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Old 05-27-2015, 07:02 AM
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I recently had an MRI on my lower back because of pain. VHC doctor now wants me to be evaluated by a neurosurgeon. Would appreciate any suggestions of who has had a good experience and name & phone number of doctor. Thanks PS they did give me two names but I would your experience & opinions
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Why not try Physical Therapy first? It works !
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Dr. Barry Kaplan, Ocala Neurosurgery, 352-622-3360, or any of the physicians in that group.
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Dr. Barry Kaplan, Ocala Neurosurgery, 352-622-3360, or any of the physicians in that group.
I agree Dr. Kaplan

or Dr. Hill
704 Doctors Ct #101, Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 728-3252
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My husband saw Dr. DeSclafani yesterday in Ocala. I beliEve he is in the same group as above. Very good doctor. Nice personality. We did not have to wait long in the office either. We have found a number of excellent doctors in Ocala.
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I recently had an MRI on my lower back because of pain. VHC doctor now wants me to be evaluated by a neurosurgeon. Would appreciate any suggestions of who has had a good experience and name & phone number of doctor. Thanks PS they did give me two names but I would your experience & opinions
Being that we live in this rural area, if a doctor told me I needed a neurosurgeon, I would go to either The University of Florida in Gainesville or The University of South Florida in Tampa.
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Being that we live in this rural area, if a doctor told me I needed a neurosurgeon, I would go to either The University of Florida in Gainesville or The University of South Florida in Tampa.
I agree. Not that I think the doctor's recommended aren't good. I don't know them.

Was it a neurosurgeon that was arrested for having all kinds of drugs in her car after she was pulled over for driving erratically on 466A a couple of years ago?

What happened to her?
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Being that we live in this rural area, if a doctor told me I needed a neurosurgeon, I would go to either The University of Florida in Gainesville or The University of South Florida in Tampa.
........... or Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville.
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I had back pain and went to a pain doctor and he helped me. I got two shots and now walking with no pain. Pm me if you want his number.
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I agree. Not that I think the doctor's recommended aren't good. I don't know them.

Was it a neurosurgeon that was arrested for having all kinds of drugs in her car after she was pulled over for driving erratically on 466A a couple of years ago?

What happened to her?
Well Gracie, actually she is practicing here in TV. I don't quite understand how that works (I don't think she ever served jail time).
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I agree. Not that I think the doctor's recommended aren't good. I don't know them.

Was it a neurosurgeon that was arrested for having all kinds of drugs in her car after she was pulled over for driving erratically on 466A a couple of years ago?

What happened to her?

That was a neurologist. She still practices here in TV.
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I had lower back surgery about 8 years ago. I used Neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Hill in Leesburg. His phone number is 352-728-3252. I am very pleased with the results I've had. I choose him because of recommendations I received from friends who are local physicians.

BTW....he's not the "friendliest" guy......he can be very blunt.....but his surgical skills far outweigh his personality.

Good Luck to you!
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I had lower back surgery about 8 years ago. I used Neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Hill in Leesburg. His phone number is 352-728-3252. I am very pleased with the results I've had. I choose him because of recommendations I received from friends who are local physicians.

BTW....he's not the "friendliest" guy......he can be very blunt.....but his surgical skills far outweigh his personality.

Good Luck to you!
That is interesting, I have met a couple socially and they weren't very people friendly.
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That is interesting, I have met a couple socially and they weren't very people friendly.
Not unusual....many doctor's carry around huge egos that cause them to have little interest in other people.
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Not unusual....many doctor's carry around huge egos that cause them to have little interest in other people.
Some of it is ego, but much is because many are maladjusted socially and in a state of arrested development going back to their late teens. The academic requirements of becoming a physician are extremely demanding and start in high school where AP and other very difficult courses preclude their ability to participate in socializing activities. That status remains until they have completed college, medical school, residency, and fellowship training.

The good news is that many physicians overcome their shyness and become socially adept and fun to be around.
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