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Inspired by Care Team, Young Man Purses Career in Medicine After Spine Surgery

Years of debilitating back pain led Brian to the neurological spine care program at UC San Diego Health, who helped him return to surfing and weightlifting after six months.

Years of debilitating back pain led Brian to the neurological spine care program at UC San Diego Health. After spine surgery and physical therapy, Graham returned to surfing and weightlifting within six months. Now, he is pursuing a career in medicine after being inspired by the care he received at UC San Diego Health: “I hope to bring the same compassionate care Dr. Pham gave me to my own patients.” 

Read more about the neurological spine care program at UC San Diego Health.