Orthopedic spine surgeon Gary Alegre, MD, is proud to provide a diverse practice to patients in Stockton, California. He can treat simple spinal conditions to major spinal problems that would otherwise be treated at a tertiary care hospital. Dr. Alegre is a native of San Joaquin County and a first-generation physician from an agricultural family.
He graduated with high honors from the University of California, Davis (UC Davis). Following his undergraduate studies, he traveled to Boston where he graduated with honors from Tufts Medical School. Dr. Alegre then returned to UC Davis to complete his orthopedic surgery residency where he developed an interest in spine surgery under the guidance of mentors, Drs.
He graduated with high honors from the University of California, Davis (UC Davis). Following his undergraduate studies, he traveled to Boston where he graduated with honors from Tufts Medical School. Dr. Alegre then returned to UC Davis to complete his orthopedic surgery residency where he developed an interest in spine surgery under the guidance of mentors, Drs.
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When neck pain caused by a disc problem doesn't improve with conservative medical care, it may be time to consider a cervical disc replacement. Fellowship-trained spine surgeon Gary Alegre, MD, in Stockton, California, has helped many patients overcome neck pain and preserve normal movement by replacing the damaged disc.
Over the years, the discs that support and cushion your neck start to wear down, causing pain and symptoms like tingling that travels down your arm. When you need relief from the pain, it may be time to consider an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion.
Fellowship-trained spine surgeon Gary Alegre, MD, in Stockton, California, has years of experience in safely and successfully performing neck surgeries that help you get back to life without ongoing neck pain.To schedule an appointment, call or use the online booking feature today. Discectomy and fusion refer to a surgical procedure to remove a damaged disc and fuse the two adjoining vertebrae together.
Fellowship-trained spine surgeon Gary Alegre, MD, in Stockton, California, has years of experience in safely and successfully performing neck surgeries that help you get back to life without ongoing neck pain.To schedule an appointment, call or use the online booking feature today. Discectomy and fusion refer to a surgical procedure to remove a damaged disc and fuse the two adjoining vertebrae together.
Of all the surgical procedures to decompress pinched nerves in your neck, cervical laminoplasty is the only one guaranteed to prevent the need for a spinal fusion. As an expert in spine surgery, Gary Alegre, MD, in Stockton, California, often recommends cervical laminoplasty to patients who need relief from the pain and other symptoms caused by cervical nerve damage.
A posterior cervical fusion is a surgical technique to restore strength and stability to your neck following a fracture or if you have a deformity. As a fellowship-trained spine surgeon, Gary Alegre, MD, in Stockton, California, has years of experience helping patients overcome neck trauma. Dr. Alegre may also recommend a posterior cervical fusion for other neck conditions that pinch the spinal nerves.
Spinal deformities such as scoliosis affect children and adults, taking a significant toll on their self-esteem, causing pain and, in severe cases, making it hard to breathe. As a spine specialist, Gary Alegre, MD, in Stockton, California, works closely with adolescents and adults who have only one treatment option: spinal deformity surgery.
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