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Backbone of Spine Center at Health Quest's Northern Dutchess Hospital Is Patient-focused, Collaborative Care By Carrie Frye S P I N E D I S O R D E R S VA RY, a nd although causes may differ, the most common symptom is pain. Back pain is a medical issue that eight out of 10 Americans experi- ence during their lifetimes, according to the National Institutes of Health. With sophisticated new treatments for acute and chronic conditions, Health Quest's Northern Dutchess Hospital is expand- ing its care efforts for all spine disorders. Driving the endeavor are board-certified, fellowship-trained physicians Richard Perkins, MD, spine surgeon, and Richard Dentico, MD, pain management specialist. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the Spine Center navigates patients through individualized treatment programs employing the latest nonsurgical therapies and surgical procedures to accelerate heal- ing and optimize results. When Dr. Perkins approached leaders at Northern Dutchess Hospital with his vision, they quickly took steps to make the Spine Center a reality — a solution with a tangible community impact that would better the lives of patients throughout the WITH THE OPENING OF THE SPINE CENTER AT NORTHERN DUTCHESS HOSPITAL, A COMPREHENSIVE NONSURGICAL AND SURGICAL CARE TEAM DELIVERS A COORDINATED APPROACH TO BETTER SERVE PATIENTS WITH BACK AND NECK PAIN. Richard Perkins, MD, spine surgeon, and Richard Dentico, MD, pain management specialist, treat Spine Center patients at Northern Dutchess Hospital. SPECI A L FE AT UR E 1 4 | Mid Hudson MD NEWS ■ M D N E W S . CO M