USF Health Department of Neurosurgery
Howard Summers I have been having lower back pain. I recently had a CT scan and an MRI at Watson Clinic, and they referred me to USF Health. On November 7, 2024, I saw Dr. Torres Gluck. He was very thorough in examining me and reviewing my MRI results. He told me my problem was muscular, and that I did not need surgery (which I was glad to hear).
He used a couple of spine models to show me where my problem was, and what treatment I would need. He was very kind and listened to everything I had to say. He gave me a couple of prescriptions and said I needed physical therapy (PT). The doctor and his nurse, Nikki, gave me a list of 3 local places to go for PT. He said I also have the option to go wherever I wanted to go for PT. Thank you, Dr. Torres Gluck. I would highly recommend him to anyone having back problems.










