Surgical Specialties


Matching the treatment to the condition



Every patient is different—from the type of condition to the amount of pain they're experiencing—and what works for one person is not always what works for someone else. Dr. Tindel's focus is to find the unique solution that works best for a patient's specific problem.



When surgery is considered, Dr. Tindel spends a significant amount of time educating his patients and their families about everything they need to know about their procedure. Viewing the doctor-patient relationship as a partnership, he encourages them to ask a lot of questions and become active partners in the decision-making process to make sure they understand their condition and treatment options.



Board-certified in orthopaedic surgery, Dr. Tindel specializes in both minimally invasive techniques and complex spinal procedures, including:

  • Microdiscectomy
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Spinal Implants
  • Kyphoplasty
  • Tumors
  • Infections
  • Fractures
  • Complex Revision Spinal Surgery
  • Scoliosis Corrective Surgery
  • Spinal Cord Injury Surgery
  • Cervical Disc Surgery
  • Artificial Disc Replacement
  • Herniated Disc Surgery
  • Lumbar Laminectomy
Creating a conversation
"I encourage my patients to ask questions—lots of them. It's their backs we're talking about here and it's important that they understand the what, how and why before we ever get to the operating room."
Recommended Reading
"Covering everything from common diagnoses to surgical procedures, this book is packed with information to help people understand their condition, find the right doctor and make informed decisions about treatment."
     ~ Dr. Tindel