Radiculopathy near Luling, TX

Biography: Dr. Arnold Vardiman, M.D. is a Board-Certified Neurosurgeon, accredited by the American Board of Neurosurgery. After graduating Summa Cum Laude with a bachelor's degree in biology from St. Mary's University in 1985, Dr. Vardiman attended the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, receiving his Doctor of Medicine in 1989. Dr. Vardiman later completed a one-year general surgery internship at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, followed by a five-year Neurological Surgery residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.Dr. Vardiman is a highly esteemed leader in his field, ranking third in the nation for Deep Brain Stimulation (1994-2014), a procedure that has revolutionized treatment for patients experiencing the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Dr. Vardiman furthermore specializes in complex spine procedures and cerebrovascular disease. He continues to shape the field of neuroscience as a Medical Director at the Texas Neuroscience Institute, and Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center, located in San Antonio. He is presently associated with several hospitals throughout San Antonio and surrounding areas including Methodist Stone Oak Hospital, Methodist Hospital, and St. Luke's Baptist Hospital, and is an active member of numerous medical organizations including Congress of Neurological Surgeons, North American Spine Society, and Bexar County Medical Society. Dr. Vardiman is passionate about providing surgical outcomes that improve the patient's quality of life. He highly values the team he works with in order to give every aspect of patient care congruence, understanding and success. Dr. Arnold B. Vardiman is a highly valued member of Neurosurgical Associates of San Antonio.

Biography: Dr. Michael Moghimi, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Austin, TX. He is 43 years old. Dr. Michael Moghimi, MD is affiliated with St. David's Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: My main goal is to focus on what you want to be able to do in your life- whether it is playing with your children or being able to play golf without as much pain. I believe that you, the patient, deserve to learn what is going on in your body so you can make the best decision. What is right for one patient may not be right for another. I want my patients to choose how aggressive or conservative to be and help me decide on the most appropriate treatment plan.

Care Philosophy: As a former physical therapist, Dr. Wupperman tends toward a conservative approach for most spinal disorders. Treatments may include activity modification, various forms of therapy, medications, and injections. In rare urgent cases, or when conservative measures have failed, surgery at times becomes the best option, he said.