Second Opinions A Second Opinion consultation with orthopaedic spine surgeon James L. Chappuis, M.D., F.A.C.S., of SpineCenterAtlanta is an invaluable tool in your total spine care efforts. Whether you are an injured worker currently receiving medical care or an individual whose physician has recommended a surgery, SpineCenterAtlanta's Second Opinion can confirm a diagnosis and proposed treatment and provide you with comfort in your decision making process. SpineCenterAtlanta's Second Opinion may also provide you with alternative diagnoses and treatment options. Technical Expertise Back pain has caused human suffering since the beginning of time, but the understanding of spinal problems and the development of specialized care for the spine has occurred only in the past few decades. Great advances in non-operative treatments of spinal disorders as well as diagnostic capabilities and surgical techniques have been made. There are successful new treatments that include improved microscopic techniques for minimally invasive spinal decompression, fusion techniques with state-of-the-art instrumentation using segmental fixation devices and/or interbody cages, as well as advanced bone grafting techniques. With the rapidly evolving and complex discipline of spine surgery, a physician trained specifically in spine surgery is better able to provide effective solutions for acute and chronic neck and back pain. SpineCenterAtlanta is a comprehensive spine health care environment that provides total spine care by board-certified physicians and surgeons. Our Easy and Convenient Second Opinion Process Contact Us to make an appointment Provide us with your medical history (use the downloadable Patient Medical History Questionnaire and mail, fax or drop it off to us) Provide us with your x-rays and other testing results Meet with SpineCenterAtlanta for Second Opinion