The 20 Best Spinal Cord Abscess Doctors Near Me in Saint Louis, MO

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The 20 Best Spinal Cord Abscess Doctors near Saint Louis, MO

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Spinal Cord Abscess near Saint Louis, MO. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Matthew Lindsey
    Advanced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Advanced in Spinal Cord Abscess

    SLUCare Physician Group - Orthopedics - Grand Boulevard

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., First Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Matthew Lindsey is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in spine surgery for patients of all ages. He treats cervical, thoracic, and lumbar degenerative diseases; Parkinson's disease; spinal deformities and infections; and trauma cases, employing advanced surgical techniques, such as the TOPS spinal implant system; cervical disc arthroplasty; lumbar disc arthroplasty; spinous process split lumbar decompression; and robotic spinal treatments. Dr. Lindsey's mission is to identify the right treatment at the right time, which means understanding his patients' goals, motivations, and desires at the forefront, and then finding an optimal spinal treatment with the least amount of surgery. Dr. Lindsey is an instructor with the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, and director, Division of Reconstructive Spine Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a member of the North American Spine Society; American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons; and Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons. Fun fact: Dr. Lindsey has military medicine experience. Dr. Lindsey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Cord Abscess, Spondylolisthesis, Osteochondroma, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Peter Cohn
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Orthopedics

    SLUCare Physician Group - Orthopedics - Grand Boulevard

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., First Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Peter Cohn is an orthopedic surgeon who treats complex spine disorders, spinal deformities, and spinal trauma in adults. He offers minimally invasive surgical approaches, including anterior-based and single-position surgery, to limit operating time and reduce recovery time for patients. Conditions treated include: fractures and broken bones, scoliosis, tumors, degenerative disc disease, rheumatoid arthritis and more. He also offers corrective treatments for failed back and neck surgeries. His research interests include spinal trauma and spinal deformity. Dr. Cohn is an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, and director, Division of Reconstructive Spine Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is an avid hiker who once worked as a ski patroller. Dr. Cohn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Cord Abscess, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Urology Of St. Louis

    Neurosurgery Of St. Louis, 12855 North 40 Drive Suite 125 North Tower, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brendan Fong is a Neurosurgery provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Fong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, and Awake Craniotomy.

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    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Orthopedics

    Urology Of St. Louis

    Neurosurgery Of St Louis, 3009 N Ballas Rd Ste 250C, 
    St Louis, MO 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Reiter is an Orthopedics provider in St Louis, Missouri. Dr. Reiter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Urology Of St. Louis

    Neurosurgery Of St. Louis, 12855 North 40 Drive Suite 125 North Tower, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Boland is a Neurosurgery provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Boland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess

    Urology Of St. Louis

    Neurosurgery Of St. Louis, 12855 North 40 Drive Suite 125 North Tower, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Polinsky is a Neurosurgery provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Polinsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Urology Of St. Louis

    Neurosurgery Of St. Louis, 12855 North 40 Drive Suite 125 North Tower, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Johans is a Neurosurgery provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Johans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Advanced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    James T Merenda M.D. L.L.C.

    621 S New Ballas Rd Ste 298A, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Forget is a Neurosurgery provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Forget is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    St. Louis Minimally Invasive Spine

    4590 S Lindbergh Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Sylvester is a Neurosurgery provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Sylvester is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Cord Abscess, Spinal Stenosis, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Physiatry
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Physiatry
    11365 Dorsett Road, 
    Maryland Heights, MO 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eugene Evra is a Physiatrist in Maryland Heights, Missouri. Dr. Evra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, and Liver Failure.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess

    Office

    10010 Kennerly Rd Fl 4, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harmeen Chawla is a Physiatrist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Chawla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Mercy Clinic Neurosurgery

    10012 Kennerly Rd Ste 400, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alex Michael is a Neurosurgery provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Michael is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Meningocele, Subdural Hematoma, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Laminectomy, and Craniectomy.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Orthopedics

    Revival Spine Surgery LLC

    621 S New Ballas Rd Ste 589A, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lukasz Curylo is an Orthopedics provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Curylo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Mercy Clinic Internal Medicine-Medical Tower A Suite 507

    621 S New Ballas Rd Ste 507A, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Rehm is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Rehm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess

    Neurosurgical Specialists Of West County Inc

    621 S New Ballas Rd Ste 297A, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Terrence Holekamp is a Neurosurgery provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Holekamp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Stroke, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Fusion, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess

    Washington University Physicians-Neurosurgery

    1044 N Mason Rd Ste 110, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Pallotta is an Orthopedics provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Pallotta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Osteotomy, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Spinal Cord Abscess
    Neurosurgery

    Neurosurgical Specialists Of West County Inc

    621 S New Ballas Rd Ste 297A, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tanya Quinn is a Neurosurgery provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Quinn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Cord Abscess. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Microdiscectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Spinal Cord Abscess?

    Spinal cord abscess is the swelling and irritation (inflammation) and the collection of infected material (pus) and germs in or around the spinal cord.

    When should I see a Spinal Cord Abscess doctor near Saint Louis, MO?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Spinal Cord Abscess doctor near Saint Louis, MO?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Spinal Cord Abscess doctors near Saint Louis, MO?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Spinal Cord Abscess doctors near Saint Louis, MO?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Spinal Cord Abscess doctor near Saint Louis, MO?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Spinal Cord Abscess doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Spinal Cord Abscess doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Spinal Cord Abscess doctor near Saint Louis, MO?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Spinal Cord Abscess doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Spinal Cord Abscess doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Spinal Cord Abscess doctors near Saint Louis, MO?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Spinal Cord Abscess doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Spinal Cord Abscess doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Spinal Cord Abscess doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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