Radiculopathy near Port Charlotte, FL

Care Philosophy: Dr. Robert T. Getter at MIDISC Spine Care provides conservative treatment and minimally invasive surgical intervention for a variety of neck and back conditions responsible for causing your pain. Our goal is to cure your pain and get you back to life!

Biography: Dr. George Li, MD is a Neurology Specialist who practices in Port Charlotte, FL. He is 60 years old. Dr. George Li, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Alvarez, Board Certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons, joined Southwest Florida Neurosurgical Associates in 1999. He is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the American College of Spine Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and the North American Spine Society. His special interests at Southwest Florida Neurosurgical Associates include the treatment of brain tumors, cerebral aneurysms, carotid stenosis, trauma to both the brain and spine

Biography: Dr. Robert Ball, DO is a Pain Medicine Specialist who practices in Punta Gorda, FL. He is 52 years old. Dr. Robert Ball, DO is affiliated with HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital.

Care Philosophy: My goal as a neurosurgeon is to help my patients improve their quality of life. I believe I can do this by offering each patient the safest and least invasive option to treat their condition. My team is committed to being there every step of the way as you work through your recovery and toward your individual wellness goals.

Biography: Dr. Robert Hansell received his undergraduate education at the University of California at Santa Barbara, where he majored in biology and environmental studies. He then attended the California College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco, where he received his doctor of podiatric medicine (DPM) degree in 1978. Several years later, Dr. Hansell went back to medical school and received his medical degree (MD) from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. in 1989. He completed his internship and orthopedic residency at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, where he served as chief resident. Dr. Hansell also completed a fellowship in orthopaedic spine surgery at the University of Southern California - Los Angeles. Following his fellowship in 1995, Dr. Hansell moved to Florida and joined an orthopedic practice in Port Charlotte, where he met Dr. Baker. In 2003, the two of them began practicing as Associates in Orthopedics, PA. Dr. Hansell is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the American Medical association and the Charlotte County Medical Society.

Biography: Born and raised in the Philadelphia area Dr. Braut is the youngest of 5 children all of whom are in the medical field. He graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology where he was active in Cancer research. Dr. Braut received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He then completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey. Following his residency, he completed an AO Trauma Fellowship in Fribourg, Switzerland. AO Trauma Fellowship, Fribourg, Switzerland, University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, University of South Carolina, B.S. Biology 2013 AOAO Scientific Research Paper 1st place award, Member, American Osteopathic Association, Member, American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics, Member, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Member, AO Trauma Foundation.

Biography: Dr. Mellor is an accomplished board-certified neurologist trained in the diagnosis and treatment of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, perpheral nerves and muscles. Dr. Mellor completed her internship in internal medicine and her residency in neurology at Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals.