Smiling middle-aged man in dark suit, white shirt, and blue striped tie against a dark background

Patrick M. Curlee, MD

4.7

Based on 408 Reviews

MAKE APPOINTMENT

Locations

Germantown COMING SOON: Collierville

Areas of Focus

a couple of people hiking

Patrick M. Curlee, MD

4.7

Based on 408 Reviews
Patrick M. Curlee, MD is a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon at OrthoSouth who treats neck pain, upper back pain, degenerative spine conditions, traumatic spinal disorders, and other surgical and non-surgical spine problems. He takes a multidisciplinary approach to spine care, combining thoughtful evaluation with physical therapy, physiatry, and advanced surgical options, including minimally invasive spine surgery when appropriate. Dr. Curlee sees patients at OrthoSouth in Germantown.

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
University of Tennessee, Campbell Clinic - Memphis, TN

EDUCATION
University of North Carolina

Medical School: East Carolina University

Residency: University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital

NEWS & ARTICLES

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

    • PATIENT REVIEWS

    FAQ's

    What kind of spine surgeon is Dr. Curlee?
    Dr. Curlee is a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon who treats neck pain, upper back pain, and degenerative spine conditions with both surgical and non-surgical care.

    Does Dr. Curlee only perform surgery, or does he offer non-surgical treatment first?
    Dr. Curlee evaluates each patient's condition and recommends the most appropriate treatment, whether that's non-surgical management or surgery when it's the right option for the patient's symptoms and goals.

    What spine conditions does Dr. Curlee treat?
    Dr. Curlee treats degenerative spine conditions, cervical and thoracic spine disorders, and other spinal disorders that cause neck and upper back pain.

    Does Dr. Curlee coordinate care with other specialists?
    Yes. Dr. Curlee collaborates with OrthoSouth's broader spine team to provide multidisciplinary care planning when a patient's condition calls for it.

    Where does Dr. Curlee see patients?
    Dr. Curlee sees patients at OrthoSouth's Germantown location.

    Does Dr. Curlee accept new patients?
    Yes, Dr. Curlee is currently accepting new patients.

    WEBINARS

    Oh My Aching Neck! Solving the Mystery of Persistent Neck Pain

    CERTIFICATIONS
    Board Certified Orthopedic Surgery