Spine Surgeons
The Center for Spine and Orthopedics (CSO) combines practicing medicine with research and training spine surgeons from around the world. The practice’s three fellowship trained spine surgeons treat many spinal conditions, from degenerative disc disease and spinal stenosis to bulging discs, deformity and spinal fractures, among other conditions. Our surgeons are highly trained and experienced in minimally invasive spine surgery, spinal fusion and total disc replacement as well as a variety of other procedures.
Orthopedic Surgeons
Board Certified/Fellowship Trained
CSO’s orthopedic surgeons aim to get you back to the activities you enjoy, whether that means running, hiking, skiing, golfing or playing with your grandchildren. Our orthopedic specialists treat hip, knee and shoulder arthritis; meniscus tears; rotator cuff tears; broken bones; and foot and ankle injuries as well as other orthopedic conditions. Our surgeons perform hip, knee, shoulder, foot and ankle arthroscopy as well as total joint replacements. As a fellowship trained shoulder specialist, Dr. Schnell also performs total shoulder replacements, shoulder arthroscopy, and rotator cuff repairs. Our newest surgeon, Dr. Eric Kuhlman, specializes in foot and ankle reconstructive surgery, diabetic Charcot reconstruction and sports medicine.
Physiatry, Pain Management & Regenerative Medicine Specialists
Interventional Spine & Sports Medicine Professionals
With 30 years of experience each, our board-certified physiatrist and pain management specialist provide a broad array of non-operative options to alleviate chronic pain and treat sports injuries, including regenerative medicine, such as PRP; cervical and lumbar spine injections; facet injections; therapeutic neural blockades; dry needling; acupuncture; and implantation of spinal chord stimulators, among other procedures. They apply ultrasound guidance to ensure that injections are placed at the exact location needed for optimal results.
Allied Health Professionals
Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
Allied health professionals, including physician assistants (PA) and nurse practitioners, work collaboratively with CSO physicians to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care. CSO’s licensed nurse practitioners and physician assistants are advanced practice clinicians. Working under physician supervision, they perform physical examinations, order tests, diagnose conditions, perform procedures and prescribe medication, among other duties.
