Introducing Dr. Sean Kelly: Leading Spine Surgeon Joins Joseph Spine Institute in Tampa and Wesley Chapel

Joseph Spine Institute (JSI) proudly announces the arrival of Dr. Sean Kelly, a highly esteemed dual fellowship-trained adult and pediatric spine surgeon. Dr. Kelly is set to lead the Wesley Chapel Spine Center and extend his expertise to the Tampa office, bringing a wealth of knowledge and a commitment to comprehensive and compassionate patient care.

Internship in General Surgery at the University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville

Originally hailing from Boston, Massachusetts, Dr. Kelly’s academic journey has been marked by excellence. He graduated cum laude with a BA in Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics from Assumption College, where he also excelled in baseball and swimming. Dr. Kelly continued his education at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) in Blacksburg, VA, and completed an Internship in General Surgery at the University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville.

Accolades and Achievements in Orthopedic Surgery Residency

During his Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Larkin Community Hospital in South Miami, FL, Dr. Kelly garnered recognition for his exceptional abilities. He was nominated for the prestigious 2021 David C. Leach Award by ACGME, selected as Chief Resident for the 2019-2020 academic year, and named a Top 10 Finalist for the 2019 Florida Resident of the Year Award.

Expertise in Spinal Deformity and Fusionless Techniques

Dr. Kelly pursued specialized training in Pediatric Spinal Deformity at The University of British Columbia’s BC Children’s Hospital, where he honed his skills in complex spinal deformity and Anterior Vertebral Body Tethering (AVBT). His journey continued at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, where he completed a fellowship in Adult and Pediatric Orthopedic Spine and Neurosurgery, gaining expertise in degenerative disorders, tumors, and trauma.

Innovative Approach to Spine Surgery and Patient Care

Dr. Kelly is at the forefront of innovative spinal surgery techniques, including navigation-guided and robotic-assisted pedicle screw placement. These technologies enhance precision, accuracy, and predictability in surgical procedures. Beyond surgical intervention, Dr. Kelly offers a range of nonsurgical treatments such as physical therapy and spinal injections, reflecting his commitment to holistic patient care.

Dedication to Patient Well-being and Individualized Treatment

Specializing in degenerative spine conditions, spinal abnormalities, and trauma-related disorders, Dr. Kelly is dedicated to providing customized care that considers total body health and emotional wellness. His practice encompasses the treatment of adult, young adult, and pediatric spine disorders, reflecting his commitment to addressing a broad spectrum of patient needs.

A Passion for Fitness, Fishing, and Family

Outside the operating room, Dr. Kelly enjoys an active lifestyle with his family. Whether staying fit, engaging in deep-sea fishing, exploring theme parks, or savoring great cuisine with friends and family, Dr. Kelly embodies a holistic approach to life that aligns seamlessly with his patient care philosophy.

Joseph Spine Institute is honored to welcome Dr. Sean Kelly to the team, confident that his expertise and commitment to patient well-being will significantly enhance the spine care services provided at both the Wesley Chapel and Tampa locations.

Astounding New Developments in Endoscopic Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Joseph Spine Institute, spearheaded by Dr. Samuel A. Joseph, Jr. Is excited to announce a groundbreaking collaboration with Spineology, a leading innovator in spine surgery technologies.

Spineology’s Pioneer Project has brought forth a paradigm shift in the world of endoscopic minimally invasive spine surgery, taking it to an entirely new level.
About the Pioneer Project:
The Pioneer project is the result of a cutting-edge partnership that has redefined the boundaries of endoscopic spine surgery. Spineology and Joseph Spine Institute, spearheaded by Dr. Samuel A. Joseph, Jr. have united to develop innovative products and technologies, achieving a level of precision, minimally invasiveness, and safety previously unattainable in this field.

Key Achievements: Through the relentless dedication and shared vision of our teams, the Pioneer project has introduced ultra minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery to the forefront of medical science. This transformative achievement promises improved patient experiences, shorter recovery times, and reduced post-operative discomfort, setting a new standard for spine surgery globally.

The Power of Collaboration: Spineology’s reputation for excellence and unwavering commitment to innovation, combined with the visionary leadership of Dr. Samuel A. Joseph and the Joseph Spine Institute, has culminated in a revolutionary leap forward in the realm of spine surgery.

Expressing Our Gratitude: We extend our profound appreciation to the teams at Spineology, Joseph Spine Institute, and Dr. Samuel A. Joseph for their unwavering dedication and outstanding contributions. This partnership has not only advanced the frontiers of medical science but has also made a profound impact on patients seeking minimally invasive spine surgery.

A Legacy of Innovation: Spineology is consistently at the forefront of technological advancements in spine surgery. Testing and re-testing. Imagining and re-imagining. Continually enhancing what spine surgeons will be capable of tomorrow, by revolutionizing the tools they hold in their hands, today. Because when patients trust you with their spine, trusting in your hands is essential. And trusting what’s in your hands is absolutely vital. You can’t wait for the future to provide the latest and greatest. That’s why we have and always will bring you tomorrow’s tools, today.

The Future of Spine Surgery: The Pioneer project represents our shared commitment to reshaping the landscape of spine surgery. This achievement is not merely about cutting-edge technology; it is about transforming the lives of patients and setting a new gold standard in medical care. We invite you to celebrate this remarkable achievement and stay updated with our ongoing journey to pioneer the future of minimally invasive spine surgery.

4K Video Imaging Platform is a State-of-the-Art Visualization Solution for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

New State-of-the-Art Platform for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery 

Joseph Spine Institute partners with pioneers of emerging spine care technology which brings state-of-the-art procedures to Tampa Bay and to our patients. Offering new hope and a transformative leap forward in spinal surgery.

Dr. Joseph continues to pioneer new techniques for minimally invasive spine surgery by implementing cutting edge techniques and utilizing a brilliant new 4K video imaging and integrated video recording to enhance the spine surgeon’s visualization experience. Viseon’s new 4k video platform, MaxView® 4K, improves surgical efficiency and safety across all minimally invasive spine procedures. 

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Joseph Spine Institute Announces the Launch of a New Advanced Spine Center location in Wesley Chapel Florida in September 2023

Comprehensive Spine Care Center Open in Wesley Chapel Florida

Joseph Spine Institute will be located in the Florida Pain Medicine Location at 27810 Summergate Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544

The opening of a new advanced spine center in Wesley Chapel, Florida by the Joseph Spine Institute, founded by Dr. Samuel Joseph, indicates an expansion of their services to reach more patients in the area. The institute’s focus on spinal health and advanced treatment will provide residents of Wesley Chapel and its surrounding areas the opportunity to additional access to specialized spine care.

Establishing a new center signifies the commitment of the Joseph Spine Institute to meet the growing demand for expert spine treatments. Patients in the region can now benefit from the institute’s expertise in diagnosing and treating various spinal conditions, including herniated discs, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, scoliosis treatment and other complex spinal disorders.

State-of-the-Art Spine Care

The advanced spine center will offer state-of-the-art minimally invasive spine treatments/surgeries, including cutting-edge diagnostic equipment and modern treatment techniques. This expansion allows Dr. Joseph and his team to provide comprehensive evaluations, personalized treatment plans, and a wide range of non-surgical and surgical interventions to address spinal issues.

Patients in Wesley Chapel and the surrounding areas will now have a convenient local option for receiving specialized spine care close to home. This new center will likely contribute to improving the quality of life for individuals dealing with spinal problems and will further solidify the reputation of the Joseph Spine Institute as a leading provider of advanced spinal healthcare.

About Joseph Spine Institute (JSI)
Joseph Spine Institute (JSI) was founded in 2016 by Dr. Samuel Joseph. He has assembled a comprehensive team of highly skilled spine specialists that are devoted to offering the highest level of spine care available today. He has also strategically partnered with some of the most innovative leaders in the spine care industry today in order to bring our patients the latest in technology, products and resources.

JSI recently opened a new Endoscopic Spine Center. The center is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of spine conditions using minimally invasive endoscopic techniques.

From state-of-the-art technology, to alternate therapies and interventional pain management treatments our industry leading spine care practice offers our patients a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of spinal conditions. Our highly-trained surgeons offer an integrated approach to patients that includes surgical and non-surgical options such as pain management and physical therapy.

State-of-the-Art Medical Technology and a Highly Skilled Surgeon Bring Tampa Bay a Revolutionary Approach to Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Dr. Samuel Joseph, founder of the Joseph Spine Institute (JSI) of Tampa Bay, performs the Tampa Bay area’s first Robotic Endoscopically Assisted Percutaneous Outpatient Spinal Fusion at Memorial Hospital of Tampa. This method allows access to the disk, nerves and bones of the spine.

The areas first combined Endoscopic and Robotic-Guided Spine Surgery patient was discharged within one hour of the procedure, instead of the usual 2 – 4 day hospital stay that is usually required with a standard Spinal Fusion procedure. The patient left with only a few tiny scars, 1 – 2 centimeters in length, in comparison to the large scars patients had to live with in the past.

“Together they (Endoscopic and Robotic technology) compliment each other in the perfect package for revolutionizing how spine surgery is done,” states Dr. Joseph. “I am honored to bring this new procedure, combined technology and innovative products to Tampa Bay. At JSI we are dedicated to partnering with the innovators of spine medicine in order to offer our patients the most advanced spine care.”

Partnering with the innovators of cutting edge spine medicine allows JSI to provide our patients with the advantages of next-generation technology that enhances safety and allows for better patient outcomes. Combining these innovative technologies reduces procedure and recovery time as well as offer the following benefits:

  • Pre-operative planning and improved surgical accuracy
  • Smaller incision and less risk of infection
  • Decreased intra-operative radiation
  • Less anesthesia and shorter hospital stay
  • Improved patient safety
  • Reduced post-operative pain and recovery time 

Dr. Joseph utilized the joimax® endoscope which allows direct visualization of the compressed nerve with the ability to remove the pressure and disk through a 1 cm incision. The endoscope (high-resolution camera) provides optimal visualization of the surgical field in HD quality. The endoscope allows the operation to be performed with minimal trauma to any surrounding tissue, as muscles, ligaments and tendons need not be disrupted.

After disc removal and decompression Dr. Joseph utilized Mazor X robot guided technology for improved accuracy, less soft tissue damage and less radiation exposure for the patient.

The percutaneous approach is made possible by this technology as well as special expandable cage by Spinal Elements and the most low profile screws available by MiRus. MiRus has developed MoRe®, a proprietary molybdenum rhenium superalloy for medical implants, to provide an unprecedented combination of strength, ductility, durability, and biological safety that is unmatched by current materials.

About Joseph Spine Institute

Joseph Spine Institute is the advanced center for spine, scoliosis and minimally invasive spine surgery. Founded by Dr. Samuel A. Joseph, Jr., a fellowship trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Joseph has assembled a comprehensive team of highly skilled spine specialists that are devoted to offering the highest level of spine care available today. He has also strategically partnered with some of the most innovative leaders in the spine care industry today in order to bring our patients the latest in technology, products and resources.

From state-of-the-art technology, to alternate therapies and interventional pain management treatments our industry leading spine care practice offers our patients a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of spinal conditions. Our highly-trained surgeons offer an integrated approach to patients that includes surgical and non-surgical options such as pain management and physical therapy. 

New Technologies and Outpatient Spine Care Make High-Quality Spine Procedures More Cost Efficient

The increased usage of new (often minimally invasive) techniques have allowed existing and new procedures to be performed safely and effectively with outpatients procedures at a much lower cost. Minimally invasive procedures, as opposed to open procedures, mean patients are no longer required to stay overnight in hospitals.

There are a number of ways outpatient surgeries and procedures are helpful for patients as well as medical professionals. Outpatient surgeries are in many ways easier for patients, and there are also inherent benefits for doctors and care centers.  

Convenience of Outpatient Spine Procedures

The most obvious benefit associated with outpatient surgery and other procedures is that it can be easier and more comfortable for patients and their families. A hospital can be an intimidating setting for some individuals, where as undergoing a small operation at a physician’s office or other facility may be preferable. This also is beneficial because it allows patients to recover at their own home, which  can be beneficial to children who worry about their parents away from home.

The physicians will also have much more flexibility in scheduling an outpatient procedure performed in the office or a surgery center.

Cost Savings For Spine Patients

Another major consideration for these types of operations is the enormous potential for cutting costs. Patients do not face room charges at a hospital, and some insurance companies have more lenient coverage for outpatient procedures. According to Becker’s Healthcare, there are tremendous savings associated with outpatient surgeries when compared to the same procedure in a standard facility. For example, patients who underwent outpatient lumbar spine surgery in 2014 saved $320 on average, while across the board these operations cost $8,475 less than they would have at a regular OR.

If you would like to learn more about the orthopedic surgical procedures available at our outpatient surgery centers, please contact us at Joseph Spine and one of our team members will be happy to answer any questions that you may have.

About Joseph Spine

Joseph Spine is an advanced center for spine, scoliosis and minimally invasive surgery. Founded by Dr. Samuel A. Joseph, a fellowship trained, board certified orthopedic surgeon. His practice includes the specialized, conservative, and surgical care of patients. Treatment includes therapeutic injections, disc replacement surgery, minimally invasive techniques, and complex reconstruction of adult and pediatric spinal disorders. Dr. Joseph is also among a select group of surgeons to offer cutting edge regenerative injection therapy.

Dr. Samuel A. Joseph Jr. Selected “Tampa Bay’s Top Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon”

Dr. Samuel Joseph, Jr., of Tampa, FL has been honored with the recognition of Tampa Magazine’s Top Doctors, in the category of Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine.

The doctors selected for Tampa Bay’s Top Doctors have been rated by their peers as doctors with the highest level of ethical standards and professional excellence.

“I am and always have been proud to be a spine surgeon which allows me to help people that have been in a lot of pain,” said Dr. Joseph. “To be able to help my patients that have suffered gives me a great deal of satisfaction. It is a great honor that this recognition of my work comes from the ratings of my peers.”

Dr. Joseph is a board certified, fellowship-trained, orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in advanced spine care. He is the founder of Joseph Spine Advanced Center for Spine, Scoliosis, and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.

Dr. Samuel Joseph offers the latest technological treatment advances for spine care making Joseph Spine, a comprehensive, multidisciplinary spine care institute designed to create better outcomes for spine and back patients regionally, nationally and internationally.

Dr. Joseph and his family are active members of the Tampa Bay community. They have taken a special interest in the Make a Wish Foundation and its goal of granting wishes and making life better for kids with life-threatening medical conditions. He also lends his time to the Butterfly Foundation, which brings deformity focused spine surgeons and comprehensive teams to developing countries to teach local spine surgeons through didactics, workshops, and surgery on local patients.

What is Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery?

Dr. Samuel Joseph, spine surgeon located in Tampa, FL, explains the benefits of minimally invasive spine surgery. He also reviews complex spine conditions that can now be treated with minimally invasive spine surgery due to advances in technology.

There have been a lot of new advances in medicine and technology that allow us to do minimally invasive spine surgeries (MISS).

Traditionally open procedures typically require a larger incision, as it is necessary to cut through muscles and pull them out of the way in order to reach the spine. This causes patients a large amount of pain, lots of muscle dissection, blood loss, increases hospitalization, the risk of infection and lengthens recovery time.

Minimally invasive surgery involves a smaller incision, with minimal muscle dissection, and less pain resulting in a faster recovery time, minimal scarring, reduced blood loss and reduced risk of infection. There is rarely a need for a blood transfusion, often there is less need for narcotic pain medications, and usually, no hospital stay.

Let’s review the anatomy of the lumbar spine. The lumbar spine consists of five lumbar vertebrae labeled one through five. So this would be L1, L2, L3. They are separated from one another by these discs, these discs are the spongy portion of the spine that allow the spine to flex and extend. In the back of the spine, there is a tube, the tube consists of fluid and nerves. The nerves exit at various places in the spine. If a disc herniates or if you have a bone spur that can cause pressure on one of these nerves which can cause pain, tingling, numbness, and dysfunction for the patient.

Conditions that may benefit from minimally invasive surgery include spinal stenosis, Bulging or herniated discs, bone spurs, sciatica, leg pain and arm pain.

As we continue to focus on emerging technology and state of the art equipment we have vastly expanded the breadth of spine conditions that can be addressed using minimally invasive techniques.

Today new advances in spine care enable us to undertake a full range of spine disorders, including many complex procedures – such as revision surgeries, multiple-level disease, fusions, compressions, and deformities – all using minimally invasive techniques.

Dr. Joseph, Spine Surgeon Tampa, Offers New Generation of Spine Medicine And New Hope For Patients

Tampa, FL April 7, 2017 – Dr. Samuel Joseph offers the latest technological treatment advances for Spine Care making Joseph Spine Advanced Center for Spine, Scoliosis, and Minimally Invasive Surgery, a comprehensive, multidisciplinary spine care program designed to create better outcomes for patients regionally, nationally and internationally.

Dr. Joseph’s practice includes the specialized, conservative, and surgical care of patients. Treatment includes therapeutic injections, disc replacement surgery, minimally invasive techniques, and complex reconstruction of adult and pediatric spinal disorders.

He is among a select group of surgeons to offer cutting edge regenerative injection therapy (RIT), a procedure that harnesses the body’s natural ability to heal itself. Joseph Spine utilizes Lipogems® for stem cell therapy.

Dr. Joseph has used his training and experience to become a leader nationwide on revision surgery for patients who have experienced failed surgery in the past.

Teaching Engagements

Dr. Joseph is active in teaching his minimally invasive techniques, complex scoliosis procedures and revision strategies to surgeons across the United States, as well as internationally, including China, Russia, Poland, Turkey, Ukraine, and Switzerland.

Dr. Joseph has published numerous articles in neurosurgical and orthopedic spine journals. His research on scoliosis, degenerative disc disease, and spinal surgery in the elderly has been presented at many international meetings including the International Meeting for Advanced Spinal Techniques.

Philanthropic Endeavors

Dr. Joseph and his family are active members of the Tampa Bay community. They have taken a special interest in the Make a Wish Foundation and its goal of granting wishes and making life better for kids with life-threatening medical conditions. He also lends his time to the Butterfly Foundation, which brings deformity focused spine surgeons and comprehensive teams to developing countries to teach local spine surgeons through didactics, workshops, and surgery on local patients.

New Generation, Patient-Focused Treatment of Spinal Conditions Is the Focus of Newly Opened Joseph Spine Center

Tampa, FL – March 2, 2017 – Joseph Spine, recently opened it doors in December of 2016, with spine centers in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Safety Harbor Florida.

Joseph Spine’s patient-focused spine care program operates under Dr. Samuel A. Joseph, Jr., who is committed to finding the best treatment approach for each patient.

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