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Dr. Robert Watkins Performs Spine Surgery on Tim Melia of Chivas USA

On May 2, Robert Watkins, MD, an orthopedic surgeon and co-director Marina Spine Clinic in Marina del Rey, Calif., performed a successful microscopic lumbar discectomy on Chivas USA goalkeeper Tim Melia.

Carrie Pallardy

Friday, May 3rd, 2013

The procedure was performed at Marina del Rey Hospital.

Dr. Watkins is a founding member of the North American Spine Society.

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