Patient Ambassador Program
Spine Associates Provides a Patient Ambassador Program in Houston & Beaumont, TX
When you are trying to make a decision about spine surgery as a treatment option, it often helps to connect with someone who has had an experience similar to your own. If you have questions, or just want to listen to what others have to say about their experience, the Spine Associates Patient Ambassador Program is here to help.
What is the Patient Ambassador Program?
Created by patients for patients, the Patient Ambassador Program gives you the opportunity to have candid, one-on-one discussions with people who have has spine surgery and have volunteered to share their personal experiences with the patient’s considering surgery.
Meet Our Featured Ambassadors
Read what others have to say about their experiences with spine surgery and how it has allowed them to get back to normal. The following stories describe the experiences of people who have received treatment by Dr. Francis.
Jodi’s Story
Jodi underwent Adult Scoliosis Correction & Revision Spine Surgery treatment. We interviewed Jodi so they could share their compelling story.
Trisha’s Story
Trisha underwent Adult Scoliosis Correction treatment. We interviewed Trisha so they could share their compelling story.
Adam’s Story
Adam underwent Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacement treatment. We interviewed Adam so they could share their compelling story.
Charlotte’s Story
Charlotte underwent Lumbar Fusion treatment. We interviewed Charlotte so they could share their compelling story.
Brian’s Story
Brian underwent Lumbar Fusion and Cervical Fusion treatment. We interviewed Brian so they could share their compelling story.
Cassandra’s Story
I made several trips to the ER and visited my general practitioner as well. None of them could figure out what was wrong. My general practitioner referred me to Dr. Francis. He reviewed my MRI and visited with me.
Stephanie’s Story
Stephanie is a 17 year old who underwent scoliosis corrective surgery in June of 2014. We interviewed Stephanie and her parents so they could share their compelling story.
Michelle’s Story
Michelle had suffered with sacroiliac joint mediated pain over the years. In the past she had a diagnostic right sacroiliac joint block followed by radio frequency ablation which gave only limited improvement in symptoms.
Connect with a Patient Ambassador
Please fill out the form below to talk with a Spine Associates patient ambassador.
Based on your answers to a few questions, we will match you with an ambassador whose situation is similar to your own. The ambassador will then contact you in the method you prefer (by phone or by email) and share his or her personal experience. Please note that patient ambassadors are not medical professionals and cannot help you decide if spine surgery is the right answer for you. As with any surgical options, you should discuss the benefits and risks of spine surgery with Dr. Francis.
Anyone under the age of 18 is not eligible for this program without consent from parent or guardian.
To ensure your privacy, Spine Associates will not sell or share your personal information with any third parties or outside mailing lists.