David Hanscom, MD is an orthopedic complex spinal deformity surgeon who quit his practice and is on a mission is to re-introduce true healing into medicine. He believes that doctors should spend quality time with their patients so they can listen and understand their situation. He is the author of Back in Control: A Surgeon’s Roadmap Out of Chronic Pain, and his most recent book is Do You Really Need Spine Surgery? Take Control With a Spine Surgeon's Advice.  For more information visit BackInControl.