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Name Dr. Betsy Grunch a.k.a LADYSPINEDOC
Age / How old / Birthday / Date of Birth / DOB February 27, 1980. As of 2024, she is around 44 years old.
Wedding & Marriage / Husband / Engaged / Spouse / Partner Married. Check the full bio for relationship details.
Children / No. of Kids 2
Ethnicity / Origin / Heritage / Race White
Nationality American
Betsy Grunch Family In Gainesville, Georgia, Dr. Betsy resides with her spouse, Ray, along with their two kids, Riley and Beatrice. They also have two pet companions, Pancake and Butters.
Wiki Biography / Profile Background

Introduction :

  • Dr. Betsy Grunch (maiden name Betsy Deanina Hughes) is a renowned neurosurgeon who has gained fame on TikTok for her versatile content, spanning from comedy to medical insights and parenting tips.
  • Known as @ladyspinedoc on Tik Tok, Dr. Grunch is a remarkable woman who has captivated the hearts of over 150,000 followers on the platform.
  • In addition to her medical career, she has extended her talents to the world of fashion, having designed a line of headbands for the brand Junk.

Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :

  • Dr. Betsy Grunch was born and raised in Gainesville, Georgia. Her birthdate is February 27, 1980.
  • In 1994, Betsy’s mother, Betty Uriegas (who was then a 34-year-old police officer) was involved in a severe accident where her police patrol car crashed into a tree in the Chicopee neighborhood. The accident left Betty paralyzed, with a broken neck, rendering her unable to call for help or use her hand ever again. At the time of her mother’s accident, Betsy was just 13 years old. Inspired by her mother’s accident, Betsy went on to become one of fewer than 250 female neurosurgeons in the United States. Betsy considers her mother, as her primary source of inspiration for pursuing a career in neurosurgery.
  • During high school, Betsy pursued certification as a nursing assistant to better assist her mother with daily tasks, including eating, using the bathroom, and personal hygiene.
  • For more than a decade, Dr. Betsy Grunch is married to her husband, Raymond Joseph Grunch, aka Ray. Ray and Betsy are proud parents to two young children, 9-years-old Riley and 6-years-old Beatrice (ages as of 2024).
  • In 2011, Betsy, then a female neurosurgery resident, had tried online dating on eHarmony. She received interest from a man with a dog and a parrot in his profile picture but didn’t contact him. After a series of other disastrous dates, she gave up on online dating. Months later, Betsy received an email from the same man and re-subscribed to eHarmony to read his message, trusting her gut feeling. That man turned out to be Ray, her future husband! Their first date was at a sports bar in Raleigh, North Carolina, marking the beginning of a successful relationship. The couple shares common interests, including a love for Saturday Night Live.

Education, Qualifications & Certifications :

  • In 1998, Dr. Grunch graduated from West Hall High School in Oakwood.
  • In 2002, she graduated from the University of Georgia in Athens with a bachelor’s degree in biology/premed.
  • In 2007, she earned her Medical Degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta.
  • Her medical training includes a Neurosurgery Residency at Duke University Medical Center.
  • She also completed a Fellowship in Spine Surgery at Duke University Medical Center and is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

Career : LadySpineDoc Net Worth and Reviews

  • Prior to becoming a YouTube/TikTok sensation and a fashion designer, Dr. Betsy completed her residency at the prestigious Duke University, where she honed her expertise in neurosurgery.
  • Dr. Grunch began her professional medical journey by joining Longstreet Clinic in Gainesville, Georgia, in August 2013. She specializes in minimally invasive spinal surgery and artificial disc replacement. She has dedicated her work to the field of neurosurgery, with a particular focus on cutting-edge treatments for brain and spine surgery.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges to healthcare professionals, including Dr. Grunch. Operating rooms were temporarily closed, and elective surgeries were halted. However, this gave Dr. Grunch and her physician assistant extra time. They decided to create educational content, which quickly gained traction on social media, especially on TikTok. While social media has brought a lot of positive attention to her, it has also exposed Dr. Grunch to negativity from online trolls.

Interesting Facts, Height and Trivia :

  • Dr. Betsy was a guest on the popular podcast “How To Be A Readhead,” where she shared her valuable insights on a range of topics.
  • To stay grounded and balanced, Dr. Betsy prioritizes self-care. She commences her day with a 30-60 minute workout, calling it her “me time.” She also enjoys attending football games, concerts, and traveling when her schedule allows.
  • Dr. Grunch was named a Top Doctor by Georgia Trend magazine in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. She has also been recognized on multiple “40 under 40” lists. She was acknowledged as one of “31 Women in Spine & Neurosurgery to Know” and “50+ spine surgeons to know in 2023” list by Becker’s.
  • Dr. Grunch has taken part in dance competitions for charitable causes.
  • Her favorite movie is “A League of Their Own.”
  • Dr. Betsy has a fondness for Chinese food and enjoys dining at Golden Buddha in Oakwood. Her favorite dish there is Chicken and Broccoli, and she also has an affinity for El Sombrero.

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