{"id":247,"date":"2023-09-12T02:01:45","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T02:01:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/davidchangspine.com\/?post_type=contents&#038;p=247"},"modified":"2024-10-30T15:35:30","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T15:35:30","slug":"getting-the-most-out-of-your-visit-with-a-neurosurgeon","status":"publish","type":"contents","link":"https:\/\/davidchangspine.com\/contents\/neurosurgery\/getting-the-most-out-of-your-visit-with-a-neurosurgeon\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting The Most Out Of Your Visit With A Neurosurgeon"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"247\" class=\"elementor elementor-247\" data-elementor-post-type=\"contents\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3309c278 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3309c278\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67b1b4dd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"67b1b4dd\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-114ce3f e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"114ce3f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInLeft&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6044592 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6044592\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/davidchangspine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/doctor-and-patinet-ab.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2205\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/davidchangspine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/doctor-and-patinet-ab.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/davidchangspine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/doctor-and-patinet-ab-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/davidchangspine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/doctor-and-patinet-ab-768x553.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c0f2bc0 e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1c0f2bc0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInRight&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5846e72d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5846e72d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Getting The Most Out Of Your Visit With A Neurosurgeon<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d7cc683 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d7cc683\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You\u2019ve probably gone to the doctor before, but maybe you\u2019ve never had a consultation with a neurologist. Because of this, you may not know what to expect as you prepare for your appointment. There are some things you can do to get the most out of your consultation with a neuro specialist. Today, we share some tips for maximizing your time spent with your neurosurgeon.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-900dca8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"900dca8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/davidchangspine.com\/contactus\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Make an Appointment<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4961b7df e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4961b7df\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12e7cf06 e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"12e7cf06\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8bc0c28 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8bc0c28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Getting The Most Out Of Your Visit<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29100164 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"29100164\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Spinal neurosurgery is a sub-specialty of medicine that deals with the treatment of conditions and injuries of the spine and brain. A spinal neurosurgeon is different from an orthopedic spine surgeon in that neurosurgeons treat brain injuries and conditions as well as those of the spine. An orthopedic spine surgeon focuses solely on the spine.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40517c1a e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"40517c1a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-216477c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"216477c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Neurosurgical Procedures<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ddd8502 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ddd8502\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Spinal neurosurgeons perform a wide variety of surgical procedures to treat spinal or brain conditions. Here are a few of the specific procedures that Dr. Chang performs on a routine basis:<\/p><ul class=\"part-of-content-page\"><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/davidchangspine.com\/contents\/neurosurgery\/spine-brain-tumor-surgery\">Tumor Surgery<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/davidchangspine.com\/contents\/neurosurgery\/spinal-disc-replacement\">Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/davidchangspine.com\/contents\/neurosurgery\/spinal-fusion-surgery\"><strong>Spinal Fusion Surgery<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/davidchangspine.com\/contents\/conditions\/vertebroplasty-for-spinal-fractures\">Vertebroplasty<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/davidchangspine.com\/contents\/neurosurgery\/spinal-fractures\">Spinal Fracture Surgery<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/davidchangspine.com\/contents\/neurosurgery\/microvascular-decompression-surgery\">Microvascular Decompression<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/davidchangspine.com\/contents\/neurosurgery\/laminectomy-surgery-for-spine-pain\">Laminectomy Surgery<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/davidchangspine.com\/contents\/neurosurgery\/kyphoplasty-for-spinal-compression-fractures\">Kyphoplasty<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li>Foraminotomy<\/li><li>Discectomy<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47b3aeb6 e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"47b3aeb6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-386a1475 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"386a1475\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Minnesota Spinal Neurosurgeon<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc976e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dc976e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you want to get the most out of your consultation with the specialist, there are some things you should do before and during the appointment. Here are some steps to consider:<\/p><ol class=\"part-of-content-page\"><li><strong>Document Your Symptoms<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 It can be difficult to remember exactly what symptoms you have been dealing with, when they develop and the amount of pain they caused. Consider creating a symptom journal where you write down some simple things about when pain develops and what symptoms you\u2019re experiencing. It makes for an easy reference guide and will allow the neurosurgeon to get a better understanding of the totality of your symptoms.<\/li><li><strong>Be On Time<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 We understand that you have a lot going on, but do your best to arrive early and be on time for your appointment. This will help ensure you\u2019ll have the doctor\u2019s full attention, and you won\u2019t feel like you are being rushed. We try to take our time with each patient to give them the attention and care they deserve, but if everybody is running late, things can feel rushed. If this is your first appointment, consider arriving at least 15 minutes early, because you\u2019ll likely have to complete some paperwork.<\/li><li><strong>Be Honest<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Your neurosurgeon is there to help you get better, and they can\u2019t do that if you aren\u2019t completely honest about your condition and your lifestyle. Don\u2019t lie or tell half truths about your pain, your exercise habits or your dietary choices. Every answer you give helps your doctor get a better understand of exactly what\u2019s going on. You\u2019re only hurting yourself by lying or telling half truths to your neurosurgeon.<\/li><li><strong>Stay On Task<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 If you\u2019ve met with your neurosurgeon before, it can be easy to get caught in a world of small talk. Doctors want to make the patient feel comfortable, but there also needs to be a balance between catching up and focusing on the task at hand, which is helping you get better. It may be easier to talk about your child\u2019s recital instead of your frequent migraines, but remember why you are in their office.<\/li><li><strong>Ask Questions<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Neurosurgeons love when their patients ask questions because it helps to show that they are truly invested in getting better. Come prepared with some questions, or ask them to explain some things you might not fully understand during your consultation. Asking questions can also help put your mind at ease about your condition and treatment schedule.<\/li><li><strong>Follow the Doctor\u2019s Instructions<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Finally, one of the best ways to get the most out of your doctor\u2019s appointment is to follow the instructions they give you during your meeting. If they say to take two pills a day, avoid fatty foots and partake in physical therapy, then make sure you take those pills, make good dietary choices and show up to all your physical therapy appointments. Neurosurgeons can\u2019t just wave their arms and make you better, you have to put in the work. Follow your doctor\u2019s instructions, and you\u2019ll be off to a good start.<\/li><\/ol><p><br \/>For more information or to reach out to a neurosurgeon in your area,\u00a0<a href=\"\/contactus\">contact Dr. Chang\u2019s office today<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":211,"menu_order":0,"template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}}},"class_list":["post-247","contents","type-contents","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/davidchangspine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/contents\/247","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/davidchangspine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/contents"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/davidchangspine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/contents"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/davidchangspine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/contents\/247\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2520,"href":"https:\/\/davidchangspine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/contents\/247\/revisions\/2520"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/davidchangspine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/contents\/211"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/davidchangspine.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=247"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}