My Approach to Treating Patients
I am an experienced physician specialization in Orthopedic spinal surgery and orthopedic trauma surgery.  In my practice, it is vitally important that the care for patients start with a needs analysis, thorough testing; communication; patient education; prevention; treatment options and establishing a trusting patient relationship.

My approach to spine care is comprehensive, including both conservative and surgical treatments.  At Muir Orthopaedic Specialists, we have the capacity to treat all types of spine conditions, including adult and pediatric conditions, deformity, scoliosis, degenerative conditions, trauma, tumor, and infections.

When new patients have their initial consultation, their first comment is, “Oh, I don't want (or need) surgery."  Surgery is only one of many treatment options.  Many of my patients never need to have surgery - many times rehabilitation of the injured area is all that is required.

I work closely with the physical therapists here at Muir Orthopaedic Specialists, who, like me, believe in conservative methods:  If an injury can be rehabilitated without surgery, that is what should be done. I inform my patients of all the treatment options they have for an injury, and the advantages and disadvantage of each option.

If you need information about your options or information to help calm some of the concerns you might have, I would invite you to contact our office.  We are here to help you and may be your most valuable resource.