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Dr. Robert Watkins Performs Spine Surgery on Houston Texans’ Shaun Cody

Robert Watkins, MD, performed a successful microscopic lumbar discectomy surgery for lumbar disc herniation on Shaun Cody, defensive tackle for the Houston Texans.

Heather Linder

Friday, February 8th, 2013

Dr. Watkins performed the procedure at Marina Del Rey Hospital in Los Angeles. Mr. Cody has been released from the hospital.

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