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Dr. Roger William Shortz, MD

Interventional Pain Medicine, Neurological Surgery
Accepting new patients
57 years of experience
BaySpine Medical Associates: Shortz Roger W MD 1875 Olympic Blvd Ste 150, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(510) 243-2130

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Brief Intro

Dr. ROGER WILLIAM SHORTZ is a Neurosurgeon and Pain Management specialist with over 54 years of experience in the medical field serving the SF Bay Area and surrounding communities. A native of Indiana, Dr. Shortz received his surgical residency training at the University of Miami School of Medicine. Dr. Shortz is a member of several societies, including American Association of Neurological Surgeons, North American Spine Society, American College of Surgeons, California Association of Neurological Surgeons, California Medical Association, Alameda-Contra Costa County Medical Association, and California Society of Industrial Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Shortz offers state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment modalities, including in-house fluoroscopically guided injections, physical therapy, functional capacity evaluations, EMG and NCV studies, and minimally invasive through complex reconstructive spinal surgery with the area of expertise:NeurosurgeryGeneral NeurosurgeryNeurosurgical Spine SurgeryPainPeripheral NeuropathyHis practice at BaySpine Medical Associates is pleased to provide spine care for the San Francisco Bay Area . Dr. Shortz has dedicated their career to the diagnosis and treatment of low back and neck pain related to disc herniation, stenosis, scoliosis, spondylolisthesis and other spinal disorders. His team of clinicians consists of physicians and allied health professionals who specialize in the non-operative and operative treatment of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. We also provide regenerative medicine injections for the spine and joints.We would love to make a difference for you. Chat Now with us Today!

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of Medicine - 1968

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

BaySpine Medical Associates: Shortz Roger W MD
1875 Olympic Blvd Ste 150, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Mon:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Neurological Surgery
Interventional Pain Medicine

Conditions Addressed

Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Bone Spurs
Compression Fracture
Kyphosis
Radiculopathy
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Cervical Spinal Stenosis
Peripheral Neuropathy

Procedures Performed

Spine Facet Injections
Epidural Injections
Epidural Nerve Block
Spine Surgery
Physical Therapy
Pain Injections
Pain Management
Interventional pain management
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
CT Scan Procedure
Electromyography (EMG)
MRI
X-Ray
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

UnitedHealthcare
Medicare
Aetna
Health Net
Commonwealth Care Alliance

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