Laser Spine Institute Blog

One of the greatest lessons I learned at an early age came from a giant in the restaurant industry, Norman Brinken, founder of Brinken International, a restaurant conglomerate that founded such industry changing concepts as Steak and Ale, Bennigans, Chilis, Macaroni Grille and Maggianos. It was Norman who created the first salad bar and introduced the idea of casual dining in the chain restaurant concepts.

As a young Steak and Ale Manager in Miami, Florida in 1977, Norman, Chairman and CEO paid me a visit, took me to dinner and forever changed my life. At the tender age of 23, Norman told me I was a star and predicted great things for me. He had me at the star thing. He told me to find the best talent and not to worry about age, sex, or race, but be like the NFL draft and take the best player available. It was a valuable lesson and one I will never forget.

Myth: All minimally invasive procedures are identical.

Fact: Although a number of procedures are classified under the umbrella of minimally invasive spine surgery, there are several important differences. So, what factors should you consider?

Medical apparatus – As mentioned in the first post in this series, the laser supplements other surgical tools utilized during Laser Spine Institute’s procedures, including rongeurs, small burrs, and drills. Some minimally invasive surgery providers are reported to utilize only the laser, limiting their ability to perform bony work.
 

Today’s post features Dr. Zoltan Bereczki, spine surgeon at Laser Spine Institute Tampa. Dr. Bereczki has been specializing in minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery since 2007, and is renowned among our patients for his thorough approach and canny sense of humor.

•    Licensed Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine in Florida
•    Consultant Orthopedic Trauma Unit
•    Board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery
•    Florida Osteopathic Medical Association

Our guest appearance on The Doctors provided a glimpse into Kate's struggle with chronic pain, and the subsequent relief she experienced after having surgery at Laser Spine Institute Scottsdale. The article below was published in this month's issue of our newsletter, the Spinal Column, and provides a detailed account of Kate's experience.
 

As many of you know, I have always been extremely proud of the fact that 99% of our patients report that they would recommend Laser Spine Institute to a family member or friend. Now, what could possibly match that sentiment? If you know me personally, or have been reading my blog, you may also be able to tell that I am very passionate about my employees. So, you can imagine how thrilled I was to hear that Laser Spine Institute was recognized among the Top 100 Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s ASC Review, a bimonthly publication that provides the most current news, information and analysis relating to ambulatory surgical centers and hospitals.