I agree with TPatti. It is always in your best interest to consult with a few surgeons. You want to look for consistency in their diagnosis and treatment plan. My cervical surgery was with Dr. Bierstedt and I'm having a fantastic recovery (6 weeks post-op), but I feel it is important for my own personal interest to make sure that I did my preliminary homework. Dr. Clavel is a good choice, as is Dr. Dare (UK) - I've heard good things. Dr. Zeegers has had a very good surgical outcome, but I do know his consult fees were somewhat expensive.
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2006 C 5/6 discectomy and fusion
2008 Automobile Accident
C3/4 leftward bulging of intervertebral disc mild narrowing of left lateral recess
C4/5 central and rightward bulging of disc and osteophyte causing mild right neural foramen stenosis narrowing and right lateral recess narrowing
C6/7 Central disc bulging and osteophyte and hypertrophy of ligamentum flavum canal stenosis and narrowing of bilateral neural foramina
Sept 9, 2013 Scheduled with Dr. Bierstedt C4/5 & C6/7 M6
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