Non-operative conservative spine surgeon Stanley Gertzbein, M.D., FRCS(C) is joining the Spine Center at Valley View based in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.
Dr. Gertzbein is a board-certified, internationally recognized spinal surgeon. He has 50 years of clinical experience and specializes in non-operative conservative spine care. He has trained in Canada, England, and Hong Kong and has provided his expertise as a professor at numerous universities.
Dr. Gertzbein lends a compassionate ear to his patients, commenting, “I spend a lot of time with my patients, up to an hour. I figure out what’s wrong and give people a sense of what to do to get better.”
Dr. Gertzbein continued, “I work closely with individuals to determine what treatment I can provide that will be effective. Historically, 90 to 95 percent of patients with sore backs will get better, with a commitment from the patient to follow through with the recommended treatment.”
Valley View is an independent, nonprofit health system. Dr. Gertzbein joins Valley View’s existing spine care team that includes Wade Ceola, M.D., FACS, FAANS and Michael D. Campian, D.O. In addition to the Spine Center at Valley View, Dr. Gertzbein will also serve patients from Valley View’s ValleyOrtho office in Aspen and Willits HealthCare in Basalt.
Valley View CEO Brian Murphy, M.D. said, “Many patients prefer conservative therapy over invasive spinal surgery, and Dr. Gertzbein is the only provider in the Colorado mountains who offers this specialty with a surgical background.”
Dr. Murphy continued, “We are proud to have Dr. Gertzbein’s extensive experience and his talent for compassionate listening as part of the Valley View team, complementing our comprehensive spine care team greatly.”
For OTW’s recent coverage of Valley View’s expanding team, see “Hand and Wrist Surgeon Dr. Michael Potter Joins ValleyOrtho” and “Dr. Pevny and Dr. Purnell Join New ValleyOrtho Office.”
Dr Gertzbein is the best surgeon that I have ever used . He is the most impeccable DOCTOR that I know. I would highly recommend him to anyone who has spinel problems.
I hope you are doing well Dr.Gertzbein.
I had the privilege of working for Dr Gertzbein many years ago. He impressed me with his skill, knowledge and compassion. I hold him in high regard and highly recommend him.