Spine Surgery

Are you having back or nerve pain? When physical therapy or medications aren't enough, surgery may be your best option. At CHA, we have one of the most experienced spine surgeons in New England to help.

Led by Frank Pedlow, Jr., MD, our spine team provides comprehensive care for a wide range of spinal conditions such as back, neck, or leg pain, muscle spasms caused by injury, or changes in the spine. We treat common conditions like pinched nerves, muscle strains, and herniated discs. Our team also specializes in care for more complex issues that might require surgery.

Meet Dr. Pedlow

Dr. Pedlow is a board-certified, fellowship-trained spine surgeon who specializes in surgical care for the adult spine. A nationally recognized surgeon, Dr. Pedlow has been named one of Boston Top Doctors for many years and brings a vast amount of experience to solving patient problems.

Dr. Pedlow has expertise with a wide range of spine procedures. This includes the diagnosis and treatment of degenerative conditions of the cervical and lumbar spine, minimally invasive spine surgery, motion preservation surgery including cervical artificial disc replacement, athletic injuries, and care of the injured worker. As one of the only spine surgeons in New England that has received training in both neurosurgical and orthopedic techniques of spine surgery, he is able to take a comprehensive approach to patient care and create a personalized treatment plan for each one of his patients.

Dr Pedlow is the former Chief of the Orthopaedic Spine Service at Massachusetts General Hospital and continues to work there, in addition to his work at CHA. He is also an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School and a member of the Harvard teaching faculty. He enjoys participating in all aspects of orthopaedic resident, fellow, and APP teaching on the Orthopaedic Spine Services.