The 20 Best Spinal Fusion Doctors near Cleveland, OH

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 37 doctor with experience in Spinal Fusion near Cleveland, OH. Of these, 25 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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37 providers found
    Elite in Spinal Fusion
    Elite in Spinal Fusion

    University Hospitals

    11100 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Glotzbecker is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Glotzbecker is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Compartment Syndrome, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Fasciotomy.

    Distinguished in Spinal Fusion
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Spinal Fusion
    Orthopedics

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Mroz is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 33 years. Dr. Mroz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Mroz is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2006.

    Distinguished in Spinal Fusion
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Distinguished in Spinal Fusion
    Neurosurgery | Neurology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohamed Macki is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Macki is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Foot Drop, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Macki is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

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    Advanced in Spinal Fusion
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Spinal Fusion
    Orthopedics

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Savage is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. Dr. Savage is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Savage is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2014.

    Experienced in Spinal Fusion
    Pediatric Orthopedics
    Experienced in Spinal Fusion
    Pediatric Orthopedics

    Cleveland Clinic Children's Outpatient Center

    8950 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Gurd is a Pediatric Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 31 years. Dr. Gurd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, Caudal Regression Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Gurd is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2008.

    Experienced in Spinal Fusion
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Spinal Fusion
    Neurosurgery

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ajit Krishnaney is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 32 years. Dr. Krishnaney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Krishnaney is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, 2011.

    Experienced in Spinal Fusion
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Spinal Fusion
    Orthopedics

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bilal Butt is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Butt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Butt is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Experienced in Spinal Fusion
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Spinal Fusion
    Orthopedics

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dominic Pelle is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Dr. Pelle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Pelle is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2019.

    Experienced in Spinal Fusion
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Spinal Fusion
    Neurosurgery

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Iain Kalfas is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Kalfas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Kalfas is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, 1992.

    Experienced in Spinal Fusion
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Spinal Fusion
    Neurosurgery

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Emily Hu is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. She has been practicing medicine for over 12 years. Dr. Hu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Bone Graft, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Hu is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Distinguished in Spinal Fusion
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Spinal Fusion
    Neurosurgery

    Cleveland Clinic

    9500 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Benzel is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Benzel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Distinguished in Spinal Fusion
    Distinguished in Spinal Fusion

    Cleveland Clinic

    9500 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Steinmetz is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Steinmetz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Epidural Abscess, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Steinmetz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Spinal Fusion
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Spinal Fusion
    Otolaryngology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    10201 Carnegie Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacob Miller is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 14 years. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Tumor, Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Throat Cancer, Spinal Fusion, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Miller is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, 2023.

    Distinguished in Spinal Fusion
    Pediatric Surgery
    Distinguished in Spinal Fusion
    Pediatric Surgery

    University Hospitals

    11100 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christina Hardesty is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Hardesty is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Clubfoot, Claw Foot, and Spinal Fusion.

    Advanced in Spinal Fusion
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Spinal Fusion
    Family Medicine

    The MetroHealth System

    2500 Metrohealth Dr, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Xu Tao is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Tao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Invertebral Disc Disease, Acute Pain, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

    Advanced in Spinal Fusion
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Spinal Fusion
    Neurosurgery

    Cleveland Clinic

    9500 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Silky Chotai is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Chotai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Laminectomy.

    Advanced in Spinal Fusion
    Advanced in Spinal Fusion

    Cleveland Clinic

    9500 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Spiessberger is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Spiessberger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chordoma, Lordosis, Spinal Stenosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Spinal Fusion
    Experienced in Spinal Fusion

    The MetroHealth System

    2500 Metrohealth Dr, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Mistovich is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Mistovich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis, Infectious Arthritis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Spinal Fusion
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Spinal Fusion
    Orthopedics

    The MetroHealth System

    2500 Metrohealth Dr, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr Jonathan is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Jonathan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Spinal Fusion
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Spinal Fusion
    Orthopedics

    The MetroHealth System

    2500 Metrohealth Dr, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Moore is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Moore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Spinal Fusion?

    Spinal fusion is surgery to permanently join together two or more bones in the spine so there is no movement between them. These bones are called vertebrae.

    When should I see a Spinal Fusion doctor near Cleveland, OH?

    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 Fusion doctor near Cleveland, OH?

    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 Fusion doctors near Cleveland, OH?

    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 Fusion doctors near Cleveland, OH?

    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 Fusion doctor near Cleveland, OH?

    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 Fusion doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Spinal Fusion 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 Fusion doctor near Cleveland, OH?

    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 Fusion 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 Fusion 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 Fusion doctors near Cleveland, OH?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Spinal Fusion 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 Fusion doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Spinal Fusion 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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