Spine Team Texas
David Rothbart, M.D., FAANS, FACS and Neil Patel, M.D., MBA, FAAOS
Mia Valdez
David Rothbart, M.D., FAANS, FACS and Neil Patel, M.D., MBA, FAAOS
“We treat every patient as if they are our own family.”
David Rothbart, M.D., FAANS, FACS
WHAT IS YOUR HEALTH CARE SPECIALTY?
I specialize in minimally-invasive spine surgery. Utilizing these advanced techniques has been the main focus of my 27-year career as a neurosurgeon.
WHAT IS THE MOST REWARDING PART OF YOUR JOB?
The most rewarding aspect of my career is taking a patient to surgery who is experiencing agonizing pain and having them walk out 60 minutes later with their pain resolved. Our model of care has greatly decreased the number of patients who require surgery while achieving excellent outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Neil Patel, M.D., MBA, FAAOS
WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO PURSUE HEALTH CARE?
When I was 5 years old, I saw my grandfather suffer from his first heart attack. The profound emotional impact the health scare had on my family ignited my determination to assist others and led me to pursue a career in medicine.
WHAT SETS YOUR PRACTICE APART FROM OTHERS IN THE AREA?
We focus on conservative treatments for our patients. For those requiring surgical intervention, we employ minimally-invasive techniques that decrease recovery time and swiftly restore patients back to their normal lives.
