Medical Services Spine Center Spine Center Our state-of-the-art facility is the first in the Tristate to offer patients a full continuum of spine care and the expertise of every type of specialist involved in this often complex area of medicine. Find a Location Find a Doctor Spine Center Menu Patient Education Materials Conditions Common Back Injuries Neck and Upper Back Middle Back Lower Back Symptoms Back Pain Numbness Leg Pain FAQs Treatments & Technology Back Exercises Back Pain: Caregiver Information Intracept Mazor X Physical Therapy Spine Surgery Recovery Spine Center at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Eight out of 10 Americans have experienced back pain, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Back pain can range from a minor twinge to pain that keeps you from the activities you love. When you experience pain in your neck or back, you want answers and a treatment plan that will help get you back to the things you enjoy. Comprehensive Care for Better Outcomes Treating back and neck pain requires a comprehensive, integrated approach. That’s why the Spine Center brings together leading spine specialists together for a comprehensive approach to treat your spine issues. Our teams work across disciplines – neurosurgeons, orthopedic spine surgeons, pain management specialists, physical therapists, radiologists and nurses – to create a plan that meets your specific needs. This integrated approach to diagnose and treat back or neck pain leads to better patient outcomes, which means you can get back more quickly to the things you love. State-of-the-Art Technology At the Spine Center, patients can access state-of-the-art inpatient and outpatient treatment options and diagnostic tests, making it easy to identify the underlying cause of back or neck pain, and effectively treat it. Our team provides both non-surgical and surgical solutions for both complex and more common spine conditions. When you visit the Spine Center, your physician will work closely with you to understand your medical history, how long you have experienced back or neck pain and any recent injuries. Your physician will likely order imaging tests to better understand the cause of your pain, and then create a treatment plan with you and your team. Most often, back and neck pain can be managed without surgery through medication, rest, lifestyle modifications and physical therapy. When surgery is required, our experienced team will lead you through your options, including the latest technology in spine surgery, such as Mobi-C cervical disc replacement and Mazor X spinal fusion. Spine Conditions We Treat Through the comprehensive Spine Center, we treat a number of back and neck related conditions and injuries including: Degenerative spine conditions Cervical spine conditions Lumbar spine conditions Trauma and injuries Our Team Our spine program is the first in the region to bring the area’s prominent spine specialists together. The team includes: Steven Bailey, MD - Neurosurgery Timothy Burroughs, MD - Anesthesiology, Pain Management Jonathan Grainger, MD - Anesthesiology, Pain Management Lance Hoffman, MD - Anesthesiology, Pain Management John B. Jacquemin, MD - Orthopaedic Spine Surgery Will McClellan, MD - Orthopaedic Spine Surgery Tann Nichols, MD - Neurosurgery Bradley Schulte, MD - Anesthesiology, Pain Management Brad Skidmore, MD - Neurosurgery Roman Trimba, MD - Orthopaedic Spine Surgery Lauren Grammer, APRN Katie Gruen, APRN Carrie Herthel, APRN Natalie Melnyk, APRN Paula Wentworth, APRN Our medical experts are committed to working hand-in-hand and collaborating with the center’s physician, nurse navigators, interventional radiology nurse and technologist to deliver comprehensive care to each patient, regardless of the complexity of the problem. Gold Seal of Quality Certification for Orthopaedic Spine Surgery by Joint Commission St. Elizabeth has achieved the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for orthopaedic spine surgery. The Gold Seal symbolizes St. Elizabeth’s commitment to providing high-quality, safe orthopaedic care. The designation is a first for St. Elizabeth Healthcare’s orthopaedic spine surgery program. The Joint Commission is the leading accreditor of healthcare organizations in America. The organization uses information from health care experts, patients, providers and scientific and medical literature to evaluate a facility’s compliance with safety and quality standards. Contact Us Learn more about the Spine Center and how we can help you manage your back or neck pain. Call (859) 212-7000 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Locations: Spine Florence Turfway 7388 Turfway Road Florence, KY 41042 Spine Highland Heights 2626 Alexandria Pike 3rd Floor Highland Heights, KY 41076 Spine Greendale 1640 Flossie Dr. Greendale, IN 47025 MEET OUR NONSURGICAL SPINE DOCTORS When you have back pain, turn to St. Elizabeth! Join the St. Elizabeth Healthcare Interventional Pain Specialists Timothy Burroughs, MD and Bradley Schulte, MD, experts at the St. Elizabeth Spine Center, for an information session focused on back pain. During our FREE webinar on September 29, 2022, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., you’ll learn about back pain, its causes, as well as the conservative approaches and interventional and minimally invasive procedures used to treat them. Register Today Watch Our Spine Center Webinar: Back on Track In this seminar, our specialists spoke about mobility issues, pain management, treatment options, and answered audience questions. Even if you missed the event, you can still get the information you need to keep back pain from taking over your life. WATCH NOW