Edison VA Program | Minimally Invasive Spine Care for Veterans

The program at a glance

What it is

A minimally invasive spine procedure

An alternative to spinal fusion or other invasive spine surgeries.

Who it’s for

Veterans living with chronic back pain

For Veterans who are candidates for the procedure.

Your doctor

Gregory L. Wilson, DO, FACOS

Board Certified Neurosurgeon · VA Community Care physician

Coverage

Through VA Community Care

Care is provided through VA Community Care. VA Community Care eligibility and authorization are determined by the VA.

Where

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Dr. Wilson is a VA Community Care physician in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

One contact

Amanda Palmer, Edison VA Program Contact

(918) 701-6767 · apalmer@edisonhealthcare.com

Who the program is for

Is this program right for me?

You may be a candidate if you’re a Veteran with an MRI from the last 12 months and chronic back pain caused by:

Degenerative disc disease
Annular tears
Herniated discs

Who this program isn’t for: The program isn’t appropriate for people with spinal stenosis, a spinal tumor or a spinal fracture.

Not sure? That’s okay. Reach out and we’ll review the criteria with you.

Request a Call

Final candidacy and treatment decisions are made by the treating physician after evaluation.

How it works

What to expect

Reach out
Request a call or call (918) 701-6767. Our team will learn about your back pain and review the criteria with you.
Evaluation
If the program may be a fit, you’ll be evaluated by Dr. Wilson’s care team, virtually or in person. We’ll help gather your MRI and records.
Find out if the procedure is right for you
Dr. Wilson will let you know whether the minimally invasive procedure is right for you and share his recommendation with you.
VA approval
If the procedure is recommended, we’ll request VA Community Care authorization and let you know once it’s approved.

For VA primary care providers

Connecting Veterans to VA Community Care physicians, who provide innovative, minimally invasive spine treatments.

The Edison VA Program partners with trusted physicians to appropriately diagnose and treat Veterans with back pain who would benefit from an alternative to spinal fusion or other invasive spine surgeries.

Candidates are Veterans with an MRI in the last 12 months and chronic back pain caused by degenerative disc disease, annular tears or herniated discs.

Not candidates: those with spinal stenosis, a spinal tumor or a spinal fracture.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Edison VA Program?

The Edison VA Program offers Veterans with chronic back pain a minimally invasive spine procedure as an alternative to back surgery, provided by a trusted VA Community Care doctor.

Who is a candidate?

Veterans with an MRI from the last 12 months and chronic back pain caused by degenerative disc disease, annular tears or herniated discs. The program isn’t appropriate for people with spinal stenosis, a spinal tumor or a spinal fracture.

I’m not sure I’m a candidate. Should I still reach out?

Yes. Our team will review the criteria with you, and Dr. Wilson makes the final decision after an evaluation.

Does this work with my VA benefits?

Yes. Care is provided through VA Community Care, the VA’s network of community physicians. VA Community Care eligibility and authorization are determined by the VA.

Will I definitely get the procedure?

Not necessarily. Dr. Wilson will evaluate your condition, let you know whether the minimally invasive procedure is right for you, and share his recommendation with you.

Where is care provided?

Dr. Wilson is a VA Community Care physician in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

How do I get started?

Request a call at edisonveterans.com or call the Edison VA Program at (918) 701-6767.

For providers: how do I refer a patient?

Please reach out to the Edison VA Program. Send referrals to Amanda Palmer at apalmer@edisonhealthcare.com, or call (918) 701-6767.

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About the Edison VA Program