James Steven St. Louis, DO

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Dr. James St. Louis, D.O., performs minimally invasive laser spine procedures at Physician Partner of America’s Tampa location. He is board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery by the American Board of Physician Specialists and is a pioneer in laser spine procedures. Throughout his career, Dr. St. Louis has helped thousands of patients ease their back and neck pain through minimally invasive techniques. The combination of tiny instruments and a specialized laser allows for precision and faster healing than traditional open-back surgery. “Laser surgery allows patients to return to their activities within days or weeks instead of months, as is the case with open surgery – and that is in the best interest of patients,” says Dr. St. Louis. “It’s better for the overall health of the patient.” A commissioned officer in the United States Army, Dr. St. Louis earned his Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. He received his medical degree from the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences and completed his surgical training in the military and at Kennedy Medical Center in Cherry Hill, N.J. He has also studied stem cell therapy at leading hospitals in Ukraine and participated in studies of laser science in the Czech Republic. Dr. St Louis is the founder of Alabama Bone & Joint Center and Pensacola Bone & Joint Center and served as medical director of HealthSouth in Pensacola, Fla. Dr. St. Louis is a member of many medical organizations including the American Osteopathic Association, American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, American Medical Association and American Association of Physician Specialists. He believes in making the patient a partner in the decision-making process.