Orthopaedic Spine Service
Phone: 617-724-8636
Orthopaedic Spine Service
The Spine Service delivers:
- Compassionate, patient-centered care
- A multidisciplinary team of clinicians, including surgeons, physiatrists, pain specialists and advanced practitioners, to ensure your treatment is tailored for your needs
- Non-operative treatment options and the latest surgical techniques, including minimally invasive procedures, to get you back to your active lifestyle
What to Expect
During your initial appointment, our team will perform a complete evaluation. Some tests may be necessary at that time, including x-rays, CT scans and MRIs.
Based on the findings, an initial diagnosis will be made. Then we will develop an individualized treatment plan to address your unique set of conditions and lifestyle goals. We bring together the clinical professionals with the most appropriate skills to deliver your care.
National Leader in Spine Surgery
Mass General is a designated Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Blue Distinction Centers are healthcare facilities recognized for their expertise in delivering specialty care.
Adult Spine Surgeons
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- Chief, Orthopaedic Spine Service
- Director, Adult Spinal Deformity & Spinal Reconstruction
- Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
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- Executive Vice Chair, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Program Director, Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program
- Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
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- Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon
- Director, MGH/BWH Orthopedic Spine Surgery Fellowship
- Instructor in Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
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- Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Adult Spinal Reconstruction Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
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- Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
- Member of the Faculty, Harvard Medical School
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- Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon
- Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
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- Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon
- Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Pediatric Spine Surgeons
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- Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon
- Pediatric Spine & Scoliosis Surgeon
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- Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Adult Spinal Reconstruction Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Physiatrists & Pain Specialists
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- Assistant Professor, Harvard Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Advanced Practitioners
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- Nurse Practitioner with Dr. Christopher Bono & Dr. Stuart Hershman
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- Physician Assistant with Dr. Daniel Tobert
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- Physician Assistant with Dr. Frank Pedlow
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- Physician Assistant with Dr. Harold Fogel
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- Physician Assistant with Dr. Harry Lightsey
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Christine Elizabeth "Liz" Guillen, DNP, CNP
- Inpatient Nurse Practitioner - Oncology; Spine
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- Inpatient Nurse Practitioner - Spine
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- Inpatient Nurse Practitioner - Spine; Oncology; Foot & Ankle; Children's Orthopedics
Patient Education
Patient Education Portal
Our education portal was built to answer our patient's most common questions.
Patient Guide
Step-by-step guidance: our spine team, spine anatomy, preparing for surgery and more.
Video
See video animations for common spine conditions and treatments.
Discharge Instructions
See discharge instructions for the Orthopaedic Spine Service.
Pain Guide
Read about safe practices when taking pain medication and non-drug pain relief methods.
Current Research
See some of our current research publications.
Patient Stories
Read more about some of the patients who have seen our Spine team and gotten back to the things they love.
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