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Overview
The Annapolis Spine Institute is a unique service providing image-guided interventions
in the diagnosis and treatment of spine disease and spinal
pain syndromes. The Institute is nationally renowned as a center
of excellence in minimally invasive spine procedures in the
diagnosis and management of spinal pain, receiving referrals
from regions throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic States.
Four specialty-trained neuroradiologists staff the spine
clinic with expertise in image-guided procedures. All procedures
are performed under the strictest image-guidance to maximize
targeting accuracy and patient safety. Sedation is available
as needed for patient comfort depending on procedural invasiveness.
Physicians
Dr.
Kerry Thompson is the founder of the Annapolis Spine Institute, and
Senior neuroradiologist for ARA. He has unparalleled experience
in spine intervention, and is a nationally recognized expert
in the field. He is recognized as an innovator particularly
in the diagnosis and therapiy of discogenic neck and back
pain.
Dr.
Timothy Eckel is director of Neuroimaging and Intervention
at ARA, and is a nationally recognized expert in minimally
invasive spine procedures. Dr. Eckel has published several
textbook chapters, and is an invited lecturer and instructor
at national meetings of the American Society of Spine Radiology
and the American Society of Neuroradiology.
Dr.
Azar Peter Dagher is an expert in spine disease, and fellowship trained
in neuroradiology at the Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Dr. Michael B. Clark joined Annapolis Radiology Associates in 2006 and has a special interest in Neurodiagnostics and spinal interventional procedures.
Services
Cervical
and Lumbar Discography
Facet Joint
Blockade
Facet Joint
Rhizotomy
Lumbar Nerve Root
Block
Cervical Nerve
Root Block
Sympathetic
Nerve Block
IDET
Nucleoplasty
Vertebroplasty
Epidural Block
Spinal Biopsy
Spinal Cyst and Abscess Drainage
Percutaneous Disk Decompression (PDD)
Kyphoplasty
FAQs
Where
are the Annapolis Spine Institute procedures performed?
The procedures are performed at the Anne Arundel Medical Center
campus located at 2002 Medical Parkway, Suite 235, Annapolis, MD. Patients are to report directly to the 2nd floor
one hour prior to their appointment time for registration.
Directions will be mailed to the patient prior to appointment.
How
are appointments scheduled?
The referring physician's office or the patient (with a written
referral from a referring physician) may call for an appointment.
The Annapolis Spine Institute scheduling number is (800) 952-7246 or locally,
(410) 266-2770. Written referrals can also be faxed to (410)
841-6251. Insurance information must be provided at the time
of scheduling.
How
should I prepare for my procedure?
The patient needs arrangements for someone to drive them home
post-procedure. The patient is to have nothing to eat or drink
four (4) hours prior to appointment. They must bring recent
MRI/CT films with them on the day of the procedure. Patients
weighing more than 300 pounds or taking blood thinner medication
must contact the Annapolis Spine Institute physician/nurse one week prior
to procedure for instructions. The Radiology Nurses at (443)
481-1385 will address any medical questions. Patients will
be mailed an information packet prior to their appointment.
Please see more detailed instructions which are listed for
each procedure.
What
can I expect afterwards?
Post procedure, the patient is to remain on a restricted activity
level, which includes no bending, twisting/turning, lifting
for 24-48 hours depending on which procedure is performed.
The patient is ambulatory but may experience a flare up of
pain. The injection site may also be sore for a few days.
Where
can I call with questions?
Regarding scheduling and insurance questions, please call
(800) 952-7246 or locally, (410) 266-2770. Should you have
medical questions prior to or after your procedure call (443)
481-1385.
Insurances
We accept all major health insurances.
Location
Annapolis Spine Institute
Annapolis
Radiology Associates
2002 Medical Parkway, Suite 235
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-266-2770
800-952-7246
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