Patient education · Written by Dr. Telemi
Insights on spine care.
Honest, in-depth guidance on the decisions that matter most: choosing the right surgeon, weighing your options, and knowing when surgery genuinely helps. Every article is written and medically reviewed by Dr. Telemi.
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Choosing your careHow to Choose a Spine Surgeon
How to weigh training, fellowship, board certification, and surgical volume, including the orthopedic versus neurosurgery question, from a fellowship-trained spine neurosurgeon.
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Spine surgery is complex, and the right choice is rarely the fastest one. If you've been told you need surgery, bring your imaging and reports for a direct, unhurried read, and which approach fits, before you decide anything. Confidence should come from understanding, not pressure.