Dr. John Spitalieri, DO, Neurosurgeon
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Dr. John Spitalieri, DO

Neurosurgeon

5/5(20)
101 Robeson St Suite 410 Fayetteville NC, 28301
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John R. Spitalieri, DO, is a neurosurgeon who diagnoses and treats patients at his newly established private practice, Arizona Neurosurgery and Spine Center in Prescott, Arizona. Furthermore, Dr. Spitalieri can be found on staff at The Spine Center at Yavapai Regional Medical Center of Dignity health in Prescott, AZ, as well as Prescott Outpatient Surgery Center located in YRMC West in Prescott, AZ. Featuring sixteen years of experience, Dr. Spitalieri focuses his practice on the surgical treatment of all areas of the spine, including decompression, fusion, minimally invasive spine surgery, artificial disc replacement, image/computer navigation, and percutaneous treatments.

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Education and Training

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Medical Degree 0

Board Certification

neurological surgery

American Osteopathic Board of Surgery

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Dr. John Spitalieri, DO's Expert Contributions
  • Memory issues?

    Memory can be quite a complex thing. I would ask a number of important questions: -if you have family members who have similar issues? -did you have a trauma earlier in life that may have caused your memory issues? -have you ever had improvement in your memory; has it ever become worse? There are a number of reasons why some one can have problems with their memory, and it is not always easy to figure out what the true deficit is. As a Neurosurgeon (very different from a Neurologist), I have quite a few patients with memory problems. I have just a few recommendations for them to follow: -first, talk to your family doctor. If you do not have one, get one. You will most likely be referred to a Neurologist for your memory issues. -second, you must engage in mentally stimulating activities, like reading books or doing cross-words. In the face of dyslexia, read in a well lit area, and take your time. -third, get on the NIH web site and research the MIND Diet. In order to have a properly functioning brain, you need to have good nutrition, and this diet is great for the human brain. -last, try buying a simple memory book. You will find some of the descriptions and explanations quite insightful. I hope you find this helpful. Take Care. READ MORE

Awards

  • Compassionate Doctor Recognition Year  
  • Patients’ Choice Award Year  
  • On-Time Doctor Award Year  

Fellowships

  • Cooper Hospital neurosurgery 
  • Shriners Hospital pediatric spine surgery 

Fellowships

  • Cooper Hospital (Neurosurgery Fellowship); Shriners Hospital (Pediatric Spine Surgery Fellowship)

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Osteopathic Association, American College of Osteopathic Surgeons

Dr. John Spitalieri, DO's Practice location

Practice At 101 Robeson St Suite 410

101 Robeson St Suite 410 -
Fayetteville, NC 28301
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New patients: 859-252-6500
Fax: 909-580-1363

The Spine Center at Yavapai Regional Medical Center

999 Division St -
Prescott, AZ 86301
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New patients: 928-447-7463, 928-447-7463
Fax: 928-441-1777
www.johnspitalieri.com

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Dr. John Spitalieri, DO has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 20 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Neurosurgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Get to know Neurosurgeon Dr. John Spitalieri, who serves patients in Prescott, Arizona.

Dr. John Spitalieri is a board-certified neurosurgeon. He specializes in the surgical treatment of all areas of the spine including decompression, fusion, minimally invasive spine surgery, artificial disc replacement, image/computer navigation, and percutaneous treatments.

The talented and caring team at Arizona Neurosurgery and Spin focus on minimally invasive spine surgery. Utilizing the latest training, technology, and treatments we can do more with less. This means shorter hospital stays, less tissue damage, smaller incisions, and faster recovery. Dr. Spitalieri and his team look forward to helping you get back to living your life.

A graduate of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Spitalieri pursued a residency in neurosurgery at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton, California. This was followed by a fellowship in neurosurgery at Cooper Hospital in Camden, New Jersey and a fellowship in pediatric spine surgery at Shriners Hospital in Philadelphia.

An expert in minimally invasive procedures, he is board-certified in neurological surgery by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery (AOBS). The AOBS is an organization that provides board certification to qualified surgeons who meet stringent standards for patient care and training.

Dr. Spitalieri settled on his career choice when he was only seven years old, exploring the inner workings of the brain and spine while perusing one of his father’s college anatomy textbooks. Dr. Spitalieri attributes his strong work ethic and problem-solving skills to those early days, working alongside his father, in the family’s garage in New Jersey.

In honor of his clinical expertise, Dr. Spitalieri has been the recipient of Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2014, 2017, 2018), Patients’ Choice Award (2017, 2018), and On-Time Doctor Award (2017, 2018).

After living in large urban areas, he and his wife Donna – a Labor and Delivery Nurse and Nurse Midwife – decided they wanted to live in less populated communities. The couple learned about the Quad Cities through Kiplinger’s Magazine, which touted the area’s four mild seasons and diverse activities ranging from the arts to the outdoors. “We love it here. The people are friendly, and we always find something to do.”

Dr. Spitalieri has been practicing and treating patients for over 15 years. In 2020 he opened the Arizona Neurosurgery & Spine Center in Prescott, Arizona to offer residents the most innovative surgical techniques with the highest quality, individualized, and compassionate patient care. No longer will patients have to travel to Phoenix or beyond to seek specialty spine care.

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