Client Testimonials

During our course of treatment here at Central Florida Spine Institute, we are fortunate to receive cards and letters from our patients that have successfully returned to an active and pain-free lifestyle. Below are a few actual examples of patient feedback:

A PGA Golf Professional

"I have experienced back problems for 20 years and had two previous surgeries for ruptured disks with other surgeons. I then basically blew out the two disks that had been surgically repaired. I’m a golf instructor, so my back’s health is important. My back was so bad that I could hardly bend enough to get into a golf cart.

A friend of a friend, who works in the spinal surgery field, told me that if his mother were going to have back surgery, he would recommend Dr. Paraiso in Ocala. This friend’s friend has spent many hours in surgery with the top surgeons in Florida as a sales representative for a spinal medical supply company, so his opinion carried a lot of weight with me. After meeting Dr. Paraiso, I felt very comfortable with his demeanor and I was impressed with his ability to explain my situation to me in terms that I could understand. He also seemed to genuinely care about my health, especially given my profession.

Within four months after Dr. Paraiso performed minimally invasive lumbar fusion surgery, I was playing golf; and after exactly one year, I was 100% healthy and PAIN FREE!! These are both things that Dr. Paraiso told me would happen and he was exactly right! At 44 years old, my back has never felt this strong. I recommend Dr. Paraiso to anyone with back problems."

M.P., The Villages, FL
Professional Golf Association (PGA)

A Return to an Active Lifestyle

"After five trips to another back doctor, a very painful “shot” in my left hip, and then finally being told that there was nothing wrong with my back, I made an appointment with Dr. Paraiso. My pain was very severe, and Dr. Paraiso took quick steps to rectify. He then took X-Rays, MRI’s, etc.. His explanation and care were excellent beyond compare. Dr. Paraiso performed back surgery and I am now able to walk, run, play golf, and do just about anything I want.

My back is fine now, and much, much stronger than before. The pain in my recovery was very minimal and Dr. Paraiso visited me and touched base with me in the hospital every day. He was very thorough and had me come into his office every week and then gradually lessened the appointments until he and I felt we needed no more. I had a 3 month and 6 month check-up to ensure my progress.

I thank God every day for Dr. Paraiso, his talent, hard work, and his very visible caring for his patients."

M.K., Bradenton, FL