R. Spencer Stoetzel, M.D. is a board-certified (ABOS) fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in treatment of spinal disorders, hip and knee replacement, as well as arthroscopic procedures. He treats both surgical and non-surgical orthopedic conditions, and performs interventional pain management procedures. He is also a board certified independent medical examiner (ABIME), with expertise in medical/ legal examinations, and case reviews.

He ia a 6th generation Floridian, who attended Maclay High school before doing his undergraduate education at Southern Methodist University. He went on to obtain his medical degree at Tulane University, and completed his internship and residency at Tulane University in orthopaedic surgery. He also did a chief residency year at Johns Hopkins University, before completing a spine surgery fellowship at The Maryland Spine Fellowship, with Paul McAfee, M.D. Dr Stoetzel has published various article and presented at national meeting.

Dr Stoetzel’s clinical interests include operative and non-operative disorders of the cervical, lumbar, and thoracic spine, hip, knee, shoulder and hand disorders, including arthroscopic reconstruction and arthroplasty. He treats disorders in adults and children. He has privileges at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, Capitol Medical Center and Red Hills Surgical Center.

Undergraduate: Southern Methodist University, Dallas,Texas, BS in biology with a minor in chemistry

Medical School: Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana, M.D.

Residency: Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana,

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland

Fellowship; The Maryland Spine Fellowship, Baltimore, Maryland

General orthopedic surgery: carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, as well as other peripheral nerve disorders, treatment of fractures and dislocations and tendon repair.

Spinal disorders of the cervical, thoracic, and lumber spine, including arthroplasty (disc replacement), both open and minimally invasive fusions, discectomy, and interventional pain management.

Arthroscopy of the wrist, shoulder, knee and ankle.

Arthroplasty (Joint replacement) of the knee and hip.