Radiculopathy near Lewisburg, WV

Care Philosophy: With Dr. Jones, listening to patients is his first priority. He believes everyone deserves to be heard, and that listening to his patients is more important than any test he can order. Dr. Jones enjoys developing a relationship with his patients, giving them as much information as he can, so patients can make informed decisions about their care. Dr. Jones considers it a great privilege to work side-by-side with patients, helping them get back to their jobs and what they love to do.

Biography: Dr. Bruce Byrd specializes in hip and knee replacement surgery. He chose orthopedics as his specialty after witnessing the impact it had on athletes in his community, while he was playing high school sportswhile an injury could affect a student's pathway to the next level, an orthopedic intervention could often get it back on track. Dr. Byrd chose the subspecialty of Adult Reconstruction (Hip and Knee Replacements) because of the immediate life changing effect it can have on his patients. It allows him to use his engineering and mechanical background to positively influence a person's quality of life, which is very gratifying.

Biography: Dr. Jerome Goldschmidt, MD is an Oncology Specialist who practices in Blacksburg, VA. He is 55 years old. Dr. Jerome Goldschmidt, MD is affiliated with Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski and Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery.

Biography: Dr. Barry Brown, DO is an Internist who practices in Low Moor, VA. He is 52 years old and has been practicing for 25 years. Dr. Barry Brown, DO is affiliated with Lewisgale Hospital Alleghany.

Biography: Dr. Daniel Temeles, MD is an Oncology Specialist who practices in Roanoke, VA. He is 68 years old and has been practicing for 41 years. Dr. Daniel Temeles, MD is affiliated with Lewisgale Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: Surgeons are often thought of as being rushed, brief and without concern outside of the technical performance of procedures, but most surgeons today, in particular neurosurgeons, do a lot of preoperative conservative treatment and planning prior to considering an operation. I want patients to understand that the decision to undergo an operation should not be undertaken lightly and should be a last option after the failure of other conservative methods of treatment. The only "minor operation" is one being done on someone else. Treatment of pain conditions, particularly chronic conditions can be difficult and surgery is not always the answer. Often even with a surgery the most important factors for recovery include healthy habits, weight loss and therapy. I want patients to feel comfortable with their procedure and have all their questions answered prior to proceeding.