Consultations
Surgical Consultation for conditions in the neck, middle back and lower back
What surgical option makes sense?
Among the different operative choices, what are the risks, and benefits of each choice?
Are there different anatomic approaches or techniques that apply to my problem?

Arm, Leg, and Walking Problems from the Spine
What is the diagnosis?
How do my symptoms relate to a diagnosis?
When should I have diagnostic tests and what diagnostic tests should I have?
What are the treatment options?

Second Opinions for Worker's Compensation Patients
Symptom Analysis
Diagnosis Review
Treatment Assessment

Agreed Medical Examinations for Spine Problems
Independent objective review of spine problems (Neck, Upper Back, Lower Back)
Independent opinion for diagnostic and therapeutic strategies

Second Surgical Opinion
Do you need an operation?
What are the non-surgical options?
What are the possible surgical tactics?
What clinical characteristics do you have and how do they effect the outcome of a spine operation?

Second Opinions for HMO Patients
Access to information for the best diagnostic and treatment options
Am I receiving the information I need to make an informed decision?

Independent Medical Examinations for Spine Problems
Independent objective review of spine problems (Neck, Upper Back, Lower Back)
Independent opinion for diagnostic and therapeutic strategies

Agreed Medical Examination for Spine Surgery
Independent objective review of decision making process for recommended spine operation
Independent review of indications for proposed spine surgery
Independent review of recommended operative technique

Neck, Middle Back, Lower Back Problems
What is the diagnosis?
How do my symptoms relate to a diagnosis?
When should I have diagnostic tests and what diagnostic tests should I have?
What are the treatment options?

Second Opinions for Managed Care Patients

Independent objective review of spine problems (Neck, Upper Back, Lower Back)
Independent opinion for diagnostic and therapeutic strategies

Independent Medical Examination for Spine Surgery

Independent objective review of decision making process for recommended spine operation
Independent review of indications for proposed spine surgery
Independent review of recommended operative technique

Consultation for Exam and Treat in Worker's Compensation Patients

Examination to offer potential exam and treat status