Laser Spine Institute

WoW where to begin. I started with one person last year when I was in AZ then moving to FL thinking that I’d be closer to Tampa than Phenix well what a complete disappointment. I had to reschedule twice because one was for a flat tire and the other one was to tell them I don’t have anyone to help me when I have the surgery. I have two dogs and no one to drive me.
So what do I get? An e-​mail telling me that I am not allowed to re-​schedule because I had to change my appointment twice. Are you kidding me? They said they have more important people to help than me. So I can not give them a good review on how I was treated. Once I threatened them that I was going to right a review oh yeah I got a phone call and a e-​mail nothing changed no other options.

I came to the Tampa campus of Laser Spine institute in November for surgery to help with my sciatic nerve pain that I have had for years.
The whole process was pretty easy. I made the initial call where I gave my basic information including insurance info.
They explained the procedure that could help me. This is not a hands off ordeal. You definitely have to do your part in providing your medical records and speaking to a few different staff members.
They called back after a few days to explain my insurance coverage and to explain more in detail what they could to help me and how the procedure works.
You have to go there for about a week. Several days of testing and consults with Doctors.
The entire staff was amazing. Everyone was very polite and seemed genuine about their jobs. They kept me informed throughout the week.
Surgery day was easy. You check in, get your IV started, change out of your clothes. You have about an hour wait before you go back for your procedure.
I woke up two hours later and was cared for very well. They staff monitored me constantly and made sure that my pain was managed.
I went back to my hotel the same day. I am 3 weeks post op and my surgical site has healed great. I am noticing a little improvement each day.
I would recommend this to anyone who qualifies for this surgery.

Dr flood and Dr Weber literally saved my life I was in so much pain that no one here in Cedar Rapids Iowa would even touch me let alone do surgery on me truth be told I would not trust anyone in the state of Iowa to even do back surgery on me we drove to Tampa Florida and had surgery done on my back it was the best decision I have ever made in my life I came off of that operating table and I was a changed woman they have never felt so good in my life these two doctors are my guardian angels thank you so much for everything you guys have done for me Dr flood your nurse Vicki v she is so sweet kind and caring she has made sure that I understand everything she takes the time to talk to me she is so terrific if you have back or neck problems and other doctors tell you that you need to back or neck surgery please put your trust in laser Spine Institute you will thank me and you will be so surprised at how well you will feel and you will not have that six weeks of recovery and that huge ugly scar

Other than the insurance /​money out of pocket issues, I had another rather unsettling encounter with LSI.
I have suffered from chronic lower back pain for the past several years. I have had all the X-​Rays and MRIs that I can take. I do get temporary relief from the occasional selective nerve block from my local pain management doctor. I called LSI, and the SALESperson on the phone asked me some basic questions. One of the questions was where and whenI received my last MRI. I told her.
About three days later, the SALESperson called me back and told me that my «MRI results have been reviewed» and that I was a prime candidate for receiving relief from their procedure. She then went on to gather my insurance information, which I found out later would not cover the ‘elective’ procedure, but that’s an issue that is already being discussed here…
My problem is, considering the HIPAA laws, how is it that they were able to receive my medical records to review? I never, EVER signed a release so that they could access my records. And know that my doctor never contacted me to get my permission to release them.
When they say that your records have been reviewed, they don’t mean that a doctor (or even a medical professional) has ever looked at your records. Truth is, the SALESperson makes the determination regarding your candidacy for the very expensive procedure.
To be fair, I am aware of one person who underwent the procedure who did receive some relief from his pain. His out of pocket bill was $ 90,000.

I was in a car accident that led to herniated disc, pinched nerve and bone spur in my neck. I tried so many different treatments over the years that helped some, but I was miserable everyday with aching pain in my neck and into my shoulders. It just kept getting worse and eventually I decided to have surgery at LSI. It will be four years this month since my surgey. I still can’t believe how much it changed my life! It has allowed me to be a much more active person and no more pain meds!

I was faced with major neck surgery. I took a fall from a phone pole in the 80’s. I landed on my head, neck and shoulders. I was very lucky to walk away. fast ward to last May and it finally got me. My c6−7 disc was totally degenerated, a severely pinched nerve, c4−5, c5−6 were pretty bad. I had severe stenosis. I had one surgeon want to fuse 3 discs, one wanted to do some other stuff. They both wanted to go threw the back of neck. I was faced with no driving for 2 – 3 months and 6 – 8 months rehab. Well, a friend called and said he just heard about LSI.
I checked their site and sent a MRI for a free eval. Rui was my initial contact. He was friendly and informative. Over the two months from my initial he stayed in touch. He called within 3 – 4 days and advised me they would accept my case and advised of procedures they would do. I received follow up emails on everything. I was still apprehensive but when I arrived everyone was friendly, attentive and proficient in they’re jobs.
My surgery was on 12÷17÷13 9am. The surgical area was superb. surgical staff as the friendliest I’ve ever been with. My dr. made sure I knew everything we were going to do. The recovery nurse was the best. I arrived back at the hotel and had no trouble getting around. I had no pain and was could do everything for myself. The 18^th I went in at 11am for post op. The Surgeon, a PA and nurse did a full eval and released my to go home. WOW! I started driving 2 days after surgery.
So after surgery, when I cough or sneeze I have some pain in my arm put. I called and within 3 hours the surgeons nurse called and explained there us still swelling for up to 12 weeks. It’s been 5 weeks and I have no pain. If I cough/​sneeze I have a little pain but Its half what it was after surgery. I went from 8 – 10 pain all the time, to no pain.
I have to say I was very apprehensive at first but thru a lot of prayer my fears were gone by the time i got there. I was ready!
Thanks LSI with a little help from above you worked a miracle on me. I have already recommended 3 other friends with spine issues.