A laminectomy is a type of back surgery that involves removing the lamina, a bony plate that covers and protects the spinal cord. Laminectomies are performed to relieve pressure...
Dr. Philip Henkin is a board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in spinal compression diseases and minimally invasive spine surgery. After years of general neurosurgery, he has chosen to concentrate on spinal reconstruction and MISS. He is a solo practitioner with privileges at several area hospitals, including St. Joseph’s Hospital - South and Tampa Minimally Invasive Spine and Surgery Center. Throughout his career, he has successfully relieved many patients of their chronic back pain.