Back Pain That Hasn't Improved — Even After Injections, Therapy, or Surgery A non-surgical option for damaged spinal discs, offered by a retired Navy surgeon. Consultations by web meeting — no travel. Gerald Mastaw, MD Retired Lieutenant Commander, United States Navy Wartime Surgeon | Lead Discseel® Provider and Trainer “I served as a wartime surgeon before I practiced here in Florida. I know what years of physical demand do to a spine, and I know how frustrating it is to be told that major surgery is the only option left. It isn’t always.” WHAT THE DISCSEEL® PROCEDURE IS The Discseel® Procedure is a minimally invasive, outpatient treatment for damaged spinal discs. It uses fibrin — a biologic — injected into tears in the disc wall. There is no cutting, no fusion hardware, and no laser. The procedure takes approximately 40 minutes and is performed with X-ray guidance under mild sedation. It begins with an annulogram™, an imaging step that identifies tears standard MRI can miss. CONDITIONS IT MAY BE CONSIDERED FOR • Degenerative disc disease • Annular tears • Bulging or herniated discs • Sciatica and radiating leg pain • Chronic low back or neck pain • Pain persisting after prior spine surgery, fusion, or laminectomy Not every patient is a candidate. A consultation and imaging review determine whether the procedure is appropriate for your condition. FOR VETERANS Covered through VA Community Care. The Discseel® Procedure is covered for eligible veterans through the VA Community Care Network, administered by Optum. We walk you through the referral process with the VA from start to finish. You don’t need to know the terminology or navigate it alone — call us first and our team will handle it with you, step by step. Your consultation is by web meeting. NOT A VETERAN? Discseel® is not covered by Medicare or most commercial insurance. We’ll review your imaging, tell you honestly whether you’re a candidate, and give you clear pricing before you commit to anything. No obligation. HOW IT WORKS 1. Consultation by web meeting. We review your imaging and history with you from home. No driving, no waiting room. You’ll know whether you’re a candidate before you travel anywhere. 2. The procedure. Performed as an outpatient procedure at a surgical center in the Tampa metro area — a single visit, approximately 40 minutes. Veterans Spine and Discseel Center of America An office of Emerald Coast Integrated Care 16703 Early Riser Ave, Land O’ Lakes, FL 800-931-6086 emeraldcoastintegratedcare.com Discseel® is a registered trademark. Individual results vary and no outcome is guaranteed. This advertisement is not endorsed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or the Department of Defense. Emerald Coast Integrated Care is a multi-specialty medical practice. Gerald Mastaw, MD — Florida license and NPI 1316993454. 15
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