Understanding Recovery After Spine Surgery

Описание: Learn about recovery timelines, tips and what to expect after spine surgery from Robin Fencel, PA-C, Orthopedic Physician Assistant at University of Maryland Medical Center, and Wendy Towers, MSN, a nurse practitioner at UM Shore Medical Group – Neurosurgery in Easton, MD.

Featured Speakers:
Wendy Towers, MSN, AGACNP-BC | Robin Fencel, PA-C

Wendy S. Towers, MSN, AGACNP-BC, is a nurse practitioner specializing the care of patients undergoing minimally invasive surgical techniques for the treatment of primary and metastatic brain, spinal cord and pituitary tumors; cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine conditions; peripheral nerve disease, hydrocephalus and head injuries.

Wendy Towers has over 30 years of experience caring for surgical patients with the past 10 years focused on the neurosurgical patient. She is an affiliate member of the medical staff of University of Maryland Shore Regional Health. She practices alongside Dr. Khalid Kurtom during surgical procedures at Shore Medical Center at Easton, as well as consulting with her colleagues on the Shore Regional Health medical staff for emergency and inpatient neurosurgical cases.

Learn more about Wendy Towers: https://www.umms.org/find-a-doctor/pr...

Learn more about UM Shore Medical Group – Neurosurgery: https://www.umms.org/shore/smg/servic...

Robin Fencel, PA-C, is an Orthopedic Physician Assistant at University of Maryland Medical Center. She is committed to preventative health care as well as the management of post-operative recovery in spine patients. Robin completed her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies in Philadelphia and she is currently in her Doctorate program here in Baltimore.

For more information about Robin: https://www.umms.org/find-a-doctor/pr...

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