Ira Fisch is an Orthopedics provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Fisch is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Invertebral Disc Disease, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Xenofon Baraliakos practices in Bochum, Germany. Baraliakos is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. Their top areas of expertise are Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Arthritis, and Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis.

J. Scott Price, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in spine surgery. He has a clinical interest in cervical spine disorders, thoracolumbar spine disorders, minimally invasive spine surgery, scoliosis, and pediatric spine conditions.He grew up locally, graduating from Juanita High School and attending the University of Washington. He enjoys skiing and marathon running throughout the United States.Dr. Price has traveled to both China and Lithuania on medical missions and has an active interest in overseas medicine. His interests also include outcomes research. He is a member of the North American Spine Society, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and American Medical Association. Dr. Price is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Ari Holtzman, MD, is fellowship trained in spine surgery at University of Washington/Harborview Spine.He started his training in Orthopedic surgery in New York City at Montefiore Medical Center, the largest hospital in Bronx, NY. He completed his training at the Spine Fellowship at Harborview and the University of Washington, which focused on treating degenerative spine conditions, spinal trauma, and complex spine deformity.Dr. Holtzman is passionate about not only treating, but educating his patients about their conditions so that they can make the best decisions together as a team. His goal in his practice is to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to work with his patients to help them achieve their individual goals in treatment and recovery.Dr. Holtzman is a member of the North American Spine Society, AO North America, and has presented his research at national meetings, as well as published and peer-reviewed in scientific journals. He is an Upstate New York native who fell in love with the PNW during his fellowship and is now proud to call the region home. When not working, he can be found with his wife and four children, skiing, sailing, biking, hiking, and enjoying any other outdoor activities. Dr. Holtzman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Cord Abscess, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, and Scoliosis.

Reuven Mader practices in Afula, Israel. Mr. Mader is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. His top areas of expertise are Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis, Arthritis, and Tendinitis.

Iris Eshed practices in Ramat Gan, Israel. Ms. Eshed is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Arthritis, and Hip Replacement.

Jonneke Kuperus practices in Utrecht, Netherlands. Kuperus is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. Their top areas of expertise are Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis.

Mariela Popova-Geneva practices in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Ms. Popova-Geneva is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Osteoporosis, and Arthritis.

Kentaro Yamada practices in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Yamada is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. His top areas of expertise are Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

Joshua Shatsky is an Orthopedics provider in Silverdale, Washington. Dr. Shatsky is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Shatsky is currently accepting new patients.

David Strothman, M.D., is a spine surgeon at Summit Orthopedics, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul metro patients. He specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery; cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine conditions; and adult scoliosis. Dr. Strothman is a frequent recipient of Mpls.St.Paul Magazine’s Top Doctor and Rising Star awards. He completed a fellowship in orthopedic spine at Twin Cities Spine Center. “Spinal disorders are complex and disabling,” explains Dr. Strothman. “As your surgeon, I will explain your diagnosis and treatment options, both operative and nonoperative, in a way that you can understand thereby allowing you to make informed decisions. I am rewarded daily by improving the quality of life of patients receiving my care.”. Dr. Strothman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Steve Sabers, M.D., is an interventional spine physician specializing in neck, back, and spine care, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul patients. He has a special interest in aggressive nonsurgical care for spine-related problems and also teaches fluoroscopic anatomy and spine procedures. “The strength of our Summit Orthopedics spine care is in the breadth of the care we are able to offer. I have an entire spectrum of treatment options at my fingertips,” he explains. “This comprehensive treatment model enables us to really give the patient the best available option for his or her problem without any lengthy waits or delays. When my patients come in and tell me that they’ve gotten their life back, that’s incredibly rewarding.”. Dr. Sabers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, and Facet Joint Syndrome.

David Spight, D.O., is an interventional spine physician at Summit Orthopedics serving Minneapolis/St. Paul patients. He specializes in nonsurgical treatment of neck, back, and spine conditions and injuries. He has a particular interest in physical medicine and rehabilitation as well as lumbar spine disorders. He completed his fellowship in Interventional Pain Management, Spine Technology and Rehabilitation in Fort Wayne, Indiana. “My greatest satisfaction in medicine is having the opportunity to educate patients about the relationship between structure and function, which allows them to gain the necessary knowledge to become active participants in their care,” Dr. Spight says. Dr. Spight is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. His top areas of expertise are Coccydynia, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Facet Joint Syndrome.

Steven Stulc, D.O., is an interventional spine physician at Summit Orthopedics specializing in nonsurgical treatment of neck, back, and spine conditions and injuries. He has a special interest in physical medicine and rehabilitation, vertebral compression fractures, and regenerative medicine (including platelet-rich plasma and bone marrow aspirate concentrate injections). He completed a fellowship in Interventional Pain Medicine at Penn State University. “My goal is to treat patients with a comprehensive approach to their spine-related disorders, understanding that improving pain and function can have a tremendous impact on quality of life,” says Dr. Stulc. Dr. Stulc is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. His top areas of expertise are Facet Joint Syndrome, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Coccydynia.

John M. Blair, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon with a specialty in the treatment of degenerative conditions of the cervical and lumbar spine. His professional interests focus on outpatient minimally invasive spinal surgery resulting in the least possible amount of down time, early return to work and active lifestyles for his patients. He treats a wide range of spinal conditions with expertise in deformative spinal conditions, such as scoliosis, and major reconstructive spine surgery. Dr. Blair believes that his role as a physician is to understand each patient’s individual needs and personalize treatment. A practicing surgeon since 1994, he has over 20 years of experience in all aspects of spinal surgery. He is also constantly learning new and innovative skills to better serve his patients. He gives community lectures on new innovations in spinal care and is an active member of the Puget Sound Spine Interest Group, a local group that meets quarterly with guest speakers. He is also a member of an annual medical mission group. He and his wife have six children. In addition to family time, he enjoys computers, photography, and outdoor activities. He is an Eagle Scout and currently helps out with his son’s local Boy Scouts troop. Dr. Blair is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Fractured Spine, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Roman Guerrero, M.D., is spine surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in back and neck surgical and nonsurgical care, serving patients in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. Dr. Guerrero completed his spine surgery fellowship at Twin Cities Spine Center. “Sometimes, I’ll have patients who are bewildered by symptom causes,” he says. “They are in pain, they are suffering, and disease has limited their quality of life. When I am able to diagnose, treat, and resolve these conditions, their lives change completely. They heal and they become pain-free. That’s my nirvana. There’s nothing better than being able to change a patient’s life with sound medical recommendations and appropriate treatment.”. Dr. Guerrero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Facet Joint Syndrome, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Jose Santos, M.D., is an interventional spine physician specializing in neck, back, and spine care, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul patients. He has a special interest in regenerative medicine and sports-related injuries. He completed a fellowship in interventional pain at the University of Washington. “I believe in taking a multidisciplinary approach to pain treatment,” explains Dr. Santos. “That means utilizing multiple therapies. Injections are one option, but I also consider medications including nerve medications and muscle relaxants. In addition, I’m a big believer in physical therapy, mindfulness, and thinking out of the box. At times, serving my patients means stepping back and reviewing a case as a whole.”. Dr. Santos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Coccydynia, Spinal Stenosis, and Foot Drop.

Catherine Choi, M.D., is an interventional spine physician, physical medicine & rehabilitation specialist at Summit Orthopedics. She provides nonsurgical neck, back, and spine care, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul metro patients. Dr. Choi completed an interventional pain management fellowship at the University of Chicago. “Part of my approach to care is providing patient education,” she notes. “I want my patients to see the imaging that explains what they are feeling and what’s happening to them. Then, I help them understand the available options, from conservative treatments to surgery. I guide them, but ultimately it’s up to patients to choose the path they want to take. If one treatment doesn’t work, we’ll keep looking for another option.”. Dr. Choi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Spondylolisthesis.

Edward Santos, M.D., is a spine surgeon at Summit Orthopedics, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul metro patients. He completed four fellowships: Adult Orthopaedic Reconstruction at the University of Minnesota, Spine Surgery at Twin Cities Spine Center, Revision Joint Surgery and Transplantation in Australia, and Spine Surgery in Australia. As an associate professor at the University of Minnesota, he educated medical residents for over a decade. He is a frequent Top Doctor recipient from Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. He says, “I want to be the doctor with whom patients can share their fears and concerns and dreams. And when they tell me I’ve changed their life and given them back their life? Without a doubt, that’s the best part of my job.". Dr. Santos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Rachel Wheeler is an Orthopedics provider in Bonney Lake, Washington. Dr. Wheeler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Sciatica, Spondylolisthesis, and Spinal Stenosis. Dr. Wheeler is currently accepting new patients.