btw, i have not been impressed with hss over the past 30 years (broken ankle, ruptured disk, etc.) and cannot understand the high ratings they garner.