Overview
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 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Epidural Lipomatosis, Fractured Spine, Vertebroplasty, and Spinal Fusion.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 156 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
6400 Clayton Road, Suite 201, St. Louis, MO 63117
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Mattei 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. Tobias Mattei
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tobias Mattei?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Tobias Mattei by calling their office at 314-617-2330. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Tobias Mattei a top-rated expert for Vertebroplasty?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tobias Mattei is classified as an Distinguished expert for Vertebroplasty, 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. Tobias Mattei specialize in?
While Dr. Tobias Mattei is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Vertebroplasty, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Epidural Lipomatosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Tobias Mattei participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Tobias Mattei has published 156 articles and abstracts on conditions like Vertebroplasty. You can view a list of Dr. Tobias Mattei's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Tobias Mattei accept my insurance?
Dr. Tobias Mattei accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-617-2330 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Mattei isDistinguished. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Mattei isDistinguished. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- VertebroplastyDr. Mattei isDistinguished. Learn about Vertebroplasty.
- Advanced
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Mattei isAdvanced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Mattei isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Familial Multiple LipomatosisDr. Mattei isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Multiple Lipomatosis.
- Fractured SpineDr. Mattei isAdvanced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- KyphosisDr. Mattei isAdvanced. Learn about Kyphosis.
- LaminectomyDr. Mattei isAdvanced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- Experienced
- ApoplexyDr. Mattei isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Bone GraftDr. Mattei isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Bone TumorDr. Mattei isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Brain TumorDr. Mattei isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Mattei isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Mattei isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.