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State prosecutor chooses UF Health Jacksonville for spine treatment

Chris Jackson slumped when he walked and had to force himself to stand straight for group photos. The bend in his back was so severe that colleagues secretly referred to him as Question Mark. The cause was a herniated disc in his lower back. As an attorney, presenting in the…

Restoring health, regaining mobility through advanced spine care

Comprehensive spine center opens at UF Health North Whether it’s a cancerous tumor, a spine fracture caused by a traumatic event or disc deterioration sustained over time, the UF Health Comprehensive Spine Center has experts to address the most complex spine needs. UF Health neurosurgeon Kourosh Tavanaiepour, DO, serves as director of…

Steered to safety

UF Health patient Robert Ayer and wife, Claudia An Air Force veteran suffers a stroke behind the wheel and survives thanks to UF Health TraumaOne. What was supposed to be a short drive to work June 24, 2016, became a medical emergency for Robert Ayer. The 53-year-old Air Force veteran…

Neurosurgeon’s procedure honors patient’s beliefs

UF Health Neurosurgery patient James Ziglar, center, surrounded by family. A neurosurgeon successfully repairs a spinal injury using a noninvasive technique that did not require a blood transfusion — upholding the patient’s religious beliefs. James Ziglar is a pillar of strength for his family, who built his foundation on faith. For 35 years,…