People want to know how to find the best spine surgeon in the country. As one of the premier spine surgeons, the National Spine Health Foundation has named Dr. Thomas Schuler (and his three partner physicians at VSI) as one of America’s Top 50 Spine Surgeons. Dr. Schuler weighs in to help people find the…
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As a father to three beautiful girls, I have had my fair share of bath-times, diaper changes, and feedings. And with my youngest being only four months old, I’m reminded that many of these everyday tasks can wreak havoc on your back and neck if not done properly. As a spine surgeon, I’ve also seen…
Stem cell therapy is a modern, outpatient procedure that utilizes the body’s natural healing process to rebuild damaged tissue, heal injuries more effectively, and eliminate pain. Stem cell therapy targets the underlying source of pain without relying on medication and surgery, leading to increased function and mobility with a shorter recovery time than surgical options….
Heather Wright is an Air Force Veteran set to compete in the Invictus Games just months after life-changing spine surgery with Dr. Good at VSI. This Air Force Veteran set a goal after spine surgery to walk just three minutes, and now she’s going to be competing on an international stage at the Invictus Games…
RESTON, Va. (7News) — A West Virginia Air Force veteran is set to compete in the Invictus games just months after recovering from a back surgery. Doctors said she could barley walk or live a normal life without pain just two years ago. Just by looking at her, you would never know the struggles Heather…
The spine surgeons at VSI are proud to share their incredible findings on the use of opioids after spine surgery. With the advancements in minimally invasive spine surgery and modernized Enhanced Surgical Recovery (ESR) the great news is that patients have less pain and take less pain medication after surgery than ever before. Patients who had…
Heather has been a life-long athlete, but when she first came to visit Dr. Good, she was experiencing debilitating pain, had been for years and she was frustrated. “I was 22 years old when the pain started,” she told me. It began as a minor inconvenience, a nagging ache, but over time, it developed into something larger…
What were you doing in 1992? More importantly, how has your life transformed since then? In 1992, Dr. Thomas Schuler founded the VSI to create the first comprehensive spine center. Over the past 30 years, we have grown from a one-physician practice into an international destination for the best spine care. It’s incredible when you…
Congratulations to Director of Regenerative Medicine, Dr. Niteesh Bharara, for being awarded 2022 ‘Top Doctor’ by Castle Connolly. Physicians are awarded this prestigious honor through nominations from their peers, with over 50,000 physicians, hospital and healthcare executives involved. The Castle Connolly physician-led research team carefully reviews the credentials of every physician being considered for inclusion…
