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Mar 2025
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470: From Chronic Back Pain to Pain-Free...

MAX LUGAVERE
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Dr. Jared Ament is a board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in complex and minimally invasive spine surgery. He trained at UC Davis and completed a prestigious fellowship in spine surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, focusing on cutting-edge techniques like artificial disc replacement.

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