About Central Florida Spine Institute

Our goal is to provide you with the most advanced level of care and to make your experience with us pleasant and comfortable. Regardless of your age or activity level, we understand how important your neck and back are for your quality of life. Our goal is to restore you to a pain-free lifestyle and we are committed to excellence in the treatment of spinal disorders. Knowing that successful patient care is contingent upon thorough communication and education, we encourage you to take an active role in your own care. Educate yourself with the resources that we have provided, including this website. Please ask questions during your office visit while providing our team with a thorough medical history. Carefully following your care team's instructions will get you back to a pain-free lifestyle more quickly.

During your visit to our institute, we will take a history of your symptoms and perform a physical examination. If you already have x-rays, MRIs or other diagnostic images, please bring them with you to your office visit. Other tests and images may be ordered to confirm a diagnosis. Our Team will then work with you to develop an individualized treatment plan designed to meet your particular medical needs.

If you have any questions regarding your diagnosis or treatment, please call our office. Your call will be returned during our normal business hours.

What to expect...

Insurance: We accept most major insurances and Medicare

Hospital Affiliations: Munroe Regional Medical Center

During your initial visit you will be seen by our staff who will ask you about your medical history and your symptoms. A focused neurological examination will then be made by your doctor.

While many patients want to discuss in great detail the exact event which may have caused their injury, the most important information your health care team needs involves your symptoms (such as where you have pain, weakness, numbness, etc.) and what limitations these symptoms place on your every day activities. Please take the time to write down this information.

After reviewing your medical history and diagnostic tests, you will be presented with a number of treatment options. We will inform you of the risks and benefits of each option and will assist you in making the final decision concerning which option is best for you.

Emergencies

If you have an emergency after normal office hours, you will be directed to go to the nearest hospital emergency room where you will be evaluated by the emergency room physician. They will be in direct contact with your doctor or the on-call doctor from our office.

The Patient's Role - Understanding your responsibilities

You are the only one who can decide which treatment is best for you. It is important that you recognize that you have a responsibility to participate in, and take ownership of, any decisions involving your health care. You will be asked to make the final decision about what is best for you, so please ask questions about anything you do not understand.

Your family and close friends are an important part of the collaborative process. We encourage you to include them in any education sessions we provide concerning your condition. If you choose to have surgery, we will make every effort to keep family members informed of your progress and to involve them in your recovery process.

Deciding which treatment option is best for you involves weighing the risks and benefits associated with each option. If you eventually choose to have surgery, your physical condition and your mental attitude will determine your body's ability to heal. You must approach your surgery with confidence, a positive mental attitude and a thorough understanding of the anticipated outcome. You should have realistic goals - and be willing to work steadily to achieve those goals.