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Sam Schroerlucke, MD

4.9

Based on 562 Reviews

Sam Schroerlucke, MD is a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon at OrthoSouth who treats neck pain, mid-back pain, low back pain, and a wide range of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine disorders. He specializes in both operative and non-operative spine care, with particular expertise in minimally invasive spine surgery, robotic spine surgery, and complex spinal reconstruction. Dr. Schroerlucke sees patients at OrthoSouth in Bartlett and Memphis-Primacy.


Dr. Schroerlucke's training included exposure to complex pediatric and adult spinal conditions, giving him a broad perspective on diagnosing and treating everything from common degenerative spine problems to more advanced surgical cases. His approach emphasizes careful evaluation, conservative treatment when appropriate, and advanced surgical solutions when patients need more than routine spine care.

Dr. Schroerlucke received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. He completed a spine surgery fellowship at the San Diego Center for Spinal Disorders where he was exposed to a wide variety of complex pediatric and adult spinal conditions.

In addition to his role as a spine surgeon, Dr. Schroerlucke currently serves as a Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army Reserves.

FELLOWSHIP

Spine Surgery, San Diego Center for Spinal Disorders - San Diego, CA

EDUCATION

Furman University - Greenville, SC

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia - Augusta, GA

Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical College of Georgia - Augusta, GA

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • North American Spine Society (NASS)
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
  • Society of Lateral Access Surgery
  • Scoliosis Research Society

PATIENT TESTIMONIALS

WEBINARS

CONDITIONS TREATED

  • Neck pain
  • Mid-back pain
  • Low back pain
  • Cervical spine disorders
  • Thoracic spine disorders
  • Lumbar spine disorders
  • Degenerative spine conditions
  • Complex spinal disorders
  • Spine conditions requiring surgical evaluation
  • Conditions that may require spinal reconstruction
  • TREATMENTS OFFERED

  • Operative and non-operative spine evaluation
  • Conservative treatment planning for spine conditions
  • Minimally invasive spine surgery
  • Robotic spine surgery
  • Complex spinal reconstruction
  • Multidisciplinary spine care through the OrthoSouth Spine Institute
  • FAQs ABOUT DR. SCHROERLUCKE

    What kind of spine surgeon is Dr. Schroerlucke?
    Dr. Schroerlucke is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon who specializes in operative and non-operative treatment for all spinal disorders.

    Does Dr. Schroerlucke only see surgical patients?
    No. He treats spinal disorders with both operative and non-operative approaches.

    Does Dr. Schroerlucke perform minimally invasive or robotic spine surgery?
    Yes. Dr. Schroerlucke has a special interest in both minimally invasive surgery and robotic spine surgery.

    What kinds of spine problems does Dr. Schroerlucke treat?
    Dr. Schroerlucke treats all spinal disorders, from the minor to the more complex spinal conditions.

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