Best Spine Surgery specialists in Arizona
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Spine Surgery · Arizona
Mark Wang, M.D.
Orthopaedics
Phoenix, AZ
Joshua Bakhsheshian, MD, MHA
Assistant Professor, Director of Robotic Spine Surgery and Clinical Spine Surgery Research
Orthopaedics
Glendale, AZ
Gerard Jeong, MD
Clinical Instructor, University of Arizona, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedics
Tucson, AZ
Stephen Curtin, M.D.
Orthopaedics
Tucson, AZ
Norman Chutkan, M.D.
Professor and Chairman of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Georgia Regents University
Orthopaedics
Phoenix, AZ
Brian Nielsen, M.D.
Orthopaedics
Tucson, AZ
William Stevens, M.D.
Orthopaedics
Phoenix, AZ
Kunwar Khalsa, M.D.
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
Orthopaedics
Scottsdale, AZ
Edward Song, M.D.
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
Orthopaedics
Mesa, AZ
Michael Conti Mica, MD
Fellowship Co-Director, Spine Institute of Arizona; AO Spine Fellow
Orthopaedics
Glendale, AZ
Mario Taylor, M.D
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
Orthopaedics
Mesa, AZ
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Spine Surgery orthopaedic surgeon do?
A Spine Surgery orthopaedic surgeon is a Orthopaedics physician with focused training in the surgical and non-surgical treatment of disorders affecting the spine and spinal cord. After completing Orthopaedics residency, they pursue additional fellowship training so they can manage cases that fall outside what a general orthopaedic surgeon typically handles day to day.
What conditions does a Spine Surgery orthopaedic surgeon treat?
A Spine Surgery orthopaedic surgeon commonly treats herniated disc, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, spondylolisthesis, spinal fractures, and degenerative disc disease. Many also see closely related conditions within Orthopaedics, particularly when a case is complex, atypical, or has not responded to first-line care from a general orthopaedic surgeon.
When should I see a Spine Surgery orthopaedic surgeon?
Consider seeing a Spine Surgery orthopaedic surgeon when you have persistent back or neck pain with neurological symptoms, or surgery is being considered, when a primary care clinician or general orthopaedic surgeon suggests a focused evaluation, or when you want a second opinion from a physician whose practice is concentrated on this exact area. Patients often reach a Spine Surgery orthopaedic surgeon through referral, but you can also seek one directly.
How is a Spine Surgery orthopaedic surgeon different from a general orthopaedic surgeon?
Both are board-eligible orthopaedic surgeons, but a Spine Surgery orthopaedic surgeon has additional fellowship training and a practice that focuses on the surgical and non-surgical treatment of disorders affecting the spine and spinal cord. General orthopaedic surgeons treat a broad range of Orthopaedics concerns; Spine Surgery orthopaedic surgeons concentrate on the harder or more specific cases within that range, and tend to see a higher volume of patients with herniated disc, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, spondylolisthesis, spinal fractures, and degenerative disc disease.
How does Convene match me with a top Spine Surgery orthopaedic surgeon?
Convene Health evaluates orthopaedic surgeons on peer recognition, clinical leadership, published research, institutional affiliations, and patient feedback. When you complete an intake, our care team reviews your history and matches you with a vetted Spine Surgery orthopaedic surgeon whose focus aligns with your case. Membership covers priority appointment coordination; the match itself is free.