AboutDr. Timothy K. Durnin Expertise All types of surgical procedures as they relate to diagnosis. Alternatives to surgery, post-operative care, prevention, step by step pre-operative guidelines to follow to prevent surgery, complications and how to treat them, quality referrals to surgeons when necessary. Education on how to avoid surgery.
Experience Work in Level 1 trauma center (Olympia Fields Osteopathic Hospital)
Practice spinal disorders for over 15 years.
Successfully treat spinal trauma non-invasive when possible
Organizations American Association of Spine Physicians
ICS/ACA/AOPA/Presidential Cabinet Member NUHS
Publications Several columns in newspapers and medical journals such as JMPT
Education/Credentials B.S./D.C. Board Certified AMA impairment ratings
Medical Director Life extension Laser
PHI THETA KAPPA
Awards and Honors Chiropractor of the year/who's who in America
Question How do I find out which physician/specialist is the most successful and experienced in this type of surgery when required. I was diagnosed with 2 in June, old one that has healed itself and a new one that is a bleeder. Having Mri every few months so far. Specialist feels it is too risky for surgery. Not that I would consider that at this point. I don't have any pain, but the occasional aches for a person of 68. I feel good most of the time, but my lifestyle has certainly changed in the last 6 months. I am looking at the future and want to be prepared with information that will help me make the necessary decisions. The specialist I am going to is the certainly one of the best in the Rochester, NY area but I'm not confident he would be my first choice if surgery became a must. Any suggestions? Thanks Pat
Answer Hi Pat, either way you look at it, surgery is risky, continue watching it and if it becomes inevitable, ask around, I suspect where you are going is one of the top areas for this condition. As with the first one, it way stop bleeding, many do and become irrelevant clinically.
