Dr. Samuel Joseph and Dr. Ron Chatterjee of Joseph Spine Institute proudly serve as spine physicians to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They offer a comprehensive and customized approach to spine care to both our beloved team and to our amazing patients. Utilizing advanced diagnostics, state-of-the-art technology and innovative minimally invasive spine procedures, Joseph Spine Institute offers the most advanced spine care available.
DR. RON CHATTERJEE
Fellowship-trained, Board Certified Physical Medicine
DR. THUY NGUYEN, DO, FACOS
Board Certified Neurosurgeon, Fellowship-Trained Spine Specialist
Patient Focused Spine Treatment
We know that each patient’s circumstance is unique and it is important to evaluate each individual with that in mind. Personalized attention, open communication, and collaboration is the cornerstone to achieving a customized spine treatment plan designed for optimal results for each patient.Non-Surgical TreatmentNon-surgical spine procedures are always explored to relieve back pain and correct disorders, but when non-surgical options don’t prove effective, our comprehensive team of spine specialists will employ minimally invasive procedures, interventional pain management, stem cell and regenerative therapy, and customized treatment plans.Minimally Invasive Spine TreatmentMinimally invasive spine surgery allows us to provide maximum pain relief with minimal recovery time, all while increasing mobility and accelerating our patients’ return to regular activities.
Revision Surgeries
Dr. Joseph has successfully treated many patients who had previous unsuccessful surgical interventions elsewhere. He strives to help patients achieve an active lifestyle and relief from the pain they have endured.
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Dear Dr. Joseph:
I am writing this letter to you today to acknowledge and thank you for the wonderful care you have provided to me since I first went to see you. I found that you were attentive, a good listener and very passionate about your work.
As you know, I had a spinal fusion performed by you on 08/27/2024 and I am home recuperating from that procedure. I did not know a whole lot about spines or bones or cages or screws when I first went to see you. All I knew is that I had awful pain was so debilitating that I was unable to work or even enjoy social life as I could not sit in the car for more than 20 minutes.
I am writing to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation for the care and attention I received from Dr. Nguyen & his team during a very difficult time in my life. I am a healthy 37-year-old man who has never had any issues or health concerns in my life, besides sciatic nerve issues.
Before I stepped foot into the Joseph Spine Institute, I had already been seen by my Chiropractor, a doctor at an Urgent Care and a doctor in the emergency room at Tampa General Hospital. Nothing they provided for me could relieve my pain. I had X-rays taken as well as an MRI to try and pinpoint where my pain was coming from and why.
I had my first lower back surgery on Nov. 2016, fused my S1 and L5. My spine had dislocated back in 1993 while lifting very heavy weights. Continued power lifting until back pain had worsened to the point it was unbearable. Unfortunately, about 6 months after surgery I was rear ended by a police officer and was in pain almost immediately following accident. My original surgeon had left the area for a position in Arizona and I made the most regrettable decision to have Tressor from Florida Orthopedic follow up with revision surgery. That “doctor” put me in the most intense pain imaginable up until Dr. Joseph rescued me. After seeing several Surgeons, all said there was nothing they could do, Dr. Joseph, after 3 surgeries has relieved all my lower back pain. I cannot say enough positive comments about him, even after the 3rd surgery and still experiencing intense pain mostly in my hips, ordered X rays and found my hips were past bone. Having 2nd hip surgery this Friday. Thank you, Dr.
I have been in continuous pain since 2018. My sleeping partners were two ice packs and one moist heating shoulder pad. I put my health off due to being a caregiver for my mother, that moved in with me in 2014. I promised her I would not ever put her in a home, and she passed overlooking our beautiful pond in the backyard of my house on January 30th. I am unsure if God just kept the pain under control due to working full time and being a full-time caregiver until I could get my care. However, I went to my Chiropractor, and he said it's now time to get an MRI, and he ordered it. Well, the MRI was five pages long. I knew by the look on his face it was not good news. He said until I saw a Neurosurgeon, he would not touch me other than Ultrasound treatments. I also had a home massage therapist every week. He recommended I go to Joseph Spine Institute.
I sustained an injury to back due to a slip and fall. I sought the opinion of another spine facility but they did not give me options that Dr. Nguyen did. Since being under his care, Dr. Nguyen has provided me with the ultimate medical care due to my spinal injury.