I have a herniated, and perhaps fragmented, disk at L5-S1 per an MRI
analysis.  I belong to Group Health and live in LaConner, WA, 70 miles
north of seattle.  My primary doctor has referred me to neuruosurgical
care at the GHC central clinic in seattle.  They may respond with an
acceptance as early as July 26.  I would like to know which GHC
affiliated neurosurgeon(s) would be most likely to fix the problem,
and why you think so.
The pain keeps me bedridden and this malady, by anecdote, frequently
comes to a still-painful resolution.  So the issue, although routine
perhaps, can change the rest of my life for the worse.