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Spine surgery second opinion

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Dr Venu
Vemuri

Dr. Venu Vemuri, D.O. (Dr. V) is a fellowship-trained spine surgeon and is board-certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He opened miiSpine in 2021 as an independent alternative to corporate medicine, and founded NoBSSpineConsult.com to offer written second opinions to patients in Kentucky and Indiana. He has performed more than 5,000 spine surgeries, has done minimally invasive spine surgery in ambulatory surgery centers since 2014, and he reads your imaging himself.

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Been told you need spine surgery? Get an independent read first.

Spine surgery is a big decision, and you shouldn't have to make it on one person's say-so. Dr. Vemuri reads your imaging himself, examines you, and tells you plainly whether the operation you've been offered makes sense, whether a smaller one would do, or whether you need one at all. Most second opinions at miiSpine don't end in surgery. You can come to the office in Louisville, or, if you live in Kentucky or Indiana, send your records through NoBSSpineConsult.com. There's no obligation to have surgery here. Hablamos español: (502) 362-1780.

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Second opinions here don't end in an operation

Ways to get one: in person or online

$99

Online written review starts here, for Kentucky and Indiana patients

5,000+

Spine surgeries by Dr. V

Most

Second opinions here don't end in an operation

Ways to get one: in person or online

$99

Online written review starts here, for Kentucky and Indiana patients

5,000+

Spine surgeries by Dr. V

What a second opinion is.

A fresh look at your case by a surgeon who has nothing riding on the answer. Dr. Vemuri reads your MRI, CT and X-rays himself rather than relying on the radiology report, examines you, and compares what he sees with the diagnosis and the operation you've been offered. Then he tells you what he'd do if it were his spine. Sometimes that's the same surgery. Often it's a smaller one, or a conservative plan instead. Either way you leave knowing why, and you're under no obligation to have anything done at miiSpine.

What you get.

Your imaging, read by the surgeon

Dr. Vemuri looks at every MRI, CT and X-ray you bring, and in person he goes through them with you on the screen.

A yes, a no, or a smaller yes

A direct answer on whether surgery is warranted, and if so, which operation and why. If a less invasive approach would do the job, you'll hear about it.

What to do if it's not surgery

If an operation isn't the answer, you get a conservative plan you can act on, not just a no.

In person, or online from Kentucky or Indiana.

In Louisville, come to the miiSpine office at 6420 New Dutchmans Pkwy, Suite 160. Dr. Vemuri reviews your imaging, examines you and gives you his assessment in the room. Same-week appointments are available, and no referral is needed. If you live elsewhere in Kentucky or Indiana, use NoBSSpineConsult.com: upload your imaging and records, choose a review level, and receive a written opinion from Dr. Vemuri. Reviews start at $99, with turnaround times listed at checkout. Dr. Vemuri built it because he kept meeting patients who had been offered surgery they didn't need, or denied surgery they did, without a second set of eyes ever looking at their scans.

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4.9 stars on Google, from 300+ patient reviews.

How it works.

Gather your records

Your MRI, CT or X-rays with the reports, and the surgical recommendation you were given. The more you bring, the more useful the opinion.

Dr. Vemuri reviews them

In person, that's a visit at the Louisville office. Online, it's a written review through NoBSSpineConsult.com. Either way, he reads the images himself.

You get an answer you can use

Whether surgery is warranted, which one, and what to expect. Or a conservative plan instead. No pressure to have anything done here.

Who it's for.

You've been offered a fusion

Fusion is a big operation with a long recovery. It's worth knowing whether a decompression, a disc surgery or no surgery would do the same job.

The diagnosis doesn't match how you feel

A normal MRI and real pain, or a scary MRI and mild symptoms. A second read of the images often explains the gap.

You've had surgery and you're still hurting

Pain after a previous operation deserves a fresh look at what was done and what's left to treat.

Questions about second opinions.

What should I bring?

Any MRI, CT or X-ray imaging with the reports, and the surgical recommendation you've been given. If you don't have recent imaging, our standing MRI is $399 self-pay and can be done the same week.

Will it offend my current surgeon?

It shouldn't. It's your spine and your decision. Good surgeons expect patients to ask hard questions, of them and of anyone else.

Can I get a second opinion online?

Yes, if you live in Kentucky or Indiana. NoBSSpineConsult.com lets you upload your imaging and records and receive a written review from Dr. Vemuri. Reviews start at $99, and turnaround times are listed at checkout.

How long does the visit take?

Long enough to go through your imaging together and answer your questions. It isn't a ten-minute visit.

What if Dr. Vemuri agrees I need surgery?

He'll tell you which operation he'd recommend and why, what to expect from it, and whether he can do it at miiSpine. You're free to have it done wherever you choose.

¿Hablan español?

Sí. Llame al (502) 362-1780, las 24 horas, o visite miispine.com/accidentes.

What if the two opinions disagree?

Then your case involves real judgment, which is useful to know. Ask each surgeon to explain exactly why they disagree, and weigh which reasoning fits your symptoms and your goals.

Do I need a referral?

No. Call (502) 242-6370 or request an appointment online. Same-week appointments are available.

Is a second opinion covered by insurance?

An in-person visit is billed like any consultation, and most plans cover it. Online reviews through NoBSSpineConsult.com are self-pay. Call (502) 242-6370 and we'll tell you the price before you book.

This content is for general information and isn't a substitute for a medical evaluation. Every spine is different. Talk to a spine specialist about your specific symptoms.

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