Dr. Tobias A. Mattei

Dr. Tobias Mattei treats adult patients with injuries and deformities of the spine, including spinal tumors, spinal fractures and scoliosis. He performs complex spine surgery, spinal cord stimulation, vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty, and artificial disc replacement. He uses state-of-the-art technology for treatment of degenerative and traumatic spinal disorders, with a special focus on minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery and reduced pain following surgery. His research interests include development of new biomedical devices related to spine surgery. Dr. Mattei is an associate professor and chief of spine surgery in the Department of Surgery, Division of Neurosurgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, North American Spine Society, American Medical Association and American Association for the Advancement of Science. Dr. Mattei serves on the editorial review board of several medical journals and has authored more than 120 peer-reviewed publications.

Dr. Mattei is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Invertebral Disc Disease, Epidural Lipomatosis, Fractured Spine, Vertebroplasty, and Spinal Fusion.

Dr. Mattei is board certified in Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , Missouri State Board Of Registration, Amer. Academy Neurological & Orthopaedic Surgeons , and Drug Enforcement Administration . He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 157 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Mattei is currently accepting new patients.