Dr. Mesfin A. Lemma

"My philosophy of care is quite simple: to render to my patients the best care possible." - Dr. Mesfin A. Dr. Mesfin Lemma and his team understand the challenges facing patients with spinal disorders. A team approach is utilized to enable timely, effective diagnoses and treatment options. "Many surgeons are quick to operate. In my practice, non-operative options are exhausted first. In cases where symptoms persist, my goal is to achieve the best long-term results using the least invasive techniques, thus minimizing risks and improving recovery time." - Dr. Mesfin A. Minimally invasive spine surgery. "My areas of special intellectual interest and clinical expertise center around minimally invasive techniques, which use tubular retractors instead of larger incisions, state-of-the-art technologies, and computer-assisted navigation. This all allows me to deliver the best solutions to my patients' spine issues with the least amount of invasion." - Dr. Mesfin A. Lemma

Coordinated care to practice medicine as a team. Open communication with you and your referring physician, keeping both of you informed through each step of your evaluation and treatment, is an important component to your care. Dr. Lemma and his team welcome your questions and encourage dialogue with you, your referring physician, and other specialists who may be involved in your care.