Each year, an estimated 600,000 Americans undergo surgery for back pain. When NBC Today Show reporter Tom Costello had spine surgery to correct his debilitating back pain, he chose Philip Schneider, MD, medical director of the Spine Center at Holy Cross Hospital.

Costello shared his story recently and highlighted Dr. Schneider on NBC's Today Show (at the 2:30 minute mark in the video below):

Learn more about Dr. Philip Schneider and the Spine Center at Holy Cross Hospital.