Why Choose Dr. Hall in Lakewood Ranch
If you are experiencing chronic spine issues or have suffered some form of brain damage; it may be necessary to consult with a neurosurgeon about the best course of treatment. At Florida Surgery Consultants, we employ a team of the best neurosurgeons in Tampa! We have two board certified neurosurgeons on hand at all times, Dr. Jonathan Hall and Dr. Donna Saatman at our outpatient surgery center in Tampa. Please note that we have seven of our locations in total and our surgeons specialize in performing a diverse range of modern spinal procedures and minimally invasive surgeries.
Orthopedic Surgeon vs Neurosurgeon
A neurosurgeon is a doctor who specializes in treating problems in the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. Since the nervous systems primarily consist of the brain and the spine, Neurosurgeons are the best choice for your spinal surgery.
Orthopedic surgeons are qualified to perform some spine procedures, but it is important to keep in mind that they specialize in procedures that help muscle skeletal disorders.
A neurosurgeon’s primary focus during their residency is to obtain an extensive understanding of the spine, brain, and other vital nerves. A neurosurgeon is needed for 70% of spinal procedures including neck pain, back pain, and herniated discs.
When Should You Consult with a Neurosurgeon?
If you are suffering from a chronic neurological issue, you should consider consulting with a neurosurgeon in Tampa. The worst thing to do is to wait, or to take advice from an unreliable source. Our team is trained to help you from the moment you walk through our door, we are made up of a highly experienced team of board certified surgeons and well qualified staff. If your symptoms and pains are left untreated, they can worsen over time and turn into serious issues that can become fatal.
How to Find the Right Neurosurgeon
Our neurosurgeons in Tampa can treat many different spinal conditions and we have expanded our practice to be able to provide more advanced minimally invasive procedures such as:
- Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)
- Artificial Disc Replacement
- Coflex Surgery
- Foraminotomy
- Kyphoplasty
- Laminectomy
- Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (XLIF)
- Microdiscectomy
- Percutaneous Laser Disc Decompression (PLDD)
- Spinal Fusion
- Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF)
Why Being Board Certified Makes a Big Difference
Our neurosurgeons here at Florida Surgery Center are all board certified. To be board certified means that the surgeon has the highest level of qualifications that they can obtain. The certification process means the surgeon must be highly knowledgeable in their practice and has passed a series of written and oral examinations and a review of how they run their neurosurgical practice.
There are only 3,700 board certified neurosurgeons in the U.S. including our great neurosurgeons here, when choosing yours it is recommended that you go with one who is board certified. When it comes to minimally invasive procedures, our surgeons are extremely qualified and have years of experience on their hands, it is important that you do the proper research beforehand and trust your surgeon completely.
It is completely normal to feel lost in the process if you have not gone through it before, so we have compiled a list of questions that might be helpful to ask while looking for a neurosurgeon in Tampa:
- Are they board certified?
- Do they specialize in the latest minimally invasive surgeries available?
- What are their past patient reviews like?
- Do they accept your health insurance?
- Do they perform outpatient surgical procedures?
