MediFind found 20695 doctor with experience in Spinal Stenosis. Of these, 13848 are Experienced, 4999 are Advanced, 1768 are Distinguished and 51 are Elite.
Summit Orthopedics
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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery.
Summit Orthopedics
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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.
Proliance Surgeons
Addison T. Stone, MD, specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, trauma, and fractures. He treats a full range of conditions affecting the entire spine, including degenerative changes, trauma, and scoliosis. He exhausts all non-operative treatments, including physical therapy and injections, before considering more invasive options. More than 95% of his spine surgeries use minimally invasive techniques. His sole goal is to achieve the best possible outcomes for his patients using the least invasive techniques possible.Dr. Stone finds it very rewarding to see the quality of a patient’s life significantly improve with proper diagnosis and treatment of spinal conditions. His approach to treating the spine is to start with the most conservative modalities. He spends considerable time listening to and examining his patients to accurately determine the cause of their symptoms. When surgery is indicated, he explains the procedure to his patients and makes sure they feel comfortable throughout the process. He is devoted to educating his patients about their spine so they can make more informed decisions.Dr. Stone believes he has strong moral and ethical character. He takes great pride in his work and accepts no less than perfection. He stays current with the latest advances in treatment options in order to provide his patients with the highest level of care. He feels honored to have the opportunity to improve each patient’s quality of life. Dr. Stone is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery.
Proliance Surgeons
Jason Thompson, MD, is board certified and is a fellowship-trained spine surgeon who specializes in the care of patients with simple or complex problems of the neck or back. As an expert in the care of the spine, he may prescribe treatments including physical therapy, spinal injections, medications or massage, or he may perform surgical procedures including decompression, disc replacement, scoliosis correction or spinal fusion. He has special interests in treating young adults with scoliosis and in using cutting-edge technology to reduce the "footprint" of spinal surgery.He serves as Medical Director of The Spine Center, which allows him to improve his patients' experience as they move through the office, hospital, and rehabilitation phases of treatment. Coordinating and collaborating with other experts, such as therapists, radiologists, and physiatrists, he utilizes the strengths of a team approach to help his patients reach their goals.Recognizing that each patient is unique, he helps each person develop an individualized treatment plan. Whether a patient comes to him with leg cramps from stenosis or a numb arm from a blown-out disc in the neck, his goal is helping people regain their maximum potential. He believes in the power and success of an accurate diagnosis, rapid, individualized treatment, and multi-modality rehabilitative care. Patients frequently refer their families and friends to Dr. Thompson, and he believes there is no greater compliment than a satisfied patient saying, "Thanks! I’ll send my family to you."A Florida native, he has embraced the beauty of the Pacific Northwest and enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, sailing and skiing. Dr. Thompson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Kyphosis, Laminectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.
Weill Cornell Medicine Brain & Spine Center
Roger Hartl is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Hartl and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, Fractured Spine, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Hartl is currently accepting new patients.
Tidewater Orthopaedic Associates Inc.
Jonathan Mason is an Orthopedics provider in Hampton, Virginia. Dr. Mason and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Mason is currently accepting new patients.
Proliance Puget Sound Orthopaedics
Michael J. Martin, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon with advanced training in spinal medicine and surgical techniques for the treatment of degenerative conditions and fractures of the spine. He is professionally interested in spine treatment innovations with a focus on minimally invasive procedures.He has been a surgeon since 1992 and sees himself as a teacher and facilitator in helping people heal themselves. That’s why his high quality, compassionate care includes spending time educating patients about their condition and providing a personalized treatment plan that works for them.Dr. Martin was previously an investigator in a nationwide FDA clinical trial involving a less invasive lumbar spinal stenosis treatment that he helped develops. He is actively involved in developing other innovative treatments and devices for the treatment of diseases and conditions of the spine. He is a Peer Reviewer for the official journal of the NASS, The Spine Journal, and continues to publish articles in orthopedic journals and present community lectures on various lumbar and cervical spine topics.In addition to his community volunteer efforts at Bellarmine Preparatory School, he is an acting Board Member for Commencement Bay Rowing Club. He previously coached youth sports for local community baseball teams and basketball at Saint Patrick’s Catholic School in Tacoma. He also enjoys spending time with his wife and children, biking, skiing, and cooking. Dr. Martin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.
Proliance Surgeons
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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Cord Abscess, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.
Summit Orthopedics
Nicholas Wills, M.D., is a spine surgeon at Summit Orthopedics, serving Minneapolis and St. Paul metro patients. He specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, total disc replacement, as well as cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine conditions. Across the nation, Dr. Wills trains other surgeons on the best techniques for disc replacement surgery. He was a pioneer in this market, adopting new technology that allows for a two-level disc replacement that maintains the motion at both levels of repair. His surgical expertise has won him repeated recognition on the Mpls.St.Paul Magazine’s Rising Stars list. Dr. Wills is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery.
Summit Orthopedics
Trevor Wahlquist, M.D., is a spine surgeon at Summit Orthopedics, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul patients. He completed a spine surgery fellowship at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. “I love the spectrum of patients I treat, the complexity of spine conditions, and the variety of surgical procedures,” he explains. “Spine diagnosis involves a unique approach to looking at every single problem. You have to rule out so many different possibilities. Whenever a patient reports radiating pain through the groin or leg, they’ve given me 25 different diagnoses to start to think about. Now I get to start asking questions. That sort of puzzle-solving is incredibly engaging.”. Dr. Wahlquist is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Facet Joint Syndrome, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery.
Aligned Orthopedic Partners
Ira Fisch is an Orthopedics provider in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Fisch and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Invertebral Disc Disease, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.
Summit Orthopedics
Erik Ekstrom, M.D., is an interventional spine physician and physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist at Summit Orthopedics. He provides nonsurgical neck, back, and spine care, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul patients. Special interests include minimally invasive spine therapies, the innovative Intracept Procedure, and sports injuries. Dr. Ekstrom is a frequent recipient of the Top Doctor designation in Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. “I believe in listening to patients and making them feel comfortable,” Dr. Ekstrom explains. “For me, the most gratifying part of the work is finding the problem and fixing it so patients can return to their usual activities.” He is an avid cyclist and cross-country skier. Dr. Ekstrom is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Coccydynia, Sciatica, Scoliosis, and Facet Joint Syndrome.
Summit Orthopedics
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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Spondylolisthesis.
Clemens Weber practices in Stavanger, Norway. Weber and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, Laminectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.
Tore Solberg practices in Tromso, Norway. Solberg and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Microdiscectomy.
Erland Hermansen practices in Alesund, Norway. Hermansen and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Eosinophilic Asthma, Laminectomy, and Osteotomy.
Christian Hellum practices in Oslo, Norway. Hellum and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.
Jakob Burgstaller practices in Zurich, Switzerland. Burgstaller and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Epidural Lipomatosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.
Federico P Girardi MD PC
Federico Girardi is an Orthopedics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Girardi and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.
The Association Of University Physicians
Janna Friedly is a Physiatrist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Friedly and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Phantom Limb Pain, Chronic Pain, Myelomeningocele, and Leg or Foot Amputation. Dr. Friedly is currently accepting new patients.
Last Updated: 05/01/2025