Complex Spine Surgeries and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
John K. Starr, MD, is known throughout the United States as an advanced spinal surgeon, who performs incredibly complicated revisions. Dr. Starr's experience enables him to manage the most difficult spinal problems. That experience also enables him to distinguish which patients can benefit from non-surgical treatments.
Our spinal therapists are the region's finest, as are the specialists to whom we may refer you for appropriate injection treatments, pain management and holistic therapies.
About Dr. Starr, Spinal Surgeon
Following fellowship training in both Neurosurgical and Orthopaedic spinal surgery, Dr. Starr has earned a reputation among patients and referring physicians for correcting severe spinal ailments, which many surgeons find too complex to treat.
He regularly evaluates and treats patients from across the country and abroad. Many of these patients have had previous failed surgery requiring complex revisions. Many of these patients have had three or more procedures before coming to Dr. Starr.
Spine Evaluation
We recommend that you or your referring physician call to discuss your case to determine whether an appointment with Dr. Starr will be helpful for you. You will be asked to send your imaging and any other diagnostic studies available pertaining to your case.
Complex Spine Surgery
If you and Dr. Starr decide on surgery, our office staff will help you scheduling, any necessary pre-operative testing and insurance carrier requirements for authorization. We will provide you with a twelve-month schedule of follow-up and assist you with any employer requirements as well.
Some common spine treatments we provide:
- Cervical disc herniation
- Lumbar disc herniation
- Spinal stenosis surgery
- Spinal deformity surgery
- Scoliosis surgery
- Kyphosis
- The multiply-operated spine or, "failed back syndrome"
- Facet cysts surgery
- Spinal tumors surgery
- Spine infections surgery
- Spinal fractures/injuries
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