I am ready to set a date for surgery. YIKES! My doctor is Dr. Pashman in L.A. He is wonderful, but I feel I should have a second opinion before I schedule the surgery. I always tell others to get a second opinion before ANY surgery, and I feel I should take my own advice! Can anyone out there recommend a surgeon in Southern CA for a second opinion?? Thank you!!!
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Dr. Kropf is a doctor that was recommended to me by my surgeon and by another friend to see for a 2nd opinion. It is my understanding that he and Dr. Pashman are considered at the top of their game.
For what it's worth, I think Dr. Kropf is a excellent choice for an opinion as well as Dr. Pashman. (My 2nd opinion was with Pashman).
Best of luck to you both!ValleyGirl - age 54
Diagnosed @ age 11
Milwaukee brace 1967-1971 -- hated it!
Never rechecked since 1971 until "tweaked" something in lower back in July 2008.
Now curve is T38*, L53*
Surgery scheduled for 9/8/09
Fused T10 - S1 on 9/8/09
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Hi Asha,
I live in Tustin, CA. I had my surgery done at UCI Medical Center in
Orange. My surgeon's name is Nitin Bhatia. He is on the NSF's list of
surgeons.
I also saw Dr. Raed Ali at St. Jude's in Fullerton. He is not a member.
BOTH MD's impressed me with their knowledge, patience, & explanations.
The MD I chose was closer to where I live.
Hope this is helpful.
HappyDeanna
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Dr.Pashman
It has been quite awhile since i've posted here. Just to let you know, Dr. Pashman was my surgeon and in my opinion I believe he is the best. I live in Las Vegas and did alot of research. I will be seeing him the end of Oct. for my 2yr. follow up. I have no regrets of having the surgery.A/P Surgery Oct.15 and 18, 2007
T2 to Sacrum
Pre-surgery 56* T 60* L
Post-surgery 28* T 30* L
Dr. Pashman, Cedars-Sinai Hospital
Bevery Hills, CA
Debbie, age 51 at surgery.
Now, 59 yrs young :-)
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Wow! Thank you everyone! And thank you Debbie, I really appreciate hearing from a fellow patient of Dr. P. I remember reading your posts prior to your surgery. (yes, I've been reading this forum for a while!) I'm so glad you are doing well and you do not regret the surgery. It's absolutely terrifying to me, but I'm trying to deal with it......Pre-op thorasic curve of 50 degrees reduced to 18 degrees!! 8 years later Hardware removed...
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