Dr. Michael D. Tseng is an orthopedic spine surgeon specializing in spinal injuries and degenerative spine conditions. After over a decade in private practice, he joined the Stanford University School of Medicine faculty as the Spine Section Chief at Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley. He completed his undergraduate training at the University of Michigan, earned his MD at Weill Cornell University, and completed his residency at Beaumont Hospital in Michigan. He then completed a spinal surgery fellowship at UCSF. Dr. Tseng has been involved in various research projects, presented at national and international spine conferences, and published work in peer-reviewed journals. He is a reviewer for the Spine Journal and the BMJ Best Practice-Spinal Stenosis section. He contributes to the education of future surgeons as clinical faculty in the Stanford Orthopedic Surgery Residency and Fellowship programs. Dr. Tseng treats a comprehensive range of spine injuries and conditions, emphasizing conservative treatment approaches before considering surgery. When surgery is necessary, he collaborates with patients to form a treatment plan, believing that well-informed patients have the best outcomes. He employs a 'minimalist' approach to surgery, using the least invasive methods to achieve patient objectives. Dr. Tseng stays active through personal fitness, running, skiing, and golf, and enjoys cooking, music, and spending time with family.