
Overview
Dr. Lionel Metz is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in spine surgery, caring for both children and adults. He is skilled in using minimally invasive techniques to treat spinal disorders. Metz has extensive experience in surgeries for the neck, or cervical spine; for spinal deformities, such as scoliosis and kyphosis; and for spinal stenosis, a condition in which narrowing of the spinal canal leads to pain or loss of function. He also has expertise in revision spine surgery, or procedures to correct problems stemming from previous surgery. Metz earned his medical degree and completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at UCSF. He completed a fellowship in spine surgery at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Metz is a member of the North American Spine Society and J. Albert Key Washington University Orthopaedic Alumni Society. He is also a candidate member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and an alumni member of the UCSF Inman-Abbott Society.
His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Caudal Regression Syndrome, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.
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Locations
400 Parnassus Ave., Suite A2300, San Francisco, CA 94143
1500 Owens St., San Francisco, CA 94158
Spine Center
Dr. Sigurd H. Berven has a strong interest in the care of children and adults with spinal disorders. He has expertise in pediatric and adult deformities, degenerative conditions of the spine, spinal tumors and spinal trauma. In research, Berven is interested in the assessment of outcomes for patients who have orthopedic surgery. He also studies minimally invasive techniques in spinal surgery, and he is exploring cellular and molecular techniques to biologically regenerate components of the spine, including the intervertebral disc. Berven studied human biology as an undergraduate at Stanford University. He was a graduate student in philosophy, politics and economics at the University of Oxford. He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and then completed his residency in the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program, which provides training at four major city hospitals. Next, he advanced his training in spine surgery as a clinical fellow at UCSF and in pediatric orthopedic surgery as chief resident at Boston Children's Hospital. Often invited to speak at national and international conferences, Berven has lectured on topics including measurement of outcomes in spine surgery, evaluation and management of spinal disorders, and advanced techniques in spinal surgery. Dr. Berven is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.
Spine Center
Dr. Vedat Deviren is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in caring for children and adults with spinal disorders. His expertise has led to a wide range of experience on difficult cases involving any part of the spine. He treats spinal deformities such as adult scoliosis, spondylolisthesis (a painful disorder of the lower spine), failed back surgeries and tumors, among other conditions. Deviren completed postgraduate education in orthopedics and traumatology (surgical repair following injury) at Hacettepe University in Ankara, Turkey. At UCSF, he completed fellowship work in spine surgery, training in both patient care and research. As a faculty member at UCSF, Deviren has maintained a passionate commitment to patient care. In his teaching, he focuses on concepts that provide medical students, residents, fellows and international scholars with skills for evaluating and investigating evidence-based patient care, spinal disorder outcomes, biomechanical characteristics of the spine and the application of medical instruments in spinal treatment. Dr. Deviren is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.
Stanford Health Care
Stuart Goodman is an Orthopedics provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Goodman is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, Osteonecrosis, Osteoarthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lionel Metz
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lionel Metz?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Lionel Metz by calling their office at 866-817-7463. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Lionel Metz a top-rated expert for Scoliosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lionel Metz is classified as an Experienced expert for Scoliosis, 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. Lionel Metz specialize in?
While Dr. Lionel Metz is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Caudal Regression Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Lionel Metz accept my insurance?
Dr. Lionel Metz accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 866-817-7463 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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- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Metz isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Caudal Regression SyndromeDr. Metz isExperienced. Learn about Caudal Regression Syndrome.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Metz isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Herniated Disc SurgeryDr. Metz isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery.
- Herniated DiskDr. Metz isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Metz isExperienced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.


