Radiculopathy near Deland, FL

Biography: Gregory Velat, MD, is a dual-fellowship trained, board-certified neurosurgeon with a passion for exceptional patient care and quality surgical outcomes. He received training in both neurological surgery and neurointerventional surgery from the University of Florida, as well as advanced training in open cerebrovascular/skull-base surgery at the top, nationally ranked, Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona under the mentorship of world renowned, Robert Spetzler, MD. Dr. Velat enjoys challenging cranial and spinal surgeries and is an advocate for an initial conservative approach to neurosurgical pathology. During his tenure as Medical Director of Spine Surgery at AdventHealth Daytona Beach, his leadership played a vital role in achieving the Gold Seal of Approval for Spinal Surgery by the Joint Commission. He is an active member in the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgery and the Florida Neurosurgical Society and has authored many peer-reviewed research articles and book chapters.

Care Philosophy: Wissam Elfallal, DO, neurosurgeon, received his medical degree from the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He went on to complete an internship in neurological surgery at Garden City Hospital, where he was named intern of the year.

Care Philosophy: My goal is excellent orthopedic care tailored to every patient's individual needs. Quality care, easy access, and streamlined services to quickly diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate orthopedic issues.

Care Philosophy: Patients should be seen as individuals with goals, aspirations, fears and challenges. As persons who are important as individuals and then in their role as members of families, church groups, neighborhoods, work place teams, and our community. As a healthcare provider, my role is to listen to each story and use my professional experience to help, lead, teach, counsel or refer to the information, treatment, support or reassurance they need to heal from the challenges they present with when they come to visit.