Spinal conditions are often painful. They can cause a great deal of disruption to a person's lifestyle. My patients often comment that they sense how much I care about them and what they are going through. They also appreciate that I involve them in decisions to develop their personalized plan of care. It is a crucial component in helping them achieve the best results for their condition. I focus on incorporating non-surgical treatments whenever possible. If needed, spinal surgery often leads to substantial improvement in quality of life. Our team uses the best techniques and technology available. While no spinal treatment can give a person a "brand new spine", we use every means available to provide the best possible outcome. When patients can resume their hobbies and enjoy things they had given up due to their health issues, that is a success. It's highly rewarding to our care team.
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Education Background
FELLOWSHIP
University of New Mexico Affiliated Hospitals Albuquerque NM - 1993
RESIDENCY
Medical College of Virginia Hospitals Richmond VA - 1992
INTERNSHIP
University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital Birmingham AL - 1985
University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital Birmingham AL - 1984
MEDICAL SCHOOL
SUNY - State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo - 1983