Lakeland Hosts Seminar on Back Surgery

(ST. JOSEPH) – Community members are invited to attend a free physician speaker series event, “Back Surgery – Types, Recovery, Risks, and Benefits,” presented by Christian Sikorski, MD, FAANS, of Lakeland Neurosurgery. The seminar will take place on Thursday, August 6, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at in the Frederick S. Upton Education Center at Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph, located at 1234 Napier Avenue.

               Back pain is one of the most common medical problems, affecting 8 out of 10 people at some point during their lives, according to the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Sikorski will discuss the various causes and treatment options for back pain, including surgical procedures available locally.

               A Chicago native, Dr. Sikorski received his medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and completed his residency in Neurological Surgery at the University of Chicago Hospitals, where he served as Chief Resident. He is certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgery, a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, and an Associate of the American College of Surgeons. 

Pre-registration is requested for this event; walk-ins are welcome. For more information, call (269) 556-2808 or (866) 260-7544.Visit www.lakelandhealth.org or find Lakeland Health on Facebook or Twitter for more classes and events.

About Lakeland Health

Lakeland Health is a non-profit, community-owned health system, which includes three hospitals, an outpatient surgery center, a cancer center, rehabilitation centers, long-term care, hospice, home care services, and physician practices. Lakeland has over 3,800 employees who provide clinical and support services at locations throughout southwest Michigan, and partners with more than 500 affiliated physicians and other providers. For more information, visit www.lakelandhealth.org