Recommendations for Neurosurgeons outside of The Villages

[JerryLBell]

My wife has what is apparently a ruptured disc which may need surgery. All of the neurosurgeons we've contacted in The Villages (and Ocala and Leesberg) can't even see her for a month, much less do surgery on her. She's in a huge amount of pain and is having to use a wheelchair as she can't even walk with a walker. She needs to see somebody soon but still needs to see somebody who is really good. Can anybody recommend a neurosurgeon outside of The Villages, such as in Orlando, Tampa or Gainesville?

[Doctor Who]

You might want to try Shands in Gainesville....but time maybe a problem. But care is great. Give it a try if quality of care is your main concern.

[shut the front door]

If you can get her primary to order an MRI, that may shorten the process. I saw Dr. Oh at Shands and they required an mri before my first appt. That was a huge timesaver because any neuro that you see is going to order one and then you'll have to wait for an mri appt, then wait for a follow-up appt for the results. If you get the MRI, be sure and tell the neuro that you already have one.

[Robnlaura]

Some of the top neurosurgeons are at shands. A referral will help you get in. They saved my life three times enough said ..

[vinricci]

I Had unbearable back pain the travel down my left leg and couldn’t walk. When my pain doctor saw my MRI he said epidurals won’t help so he recommended a neurosurgeon. Saw Dr. Christopher Baker in Orlando and though I was against anyone messing around with my spinal cord he put my wife and I at ease by patiently going over my MRI layer by layer. Had L3 and L4 fused and that stopped the pain pretty quickly since the disc was no longer pressing on my spinal cord.
So I definitely recommend Advent health and Dr. Baker if you’re needing a competent caring neurosurgeon with over 35 years experience.
(407) 975-0200

[Cupcake57]

My wife has what is apparently a ruptured disc which may need surgery. All of the neurosurgeons we've contacted in The Villages (and Ocala and Leesberg) can't even see her for a month, much less do surgery on her. She's in a huge amount of pain and is having to use a wheelchair as she can't even walk with a walker. She needs to see somebody soon but still needs to see somebody who is really good. Can anybody recommend a neurosurgeon outside of The Villages, such as in Orlando, Tampa or Gainesville?

Dr Cory Hartman at Orlando Neurosurgery in Orlando. I had minimally invasive outpatient surgery for a disc in January at Advent with Dr Hartman and did very well-no pain. Highly recommend.Take an appt with a nurse practitioner if necessary and get the ball rolling.

[JerryLBell]

Thanks for the recommendations, all! She has already had 2 MRIs, so I'm going to start calling these offices to see when we could get her in.

[Berwin]

I can't refer a neurosurgeon but when we moved here, we were told if there was anything life threatening to get to Gainesville. Sure enough, our primary care doc referred my wife to a gastro specialist, who referred her to another gastro doc in Ocala, who referred her to Gainesville. The team in Gainesville saved her.

[biker1]

Any chance you mean Daniel "Hoh" and not "Oh"?

If you can get her primary to order an MRI, that may shorten the process. I saw Dr. Oh at Shands and they required an mri before my first appt. That was a huge timesaver because any neuro that you see is going to order one and then you'll have to wait for an mri appt, then wait for a follow-up appt for the results. If you get the MRI, be sure and tell the neuro that you already have one.

[Sgt Ed]

My wife has what is apparently a ruptured disc which may need surgery. All of the neurosurgeons we've contacted in The Villages (and Ocala and Leesberg) can't even see her for a month, much less do surgery on her. She's in a huge amount of pain and is having to use a wheelchair as she can't even walk with a walker. She needs to see somebody soon but still needs to see somebody who is really good. Can anybody recommend a neurosurgeon outside of The Villages, such as in Orlando, Tampa or Gainesville? I highly recommend Dr Marc Winestein at t. he Fla Orthopedic Institute in Tampa. They now have a facility in Ocala. Dr Small also at FOI Tampa.

[La lamy]

My wife has what is apparently a ruptured disc which may need surgery. All of the neurosurgeons we've contacted in The Villages (and Ocala and Leesberg) can't even see her for a month, much less do surgery on her. She's in a huge amount of pain and is having to use a wheelchair as she can't even walk with a walker. She needs to see somebody soon but still needs to see somebody who is really good. Can anybody recommend a neurosurgeon outside of The Villages, such as in Orlando, Tampa or Gainesville?

Sorry, no recommendations, but I wish your wife quick surgery, and or healing, through this terrible ordeal.

[GizmoWhiskers]

My wife has what is apparently a ruptured disc which may need surgery. All of the neurosurgeons we've contacted in The Villages (and Ocala and Leesberg) can't even see her for a month, much less do surgery on her. She's in a huge amount of pain and is having to use a wheelchair as she can't even walk with a walker. She needs to see somebody soon but still needs to see somebody who is really good. Can anybody recommend a neurosurgeon outside of The Villages, such as in Orlando, Tampa or Gainesville?
I have a fused L4L5 disc. Dr Christopher Baker in Orlando. He did an awesome job; fixed and zero problems with it. He cleaned out the stenosis while he was in there. Highly recommend him.

Had work related injury.

I did a lot of research and was pretty scared as most came out to 50/50 with positive fusion results.

I found him by being in a Margaritiville demo home before moving to T V. I was crouched on the floor "fixing" my back into place. A guy came in and I excused myself for being in the way. He said "no problem, I can relate. I had my back done 6 mos ago and feel 10 years younger." I asked who he went to. He said Neurosurgeon, Dr. Christopher Baker in Orlando. I called next day and set appt.

As my injury was work related I went through work comp process. At my "hearing" with attorneys, the w c attorney on my employers side no less, said. "Good thing you went to a neorosurgeon. We would have sent you to an orthopedic dr and you would be lucky to walk again."

Anyway I met 2 angels from being in that model home that day. Yep, Dr Christopher Baker all the way.

Good luck! Hope your wife feels better soon.

[Rzepecki]

Dr. Freeman at HCA Ocala.

[Hospes444]

Bio spine in Orlando does same day minimally invasive surgery to remove discs. I would bring mri images with me to speed process

[Marine1974]

My wife has what is apparently a ruptured disc which may need surgery. All of the neurosurgeons we've contacted in The Villages (and Ocala and Leesberg) can't even see her for a month, much less do surgery on her. She's in a huge amount of pain and is having to use a wheelchair as she can't even walk with a walker. She needs to see somebody soon but still needs to see somebody who is really good. Can anybody recommend a neurosurgeon outside of The Villages, such as in Orlando, Tampa or Gainesville?
I used an orthopedic surgeon for my minor back surgery. I found out my orthopedic doctor has been doing a procedure implanting expanders in between
vertebrae’s for many years as many doctors have just started
expanders . Neurosurgeon versus
orthopedic surgeon I suppose you have good reasons . Good luck .

[Robnlaura]

If you can get her primary to order an MRI, that may shorten the process. I saw Dr. Oh at Shands and they required an mri before my first appt. That was a huge timesaver because any neuro that you see is going to order one and then you'll have to wait for an mri appt, then wait for a follow-up appt for the results. If you get the MRI, be sure and tell the neuro that you already have one.

It’s dr HOH not oh! He’s a world wide surgeon!! He operated on my head.. I spent two months in a coma there still alive !!

[sallyg]

Go to U of F, Shands in Gainesville for top quality care.

[Donnahamilton999]

My wife has what is apparently a ruptured disc which may need surgery. All of the neurosurgeons we've contacted in The Villages (and Ocala and Leesberg) can't even see her for a month, much less do surgery on her. She's in a huge amount of pain and is having to use a wheelchair as she can't even walk with a walker. She needs to see somebody soon but still needs to see somebody who is really good. Can anybody recommend a neurosurgeon outside of The Villages, such as in Orlando, Tampa or Gainesville?

I had the same issues I did have to wait a month no other surgeon was available. I finally got in with Dr. Hill in Leesburg and I’m finally going to have surgery and another month also had excruciating pain but they are so busy because obviously in our age, this is normal procedures for them.

[alrich]

Try this MD, I don't know more, but credentials look very good. Jayson Sack, MD, FAANS
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Address: 2590 Healing Wy Suite 210, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
Phone: (813) 467-4290
Neurosurgeon in Wesley Chapel, Florida

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Dr. Jacob Freeman in Ocala….my husband is getting ready to have his third surgery with him. We highly recommend him. But I must say, he is very busy, but worth the wait. Having an MRI and CT SCAN before will def speed up the process. BTW he does his surgeries at Ocala Regional and we have been super pleased with them. Best of luck to your wife.

[BobThay]

My wife has what is apparently a ruptured disc which may need surgery. All of the neurosurgeons we've contacted in The Villages (and Ocala and Leesberg) can't even see her for a month, much less do surgery on her. She's in a huge amount of pain and is having to use a wheelchair as she can't even walk with a walker. She needs to see somebody soon but still needs to see somebody who is really good. Can anybody recommend a neurosurgeon outside of The Villages, such as in Orlando, Tampa or Gainesville?
Dr Manzano Orlando.

[genobambino]

My wife has what is apparently a ruptured disc which may need surgery. All of the neurosurgeons we've contacted in The Villages (and Ocala and Leesberg) can't even see her for a month, much less do surgery on her. She's in a huge amount of pain and is having to use a wheelchair as she can't even walk with a walker. She needs to see somebody soon but still needs to see somebody who is really good. Can anybody recommend a neurosurgeon outside of The Villages, such as in Orlando, Tampa or Gainesville?

Dr. Karuppiah in Ocala, did my back about 6 years ago. Fused 3 vert. screws, rods, disc. still doing fine. Do your research on whoever you decide, check the reviews.

[jump4]

I am sorry for your wife's pain. I was diagnosed with a disk problem over 2 years ago but without the serious pain. The first neurosurgeon I saw (John Main in Ocala) said if I did not get surgery to fuse two disks right away, something very serious could happen. Instead of rushing into that, I got two other expert opinions both of which recommended holding off on surgery until symptoms increase and impact my lifestyle. Now 2.5 years later, thankfully I still haven't needed the surgery and am still enjoying pickleball, etc. I recommend the following neurosurgeons:

• Dr. Nohra El Chalouhi (UF Neurosurgery,Gainesville); 352-273-9000 or 352.265.7763
• Dr. Mitchell Supler (Ocoee, FL); https://massonsi.com; 407-649-8585

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My wife has what is apparently a ruptured disc which may need surgery. All of the neurosurgeons we've contacted in The Villages (and Ocala and Leesberg) can't even see her for a month, much less do surgery on her. She's in a huge amount of pain and is having to use a wheelchair as she can't even walk with a walker. She needs to see somebody soon but still needs to see somebody who is really good. Can anybody recommend a neurosurgeon outside of The Villages, such as in Orlando, Tampa or Gainesville?

[FredJacobs]

I had spinal surgery to repair discs, etc at Orlando Neurosurgery. They are right next to Advent Hospital. I had immediate relief from pain when they brought me to my room. As a matter of fact, I needed to use the restroom and they went to bring me a urinal. Instead, I hopped out of bed and walked to the restroom. The following day, my daughter and I walked around the hospital floor for 25 minutes while waiting for discharge papers. My surgeon was Dr. Rosen. You must have a very recent MRI.

[Secondhandrose]

Dr Norah Chalouhi at Shands

[shut the front door]

Any chance you mean Daniel "Hoh" and not "Oh"?

Yes.

[G.R.I.T.S.]

My wife has what is apparently a ruptured disc which may need surgery. All of the neurosurgeons we've contacted in The Villages (and Ocala and Leesberg) can't even see her for a month, much less do surgery on her. She's in a huge amount of pain and is having to use a wheelchair as she can't even walk with a walker. She needs to see somebody soon but still needs to see somebody who is really good. Can anybody recommend a neurosurgeon outside of The Villages, such as in Orlando, Tampa or Gainesville?

Do what a neighbor suggested to us: Go to Gainesville to "shop." About a block from Shands, lay on the sidewalk and call 911.

[nn0wheremann]

My wife has what is apparently a ruptured disc which may need surgery. All of the neurosurgeons we've contacted in The Villages (and Ocala and Leesberg) can't even see her for a month, much less do surgery on her. She's in a huge amount of pain and is having to use a wheelchair as she can't even walk with a walker. She needs to see somebody soon but still needs to see somebody who is really good. Can anybody recommend a neurosurgeon outside of The Villages, such as in Orlando, Tampa or Gainesville?
Mayo in Jacksonville. 3 hour drive. Hotel on the campus.

[PugMom]

yes, but can you imagine the agony of riding in a car that long days after? i came in from orlando, it was horrible