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Spinal Fusion Specialists

127 verified specialists treating spinal fusion from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, and NewYork-Presbyterian/Allen Hospital. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

David Polly

David Polly, MD

Professor and Chief of Spine Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery; James W. Ogilvie Chair

Orthopaedics

Minneapolis, MN20+ years
Spine Surgery
Ronald Lehman

Ronald Lehman, MD

Chief, Degenerative and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery; Associate Director, Spinal Deformity Service; Co-Director, Spine Fellowship; Full Professor with Tenure, Columbia University Department of Orthopedic Spine

Orthopaedics

New York, NY20+ years
Pediatric OrthopaedicsSpine Surgery
Adam Shimer

Adam Shimer, MD

Tenured Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery; Fellowship Co-Director, Orthopedic Spine Surgery; Medical Director, Orthopedic Surgery Inpatient Unit

Orthopaedics

Charlottesville, VA20+ years
Spine Surgery
Alexander Vaccaro

Alexander Vaccaro, M.D., PH.D.

Richard H. Rothman Professor and Chairman, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery; Professor of Neurosurgery, Thomas Jefferson University; President, Rothman Orthopaedics

Orthopaedics

Cranberry Township, PA30+ years
Spine Surgery
Steven Ludwig

Steven Ludwig, M.D.

Professor of Orthopaedics; Division Head, Orthopaedic Spine Surgery; Executive Vice Chair, Department of Orthopaedics

Orthopaedics

Baltimore, MD30+ years
Hand & Upper ExtremityJoint ReplacementSpine Surgery
Lali Sekhon

Lali Sekhon, MD PHD

Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Physiology and Cell Biology, University of Nevada School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Reno, NV30+ years
Spine Surgery
Jason Savage

Jason Savage, M.D.

Associate Professor of Surgery, Case Western Reserve University

Orthopaedics

Solon, OH20+ years
Spine Surgery
Marcus Sciadini

Marcus Sciadini, M.D.

Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, University of Maryland School of Medicine; Chief of Orthopaedics, University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus

Orthopaedics

Baltimore, MD30+ years
Hand & Upper ExtremityJoint ReplacementSpine Surgery
Francis Shen

Francis Shen, M.D.

Warren G. Stamp Endowed Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Professor of Pediatrics, Head of Orthopaedic Spine Division, Co-Director of Spine Center, Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia

Orthopaedics

Charlottesville, VA30+ years
Spine Surgery
Robert Eastlack

Robert Eastlack, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Encinitas, CA20+ years
Spine Surgery
John Small

John Small, MD

Associate Assistant Professor, USF Department of Orthopaedics

Orthopaedics

Tampa, FL30+ years
Spine Surgery
Wellington Hsu

Wellington Hsu, MD

Clifford C. Raisbeck Distinguished Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery; Professor of Neurological Surgery; Director of Research, Musculoskeletal Institute, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL20+ years
Spine Surgery
Vedat Deviren

Vedat Deviren, MD

Faculty, Orthopaedic Surgery, UCSF

Orthopaedics

San Francisco, CA30+ years
Spine Surgery
Jeffrey Deckey

Jeffrey Deckey, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Orange, CA30+ years
Spine Surgery
Gregory Carlson

Gregory Carlson, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Orange, CA30+ years
Spine Surgery
Alexander Theologis

Alexander Theologis, M.D.

Spine Surgery

Orthopaedics

Berkeley, CA15+ years
Spine Surgery
John Kleimeyer

John Kleimeyer, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Redwood City, CA10+ years
Spine Surgery
Yu-Po Lee

Yu-Po Lee, M.D.

Clinical Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UC Irvine School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Orange, CA20+ years
Spine Surgery
Paul Tortolani

Paul Tortolani, MD

Director, Spine Institute at University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center; Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Forest Hill, MD20+ years
Spine Surgery
Srikanth Divi

Srikanth Divi, MD

Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL10+ years
Orthopaedic TraumaSpine Surgery

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of spinal fusion specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Spinal Fusion as a clinical focus area, ranked by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals). Each profile is sourced from the NPI registry, peer-reviewed publication data, board certification records, and the physician's own bio where available.
What should I look for when choosing a spinal fusion specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for spinal fusion depends on the specific subtype and severity of your condition. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, peer-reviewed publications, and how the profile describes their approach. Many top specialists are concentrated at academic medical centers; if you have flexibility on location, the top of this list is a strong starting set.
Are these spinal fusion specialists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times. Coverage details can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What is Spinal Fusion?
Spinal Fusion is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches spinal fusion care.