Ari J. Holtzman, MD

BOARD ELIGIBLE ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON

Specializing In: Spine Surgery

Practice Focus:

Disc herniations in the neck and back

Degenerative conditions of the spine

Traumatic spine injuries and fractures

Minimally invasive spinal surgery

Top Procedures:

Microdiscectomy

Cervical and lumbar laminectomy/decompression

Cervical disc replacement and fusion

Lumbar spine fusion

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About Dr. Ari Holtzman

Medical School:

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Residency:

Montefiore Medical Center

Fellowships:

University of Washington/Harborview Spine Fellowship

Professional Memberships:

North American Spine Society, AO North America

Dr. Ari Holtzman is fellowship trained in spine surgery at the University of Washington/Harborview Spine Fellowship.

He started his training in Orthopaedic surgery in New York City at Montefiore Medical Center, the largest hospital in Bronx, NY. He completed his training at the Spine Fellowship at Harborview and the University of Washington, which focused on treating degenerative spine conditions, spinal trauma, and complex spine deformity.

Dr. Holtzman is passionate about not only treating, but educating his patients about their conditions so that they can make the best decisions together as a team. His goal in his practice is to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to work with his patients to help them achieve their individual goals in treatment and recovery.

Dr. Holtzman is a member of the North American Spine Society, AO North America, and has presented his research at national meetings, as well as published and peer-reviewed in scientific journals. He is an Upstate New York native who fell in love with the PNW during his fellowship and is now proud to call the region home. When not working, he can be found with his wife and four children, skiing, sailing, biking, hiking, and enjoying any other outdoor activities.

Specialties

"My goal is to use an individualized approach to help every patient address their pain and improve their quality of life. I strive to get to know each of my patients personally so we can work together and achieve the best possible outcome."

Dr. Ari J. Holtzman, MD

Feedback from Our Patients

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