Ocean Breeze and Sunshine: Laser Spine Institute San Diego Medical Center
I am pleased to hear that our patients have truly benefited from a visit to one of our medical consultation centers. Since 2005, we have offered several different ways for patients to discuss their diagnosis and symptoms whether over the phone or at a seminar. Our new medical offices offer a different dynamic to the Laser Spine Institute consultation for chronic back and neck pain sufferers. In July 2008, we entered our first consultation market in beautiful San Diego, which is truly one of my favorite places to visit. Please allow me to share the Laser Spine Institute San Diego story with you.
Dr. Richard C. Richley, our managing physician in California, has been practicing in San Diego as a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and pioneer of minimally invasive spine surgery for over 34 years. After his service in the U.S. Army Security Agency and four years of playing football for The Ohio State University, where he graduated from medical school, Dr. Richley came to San Diego for his residency at the University of California San Diego.
In 1976, Dr. Richley started his practice before opening his Point Loma office in 1991. Nestled in the historical seaside community of San Diego, Dr. Richley grew his orthopedic practice through community involvement, love for local sports teams and philanthropic work on the Arthritis Foundation Board of Directors. He also served as a doctor with the Chargers and team physician for the Padres and U.S. Olympics. In the early 90's, Dr. Richley focused on new laser technology used in orthopedic medicine. He invited surgeons to learn new laser procedures and traveled the world to help apply the techniques within their practice.
In 2008, we were fortunate to add Dr. Richley to our medical team and adapt his practice to our first medical center. He now heads the Laser Spine Institute San Diego and Beverly Hills medical offices as well as travels the western U.S. and Canada to educate back pain sufferers on the anatomy of the spine, treatment options and Laser Spine Institute advanced procedures.
When you meet Dr. Richley, he will conduct a thorough medical examination and orthopedic assessment to understand the pain you're experiencing. Then, he will review your MRI films or CT scans to pinpoint the causes of your suffering, and explain how our advanced approach will get you relief. As he often reminds me about San Diego, "there's a little bit of ocean breeze and a lot of sunshine, not to mention the caring staff that has been with me for years offering patients a comfortable and engaging environment." And I have to agree it is one of the best places on Earth.
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Dear Frances, I understand
Dear Frances, I understand the pain that you have suffered and am happy to hear that you found relief. Sincerely, Bill Horne
Dear Anne, It is great to
Dear Anne, It is great to hear you are doing well and thank you for the compliment. Sincerely, Bill Horne
I had surgery on L4&5 in
I had surgery on L4&5 in August of 2008. I had suffered with a pinched nerve for months, but was relieved immediately following surgery. It is very quick and successful surgery and I've never felt the nerve again. The people at LSI are very kind, professional and family oriented. The staff is wonderful and I'm so thankful for the results of the surgery. LSI is one of the best kept secrets in the U.S.
Anne Davidson
Pampa, TX
I had previously had part of
I had previously had part of L4-L5 removed and had the other side removed at LSI in 2007. Shortly after my surgery I begin to have popping/shifting in my lower back. I called several times and was told that it was normal as things "settled" in my lower back. I started experiencing some pain so I was asked to have another MRI, which I did, and the report was sent to LSI. I was told that everything was normal.
The shifting/popping/pain continued and with every follow-up survey I received from LSI, I put that I still had shifting/popping/pain. I asked for follow up calls, which never came.
This continued until fall of 2009 when I was speaking with my PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT at my GENERAL PRACTIONERS' office and he looked at a copy of the MRI and noticed immediatly that the radiologist who read the report said I had spondylolisthesis.
I had been living in pain and doing little with my "life" because I couldn't do anymore. This lead to a fusion, 2 rods, and 6 screws.
Thank you and your wonderful staff for missing something that was in black and white on the page.