What can I legally do after being injured when I was checked by a spine specialist?

I had a spine pain specialist look at my neck from severe pain I was having. He ordered me an MRI and also x-rays. He said everything was okay and handed me lidocaine patches. I mentioned to him when he went over my test results that the x-ray techs were concerned to do the x-rays because they would have to tip my neck. Long story short, my C-7 vertebrae was broken. He said that it would heal on its own and sent me on my way. The pain was so intense. I went to a well-known spine surgeon who did one round of x-rays, and it was clear that the complete C-7 was dislocated. I scheduled surgery that same day, and needed a fusion and 4 screws placed into my neck. Two nights in the hospital, and 6 weeks in a neck brace and out of work. This happened less than 2 years ago. The surgeon called this break a grave digger’s break. Walking around with this type of break was very dangerous, and could have cause major damage to my spine if I happened to get in a car accident, turn my head a certain way, or just any everyday activity. With all of those doctor’s appointments, missed work, pain, emotional and physical, can I do anything to make sure this doesn't happen to someone else? I wrote him a letter and sent the 3 x-rays of what the surgeon had done in one appointment, and let him know how upset I was with his solution to my problem, and how many test he ran to not even be able to help me, when it was clear as day it was broke. He called me personally from his home and cell phone number. He seemed to be worried if I would do something legally. It didn't seem right. I told him that I will be having the surgery (he said he would talk to me again and another pain specialist). I said I have made up my mind, and mentioned the surgeon’s name, and he just got quiet. I am so glad I got a second opinion but it definitely wasn't a good time in my life.