Welcome to the Atlanta Bone and Joint Specialists Comprehensive Spine Treatment Center

Launching officially on the web in April 2020, our comprehensive spine center will be headed by Dr. Julio Petilon, a board-certified spine surgeon that's credential speak for itself.  Dr. Petilon will be working with Dr. Brian Vanderhoof to provide a comprehensive plan for your neck and back problems.

What is a non-operative back doctor?

A non-operative back doctor is usually a specialists in physiatry or pain management.  Our non-operative doctors focus on a zero narcotic policy and aim to have you pain free without any narcotic use.  While some problems in the back require more aggressive management with surgery, most back problems do not require a spine surgeon involved with your care. 
Dr. Brian Vanderhoof has been a specialist in the metro Atlanta area for nearly 30 years and is the cornerstone of the non-operative treatment program.

What is a spine surgeon and what do they do?

A spine surgeon is a physician who has does a fellowship in spine surgery.  A spine surgery fellowship, in orthopedic surgery, is a 1 year trained fellowship in learning about the surgical treatment to neck and back problems that fail conservative managemet.  Spine surgery involves removing herniated disks that are compressing nerve roots or the spinal cord, disc replacement, microdiscectomy, lumbar fusion, cervical fusion and more.  Spine surgery is highly complex and requires an expertise and steady hand. 
Dr. Julio Petilon brings his skill and strong educational background to Atlanta Bone and Joint Specialists to lead the way for our practice to provide surgical care for your spine problems.
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