Stewart G. Eidelson, MD

Located in Palm Beach County, Florida, Dr. Stewart G. Eidelson is a Fellowship trained and Board Certified Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon. He has performed more than 3,500 spine surgeries utilizing the most advanced technologies. He is a leader in minimally invasive procedures to remedy disc disorders (degenerative disc disease), herniated discs and to treat spinal stenosis. Dr. Eidelson's primary areas of research are spinal stenosis and lumbar and cervical spine problems. He has published outcome studies that determine the most effective treatments for cervical and lumbar spine problems. He also has a keen interest in the application of minimally invasive surgery techniques to spinal stenosis in the active senior.

 

The basis of Dr. Eidelson's practice is non-surgical solutions to spinal problems. Fewer than 10% of Dr. Eidelson's patients require spine surgery! He follows a multidisciplinary approach to medical treatment, which is quite successful in mature and active senior patients. His practice includes a team of medical professionals and associates who work under Dr. Eidelson's close direction to provide optimal treatment therapies, pain management, and other services.

Dr. Eidelson views patient education as intrinsic to his medical practice. He has published several books for patients - most recently, Advanced Technologies to Treat Neck and Back Pain, A Patient's Guide.

In addition, Dr. Eidelson is the Director of Spine Services for Integrated Spine Practice for Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Reconstructive Surgery and Minimally Invasive Disc Surgery. Integrated Spine Practice is a center of excellence founded on the principle that the treatment of lumbar or cervical spine illness requires

• Multidisciplinary Treatment
• Minimally Invasive Surgery is Preferred where appropriate
• Ongoing Research into improved lumbar and cervical technique is required

Dr. Eidelson is committed to continual improvement of the art and science of medicine. There is a growing national awareness of the importance of reducing radiation exposure during pain management procedures. Dr. Eidelson is one of a very few pain management physicians in Florida to have studied for, sat, and passed the rigorous examinations of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Dr. Eidelson has offices in the following locations:

Delray Beach Location
15300 Jog Road, Suites 107-108
Delray Beach, FL 33446
(561) 742-5959

Dr. Eidelson's practices serve southern Florida including West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Boynton Beach, Wellington, Lake Worth and Delray Beach.

Publications

Dr. Eidelson's Publications and Presentations are extensive and have been moved to a special page.

See Dr. Eidelson in Boca Magazine.

Leadership

Dr. Eidelson is also the founder of Spineuniverse.com, the world's leading website for back pain information. He is one of the most extensively referenced physicians on the Internet, and is routinely rated as one of the top spine surgeons in Florida.

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Dr. Eidelson was inducted into the the Drew University Athletic Hall of Fame as a member of the undefeated 1969 Drew Rangers Soccer Team.

The Drew Alumni Achievement Awards are bestowed on graduates of the College of Liberal Arts who have distinguished themselves and, in doing so, upheld the mission and vision of Drew University. Dr. Eidelson was honored with the Achievement in the Sciences Award during Drew University Reunion 2007. 

 

PREMEDICAL EDUCATION:

Drew University, Madison, N.J. B.A. Biology- 1972

MEDICAL TRAINING:

Thomas Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia PA Graduated 1976

INTERNSHIP:

New York Medical College Metropolitan Hospital,
N.Y., N.Y. July 1978 - July 1979

ORTHOPAEDIC RESIDENCY:

U.S. Public Health Service
aka: Bailey Seton Hospital,
Staten Island, N.Y. July 1979 - July 1981

ORTHOPAEDIC TRAINING:

Geisinger Medical Center, Danville PA
July 1981 - July 1982
Alfred I duPont Institute Wilmington, DE
1982-1983

FELLOWSHIP:

Cleveland Spine and Arthritis Center
Spine Fellowship with Arthur Stefee, M.D.
Completed March 1991

CERTIFICATIONS:

Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Initially Board Certified: 07/08/1988 - 12/31/1998
Recertified:          01/01/1999 - 12/31/2008
Recertified:          01/01/2009 - 12/31/2019
Recertified:          01/01/2020 - 12/31/2029
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Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
March, 1991
North American Spine Society
October, 1994

RESEARCH:

Founding Member, Palm Beach Orthopaedic and Spinal Research Foundation

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS:

Boca Raton Community Hospital
Bethesda Memorial Hospital
Delray Community Hospital