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I am moving from NC to Southern CA near the town of rancho cucamonga. Does any one have any Suggestions for surgeons?
Melissa
Melissa
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seriously, Melissa?
that is great!
of course there are a bunch of great surgeons out there!
start with Cedars Sinai...
Dr Pashman...and also Dr Anand, if you're interested...
many many others...
i just went to SRS resources on foundation site and typed in by states...CA
i typed in city..LA, San Diego, etc...
there were at least 6 surgeons listed for LA with "adult scoliosis" as specialty
jessLast edited by jrnyc; 03-07-2011, 10:54 PM. -
well i heard good things about Dr pashmanKara
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Brace 4-15-05-5-25-06
Posterior Spinal Fusion 3-10-10
T4-L2
Before 50T
After 20TComment
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My surgeon was Dr. Kropf from the spine institute. He does his surgeries out of cedars sinai. Good place to see some celebrities while your in their for your surgery. I got to see the kardashians, after my surgery. One of them was having her baby there. The top floor is reserved for spine surgeries and celebrities.
RichComment
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I hope this means a new start and new life Melissa. How have you been? Have been wondering about you.Surgery March 3, 2009 at almost 58, now 63.
Dr. Askin, Brisbane, Australia
T4-Pelvis, Posterior only
Osteotomies and Laminectomies
Was 68 degrees, now 22 and pain freeComment
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Thanks for all the information about doctors.At the most, we will be about 2 1/2 hrs from LA. My husband has just got a great job there so he is moving out now and I will be in June when my son is done with school. As I am sure that the Doctors are booking appts months ahead, how should I handle getting an appt ?
Thanks for the good wishes.
No, I am no better off now than before either of my operations. I am worse
MelissaComment
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suggest call now and book appointments with surgeons for after June..(first asking surgeons' offices about insurance questions)...
i think there are several surgeons you can see within a 3 month wait or so..
not everyone has a waiting list like Lenke
also...will your husband cover your insurance?...if so, when will it kick in...?
best regards...
jessComment
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Melissa,
California sounds like a great place to move. Inknow you have had way more than your share of pain following surgery. Maybe a fresh start with a new surgeon is the answer for relief from pain. I wsh you the best of luck.Karen
Surgery-Jan. 5, 2011-Dr. Lenke
Fusion T-4-sacrum-2 cages/5 osteotomies
70 degree thoracolumbar corrected to 25
Rib Hump-GONE!
Age-60 at the time of surgery
Now 66
Avid Golfer & Tap Dancer
Retired Kdgn. Teacher
See photobucket link for:
Video of my 1st Day of Golf Post-Op-3/02/12-Bradenton, FL
Before and After Picture of back 1/7/11
tap dancing picture at 10 mos. post op 11/11/11-I'm the one on the right.
http://s1119.photobucket.com/albums/k630/pottoff2/Comment
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Melissa--
That is surprising news on the move! I was hoping the pain was better--so sorry you have so much to deal with. I hope too that CA might be the beginning of a fresh start and better luck with the back issues. Wishing you the best. JanetJanet
61 years old--57 for surgery
Diagnosed in 1965 at age of 13--no brace
Thoracic Curve: 96 degrees to 35 degrees
Lumbar Curve: 63 degrees to 5 degrees
Surgery with Dr. Lenke in St. Louis--March 30, 2009
T-2 to Pelvis, and hopefully all posterior procedure.
All was posterior along with 2 cages and 6 osteotomies.Comment
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I hope you find a surgeon in California who can fix your problems. I think getting away from your previous surgeon is a step in the right direction.
Good luck with the move.
Surgery March 3, 2009 at almost 58, now 63.
Dr. Askin, Brisbane, Australia
T4-Pelvis, Posterior only
Osteotomies and Laminectomies
Was 68 degrees, now 22 and pain freeComment
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if the new surgeon doesn't help, Disneyland has a new ride which might help!
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