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After Scoliosis Surgery, Barrow Patient Pursues Dental Degree, Adventures Abroad

  • Patient Stories
  • Byline: Christina O'Haver
  • March 11, 2026
From the summit of a mountain to scuba diving on the ocean’s floor, Alexandra Wikiera spends most of her days off from dental school seeking adventure. Given her...
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Since our doors opened as a regional specialty center in 1962, we have grown into one of the premier destinations in the world for neurology and neurosurgery. Our experienced, highly skilled, and comprehensive team of neurological specialists can provide you with a complete spectrum of care–from diagnosis through outpatient neurorehabilitation–under one roof.

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