Spine Surgery
In almost every case, treatment for back and neck pain begins with conservative measures such as rest, lifestyle changes, medication, or physical therapy. The majority of the time, back and neck pain can be effectively treated without surgery. 

For those rare instances when surgery is required, the Spine Center at UCH-Carrollwood was designed to provide a safe, technologically advanced atmosphere in which a full range of spinal surgical procedures are offered. Surgeries are performed in the state-of-the-art surgical suites in the Medical Arts Tower at University Community Hospital-Carrollwood.

Our medical staff includes some of Tampa Bay's most experienced board certified and fellowship trained spine surgeons. University Community Hospital-Carrollwood is their hospital of choice to perform spinal surgery. They have extensive experience in complex spinal surgeries.

Our Surgeons
The spine surgeons who perform surgery at the Spine Center include (click on the surgeon's name for more information):

James Billys, MD
Florida Orthopedic Institute
13020 Telecom Parkway N.
Temple Terrace, FL 33637

Antonio Castellvi, MD
Florida Orthopedic Institute
2727 W. Martin Luther King Blvd.
Suite 630
Tampa, FL 33607

Rakesh Kumar, MD    
Advanced Neurosurgery & Spine Center
5106 N. Armenia Avenue
Suite 3
Tampa, FL 33603

Robert Nucci, MD
Nucci Medical Center
6322 Gunn Hwy.
Tampa, FL 33625

John Small, MD
Florida Orthopedic Institute
13020 Telecom Parkway N.
Temple Terrace, FL 33637

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