Our board-certified, fellowship-trained spine surgeons personally provide all aspects of patient care to relieve your pain and restore your quality of life. What is a spinal surgeon? A spinal surgeon is a physician who after finishing required training is selected for additional fellowship training in spine surgery and devotes their entire future practice to spine surgery. Fellowships are prestigious positions that young physicians apply for; there are only a few spots for each specialty in the country. To be selected for a fellowship is an honor; enabling the physician to spend an extra one to three years training and work under leading physicians in their chosen specialties. What can be expected from spinal surgery? You should expect significant improvement in your preoperative condition after spinal surgery. Spinal surgery is typically not performed without some historical documentation to support surgery. Spinal surgery is usually performed when alternative approaches have been exhausted. Doctors Giordano and Nachwalter always discuss and try non-surgical options prior to resorting to surgery. When is it time to see a spinal surgeon? At Spine Pain Specialist NJ, we are happy to assist you in all aspects of spinal care. We see patients as the first doctor to treat them, as well as patients who have already been treated non-operatively by other doctors through medication, therapy or injections. We manage all aspects of non-operative care of the spine, as surgery is often the last option. It is always a good idea to see a spine surgeon early on to help coordinate your conservative plan. Call us at (551) 249-9225. GMB Listing: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1846145370046456995