Patrick M. Curlee, MD
Dr. Curlee has specialized training in congenital, traumatic, and degenerative spinal disorders, with particular interest in conditions affecting the upper back and neck. He works closely with OrthoSouth's broader spine team to help patients understand their diagnosis, explore conservative treatment when appropriate, and move to surgery only when it offers a meaningful benefit.
FELLOWSHIP
EDUCATION
Medical School: East Carolina University
Residency: University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital
CONDITIONS TREATED
Dr. Curlee often sees and treats the following conditions (however, this list is not exhaustive, and he may treat conditions not on the list as well):
Neck pain
Upper back pain
Cervical radiculopathy
Cervical degenerative disc disease
Thoracic spine disorders
Herniated discs
Spinal stenosis
Degenerative spine conditions
Traumatic spinal disorders
Congenital spinal disorders
Spine conditions requiring surgical evaluation
TREATMENTS OFFERED
Surgical and non-surgical spine evaluation
Multidisciplinary spine care planning
Minimally invasive spine surgery
Surgical treatment for cervical and thoracic spine disorders
Coordination with physical therapy and physiatry
Orthopedic spine surgical consultation
CERTIFICATIONS