Dr. Stephen R. Pledger M.D.
Orthopedist
5900 Long Meadow Drive Middletown Ohio, 45005About
Stephen R. Pledger, MD, FACS, is an Orthopedic Surgeon with Pledger Orthopedic Spine Center in Middletown, Ohio. The center provides provide a multi-disciplinary approach for patients having symptoms related to the spinal and neurological systems. Dr. Pledger graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1970. He completed his internship at St. Mary's Hospital and his residency at the University of Cincinnati; he is affiliated with the Atrium Medical Center and Middletown Regional Hospital. Since beginning his career, Pledger has become a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the North American Spine Society and American Medical Association.
Education and Training
Indiana University School of Medicine
In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1970
Indiana University School of Medicine 1970
Board Certification
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Osteoporosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Pinched Nerve
- Herniated Disc
- Pain
- Spinal Stenosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
Professional Memberships
- Member International Association of HealthCare Professionals
Internships
- St. Mary's Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- North American Spine Society, American Medical Association
What do you attribute your success to?
- Listening
Hobbies / Sports
- Golf
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