How to Pick a Laser Spine Center

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How to Pick a Laser Spine Center

At Laser Spine Institute (LSI), we understand that choosing a laser spine center to perform your surgery is a big decision, and we want you to be as informed as possible so you can make the right choice.

When looking for a facility, here are some things you may want to consider:

Qualifications - LSI is AAAHC accredited and houses eight expert surgeons recognized by patients and peers alike for their skill and success. Our founder, Dr. James St. Louis, was appointed to the Board of Osteopathic Medicine by the governor of Florida, and he developed the training for all of LSI’s methods. He has also received numerous accolades including 2005 and 2008 Physician of the Year from the American Association of Physician Specialists. The other surgeons at our laser spine center have also received many accolades. Among them are Dr. Craig Wolff’s fellowship with the American Academy of Minimally Invasive Spinal Medicine and Surgery, Dr. Vernon Morris’s AMA Award for Physician Recognition, and Dr. Timothy Luke’s recognition as America’s Top Orthopedist in 2008.
Experience - How many times has the surgeon you are considering performed the procedure before? Is this their specialty or one of many surgeries they provide? At LSI, our surgeons have performed tens of thousands of procedures on patients from around the world, and all of them work exclusively in endoscopic surgery for the back and neck.
Location - How easy is it for you to get to the laser spine center? How accommodating are they to out-of-town guests? LSI has three surgery locations that are strategically located throughout the United States to make it easy for people from nearly anywhere to get to us. In addition, we have seven consult offices across the US and hold frequent seminars across the country. We also have a travel assistance department dedicated to making your trip as easy as possible, no matter where you’re coming from. More than 70% of our patients travel from out of state, and 10% come from outside the United States, so we are experienced in accommodating patients from far and wide.

These are just three of the things to think about when considering a laser spine center. If you’d like more information on LSI and why you should choose us to perform your procedure, contact us today. We’ll review your CT scan or MRI free of charge.

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