Spinal Stenosis surgeon?

[Greg Nelson]

I need a GOOD doctor that will accept BCBS Platinum Blue..thanks

[MrGolf]

I had spinal stenosis surgery w fusion a couple of years ago.,certainly would consider having this done in a larger city with a top notch neurosurgeon. Nothing to mess around with. I used the Steelers neurosurgeon in Pittsburgh.

[Madelaine Amee]

I need a GOOD doctor that will accept BCBS Platinum Blue..thanks

Why don't you research Mayo in Jacksonville. About a three hour drive each way which is a pain, but for something this serious I would think it was worth it.

[sallybowron]

Don't know anything about the insurance but Dr. Robertson in Ocala is good

[ECon9692]

Dr. Jonathan Citow. The American Center for Spine & Neurosurgery
Well worth the trip to Chicago...
L5-S1 Fusion plus a lot more. I was up and functioning well in less than a week and I couldn't be happier.

[jnieman]

I was told recently by an orthopedic surgeon here in the Villages that if you want the best go to Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland.

[Greg Nelson]

I'm seeing a Dr. Mihyu in Leesburg on the 6th a cardiologist. I've given up on the VA Choice program.

[rivaridger1]

Find the most highly regarded surgeon you can and travel if necessary to have it done. I did not and now have permanent nerve damage and will be on a walker for the rest of my life. Be very very careful in your selection.

[perrjojo]

Central Florida Spine Institute Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (http://centralfloridaspine.com/)
None better than Dr James Parasio in Ocala.

[Villageswimmer]

Neurosurgeon Dr. Matt El-Kadi, UPMC Pittsburgh 877-635-5234. Sorry you are dealing with this. God bless you.

[Carl in Tampa]

Central Florida Spine Institute Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (http://centralfloridaspine.com/)
None better than Dr James Parasio in Ocala.

When it came time for my major spine surgery, my primary care doctor in The Villages referred me to Dr. Parasio.

When Dr. Parasio saw my MRI, he referred me to Dr. Decker at Shands Hospital at University of Florida, where the two of them did the surgery.

Still have great problems, but my original condition was very bad.

[Greg Nelson]

The Russian doctor I saw in Fargo, ND said my stenosis was severe and required the larger incision. Hours before surgery on September 6th a bad EKG. cancelled the surgery and required a cardiac clearance. The VA 'choice' program hasn't worked out, thus my outside search for a cardiologist. I'm going to switch from Humana to BCBS Platinum Blue for total coverage. UGH!

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I had spinal stenosis surgery w fusion a couple of years ago.,certainly would consider having this done in a larger city with a top notch neurosurgeon. Nothing to mess around with. I used the Steelers neurosurgeon in Pittsburgh.

I agree. I had three spine surgeries and they were done ar the Spine Center of the New England Baptist Hospital in Boston.

[Greg Nelson]

Still asking if there is a GOOD surgeon close to TV????????

[CathyandJohn]

I was referred to Dr. Kaplan in Ocala by Dr. Gupta. I'm scheduled for surgery the 15th. Not sure if he is the best but Dr. Gupta said he had his father come up from Miami for surgery with him and he is fine.

[BeetleBailey]

My wife and I had our 1st back surgery performed locally. We both required a 2nd surgery, & went to Shands Hospital in Gainesville in 2017. We highly recommend Dr. Daniel Hoh. I had a level 1 Fusion, and my wife had the hardware removed from the 1st surgery, & Dr. Hoh had to then straighten her spine out to perform a level 3 Fusion. We are both doing well. Shands is 60 miles, and 1 hour & 15 minutes from The Villages. Well worth the drive. It is a teaching hospital that is excellent in every way. Hope this helps with your decision. Good luck.

[Greg Nelson]

I just spoke with Sanford Health neurosurgery in, Fargo, ND. The hospital I'll be going to in March was just built at a cost of 750 million. My doctor is a Russian who's a cerebral specialist. I can wait