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Spine Care Center Physicians

Spine Physicians

At Smith Northview Spine Care Center, each surgeon works closely with spine-specialized physical therapists and rehabilitation specialists to form an expert, multi-faceted team that delivers comprehensive quality care to patients.

Our physicians assure that the evaluation and treatment of our spine patients is efficient, appropriate and timely - all the way from the initial diagnosis to post-surgical, follow-up care.

Our Physicians are in direct contact with our nurse coordinator who can evaluate patients in the clinic, and answer questions. The nurse coordinator will also assist the surgeons in making daily rounds.

The Physical therapists at Smith Northview Hospital Spine Care Center will work with the physicians to treat patients when surgery is not an option.

These PTs have advanced training in spinal techniques and are successful at helping patients achieve activity and motion through customized exercises.

Rehabilitation specialist at Smith Northview Hospital Spine Care Center are also often effective at enabling back and neck pain sufferers to return to activity while avoiding surgery. These specialists specialize in spine care and utilize exercise and movement to bridge to recovery.

Because the Smith Northview Hospital Spine Care Center specialists consult on each individual case, the most appropriate back and neck pain treatment plan is outlined for every patient.

Dr. Eric Gee

Dr. Eric Gee, Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon

  • Smith Northview Hospital Spine Care Center Medical Director
  • Bachelor of Science degree from Presbyterian graduating magna cum laude
  • Doctor of Medicine degree from the Medical College of Virginia
  • Internship and residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Medicine fellowship in Orthopedic Spine Surgery at Florida Orthopedic Institute
  • Member of the American Medical Association, the American Association of Orthopedic Surgery and AO Spine International
Dr. James Goss

Dr. James Goss, Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon

  • Bachelors Degree at Florida International University
  • D.O. Degree from the University of Des Moines College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Internship at the U.S. Public Health Service Hospital
  • Residency in orthopedic surgery was completed at New York Medical College
  • Fellowship in Pediatric Orthopedics at Cornell Hospital for Special Surgery Fellow of The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery, a member of The Southern Orthopedic Society and the Eastern Orthopedic Association.
Dr. Terry Persaud

Dr. Terry Persaud, Pain Management

  • Medical School Albany Medical College
  • Residency at Shands Hospital at the University of Florida
  • Fellowship at Shands Hospital at the University of Florida
  • Bachelor of Science Albany Medical College
  • Internship at Jackson Memorial Hospital
  • Residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital