Specialists of the
Southeastern Spine Institute

SPINE SURGEONS
Our Spine Surgeons are Board Certified or board eligible in Orthopedic Surgery. In addition, they each have formal, specialized training in the evaluation and surgical management of spine problems. Their training over the years has provided them the expertise to surgically intervene when the patient’s condition requires this form of treatment.

CONSERVATIVE SPINE CARE PHYSICIANS
Our Conservative Spine Care physicians have training in physical medicine and rehabilitation. In addition, each has special training in the non-operative management of spine problems. Their special training includes performance of EMG and Nerve Conduction Studies, also spine and joint injections done under fluoroscopy.

Donald R. Johnson II, M.D. Steven C. Poletti, M.D. Richard Blake Dennis, M.D. Richard F. Frisch, M.D. Leonard E. Forrest, M.D. John F. Johnson, M.D. G. Robert Richardson III, M.D.
Mark D. Netherton, M.D. W. Blane Richardson, M.D.
Richard C. Holgate, M.D. George Trey Lee, M.D. Thomas C. Appleby, M.D.