Spine surgeon’s message to referring physicians

From the first visit to final recovery, this spine surgeon says his job goes beyond the operating room, and he wants referring physicians to know exactly what that commitment looks like in practice.

Dr. Smith, chief of spine surgery at Hoag Orthopedic Institute in Irvine, Calif., shared what he wants referring physicians to know about his work.

Note: This response was lightly edited.

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