If you choose to visit a spine surgeon, it is of paramount importance that you select one who is not only highly skilled, but who you feel a deep level of trust and comfort with. Spine surgery is an advanced elective procedure that is commonly considered only after more traditional treatments have failed. If you want to choose the right spine surgeon, there are a few key things that you MUST keep in mind. When neck or back pain begins to disrupt a patient's life, the first step they take is usually to visit their primary care physician. It's important to understand that this is exactly that - a first step. Oftentimes, patients will have conditions that require the more intimate, detailed experience of a spine specialist.

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2. If you choose to visit a spine surgeon, it is of
paramount importance that you select one
who is not only highly skilled, but who you feel
a deep level of trust and comfort with. Spine
surgery is an advanced elective procedure that
is commonly considered only after more
traditional treatments have failed. If you want
to choose the right spine surgeon, there are a
few key things that you MUST keep in mind.
When neck or back pain begins to disrupt a
patient's life, the first step they take is usually
to visit their primary care physician. It's
important to understand that this is exactly
that - a first step. Oftentimes, patients will
have conditions that require the more
intimate, detailed experience of a spine
specialist.
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3. Board Certifications are a great
indicator of a top quality spine
surgeon because they are only
awarded after an intense
examination process, which itself
comes at the end of an extensive
post-graduate education.
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4. T R A I N I N G A N D C O N D I T I O N S P E C I F I C T R A I N I N G
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All spine surgeons are trained - only certain medical professionals will have
the experience necessary to properly treat the unique condition that a
patient is facing. Before considering any type of spine surgery, it's of
paramount importance that you ask how many times a potential surgeon has
actually performed the procedure relevant to their needs. You'll also want to
find out what percentage of patients have experienced relief from pain after
the spine surgery and more.
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5. • It's important to always establish an open and
honest air of communication with your spine
surgeon. This is the key to a successful doctor-
patient relationship.
• If your potential spine surgeon isn't taking the time
to clearly explain the procedures they're going to
perform and why they're going to perform them,
you won't be able to establish the trust and rapport
necessary for the relationship in the first place.
• A spine surgeon should always be accessible and
should always listen to your concerns and provide
satisfying answers to all of your questions.
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6. Dr. Ezriel Kornel is a highly trained, passionate
and board-certified neurosurgeon who is at the
forefront of state-of-the-art minimally invasive
spine surgery. As part of an elite team who
cared for former press secretary James Brady
following a gunshot wound inflicted during the
attempted assassination of President Ronald
Reagan, his dedication to his profession and his
commitment to his patients are second to none
in the industry.
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7. To learn more about why Dr. Kornel is the right choice for all of
your spine surgeon needs, or to find out more about the advanced
spinal surgery procedures that he performs on a daily basis, please
call 914-948-0444 or visit Dr. Kornel’s website
topspinesurgeonnyc.com
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