Elite Pain Management and Physical Medical Treatment at Masson Spine Institute By Alexis George
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ocated in West Orange Orlando, Masson Spine Institute (MSI) is a passionate advocate for prevention, wellness, fitness and extreme recovery in the face of spinal injury. Founded by Dr. Robert Masson, internationally recognized neurosurgeon specializing in minimally invasive spine surgery and sports spine medicine, MSI continuously strives for optimization strategies to improve patient outcome and functionality. Regardless of the treatment strategy employed, the surgeons and staff at MSI emphasize the value of preventative health by providing a comprehensive multimodality approach that ensures patients can return to an active, pain-free life following spinal treatment. And as the practice continues to expand its treatment options, MSI welcomes Dr. Jay Wright, M.D., to its team. Meet Dr. Jay Wright
Dr. Jay Wright, M.D., didn’t always dream of becoming a doctor. In fact, his background is in mechanical engineering. But after having the opportunity to work as an engineer, he quickly realized he didn’t enjoy it as much as he thought he would. So, he shifted focus. “I felt that medicine would combine my love of analysis and figuring out problems while at the same time doing something that would make a positive difference in people’s lives,” Dr. Wright says. He is a graduate of the University of Texas Medical School at Houston, and he completed his residency at the University of Texas Southwestern with a specialty in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Dr. Wright was board
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certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and received additional board certification in pain management. Shortly thereafter, Dr. Wright began his first job at Florida Center for Orthopedics, where he has served for the past 21 years. Now, he will bring his expertise in elite pain management and physical medicine treatment to MSI. Over the years, Dr. Wright and Dr. Masson would often refer patients to one another, so when the opportunity came to join the MSI team, it was a natural fit. “I’m most excited about joining the team and working alongside providers that share the same philosophy as I do regarding striving for optimal functional recovery and allowing patients to pursue their passions because of that,” says Dr. Wright.
