Here are five things to know about Dr. Roberts:
1. He has a special interesting in treating athletic injuries, pediatric and adult spinal deformities, spinal trauma and motion preservation.
2. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Roberts is engaged in two studies, including one with the Cleveland Clinic on epidural cervical injections. The other study examines the work habits of spine surgeons.
3. Dr. Roberts earned his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in Medford, Mass., and completed his spine surgery fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic.
4. Dr. Roberts has published more than 30 peer reviewed papers and is a peer reviewer for The Spine Journal.
5. The International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine and the North American Spine Society have awarded Dr. Roberts’ previous research.
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