Orthopaedic Surgeon in Akron, Ohio (OH)

The Northeast Ohio Spine Center is one of Ohio’s most comprehensive spine care centers dedicated solely to treating back and neck disorders.
This year more than 65 million Americans will suffer from back pain. The pain may be the result of injury or the end product of the wear and tear of daily life.

At The Northeast Ohio Spine Center we offer the most progressive non-surgical and surgical treatments for back pain available today. Our spine experts are pioneering new cutting-edge technology and techniques that are less invasive and more effective.

In most cases, the Northeast Ohio Spine Center specialists will use non-invasive treatment options, which may include alternative therapies, to manage your back and neck pain. In other situations surgery offers the greatest hope of lasting relief. Our staff includes spine specialists that have dedicated themselves to making spine surgery less invasive, less traumatic and more effective by developing and performing a wide range of minimally invasive spine procedures.

Dr. Grubb received his M.D. degree from the Oho State University College of Medicine in 1989, then completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the Mayo Clinic in 1994. His advanced studies included a spinal surgery fellowship at Johns Hopkins University under John P. Kostuik M.D. Dr. Grubb is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a former assistant professor at Penn State University, clinical instructor at Northeastern Ohio Universities college of Medicine, a member of the North American Spine Society, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and AO Spine Faculty. In addition to his extensive training, Dr. Grubb has contributed to multiple journal articles, as well as presenting at national meetings regarding surgery of the spine.

Dr. Grubb specializes in the minimally invasive approach to all spine-related disorders in the cervical, thoracic and lumbar region. He is a strong proponent in the conservative treatment of spinal problems. Dr. Grubb is skilled in spinal Microendoscopic surgery, and the latest techniques in spinal fixation.

Dr. Grubb prides himself as being a caring and competent surgeon. He holds the well being of his patients in the highest regard.