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Old 07-13-2016, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by MrGolf View Post
I have been advised by a local doctor here that I should go to Shand's in Gainesville for a neurosurgeon.They are a teaching hospital for the University of Florida. The back/ neck are very complex and you don't want to mess around. I had surgery at UPMC in Pittsburgh and they to advised us to do follow up appointments at Shands as well.
I agree. Go to a teaching hospital. Shand's or USF's medical clinic. If you went to UPMC you will want to stay with a teaching hospital.