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Hi FS. I'm sorry to hear you need surgery. You're checking out great docs. I looked into Dr. Delamarter too, but as my insurance wouldn't cover anything, he would have been more expensive than Dr. Bertagnoli - plus, Dr. Bertagnoli obviously has far more experience that Dr D with this particular surgery. Just to warn you - Dr. B's office takes awhile to get back to you - and Dr. Fenk-Mayer, Dr. B's right hand spine surgeon will get back to you. I liked her very much. I was thrilled with the care I received there and am happy with my results.

There is one other doc you may wish to consider - Dr. Zeegers, also in GY. I have heard recently that he is cheaper than Dr. B.

If your insurance will cover Dr. Delamarter, I have only heard good things about him and know people who have had surgery by him with very good result. A relative of mine had a 2 level ADR done by him two years ago (cervical) and is entirely pain free.

It's a tricky thing about the follow-up. For me, my NS here (he performed my fusion 2 years prior to my 3 level ADR at adjacent levels) said he'd see me in follow-up even though he doesn't perform these surgeries. However, if I had any problems, I'd go see Dr. Delamarter and pay out of pocket. That is what I've decided for myself. Not easy to work it all out, is it?