Day in the life of a Spine Surgeon

Published 2024-02-28
Join Dr. Webb as he gives us a look into the rarely seen challenges of managing a medical practice.

From navigating the complexities of insurance companies to the essential behind-the-scenes work, Dr. Webb sheds light on what it truly takes to run a healthcare facility.

Understanding the importance of patient education, especially before surgery, Dr. Webb emphasizes the need to communicate medical information in a way that's accessible to everyone. Plus, get an exclusive insight into Dr. Webb's personal journey to becoming a surgeon.

From a revealing podcast interview to an inspiring talk at UTSA, discover the hurdles overcome and the lessons learned in the challenging world of healthcare.

Whether you're a patient, a healthcare professional, or simply curious about the medical field, this video is a must-watch for insights you won't find anywhere else.

To see Dr Webb as a patient, please contact:
Antonio J. Webb, MD
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
South Texas Spinal Clinic
9150 Huebner Road Suite 290
San Antonio, Texas 78240
Office: 210-614-6432
Fax: 210-293-4171
www.spinaldoc.com
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Learn about Dr. Webb's foundation
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All Comments (21)
  • @NS-yt1vy
    Insurance companies NEEEEEEEED a complete overhaul
  • @walleball29
    When Dr. Webb drops a day in the life it’s a holiday
  • My mom is a Plastic Surgeon and the amount of times she's told me she has to fight insurance companies for her patients to be able to receive a life changing breast reduction is insane! Some of these women have such poor quality of life but insurance doesn't care it's so frustrating! I'm also a first year PT student and i'm starting to see these problems first hand so I totally get it!
  • The Goat is not only busy but is also humble inspiring the next generation of physicians in his Alma Mater Keep it Up Dr Webb
  • @phatos2369
    High quality video. Props for exposing the realities of being a physician. Many people believe doctors are over compensated by taking advantage of their patients. It turns out to be a little more complicated than that.
  • @yahiadakhla7756
    today was my first day in traumatology department as a 1 year doctor :D this video boosted my motivation ! thank you Dr.Webb
  • Physical Therapist here. Thanks for not rushing to provide surgical intervention to every patient when PT can definitely help pain levels/ we can prolong them from having surgery!! Also really feel that the insurance model needs to be changed cause it’s impacting what interventions I can provide to a certain patient as well and dictates how much we get paid……
  • @bianca8096
    I do insurance authorizations daily, so I definitely see the struggles to try to get certain procedures covered. I thank you for advocating for your patients. Doing so lets your patients see just how much you truly want to help them live normal lives. Thank you for being who you are. Everyone deserves a physician just like you.
  • @marklamantia9579
    I haphazardly stumbled upon this video. While not something I would normally watch, I found myself engrossed in this and viewed the entire thing. Very well done I enjoyed it, you sound like an amazing surgeon. Brilliant.
  • @EBMisKing
    Aspiring CRNA here, thanks for representing the medical field so well and inspiring the next generation. Keep it up Dr. Webb!
  • @RoyceJullian
    Miss your long form content! I'm a Surgical Technology student and have been watching you for several years now. This is the content that drew me in to your channel. Day in the life, surgeries ect. God Bless.
  • @jakec5618
    Unfortunately, insurance dictates many things which are not in the patient's best interest, nor for the best patient outcomes. I saw another video how a surgeon was describing how other implantable devices would work better, but the hospital and insurance companies did not care as it was costlier. And instead using inferior devices during surgery. Healthcare needs to shift back towards a more patient focused approach. I feel more people in healthcare need to speak out about this. Only way to make a change. Thanks for speaking up and sharing.
  • @wisammnkana3451
    I think it goes beyond doubt that you are a role model for students, residents, fellows and attendings. Keep up the great work and inspiration
  • @RB-gt8bf
    I had a C5-6 disc implant completed in Oct 2022 for a disc herniation. I appreciated that my surgeon tried conservative measures for close to a year. I am so grateful for the expertise of my spine surgeon who understood how important it was for me in terms of hoping to get an implant and not a fusion. It really made me get such an interest in this medical area of expertise for those surgeons who feel this as their calling. I am so thankful for my spine surgeon with the Medstar organization in Wash DC. Thank you for all you do for your patients.
  • @ownthispwn
    Dr. Webb is a machine.. To be able to do all that in one day is commendable.
  • @lonewolfgang_
    The time management skills are so aspiring. The amount of work he needs to do woah
  • @StudentDoctorEli
    Yessirrr Dr. Webb just dropped 🔥. Nice vlog Doc! Shoutout to you for continuing to give back to schools and giving talks to pre-med students. Always pay it forward 💰
  • Dr Webb, you are an inspiration to everyone to work hard and strive to be better each day……❤❤
  • @mjradi4371
    These videos are produced with such high quality. Amazing work by Dr Webb. I subscribed years ago, after Dr Michael Cellini said he was inspired by Dr Webb. These videos provide so much insight into the life of doctor, and in particular spine surgeon. I work as personal injury lawyer and work with many spine surgeons and it is great to see all this. I also love how Dr Webb uses a person to film everything, and the content is again such high quality. How Dr Webb finds the time to do all this is amazing, especially as a husband, father, doctor and content creator. Well done Dr Webb, I hope you continue to derive satisfaction for all you do for you, your family, your patients, and your viewers.
  • @katie7752
    I watch your videos here and there, and I love them. I love seeing behind the scenes that many physicians do not talk about or show. You compose yourself so well; you’re professional kind and caring for your patients. Thank you for all you do☺️