Spine



 

The spine surgeons at CORE Orthopaedic Medical Center understand how debilitating a back or neck injury can be. Our physicians are committed to providing treatment methods that relate to the individual patient to return them to their normal daily activities as soon as possible.

The Spine Team at CORE Orthopaedic Medical Center is committed to providing their patients with the latest advancements in the treatment of orthopaedic injuries with state-of-the-art techniques and procedures. Our spine surgeons have extensive training in treating conditions and injuries of the spine. They utilize a unique team approach with every patient, and strive to return patients to normal, daily activities.

Listed below are some conditions of the spine that we treat:

  • Herniated Disc
  • Low Back Pain
  • Sciatica
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Fractured Vertebrae
  • Spondylolisthesis

Some of the surgical interventions include, but are not limited to:

  • Total Disc Replacement
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Discectomy
  • Laminectomy
  • Kyphoplasty
  • Osteotomy

Learn more about conditions and injuries of the back and spine.

About our Physicians

Timothy A. Peppers, M.D., is Fellowship Trained in Reconstructive Spinal Surgery. He was a professor at Loma Linda University. He specializes in Adult Deformity, Complex Spine Trauma and Spinal Cord Injury, Disc Replacement and Motion Preservation Technologies, and Minimally Invasive Spine Procedures.  Learn more about Dr. Peppers.
Jamieson Glenn, M.D., completed his fellowship in spine surgery at The Texas Back Institute in Dallas, Texas. He specializes in minimally invasive spine procedures, disc replacement and motion preservation technologies.  Learn more about Dr. Glenn.
Raymond J. Linovitz, M.D., is Fellowship Trained in Spine Surgery. He specializes in Spinal Disorders and Surgery. Although he is retired from seeing patients, he is the Medical Director of Research and Education. Click here to learn more about Dr. Linovitz.


Research Department & Clinical Studies of the Spine
Click here if you would like to learn more about our Research Department. If you are a company, find out how to get involved with research. For patients, click here to find out if you are eligible for participation in our current clinical studies.

 
   
 
 
   
 
CORE Orthopaedic Medical Center 332 Santa Fe Drive Suite 110   Encinitas CA (North San Diego) 92024 877-777-2673 760-943-6700
A medical center that offers specialty trained orthopedic surgeons, doctors, occupational therapy, rehabilitation services and accupuncture in San Diego, California.