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Considering Spine Surgery? Get a SpineFirst Second Opinion.

Are you facing a complex spine condition? Seeking clarity and confidence in your treatment options? At SpineFirst, we understand that your spine health is paramount, and making informed decisions is crucial. That's why we specialize in providing second opinions for spine surgery, ensuring that you receive the best possible care and peace of mind.

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Why choose SpineFirst for a second opinion?

  • A Premier Partnership: SpineFirst is a premier partnership between Atrium Health and Carolina NeuroSurgery & Spine Associates, two nationally recognized leaders in the field of spine care. Through this collaboration, we offer seamless access to exceptional care for any spine-related need.
  • Expedited Review: At SpineFirst, we make it easy to request a comprehensive second opinion. After completing our second opinion form, you should expect to hear from us in the next two business days, from that call we will map out the next steps to get you the evaluation you need. If you have any questions in the meantime, please feel free to call 704-831-4000.
  • Expertise You Can Trust: Our team of board-certified spine surgeons are leaders in their field, holding national titles in spine leadership. With over 25 spine surgeons, together, they bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to offer you a comprehensive evaluation of your condition.
  • Cutting-edge Technology: Our team is highly skilled in the latest minimally invasive spine care techniques and utilizes the latest technology in the operating room to provide excellent outcomes.
  • Proven Experience: Our surgeons perform spine procedures day in and day out, accumulating a vast number of cases. This extensive experience means they are better equipped to provide a second opinion. Their mastery of complex spinal surgeries, honed through countless successful procedures, sets them apart.

Benefits of receiving a second opinion from a SpineFirst specialist will include:

  • Reduced fear and anxiety about your decision to have back or neck surgery
  • Receiving a surgical opinion from a member our SpineFirst care team
  • An opportunity to ask questions and consider all of your options as you make your decision

How our second opinion process works

  • After submitting our secure second opinion appointment request form, you should expect to hear from our Care Coordination Leader in the next two business days. If you have any questions in the meantime, please feel free to call 704-831-4000.
  • Next, our Care Coordination Leader will work with you to ensure that our spine specialists have everything they need to provide you with a trusted recommendation.
  • If our spine specialists agree with the current recommendation on your surgical journey, you will receive that communication from our Care Coordination Leader. If our surgical team would like to discuss your treatment plan further, appointment options will be discussed with you directly. 

Spine conditions we treat

Whether you’ve had chronic spine pain for years, have new spinal symptoms or just experienced an injury, we’re here for you. You can come to SpineFirst with any spine problem and get coordinated care from our team of experts. 

Some of the many spine conditions we treat are: 

  • Arthritis

  • Bulging discs

  • Compressed nerve root

  • Degenerative spine diseases

  • Disc disease

  • Herniated discs

  • Myelopathy

  • Osteoporosis

  • Pinched nerve (radiculopathy)

  • Sciatica

  • Scoliosis and other spinal deformities

  • Spina bifida

  • Spinal bone spurs

  • Spinal cord injury

  • Spinal stenosis

  • Spinal trauma, including spinal fracture

  • Spine tumors

  • Spondylolisthesis

Spine treatments and procedures

Our spine doctors will work closely with you to understand your symptoms and goals and deliver the most effective treatments, including the latest nonsurgical and surgical options. When surgery is needed, we use the least invasive techniques possible to help you recover faster, with less pain and fewer complications. 

Some of the treatments, procedures and services we offer include: 

  • Adult deformity surgery

  • Adult degenerative spine surgery

  • Cervical artificial disc replacement

  • Imaging (like CT scans, X-rays and MRIs)

  • Lumbar artificial disc replacement

  • Minimally invasive cervical discectomy

  • Minimally invasive lumbar discectomy

  • Minimally invasive spine surgery

  • Minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF)

  • Occupational therapy

  • Physical therapy

  • Robot-assisted spine surgery

  • Scoliosis surgery (pediatric, adolescent and adult)

  • Spinal fusion surgery

  • Therapeutic injections

  • Thoracoscopic spine surgery

Frequently asked questions

If an appointment is recommended, one of our spine surgical specialists will meet with you to: 

  1. Review your medical history information (medications, medical conditions, and previous surgeries)
  2. Discuss your current spine condition and the physical components of your condition including: movement, painful areas, muscle strength, and sensation
  3. Review your imaging findings with you
  4. Together, we will discuss the best option(s) for you and your spine care: 
    • Is surgery the best option? 
    • Are there additional non-surgical treatment options that should be attempted before proceeding with surgery?
    • Are there additional tests or images that may be needed to give you the best recommendation?
    • Are you in the best physical health to receive surgery?
    • Is the surgical option that has been given optimal for your condition?
    • Do you fully understand the risks and benefits of this surgical option?

Our goal at SpineFirst is to make sure you have ALL of the information you need to make the best decision for you and your health. 

The majority of appointments will take place at Carolina NeuroSurgery & Spine Associates' main office located at 225 Baldwin Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204, which is one of our SpineFirst clinics. However, depending on your needs, we may be able to offer a virtual appointment as well.

There are no costs associated with requesting a SpineFirst second opinion. Once our Care Coordination Leader collects and reviews your medical information, they will work with the surgical team to make a recommendation on next steps, whether that be an in-person consultation, additional necessary imaging, or a virtual appointment. Our Care Coordination Leader will discuss each step and any billable costs with you.

You can expect to hear from our Care Coordination Leader within two business days. During that first call, we will map out the next steps to get you the comprehensive evaluation you need. We anticipate this will all happen within one week of receiving your completed information. If there are any additional follow-ups needed, your spine specialist will discuss this with you directly.

If you would like to discuss your second opinion further, please reach out to our Care Coordination Leader at 704-831-4000 to schedule a follow-up appointment.

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