elevator Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 A few months ago I saw a shoulder specialist at the San Antonio Hospital. I believe his son is supposed to be a good back specialist, but I can't find his card. Anyone know who I mean? Always something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyjillin Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 13 minutes ago, elevator said: A few months ago I saw a shoulder specialist at the San Antonio Hospital. I believe his son is supposed to be a good back specialist, but I can't find his card. Anyone know who I mean? Always something. Both father and son are Orthopedic Surgeons. I get treated by the senior Gonzales and either can treat you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canmex87 Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 Dr. Alvaro Gonzalez Ross. He specializes in spinal surgery. dr.gonzalez.ross@gmail.com 3338147420 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmh Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 I am looking for a back specialist who is not a surgeon as surgeon tend to want to operate.. I have seen one of those now I want a second opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyjillin Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 22 minutes ago, bmh said: I am looking for a back specialist who is not a surgeon as surgeon tend to want to operate.. I have seen one of those now I want a second opinion. 2 Orthopedic Surgeons saw me and recommended surgery on my spine. Then #3, Dr. Jorge Gonzales fixed my 2 collapsed disc lumbar problem with an Epidermal injection, outpatient procedure. Every once in a while I go for an office visit for a steroid injection for another problem with deteriorating almost gone disc including nice ragged bone spurs The SAT Hospital of which he is a founding doctor has all the equipment needed for that. Back specialist= Orthopedic Surgeon and don't just perform surgery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmh Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 Thank You happyjillin, my brother has the same problem as I have which is genetic and in France tey do not operate unless you are becoming paralysed. so I will follow their advice and see a doctor who does not want to operate .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elevator Posted July 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyjillin Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 8 hours ago, bmh said: Thank You happyjillin, my brother has the same problem as I have which is genetic and in France tey do not operate unless you are becoming paralysed. so I will follow their advice and see a doctor who does not want to operate .. See Dr Jorge first for a consult and he will decide what imaging is required No cart before the horse-eh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slainte39 Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 11 hours ago, bmh said: I am looking for a back specialist who is not a surgeon as surgeon tend to want to operate.. Not these two, they will explore every option there is before surgery. I know this from the experience of a very close family member who was their patient, first the father and then the son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyjillin Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 8 hours ago, slainte39 said: Not these two, they will explore every option there is before surgery. I know this from the experience of a very close family member who was their patient, first the father and then the son. And I know it from personal experience. You are totally correct slainte39. First small thing I went to doc Jorge for years ago was a partially torn achilles tendon and I asked him to give me a cortisone shot. He told me that's only for pain and not healing so he didn't do that and told me to not play volleyball for 6 weeks and walk carefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canmex87 Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 10 hours ago, slainte39 said: Not these two, they will explore every option there is before surgery. I know this from the experience of a very close family member who was their patient, first the father and then the son. They only suggest surgery as a last resort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 Friend of mine had major back surgery and recommends this doc: Dr. Carlos Parga, and he was recommended by Dr. Valenzuela. His office is in Puerto De Hierro Norte ( UGH) but operated on me at Hospital Country 2000. His number is 331-368-2083 or 2084. His cell is 333-441-7302 He speaks and writes English and his email is: carlosparga@hotmail.com Always good to get multiple opinions with serious surgery. Also you may well need pain management assistance as well, so prepare for that in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmh Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 Thank you for the doctor s name it is always good to get everal opinions. I had all the tests XRAYS, MRI and the test where they stick needles on you and electricity to check the reactions so no more tests needed just opinions.. After talking to my brother , I pretty much made up my mind that surgery is out until my muscles atrophy.. but one of these doctors may know of good therapy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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