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A member asked:
I've noticed doctors here are very gracious giving advice please if you know a excellent surgeon in mi that deals with elders lumbar problems?
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I'm from Il: You don't need a surgeon. You need first to see your pcp, then he will refer yu for either a ct or mri. Not all back pain is for surgery.
Answered 5/7/2016
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