Michael Steinmetz, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.636.5860
- Desk:
- 216.445.5754
- Fax:
- 216.445.4992
Additional Locations
Center for Spine Health
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
Driving Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.636.5860
- Desk:
- 216.445.5754
- Fax:
- 216.445.4992
Treatment & Services
- Cervical Deformity Surgery
- Cervical Spine Surgery
- Complex Spinal Instrumentation
- Complex Spinal Reconstruction
- Complex Spinal Surgery
- Deformity Correction
- Fracture Care
- Image-Guided Spinal Navigation
- Kyphoplasty
- Lumbar Fusion
- Lumbar Spine Surgery
- Management of Back and Neck Pain
- Microsurgical and Minimally Invasive Techniques
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Neck Surgery
- Nerve Transfers For Injury/tumor
- Neurological Surgery
- Peripheral Nerve Decompression/transfer
- Revision Cervical Spine Surgery
- Scoliosis Surgery
- Spinal Deformity Surgery
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Surgery
- Spine Decompression
- Spine Reconstruction
- Spine Tumor Removal And Reconstruction
- Surgery For Spinal Tumors
- Thoracic Spine Surgery
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Aneurysm, Cerebral
- Arachnoid Cysts
- Back Disorders
- Brain Aneurysms and Hemorrhage
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Carotid Bruit
- Cervical Infections
- Cervical Myelopathy
- Cervical Tumors
- Chronic Back Pain
- Complex Spinal Disorders
- Degenerative Spine Disease
- Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
- Herniated Disc
- Infection of the Spine
- Kyphosis
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Marfan Syndrome
- Neck Pain
- Neurofibromatosis
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
- Radiculopathy
- Sarcoma
- Schwannoma
- Sciatica
- Spinal Cancer
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Deformity
- Spinal Disorders
- Spinal Fractures
- Spinal Metastases
- Spinal Neoplasms
- Spinal Vascular Disorders
- Spine Pain
- Spine Tumors
- Spondylitis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylolysis
- Spondylosis
- Stenosis - Spinal
- Vertebral Compression Fracture
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View All PlansAbout Michael Steinmetz, MD
Michael P. Steinmetz, MD, is Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at Cleveland Clinic. He is Professor and Chairman of Neurological Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University. His areas of expertise andclinical and research interests include complex spine surgery, minimally invasive surgery, spine trauma and spinal cord injury.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2014
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
Spine surgery
Madison,
WI USA
2006
Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Neurosurgery
Cleveland,
OH USA
2005
Internship - University of New Mexico School of Medicine
General Surgery
Albuquerque,
NM USA
1999
Medical Education - Texas Tech University School of Medicine
MD
Lubbock,
TX USA
1998
Undergraduate - New Mexico State University
Microbiology
Las Cruces,
NM USA
1994
Professional Highlights
He has published greater than 145 articles in leading medical journals, is co-author of the text, Anatomical Basis of Neurologic Disease (2009), with a 2nd Edition currently under revision, and is co-editor of Benzel’s Spine Surgery. He has also served as editor for three additional textbooks, sits on a number of editorial boards, and is a reviewer for several neurosurgery journals, as well as Section Editor for World Neurosurgery, a member of the editorial board for Journal of Neurosurgery-Spine and Deputy editor of The Spine Journal. He has contributed more than 60 Chapters to the body of surgical spine care literature, with several more in progress.
Dr. Steinmetz is actively involved in the various professional societies of neurosurgery and spine surgery. Serving in multiple roles in the Congress of Neurological Surgeons since his early years of training, he is now a member of the CNS Nominating Committee, and Education Committee. A member of the Executive Committee and Scientific Planning Committee of the CNS/American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) Joint Section on Diseases of the Spine & Peripheral Nerves since 2007, he is also Chairman of their Exhibits Committee. He s a member of the Minimally Invasive, CME, Governance, Advocacy and the PAC committees for the North American Spine Society.
Certifications
- Neurological Surgery
Specialty Interests
cervical spondylosis, chiari malformation, complex spine instrumentation, degenerative spine disease, spinal cord tumors, Spine Tumors
Memberships
- Congress of Neurological Surgeons
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons
- North American Spine Society
- Society for Neurosciences
Research & Publications
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As of 8/17/2022, Dr. Steinmetz has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.
Royalty Payments. Dr. Steinmetz receives or has the right to receive royalty payments for inventions or discoveries commercialized through the companies shown below:
- Biomet, Inc.
- Globus Medical, Inc.
Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.
* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.
79 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.
| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Listens | 4.6 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 5 |
37 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Feb 22, 2023
Dr Steinmetz was terrific
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2023
I have the best doctor.
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2023
Dr. Steinmetz is very caring & patient.
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2023
I trust Dr Steinmetz completely
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2023
Dr. Steinmetz answered all of my questions without rushing me, and was very thorough.
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2022
Very satisfied with doctor Stienmetz and Erin
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2022
Dr Steinmetz is simply the BEST. I consider myself fortunate to know him.
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2022
I have referred him to others.
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2022
Dr. Listened to my concerns and past history with doctors in Illinois. I felt comfortable with his knowledge and success in performing my surgery and informing me of a new procedure that doesn't require metal placed In my back If I require Infusions during surgery.
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2022
Good doc was right on time
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2022
*Dr. Stinnetz team was excellent.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2022
Dr. Steinmetz was clearly concerned over recent injection without positive results.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2022
Dr Steinmetz was very informative, personal and responsive to my questions and concerns.
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2022
I was referred to Dr Steinmetz by a friend. I would not hesitate to do the same.
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2022
Dr Michael Steinmetz is a TRUE patient friendly, knowledgeable and consummate Professional who only has my best interests in his hands.
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2022
My wife, daughter and I couldn't have been more pleased; spacing of post surgery follow ups: nurse two weeks after surgery, Dr Steinmetz at 5 weeks post surgery then again approximately 4 months pst surgery Very Helpful and Effective. I (we) felt Dr Steinmetz really cared and took the time to explore and answer all the questions we had. Thumbs Up!
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2022
Dr Steinmetz is a fantastic doctor explaining everything and taking the time
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2022
Dr Steinmetz was very thorough and took his time to explain and answer questions.
Reviewed on Oct 5, 2022
I have been a patient of at least 25 or more physicians in my life and there is not a more capable and caring medical provider than Dr. Steinmetz and, his PA, Erin Anderson.
Reviewed on Oct 5, 2022
Dr. Steinmetz is a wonderful physician!
Reviewed on Aug 31, 2022
Very impressed with Dr. Steinmetz.
Reviewed on Aug 31, 2022
I was very impressed with doctor and his assistant. They both listened very carefully to what I had to tell them.
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2022
*Dr. Steinmetz is exceptional - his knowledge, expertise, respect, kindness, compassion & bedside manner is something very rare to find in a dr./surgeon. The CC is lucky to have him. *Cameron his PA is very good also & pleasant when visiting. Most nurses not the drs.
Reviewed on Jul 27, 2022
Very caring doctor
Reviewed on Jul 27, 2022
Long wait for appoint appointment time outstanding in terms of the doctor
Reviewed on Jul 13, 2022
Dr Steinmetz has been very professional and helpful
Reviewed on Jul 8, 2022
Doctor was very tuned in the appointment.
Reviewed on Jul 1, 2022
Dr Steinmetz is great. Super skilled and he really listens.
Reviewed on Jul 1, 2022
Love Dr Steinmetz and his staff
Reviewed on Jun 15, 2022
I felt as if a weight had been lifted. Our specialist listened but actually told me there had been other issues I wasn't aware of.
Reviewed on May 25, 2022
I was impressed with how prepared Dr. Steinmetz was regarding my casereviewed images and course I'd been on. He was very personable and didn't seemed rushed even though I know he is busy.
Reviewed on May 18, 2022
Dr. Steinmetz was personable and professional.
Reviewed on May 18, 2022
Very pleased with dr. Steinmetz. He explains all options, good or bad.
Reviewed on Apr 20, 2022
Dr. Michael was incredibly interested, helpful, knowledgeable and accommodating! Instilled great confidence in my Consultation experience.
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2022
Dr. Steinmetz is caring and good at continuing care
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2022
I was impressed with Dr. Steinmetz performance. Very thorough.
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2022
Dr. Steinmetz was very caring and did not immediately recommend surgery.