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Board Certified Neurosurgeon, Andrew Fine, MD, Brett Griffin, PAC, and GulfCoast Surgery Center in Sarasota conduct many complex procedures and surgeries of the spine without hospitalization for patients who medically qualify. Using minimally invasive techniques, Dr. Fine and his team perform Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusions (ACDFs), Lumbar Discectomy and Fusions (LDFs), Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusions (TLIFs), Laminectomies, and Discectomies for patients with private insurance, auto insurance, and workers' compensation coverage when authorized by a case manager. Dr. Fine does accept Medicare, but current guidelines require these patients to have their procedures and surgeries at the hospital if hardware is required. Dr. Fine is privileged at Sarasota Memorial Hospital and Doctors Hospital for Medicare patients.