Spine Surgeons near Saint Petersburg, FL

Care Philosophy: Dr. Zahrai has extensive experience, diversity and competency in spine surgery encompassing minimally invasive techniques to fusions and complex reconstructive spine surgeries. He has an extensive research background and uses cutting edge techniques in regenerative medicine and stem cell therapy for spine and musculoskeletal injuries. He embraces conservative care and practices with compassion and concern for his patients' welfare and recovery. He believes in treating patients as if they were his own family and only recommending surgery when absolutely necessary.

Biography: Dr. Streufert completed his Orthopaedic Spine Surgery Fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Prior to fellowship, he completed orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of South Florida and the Florida Orthopaedic Institute and was awarded his medical degree from Duke University. Additionally, Dr. Streufert holds a Bachelors of Science in Physics from the University of Virginia. Patients with cervical, thoracic, and lumbar problems can require a range of treatments from the simple to the complex, and Dr. Streufert specializes in finding the strategies and treatment plans that best fit the unique needs of each patient. Specific interests include adult degenerative disorders, adult deformity, minimally invasive spine surgery, motion preservation surgery such as laminoplasty and disc replacement, and spinal trauma and tumor surgery. With emerging technology creating new options for patients with spinal disorders in both the surgical and non-surgical realms, Dr. Streufert has an interest in novel techniques that get patients better results. Dr. Streufert enjoys spending time with his family and taking advantage of all St. Petersburg has to offer.