Dr. Sethuraman Specializes in the Spine

The spine is a complex structure that provides both mobility and strength. Proper functioning of the neck and back allows for fluid, effortless movement. But, when there is a deformity, injury or disease of the spine, common activities such as turning, bending, or stretching often become painfully out of reach. More than 80% of adults will experience significant back or neck pain at sometime during their life.

Dr. Sethuraman, a fellowship trained Spine Surgeon from the Mayo Clinic, is a minimally invasive Spine Specialist & Surgeon who offers treatments and performs the latest surgical techniques in treating disorders of the spine. He enjoys working individually with each of his patients to find the best custom tailored options for resumption of an active and healthy lifestyle while minimizing down time. His specializations include:


*Specialization in Minimally Invasive Techniques
*Image Guided Technologies in the Management of Spinal Disorders
*Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbosacral, and Intervertebral Spinal Conditions
*Cervical Spine Disorders and Disc Replacement
*Vertebral Compression fracture
*Spinal Fusion
*Spondylolisthesis
*Spinal Stenosis
*Comprehensive Treatment of Degenerative Disc Disease
*Techniques in Spinal Instrumentation

Why the Southwest Spine Institute Team?

The Southwest Spine Institute Team is headed by Dr. Sethuraman, a fellowship-trained spine surgeon from the Mayo Clinic, who solely has performed more than 300 surgeries annually prior to joining the DFW community, treating problems resulting from degeneration of the cervical and lumbar discs, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, spinal deformity, trauma, and instability.

When to Seek a Spinal Evaluation

The spine can be affected by arthritis, degenerative wear and tear problems affecting the joints and disks, as well as a variety of other abnormalities that cause pain, numbness and weakness. Problems in the low back or lumbar spine can affect the leg and foot, while problems in the cervical spine of the neck can affect the arms and hands.

Modern spinal care is very complex. To determine if surgery is needed, patients should seek out highly trained experts such as the fellowship- trained specialists of the Southwest Spine Institute Team. They are experts at determining how to effectively treat spine related problems.

Education and Training

Fellowship: Spine Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rocheter MN
Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia PA
Internship: General Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia PA
Graduate: Doctor of Medicine, Medical College of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia PA
Undergraduate, Bachelor of Arts, Rutgers College, New Brunswick NJ

Board Certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Certified 7/13/2007

Professional Organizations

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
North American Spine Society
Association for Ethical Spine Surgeons
Mayo Clinic Alumni Association
Thomas Jefferson University Alumni Association