Dr. Benjamin Bjerke is fellowship-trained and Board Certified Spine Surgeon. He specializes in surgical procedures of the cervical spine as well as minimally invasive lumbar procedures. Dr. Bjerke has extensive training in advanced spine procedures and techniques from the world-renowned Mayo Clinic and serves as a team physician for the US Ski Team. He is dedicated to providing his patients with compassionate, expert spine care. Dr. Bjerke applies a conservative first approach to his patients and only offers surgical intervention with proven, evidence-based techniques when necessary. This means providing the most minimally invasive and safest procedures for each patient. Dr. Bjerke is proficient with the most modern advancements in total spine care, including minimally invasive surgical (MIS) techniques, computer-aided navigation, and motion-preserving operations. Dr. Bjerke is committed to providing excellent care for bilingual patients and speaks fluent, professional Spanish. He has operated in Ghana, West Africa, as a volunteer surgeon on three surgical missions to treat severe spinal diseases. Dr. Bjerke also serves as team physician for the U.S. Freestyle Ski Team.
Dr. Benjamin T Bjerke, MD
- Orthopedic Spine Surgery
- 16 years of experience
- Orthopedic Surgeons Of Southern Indiana 1220 Spring St, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
- (812) 282-8494
Brief Intro
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Education Background
MEDICAL SCHOOL
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons - 2009
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
Location & Hours
- Orthopedic Surgeons Of Southern Indiana
- 1220 Spring St, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Specialties Treated
- Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Conditions Addressed
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Spinal Stenosis
- Scoliosis or Kyphoscoliosis
- Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
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Procedures Performed
- Spinal Decompression
- Spinal Fusion
Insurance Accepted
* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- CHAMPVA
- Humana
- Medicare
- CareSource
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- STLDentalPlan| LLC
- Optum Health
- UnitedHealthcare
- Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
- MDwise
- Aetna
- Tricare
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- AmeriGroup
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