Dr. Craig Forsthoefel is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon specializing in complex adult and pediatric spinal conditions. He served in the United States Marine Corps before pursuing his medical education. He employs advanced spine surgical techniques, including endoscopy, minimally invasive surgery, robotic-assisted spine surgery, complex osteotomies, and deformity corrections. Dr. Forsthoefel emphasizes a conservative approach, believing many conditions can be successfully treated without surgery. When surgery is necessary, he utilizes the least invasive, safest, and most effective methods to meet patient needs.