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Non-Surgical Solutions For Lower Back Pain In Coral Gables, FL

Eliminate your back or neck pain

Regenexx interventional orthopedics provide a non-surgical option for many suffering from pain and loss of function due to back or neck surgery. To learn more about whether Regenexx could be a solution for you, fill out our online candidacy form. One of our patient care coordinators will work with you to take the next steps toward recovery.

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2020 Ponce de Leon Coral Gables, FL 33134

Avoid Another Back or Neck Surgery with Regenexx

Surgery to help back or neck pain has a bad reputation. Almost everybody knows someone who has had bad results. For example. disc surgery can weaken that structure and it can re-herniate. In a fusion surgery, a procedure where part of the spine is bolted together solid, the structures above and below can get overloaded and torn up and this problem is known as adjacent segment disease.

What you may not know and find frustrating to hear, is that unfortunately, in many cases, these surgeries have been shown to be no more effective than sham surgeries, though the risks associated with them are very real. For example, fusion surgery complications occur in 25% of fusion patients. Further, in one study, 76% of patients still require narcotics for pain and miss three times as much work as those who don’t have surgery. Additionally, fusions lead to the wearing down of the segments above and below the fusion site as those segments now take on more movement than they were designed to accommodate, potentially leading to the need for additional fusions over time.

So what can we offer? Precise, injection based treatments of growth factors or your body’s own healing cells that focus on treating the whole spine. For example, if you’ve had a prior disc surgery that didn’t work, we can inject using real-time imaging to help heal damaged nerves. Of if you have a fusion, our goal will be to strengthen and heal the damage happening because of the increased wear and tear.  Best of all, your downtime will be a fraction of surgery, with little to no need for opioid pain medications or time off of work. Call our patient care coordinators today to get started on your path to recovery.

Regenexx Benefits

  • Increased function
  • Pain reduction
  • Most individuals do not experience extensive downtime
  • Minimal time off of work
  • No surgery
  • Minimal use of mobility tools (crutches, etc.)
  • Minimal disruption of regular routine

2020 Ponce de Leon
Coral Gables, FL 33134

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I became a doctor because I love medicine plain and simple! I am fascinated with the human body, our ability to grow and heal and the numerous advances in medicine that allow treating physicians to play a part. I come from a generation of physicians, so I also feel a deep persona connection to the field. I personally like to make patients feel as comfortable as possible, that means knowing your audience and having emotional intelligence. Some patients like to laugh, some more serious but all patients want a doctor that knows what they’re doing and has compassion, which is what I strive to deliver during every patient interaction.

I was born in Miami and attended Belen Jesuit High school which built character and strengthened the foundation for my future career in medicine. I then attended the University of Miami School of Medicine where I helped found the MD/MBA program becoming the first MD to graduate from the dual program. During this time I studied business and the business of medicine, reinforcing my passion towards becoming a future entrepreneur and business leader. I then completed Residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the University of Miami where I sharpened my skills in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. I went on to complete an Interventional spine fellowship in Tampa followed by a regenerative medicine and Ultrasound fellowship In Napa Valley with the acclaimed Dr. Marko Bodor. I returned to Miami to practice where I continue to help my community with the knowledge I have gained.

I specialize in disorders of the spine and nervous system and also in Regenerative Orthopedics which utilizes the body’s own healing agents to promote healing of tears and other sports injuries using Ultrasound and Fluoroscopy guidance. I specialize in ultrasound guided injections because this is the only way to guarantee patients have the best outcomes as opposed to injecting blindly. I Also specialize in Anti-Aging Medicine which includes Metabolic weight loss, hormone replacement therapy for men and women, hair regrowth, and skin rejuvenation; by combining Anti-Aging Medicine with Regenerative

Medicine I truly feel I am able to offer patients a unique experience, not only in their healing process, but their internal metabolic functions and image. I want to help people live longer and healthier.

I love to play sports including basketball, tennis, and golf. I love to snowboard and I love boating. I am an entrepreneur who has created different products in health care and have partnered with many prestigious companies, one being Moroccan Oil, for whom I created a supplement line to support healthy hair and skin. I love to develop novel health products that actually work, and assist people in navigating the confusing world of medicine and health products. I am proud to be at the forefront of Regenerative medicine in Miami, and I hope to continue serving my community as much as I can.

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Areas treated: Cervical Spine (Not Upper Cervical or CCI)*, Elbow, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Knee, Lumbar Spine, Shoulder, Thoracic Spine

Areas Treated

Cervical Spine (Not Upper Cervical or CCI)*, Elbow, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Knee, Lumbar Spine, Shoulder, Thoracic Spine

*This provider is NOT authorized by Regenexx to treat the C0-C1 or C1-C2 levels of the neck or CCI (craniocervical instability).

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