CONCIERGE SPINE CARE
At ShimSpine, we offer a personalized experience when it comes to the evaluation and treatment of spine related problems ShimSpine is a “Concierge” medical practice. But don’t let that scare you. You can save time, frustration and money. Continue to learn more.
What's your pain?
The most common spine questions
Top Most Asked Questions
Shim ADVANTAGE Plan
The truth about your surgical experience
| Traditional Spine Practice | Shim Spine ADVANTAGE | |
|---|---|---|
| See your surgeon every visit | ||
| Minimally invasive surgery | ||
| Quick recovery time | ||
| Minimal to no wait time | ||
| Not limited by insurance (Treatments and surgery) | ||
| Special negotiated rates (Treatments and testing) |
What our patients say
What our patients have to say about Shim Spine
Scoliosis and Spine Surgery Second Opinion
Our daughter was diagnosed with severe scoliosis and the pediatric surgeon recommended surgery. We went to Dr. Shim for a second opinion as he is an experienced sugeon with great reputation and a very conservative approach to surgeries. There is a lot of research suggesting a high percentage of back surgeries are unnecessary and we did not want to risk such an invasive surgery with one opinion. Dr. Shim's office is very clean, staff is friendly, and no wait time. Most importantly, he gave our family as much time as we needed to ask and respond to questions. We never felt rushed which is rare in a doctors office.
December 21, 2016
Publications
What is Spinal Stenosis? www.Spine-Health.com. October 2015.
Surgeon insights on the Changing Landscape of Orthopedic Care. OrthopedicToday. June 2014
Chapter 33: Interspinous Spacers. Shim JH, Mazza JS, Kim DH Published in Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Spinal Techniques. Elsevier Health Sciences, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Published 2011)
Chapter 35: Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Lumbar Fusion Technique.Shim JH, Mazza JS, Kim DH Published in Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Spinal Techniques. Elsevier Health Sciences, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Published 2011)
March 2010 Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting New Orleans, Louisiana February 2010
February 2010 A Review of Dynamic Stabilization in the Lumbar Spine Selby Spine Symposium; Park City, Utah
November 2009 Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Community Based Lecture; Tampa, Florida
September 2009 Instructor/Proctor Minimally Invasive Lumbar Cadaver Lab; Tampa, Florida
February 2009 New Spinal Technology: Cervical Disc Replacement and Interspinous Spacers. Selby Spine Symposium; Park City, Utah
February 2008 The Degenerative Spine: The Role of Dynamic Lumbar Stablization and Interspinous Spacers Selby Spine Symposium; Park City, Utah
October 2008 Emerging Technology and Techniques in Spinal Surgery Orthopaedics in the 21st Century Symposium; Morton Plant Mease Healthcare; Largo, Florida
September 2007 Emerging Technology in Spinal Surgery Orthopaedics in the 21st Century Symposium; Morton Plant Mease Healthcare; Largo, Florida
October 2006 Emerging Technology and Techniques in Spinal Surgery Orthopaedics in the 21st Century Symposium; Morton Plant Mease Healthcare; Largo, Florida
May 2005 The Role of Kyphoplasty in the Treatment of Vertebral Compression Fractures Mease Neurosciences Symposium; Clearwater, Florida
Certifications
www.Spine-Health.com/author/john-h-shim-md-facs
Chief of Surgery, Mease Countryside and Mease Dunedin Hospitals, Safety Harbor and Dunedin, Florida. 2014-2016.
Orthopaedic Section Chief Mease Countryside Hospital; Safety Harbor, Florida Mease Dunedin Hospital; Dunedin, Florida.2008-2013
Board Member Morton Plant Mease Research Council
Co-Director of Mease Neuro-Ortho Spine Center Mease Dunedin Hospital; Dunedin, Florida.
One of “6 Spine Physicians Ranked #1 on Google” – December 2016
Top Ten Most Liked Spine Surgeons on the Internet – July 2016
2016 Spine Surgeons to Know list – January 2016
2014 Spine Specialists to know list – September 2014
One of Ten Leaders of Certified Spine Programs – December 2011
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