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Saadat Spine Is Proud to Accept Blue Shield PPO Insurance As An In-Network Provider

Nov 10, 2021 | By Ehsan Saadat, MD | Read Time: 2 minutes

Spinal surgery can be an expensive endeavor. Many patients who would benefit from surgical intervention have hesitated to undergo the procedures because of high out-of-pocket costs. This is why Saadat Spine is pleased to share that we will be accepting Blue Shield PPO Insurance plans as an in-network provider. Dr. Ehsan Saadat is a board-certified, Harvard and Emory-trained orthopaedic...

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Does a Referral to a Spine Surgeon Always Mean Surgery?

Jun 18, 2021 | By Ehsan Saadat, MD | Read Time: 2 minutes

The short answer is no, a referral to a spine surgeon does not always mean surgery. It’s a common, but incorrect, the perception that a referral to an orthopedic spine surgeon always means surgery is necessary. In our experience, the majority of patients with lower back or neck problems can be effectively treated without surgery.  In our practice, the...

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