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Michael Spiess

MD, FRCSC

Orthopedic Spine

Saskatoon-based spine surgeon focused on cervical and lumbar spine procedures.

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Experience:

13 years

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Location:

Saskatoon, SK

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Consults:

Virtually & in-person

Speaks:

English

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Treats:

Adults

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About

Dr. Michael Spiess is an orthopaedic spine surgeon in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan with fellowship training in adult spine surgery through a combined orthopaedic/neurosurgery spine fellowship at the University of Calgary.

Clinical Focus & Specialties

  • Cervical Spine Surgery: Surgical care for patients exploring private treatment for selected neck and arm symptoms related to cervical spine conditions, including anterior cervical decompression and fusion, cervical disc arthroplasty, cervical decompression, and posterior cervical foraminotomy when appropriate.
  • Lumbar Spine Surgery: Surgical care for patients exploring private treatment for selected lower-back and leg symptoms related to lumbar spine conditions, including lumbar decompression and lumbar discectomy when appropriate.
  • Adult Spine Surgery: Fellowship-informed care in adult spinal conditions, with experience in degenerative, deformity, trauma, tumour, and minimally invasive spine surgery.

He completed his Doctor of Medicine at the University of Calgary in 2007, orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Saskatchewan from 2007 to 2012, and adult spine fellowship training at the University of Calgary from 2012 to 2013. He is an Assistant Professor in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Saskatchewan, as well as Spine Section Head within the Division of Orthopedic Surgery.

In addition to his clinical excellence, Dr. Spiess continues to be involved in research through peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters and educational videos. He is involved with the Canadian Spine Outcomes and Research Network (CSORN) and is actively engaged with Residents on a variety of ongoing studies.

Dedicated to providing the highest standard of care, Dr. Spiess takes a personalized approach to spine surgery, carefully tailoring treatment plans to address each patient’s unique needs and goals. With a commitment to staying at the forefront of medical advancements, Dr. Spiess strives to deliver compassionate, state-of-the-art care that empowers patients to achieve optimal outcomes and improved quality of life.

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Advanced training

Combined Orthopaedic/Neurosurgery Spine Fellowship, Adult Spine Surgery | University of Calgary, Calgary, AB | 2012 – 2013

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Training & credentials

Combined Orthopaedic/Neurosurgery Spine Fellowship, Adult Spine Surgery | University of Calgary, Calgary, AB | 2012 – 2013

Orthopaedic Surgery Residency | University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK | 2007 – 2012

Doctor of Medicine (MD) | University of Calgary, Calgary, AB | 2007

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Career

Medical Director & Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon | Saskatoon Surgicentre, Saskatoon, SK | 2013 – Present

Assistant Professor, Orthopedic Surgery | University of Saskatchewan, College of Medicine | Current

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Memberships

Spine Section Head and Executive, Division of Orthopedic Surgery

Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons of Canada

Sees patients at:

Saskatchewan Surgicentre

433-750 Spadina Cres E,
Saskatoon, SK, S7K 3H3

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Does Dr. Spiess do virtual consults?

Yes. Virtual or in-person consults are available.

Dr. Spiess is within my home province, can they provide me surgical services?

What languages does Dr. Spiess speak?

English

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Spiess?

Patients commonly seek Dr. Spiess's expertise because they may be experiencing neck or back symptoms related to nerve compression, sciatica, spinal stenosis, or a herniated disc, and are considering cervical or lumbar decompression, ACDF, cervical disc arthroplasty, lumbar discectomy, or posterior cervical foraminotomy. Dr. Spiess completed combined orthopaedic/neurosurgery fellowship training in adult spine surgery.

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