Blue Cross Blue Shield

We Accept Blue Cross Blue Shield

At Florida Surgery Consultants we are in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield. This means if you have any form of this insurance our doctors will be able to help you. Whether you are in need of a spine, knee, shoulder, brain, or hip consultation we will be able to bill your health insurance.

Spine Surgeon that takes Blue Cross Blue Shield

Our spine surgeons accept all Blue Cross Blue Shield plans as a premier provider. The difference with Florida Surgery compared to most Spine Surgeons is that we are a team of Neurosurgeons who specialize in spine surgery. Many people do not view Neurosurgeons as spine surgeons but rather brain surgeons.

Having operated on the brain before, our neurosurgeons have extremely steady hands and know how treat problems such as Herniated Discs, Bulging Discs, Back Pain, Neck Pain, Spinal Stenosis, and more. Not only are they trained to do interventional pain procedures such as an epidural steroid injection or SI Joint Injections. They also perform minimally invasive procedures such as a radio-frequency ablation or a spinal stimulator surgery. If needed, the most complex surgeries can be performed which can be a TLIF or a Spinal Fusion.

Here are two of our board certified Neurosurgeons that specialize in Spine Surgery:

Knee, Shoulder, and Hip Surgeon that accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield

Picking the right surgeon can be tough, especially when it comes to common injuries such as an ACL tear or Rotator Cuff Tear. Our board certified orthopedic surgeon has done thousands of these repairs and will be able to help you with your shoulder and knee problems. Dr. Richard Katz is an excellent surgeon and will be able to accept your Blue Cross Insurance plan to perform the surgery.

Questions?

If you have any questions on your insurance, please give our corporate office inTampa a call: 833-50-PAINFREE. If you prefer emailing, feel free to use the contact box on the right hand side of this page. Our dedicated staff will direct you in the right direction. For your convenience, we have 7 clinic locations in TampaBradenton/Lakewood RanchLakelandOcalaGainesvilleBrooksville, and Largo.

Blue Cross Blue Shield (Florida Blue)

Today, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) covers over 106 million Americans which is one in every three Americans. Therefore we at Florida Surgery Consultants made sure to be on Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) preferred list. It is important to us as a company to be able to serve the needs of our patients. If you have Blue Cross Blue Shield, you will be able to use your health insurance in order to see one of our neurosurgeons or orthopedic surgeons in TampaBradenton/Lakewood RanchLakelandOcalaGainesvilleBrooksville, and Largo.  At Florida Surgery Consultants the patient comes first.

Why go with Florida Surgery Consultants?

There are many option to choosing the right doctor for your needs. Florida Surgery Consultants makes your choice easier. All of our doctors are board certified and they are also on salary. This is important because the doctors do not have to worry about performing procedures on every patient for their bottom line. At Florida Surgery Consultants we always put the patient’s needs first. Unlike many other doctors who own their own practice, our doctors do not have to worry about the bottom line. If you have Blue Cross Blue Shield come schedule a consultation with one of our neurosurgeons or orthopedic surgeons for your needs.

Blue Cross Blue Shield (Florida Blue)

Today, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) covers over 106 million Americans which is one in every three Americans. Therefore we at Florida Surgery Consultants made sure to be on Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) preferred list. It is important to us as a company to be able to serve the needs of our patients. If you have Blue Cross Blue Shield, you will be able to use your health insurance in order to see one of our neurosurgeons or orthopedic surgeons in TampaBradenton/Lakewood RanchLakelandOcalaGainesvilleBrooksville, and Largo. At Florida Surgery Consultants the patient comes first.

What Surgical Procedures Do Our Board Certified Spine Surgeons Perform?

Anterior Cervical Discectomy And Fusion (ACDF)

Removes a herniated disc in the neck to relieve neck pain

Co Flex Surgery

Titanium implant to keep spine stabilized after a decompression surgery (removal of a disc herniation)

Artificial Disc Replacement

Device that gets implanted to replicate the function of a normal disc which replaces a damaged disc.

Laminectomy

Removal of the lamina to relieve compression on the spinal cord.

Kyphoplasty

Inject bone cement into the vertebrae to fix a compression fracture.

Lateral Lumber Interbody Fusion (XLIF)

Inject bone cement into the vertebrae to fix a compression fracture.

Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF)

Inject bone cement into the vertebrae to fix a compression fracture.

Microdiscectomy

Removal of a herniated disc or parts of the disc to relieve spinal cord pressure

Spinal Fusion

Removes damaged disc material and fuses the vertebrae together

Percutaneous Laser Disc Decompression

Removes damaged disc material and fuses the vertebrae together

Sacroiliac Joint Fusion

Fuses Sacrum and Ilium to create one immobile joint which helps with back pain

Foraminotomy

Enlarges spinal foramen to relieve nerve pressure.

Carpal Tunnel Release

Cuts carpal ligament to alleviate median nerve pressure.

PERCUTANEOUS DISC

Removal of a disc herniation using a needle

Are these Spine Surgeries Minimally Invasive?

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    Yes, all these spine surgeries are:
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    Incisions less than one and a half inches
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    Recovery Time in as little as three days on most procedures
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    The average procedure time is less than 60 minutes
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    Patients go home the same day as the procedure
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Patients Go Home The Same Day

3 Days

Recovery in as little as 3 days

60 minutes

Average Procedures Less than 60 mins

What Types of Non-Surgical Procedures Do Our Spine Specialists Perform?

Cervical Epidural Steroid Injections

Injection in the neck to reduce neck pain and inflammation

Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection

Injection in the lower back to reduce low back pain and inflammation

Facet Joint Blocks

Injection in the facet joints to reduce inflammation

SI Joint Injection

Injection in the Sacrum and Ilium to reduce back pain and inflammation

Selective Nerve Root Block

Injection to reduce inflammation in the spinal nerves

Medical Branch Block

Injection to reduce inflammation and pain in the medial branch nerves

Spinal Stimulator Trial

Temporary electrodes to reduce back pain, if it succeeds, a permanent spinal stimulator may be placed in your back.

Radiofrequency Ablation

Radio waves are use to burn the nerves that are sending pain signals to the patient’s brain

Orthopedic Conditions We Treat

SLAP Tear

This tear affects the labrum which is the cartilage on the rim of the shoulder’s socket. Sometimes the biceps tendon may also be damaged when the superior labrum anterior and posterior is damaged.

Meniscal Tears

This is a torn cartilage that is in the knee. I can be due to the normal aging process. When you hear a knee pop that may be a meniscus tear, which will start to hurt and swell.

Tendon Tears

This happens when tissues that connect the muscle to the bones tear. A common tendon tear can be a patellar tear.

Rotator Cuff Tear

Can happen over time due to repeated motion or can happen due to an acute injury such as a car accident. A rotator cuff tear happens when there is a tear in the muscle that surrounds the shoulder joint.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

These are tears in your knee that can happen due to quickly changing directions or a specific motion that can tear this ligament. Most of the time a tear to the ACL will require surgery.

Health Insurances We Are In Network With

Blue Cross Blue Shield Tampa
Aetna
Bright Health
Medicare
Cigna Health Springs

Our Neurosurgical Spine Surgery Team

Currently on staff, we have two Neurosurgeons that specialize in spine surgery. Our Spine Surgeons see patients in all seven of our office locations in Florida. To find out more on why patients should choose a neurosurgeon for spine surgery rather than an orthopedic spine surgeon click here. If you want to see their credentials click their profiles.
Donna Saatman, MD

Board Certified Neurosurgeon

Dr. Donna Saatman Board Certified Neurosurgeon Dr. Saatman is a Board Certified Neurosurgeon in Ocala, Florida. Dr. Saatman, spine surgeon, specializes in treating  patients that suffer from back pain and…

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Jonathan Hall, MD

Board Certified Neurosurgeon

Dr. Jonathan Hall Board Certified Neurosurgeon Dr. Hall is a Board Certified Neurosurgeon that specializes in treating patients that suffer from neck pain or back pain. He is able to…

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Our Clinic Locations

Tampa

3030 N Rocky Point Dr W Suite 665
Tampa, FL 33607

Lakewood Ranch

6320 Venture Drive Suite 201
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

Lakeland

604 Robin Road Suite 1
Lakeland, FL 33803

Ocala

311 SE 29th Pl

Ocala, FL 34471

Gainesville

3760 NW 83 St Suite 3
Gainesville, FL 32606

Brooksville

12202 Cortez Blvd
Brooksville, FL 34613

Largo

1000 S Belcher Rd Suite A6
Largo, FL 33771