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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.
 

Myth: Laser is the only instrument that is used in Laser Spine Institute’s procedures.

Fact: The laser is simply one of the tools utilized in Laser Spine Institute’s minimally invasive endoscopic procedures, only on soft tissue.  Circumstances in which the laser would be used are: to ablate nerves and cauterize, or seal tissue.  In addition to the laser, we use surgical instruments, such as rongeurs and drills, to remove small amounts of bones that may be impinging a nerve. Therefore, when treating a patient who has bone spurs, or other bone growth, our surgeons employ the tools mentioned above to supplement the laser.
 
 

Last year, I started a series entitled "Transition from Employees to Patients: A Testament to Our Success," which features employees who have had minimally invasive spine surgery at Laser Spine Institute. This is important to me because the fact that our employees choose Laser Spine Institute for their spine care services demonstrates their confidence in our procedures, dedication to patient care, and safety. In my opinion, this is a true measure of success. 
Today's post features Melynn Collins, Patient Coordinator at Laser Spine Institute.