Second opinions · Metro Detroit
Another perspective. A clearer decision.
If you are considering spine surgery, it is reasonable to want another perspective. I will review your imaging, listen to your concerns, and help you understand the choices ahead.
What we will review together
Your symptoms, examination, and imaging each tell part of the story. We will consider them together, along with previous care and the activities you want to return to.
We will discuss what a proposed operation aims to address, its limits and risks, and appropriate nonsurgical or surgical alternatives. A second opinion may confirm the original plan or suggest a different path.
Preparing for your visit
- Call to confirm how to bring or transfer the actual MRI or CT images and reports.
- Bring prior operative reports, a medication list, and a summary of care you have tried.
- Include the proposed surgery or recommendation you would like reviewed.
- Write down your questions and what matters most to you in recovery.
The website does not accept imaging or clinical records. The office can explain the appropriate process when you call.
Questions about second opinions
What can a second opinion clarify?
We can discuss how your symptoms and examination relate to your imaging, the goals of a proposed operation, alternatives, risks, and recovery. The assessment may support the existing recommendation or identify other options.
How should I provide my imaging?
Call the office before your visit to confirm how to provide the actual MRI or CT images. Bring the radiology reports too. Please do not send imaging or medical records through the website.
What else should I bring?
Bring a medication list, information about care you have already tried, any prior spine operative reports, and the recommendation you would like reviewed. Write down your questions and the activities your symptoms make difficult.
How do I arrange a visit?
Call (586) 803-1220 to discuss appointment availability and preparation. Our office is at 50505 Schoenherr Rd #200, Shelby Township, MI 48315.
Do not wait for an appointment
Go to an emergency department rather than waiting for a second opinion if you have any of the following: a change in bowel or bladder control, new numbness in the saddle area between the legs, sudden inability to urinate, rapidly worsening weakness in an arm or leg, or a new loss of coordination or balance. These can indicate cord or cauda equina compression, where the timeline is measured in hours.