Zachary J. Grabel, MDDual Fellowship Trained in Orthopaedic
and Neurosurgical Spine Surgery
Zachary J. Grabel, MD is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon dedicated to helping patients overcome neck pain, back pain, spinal injuries, and complex spinal disorders. He specializes in delivering personalized, evidence-based care for conditions affecting the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, with a focus on restoring function, relieving pain, and helping patients return to the activities they enjoy.
Dr. Grabel believes every patient deserves an individualized treatment plan. He begins by listening carefully to each patient's symptoms, lifestyle, and goals before recommending the most appropriate treatment. Whenever possible, he emphasizes conservative therapies such as physical therapy, medications, and image-guided injections. When surgery is the best option, he utilizes advanced techniques designed to improve precision, minimize tissue disruption, and support a faster recovery.
Advanced Training in Spine Surgery
Dr. Grabel earned his medical degree from the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University after graduating summa cum laude from the University of Florida. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Emory University, where he received the Outstanding Chief Resident Award, before pursuing an elite combined Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Spine Fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic.
His unique fellowship training allows him to treat a broad spectrum of spinal conditions using both traditional and minimally invasive surgical techniques while tailoring each procedure to the individual patient's needs.
Comprehensive Spine Care
Dr. Grabel provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment for a wide range of spinal conditions affecting the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. He cares for patients experiencing neck pain, chronic back pain, herniated and bulging discs, sciatica, pinched nerves, cervical and lumbar spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, cervical myelopathy, spondylolisthesis, adult scoliosis and spinal deformities, spine fractures, and other complex spinal disorders. He also specializes in revision spine surgery for patients who continue to experience symptoms or complications following previous spinal procedures, offering individualized treatment plans designed to relieve pain, restore function, and improve quality of life.
He provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment for patients ranging from those with newly developed symptoms to individuals seeking second opinions for complex or recurrent spine problems.
Expertise in Minimally Invasive & Motion-Preserving Spine Surgery
Dr. Grabel performs a wide range of advanced spine procedures, including minimally invasive spine surgery, cervical disc replacement, lumbar decompression, microdiscectomy, spinal fusion, revision spine surgery, and complex deformity correction.
His surgical philosophy emphasizes preserving healthy anatomy whenever possible while using modern technology and evidence-based techniques to improve surgical accuracy, reduce recovery time, and optimize long-term outcomes.
Research-Driven, Patient-Focused Care
In addition to caring for patients, Dr. Grabel has contributed extensively to orthopedic spine research through peer-reviewed publications and presentations. His academic interests include cervical myelopathy, adult spinal deformity, minimally invasive spine surgery, artificial disc replacement, surgical outcomes, and spine biomechanics.
He continually incorporates the latest advances in spine care into his clinical practice, ensuring patients benefit from proven innovations and current best practices.
A Collaborative Approach to Spine Treatment
Dr. Grabel believes successful spine care begins with education and partnership. He takes time to explain diagnoses, review imaging studies, discuss every available treatment option, and answer questions so patients feel informed and confident throughout their care.
Whether treating a routine herniated disc or a complex spinal deformity, his goal is to relieve pain, restore mobility, and help every patient return to a healthier, more active life.
Schedule a Consultation with Dr. Zachary J. Grabel
If you are experiencing persistent neck pain, back pain, numbness, weakness, sciatica, or another spinal condition, Dr. Zachary J. Grabel offers comprehensive evaluation and advanced treatment options tailored to your individual needs. From conservative care to minimally invasive and complex spine surgery, he is committed to helping patients achieve lasting relief and improved quality of life.
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
- Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF)
- Cervical disc replacement
- Cervical foraminotomy
- Cervical laminectomy and fusion
- Cervical laminoplasty
- Cervical, thoracic and lumbar microdiscectomy
- Lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF)
- Lumbar and thoracic laminectomy (decompression)
- Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) and percutaneous procedures
- Navigated spine surgery
- Posterior spinal fusion
- Revision spine surgery
- Spine deformity correction
- Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF)
