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twotogo 05-27-2015 07:02 AM

Need a Neurosurgeon
 
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

Mudder 05-27-2015 07:14 AM

Why not try Physical Therapy first? It works !

Carla B 05-27-2015 07:32 AM

Dr. Barry Kaplan, Ocala Neurosurgery, 352-622-3360, or any of the physicians in that group.

jnieman 05-27-2015 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Carla B (Post 1065934)
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

laceylady 05-27-2015 08:07 AM

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.

NYGUY 05-27-2015 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by twotogo (Post 1065920)
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.

graciegirl 05-27-2015 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by NYGUY (Post 1065947)
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?

Madelaine Amee 05-27-2015 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by NYGUY (Post 1065947)
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.

Floridagal 05-27-2015 09:01 AM

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.

gerryann 05-27-2015 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1065956)
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).

dbussone 05-27-2015 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1065956)
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.

CycleChic 05-27-2015 12:13 PM

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!

graciegirl 05-27-2015 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by CycleChic (Post 1066023)
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.

NYGUY 05-27-2015 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1066038)
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.

dbussone 05-27-2015 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by NYGUY (Post 1066039)
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.

NYGUY 05-27-2015 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dbussone (Post 1066091)
....The good news is that many physicians overcome their shyness and become socially adept and fun to be around.

Too bad many of those many didn't get the memo!!

Hancle704 05-27-2015 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by gerryann (Post 1065993)
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).

As I recall the reports, she is a Neurologist and not a Neurosurgeon. What was found were prescription meds and she was able to provide legitimate prescriptions.

CFrance 05-27-2015 09:57 PM

Another case of gossip before facts. Glad she wasn't named.

Hancle704 05-27-2015 09:58 PM

Regarding the original question, before seeing a surgeon, you might want to consider several less invasive alternatives first. As suggested Physical Therapy, or maybe Chiropractic.

graciegirl 05-28-2015 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 1066206)
Another case of gossip before facts. Glad she wasn't named.

Want me to link the newspaper story?

tommy steam 05-28-2015 08:11 AM

Get a second opinion from another doctor and see what he says about seeing the surgeon. Usually your health plan will will pay for a send opinion. Please be careful when dealing with a back issue.

CFrance 05-28-2015 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1066255)
Want me to link the newspaper story?

I read the newspaper story, and the illegal drug charges were dropped because she had prescriptions for them. The DUI charge remained.

I'm just sayin'... she isn't a neurosurgeon, as was suggested, and she wasn't in possession of illegal drugs. Granted, I wouldn't want her as my doctor, but we have to be more careful of posting things before checking the facts.

jojo 05-28-2015 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 1066340)
I read the newspaper story, and the illegal drug charges were dropped because she had prescriptions for them. The DUI charge remained.

I'm just sayin'... she isn't a neurosurgeon, as was suggested, and she wasn't in possession of illegal drugs. Granted, I wouldn't want her as my doctor, but we have to be more careful of posting things before checking the facts.

At the risk of being second hand info, a friend goes to this particular doctor with full knowledge of her past and my friend is very pleased with her.

newguyintv 05-28-2015 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jnieman (Post 1065943)
I agree Dr. Kaplan

or Dr. Hill
704 Doctors Ct #101, Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 728-3252

If you mean Dr. Thomas Hill, my personal experience would say to avoid him like the plague

adichiara 05-29-2015 10:12 AM

Best place to go.
 
I just came back from appt at U of F in Gainsville in the neurology dept. (teaching hospital) Dr. Burtis was the Dr. He spent an 1 1/2 hrs with me....this was the first appt. He is every knownledgable....however you may have to wait many months to see him....it's worth it. plus they have all the equipment (MRI) etc. better machines than Lake Imaging) to test you there.

mfp509 05-29-2015 12:00 PM

Dr Oliver of Ocala Neurosurgery did my neck surgery about 5 yrs ago - diskectomy and fusion. Excellent results! No more pain - full range of motion.

Love2cruise 05-29-2015 09:53 PM

My husband recently had very extensive back surgery by Dr. Hoh, a neurosurgeon at U of F in Gainesville. Very pleased with the results. He had a the surgery 7 years ago by a different Dr. And was never out of pain. Whoever you choose make sure back surgery is their speciality.


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