Overview
Dr. Omar Ramos is a board-certified orthopaedic spine surgeon at Twin Cities Spine Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He completed his spine surgery fellowship at Twin Cities Spine Center after earning his MD and completing orthopaedic residency training at Loma Linda University.
Dr. Ramos treats a wide range of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar conditions—including degenerative disorders, disc herniations, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, and spinal deformity—using a stepwise approach that prioritizes the least invasive, most effective treatment for each patient. When surgery is appropriate, he emphasizes careful surgical planning, modern minimally invasive techniques when indicated, and clear communication so patients understand their diagnosis and options and can make confident decisions.
He is active in outcomes-focused research, including work on vertebral bone quality and risk prediction for lumbar fusion complications, with publications in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Ramos has been recognized with multiple honors, including Alpha Omega Alpha, North American Spine Society (NASS) SpineLine “20 Under 40,” a Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (SMISS) Young Surgeon Grant, and Avant-Garde Health Orthopedic Surgery Research All Star (Top 3% nationwide). He is fluent in English and Spanish.
Dr. Omar is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Fusion, and Microdiscectomy.
Dr. Omar is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgeons. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 48 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Omar is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance plans:
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
2855 Campus Dr, Plymouth, MN 55441
14181 Business Center Dr NW, Elk River, MN 55330
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Omar has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Dr Omar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Dr Omar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Dr Omar by calling their office at 612-775-6200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Dr Omar a top-rated expert for Cervical Spondylosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Dr Omar is classified as an Advanced expert for Cervical Spondylosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Dr Omar specialize in?
While Dr. Dr Omar is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Spondylolisthesis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Dr Omar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Dr Omar has published 48 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cervical Spondylosis. You can view a list of Dr. Dr Omar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Dr Omar accept my insurance?
Dr. Dr Omar accepts most major insurance plans, including Metropolitan Health Plan and Northern Plains Alliance. We recommend calling the office directly at 612-775-6200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Advanced
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Omar isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Omar isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Herniated Disc SurgeryDr. Omar isAdvanced. Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery.
- MicrodiscectomyDr. Omar isAdvanced. Learn about Microdiscectomy.
- ScoliosisDr. Omar isAdvanced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal FusionDr. Omar isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
- Experienced
- Acute PainDr. Omar isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Omar isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Omar isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- DiskitisDr. Omar isExperienced. Learn about Diskitis.
- Foot DropDr. Omar isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- Herniated DiskDr. Omar isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disk.