Frequently Asked Questions

Contact our main phone number at 239-337-2003.  Some insurance may require prior authorization or a referral prior to scheduling an appointment.

Most patients who will have surgery with Dr. Ditty will have three to five visits. These visits may include:

• Pre-operative consultation(s)
  • The number of consultation visits prior to surgery may vary based on the complexity of your problem and the need to obtain additional imaging or other diagnostic tests.
• Pre-operative testing
• Pre-operative education session
• Surgery

Dr. Ditty does not train resident surgeons during your operation. He will be assisted by one of his PAs, who will be there to help him treat your problem more efficiently so you can experience less blood loss and spend less time under anesthesia. 

Dr. Ditty sees patients in the clinic at Joint Implant Surgeons of Florida’s Naples office located at 1020 Crosspointe Drive, Suite 110, Naples, FL 34110

Dr. Ditty accepts Medicare and most commercial insurance plans.  Please call our office at 239-337-2003 to make sure he accepts your specific plan.  

• Improvement with surgery varies widely based on patient history and the nature of problems.  For most patients having initial spinal surgery to treat painful conditions, the goal is 75-90% improvement in pain symptoms.  Some patients with existing nerve damage or prior scarring may experience a lesser degree of pain relief.  Dr. Ditty will be happy to evaluate your specific circumstances and estimate your chance of achieving these goals.
• For patients with weakness due to nerve or spinal cord compression, the primary goal of surgery is to prevent progressive weakness, and the secondary goal is to allow nerves to heal and for weakness to improve.

Dr. Ditty applies the same level of technical expertise to every patient he treats.  If you desire additional services, such as expedited scheduling, irregular appointment times, extended visit length, or a more personalized experience, we may be able to accommodate these.  Please click here for more information.