Enguidanos Stephen T MD PA

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Dr. Stephen Enguidanos is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in spinal surgery, including deformities and reconstruction of the spine. Born in Avalon, California, Dr. Enguidanos earned his undergraduate degree from UCLA and worked as a paramedic prior to earning his medical degree from Creighton Medical School in Omaha, Nebraska. He completed his surgical internship at the University of Vermont in Burlington, and a research fellowship at the UCSD Department of Surgery & Bioengineering in San Diego, California. Dr. Enguidanos performed his orthopaedic surgery residency at SUNY-Downstate Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in Brooklyn, New York, and his spine surgery fellowship at the University of Colorado - Orthopaedic and Spine Center in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Enguidanos is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Medical Association. He is a published medical author and has participated in numerous research studies. He has particular interest in treating spinal deformities such as scoliosis, and also performs minimally invasive spine surgery techniques. During your initial visit you will be seen by our staff who will ask you about your medical history and your symptoms. A focused neurological examination will then be made by your doctor. While many patients want to discuss in great detail the exact event which may have caused their injury, the most important information your health care team needs involves your symptoms (such as where you have pain, weakness, numbness, etc.) and what limitations these symptoms place on your every day activities. Please take the time to write down this information. After reviewing your medical history and diagnostic tests, you will be presented with a number of treatment options. We will inform you of the risks and benefits of each option and will assist you in making the final decision concerning which option is best for you. Contact our office today to schedule your appo