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Patient Story: Mitchell Z

When I was 14, I spent weeks preparing for a surgery that would change more than I was ready for. I had been standing a bit off since I was about 8, never seeing the issue with it....

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Surgeon Spotlight: Nick Fletcher, MD

Most important things in my life are my wife and kids. They ground me and keep me happy and sane. I grew up in Rhode Island and still find Hazards beach my place of peace and relaxation....

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Patient Story: Adriana L

I was diagnosed when I was 5 years old at my yearly check up with my pediatrician. My doctor told me to go visit a specialist so that they can monitor my spine and make sure that it was not progressing rapidly....

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Scoliosis Spokesperson: Leah Roddenberry

When I was in the 8th grade, I remember getting ready to go to dance class and while standing in my leotard, my mom noticed my right shoulder blade was oddly sticking out. She came over and tried pushing my shoulder blade in and saw a difference in the profusion…...

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SSSF Staff Spotlight: Daniel Ludwick

I was born and raised in San Marcos, CA until moving to Santa Barbara for college. After graduating from UCSB, I moved back down to Oceanside, CA where I currently live. My mom works in sleep medicine as a Nurse Practitioner and my dad is a retired science teacher....

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Surgeon Spotlight: Harry Shufflebarger, MD

Dr. Shufflebarger enjoys fishing with his wife very much and they like to go as often as possible. One of their favorite pastimes is to go blue water fishing and catch Blue Marlin....

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Surgeon Spotlight: Patrick Cahill, MD

Dr. Cahill’s practice is centered around treating disorders of the spine including adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Scheuermann’s kyphosis, infantile scoliosis, neuromuscular scoliosis, complex congenital anomalies of the spine, spondylolisthesis, fractures of the spine, cervical spine disorders, and growth modulation solutions to spinal deformity.  ...

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Surgeon Spotlight: Peter Newton, MD

When not working Peter enjoys spending time in Yosemite with his wife Cathy Newton. Peter Newton used to Rock climb in his early days, climbed the face...

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SSSF Staff Spotlight: Pamela Betances

I have a huge family, 4 siblings and last year became an aunt! I love my nephew, he’s the light of my life and I often fly to the Dominican Republic just for the weekends to see him!...

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SSSF Staff Spotlight: Jonathan Gazvoda

Hello there! My name is Johnathan and I am a research assistant with SSSF.  I was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to a father who was a 5th grade teacher and a mother who worked for the county.  I have three sisters and a brother....

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