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I'm a big Duke Health System fan, but prefer getting second opinions from a different system. (I have an unreasonable idea that a Duke doctor will never flat out disagree with a colleague. Id say the same physicians affiliated with UNC, Wake, Mayo Clinic - ANY healthcare system.)
DH had back surgery at Duke about 8 years ago. Very successful - until he fell a couple of months ago. Today's x-rays indicate that at least one metal pin is loose (his symptoms coincide with the x-ray).
We have an appointment next week with the same neurosurgeon. I suspect he will recommend revision surgery. Before DH agrees to that, I want a second opinion.
So I'm looking for recommendations for a spinal Neurosurgeon not affiliated with Duke. Preferably one at UNC.
I don't happen to know any neurosurgeons (spinal or otherwise), but if you want one at UNC, then search for the website for Department of Neurosugery at UNC and look at their list of physicians. They'll list specialties for each physician, as well as their credentials.
Does anyone know why the reviews on the site read like they're bot-generated? Is that just dumb 3rd party software? I am going in for something in a month and noticed it about other doctors as well. Honestly, it looks really bad, but I've learned not to rely on Yelp reviews for health-related things.
I'm a big Duke Health System fan, but prefer getting second opinions from a different system. (I have an unreasonable idea that a Duke doctor will never flat out disagree with a colleague. Id say the same physicians affiliated with UNC, Wake, Mayo Clinic - ANY healthcare system.)
DH had back surgery at Duke about 8 years ago. Very successful - until he fell a couple of months ago. Today's x-rays indicate that at least one metal pin is loose (his symptoms coincide with the x-ray).
We have an appointment next week with the same neurosurgeon. I suspect he will recommend revision surgery. Before DH agrees to that, I want a second opinion.
So I'm looking for recommendations for a spinal Neurosurgeon not affiliated with Duke. Preferably one at UNC.
So the fall made the surgery unsuccessful ? Or did the loose pin make him fall ? Methinks that this makes no sense, and doctors, like lawyers, are loathe to kick up a ruckus amongst their brethern.
So the fall made the surgery unsuccessful ? Or did the loose pin make him fall ? Methinks that this makes no sense, and doctors, like lawyers, are loathe to kick up a ruckus amongst their brethern.
Geez, paranoid much?
Surgery 'cured problem for 8+ years.
At a poker game in a friends home, a raggedy folding chair broke beneath him, landing his as$ on the cement floor.
In the 3-4 months, one of his pre-surgical back problems has returned to a small degree.
I requested x-rays PRIOR to his visit to the original surgeon. Radiologist reports specifically state that a pin is loose in the EXACT vertebrae associated with his symptoms.
And, just to clear the air, we've had quite a few 2nd opinions that differed from the 1st. I've had the uncomfortable experience of having a physician admit to my face he made a mistake.
Ultimately, physicians are human. They make mistakes. So does God.
Last edited by Jkgourmet; 01-08-2022 at 08:51 AM..
Just looked up my mom's and he is associated with Duke Raleigh - sorry!
Thank you for checking - much appreciated.
Here's another "ouch": The home and chair involved is owned by a lawyer. No, we're not going to sue. Accidents happen - with friends, neighbors AND physicians.
There is a difference between accidents and negligence. Personally, I think they don't teach that in law school.
Is UNC (and Wake Med, etc) covered as In-Network under your insurance? It seems most plans cover Duke or UNC/Rex, but not both.
If retired, on Medicare-- Plan G covers both!
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