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Dr. Robert Watkins to Perform Spine Surgery on Atlanta Braves Pitcher Peter Moylan

Robert Watkins, MD, a spine surgeon and co-director of the Marina Spine Center in Marina del Rey, Calif., will perform surgery on Atlanta Braves pitcher Peter Moylan to repair a bulging disc in his lower back, according to a local WSBTV report.

Laura Dyrda

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

While the operation won’t end Mr. Moylan’s season with the Braves, he will take eight to 12 weeks for recovery.

Read the report on spine surgery for Peter Moylan.

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