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Milan B. Herceg, M.D.
Spine Surgery
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Dr. Milan Herceg is a board certified spine surgeon specializing in both surgical and conservative treatments for spinal disorders. He has a special interest in minimally invasive approaches to both the cervical and lumbar spine.
Dr. Herceg completed fellowship training with the Spine Care Medical Group in San Francisco, California. During his residency, he served as a clinical instructor at the Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine.
Dr. Milan Herceg is a board certified spine surgeon specializing in both surgical and conservative treatments for spinal disorders. He has a special interest in minimally invasive approaches to both the cervical and lumbar spine.
Dr. Herceg completed fellowship training with the Spine Care Medical Group in San Francisco, California. During his residency, he served as a clinical instructor at the Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine.
Dr. Herceg has been named to the annual Best Doctors in America® list each year since 2015. Dr. Herceg was also named a “Health Care Hero” by an independent panel of judges from across the State assembled by Columbus Business First that same year.
He and his wife, Molly, have three children, Jackson, Katherine, and Anne.
Dr. Herceg offers the following surgical interventions for the treatment of spine disorders:
- Cervical Spine Surgery
- Lumbar Spine Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Spinal Microsurgery
Honors and Awards
Residency, 2002-2003 House Staff Officer of the Year
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Click here to view Dr. Herceg’s presentation at Orthopedic ONE’s 2016 Arthritis CME
Commonly Treated Conditions
- Degenerative Disc Disease of the Spine
- Neck Pain
- Low Back (Lumbar) Pain
- Spinal Osteoarthritis, Spondylosis
Commonly Performed Procedures
Clinic Location
Surgery Locations
Education
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Undergraduate:
Miami University -
Medical School:
The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health -
Orthopedic Residency:
Orthopedic Surgery, Akron General Medical Center Department of Orthopedics -
Fellowship:
Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Spine Care Medical Group -
Board Certification:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Titles, Honors & Awards
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Awards
Best Doctors 2015-2020 - Named 'Health Care Hero' by independent panel of judges from Columbus Business First
- Castle Connolly Top Doctors
Associations
- Ohio State Medical Association (OSMA)
Research & Teaching
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Clinical Educator
Dublin Family Medicine -
Research
Orthopedic ONE Education Day
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I see an orthopedic specialist?
Consider seeing an orthopedic specialist when pain persists, limits your movement or interferes with daily activities. A specialist can identify the cause and discuss surgical and nonsurgical treatment options. Traumatic bone or joint injuries caused by an accident or fall may require immediate orthopedic trauma and fracture care.
What is the difference between an orthopedic surgeon and a sports medicine physician?
An orthopedic surgeon treats conditions affecting the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons and can perform surgery when necessary. Sports medicine focuses on preventing and rehabilitating activity-related injuries.
Orthopedic ONE’s sports medicine program includes primary care sports medicine physicians, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons, athletic trainers and physical therapists. The right provider depends on the condition and whether surgical expertise may be needed.
Can physical therapy help me avoid surgery?
Yes. Physical therapy is often a first-line treatment for musculoskeletal pain and injuries. A treatment plan may include therapeutic exercise, manual treatment, pain-relief techniques, activity changes and injury-prevention education.
For some patients with osteoarthritis, physical therapy and other conservative treatments may help delay or avoid joint-replacement surgery. Learn more about Orthopedic ONE’s approach to joint preservation.