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Lionel Metz
4.8 out of 5 (160)
Lionel Metz

Lionel Metz, MD

Orthopedic Surgery | Spine Surgery

Spine Center
400 Parnassus Ave., Suite A2300,
San Francisco, CA 94143
+1 more location
(866) 817-7463
4.8 out of 5 (160)
Virtual visits available
4.8 out of 5 (160)
Virtual visits available
Spine Center
400 Parnassus Ave., Suite A2300,
San Francisco, CA 94143
+1 more location
(866) 817-7463

Dr. Lionel Metz is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in spine surgery, caring for both children and adults. He is skilled in using minimally invasive techniques to treat spinal disorders.

Metz has extensive experience in surgeries for the neck, or cervical spine; for spinal deformities, such as scoliosis and kyphosis; and for spinal stenosis, a condition in which narrowing of the spinal canal leads to pain or loss of function. He also has expertise in revision spine surgery, or procedures to correct problems stemming from previous surgery.

Metz earned his medical degree and completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at UCSF. He completed a fellowship in spine surgery at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

Metz is a member of the North American Spine Society and J. Albert Key Washington University Orthopaedic Alumni Society. He is also a candidate member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and an alumni member of the UCSF Inman-Abbott Society.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery

  • Fellowships

    Washington University School of Medicine, Spine Surgery

  • Residencies

    UCSF, Orthopaedic Surgery

  • Internship

    UCSF, Orthopaedic Surgery

  • Degree

    MD, UCSF

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    My reviews

    4.8

    Overall Experience
    160 Ratings
    About our process
    Aug 27, 2025
    Dr Metz and team are amazing
    Aug 21, 2025
    My questions were not answered.
    Aug 20, 2025
    I can't say enough about Dr. Metz! I'm sure its a cliche that gets thrown around at UCSF a lot, but he's a miracle worker and gave me back my life. I think he's the cat's meow and embodies the best of what medicine should be: a caring, knowledgable, skilled practitioner who makes his patients feel heard, understood and everything will be ok.
    Jul 05, 2025
    Dr Metz is an excellent Dr. I so appreciate being under his care!!
    Jun 04, 2025
    Always cares about my concerns and addresses them making sure that the decisions are collaborative a such as they can be.
    Mar 28, 2025
    Superb physician. I will never let him go!
    Mar 26, 2025
    Dr. Metz the best!Jocelyn always so good to visit with. She is great
    Jan 31, 2025
    Absolutely! Dr. Metz is the best! He is professional but friendly and listens to my concerns and includes me in the process making sure that he answers my questions.
    Jan 10, 2025
    My visit with Dr. Metz was one of the most informative orthopedic visits I've ever had. I wish I had met him years ago
    Dec 21, 2024
    Dr.Metz always explains completely and listens to my questions and concerns
    Oct 25, 2024
    Dr. Bach and Dr. Metz are very professional. Their examination was thorough, they asked the right questions, they listened to my wife and I, they verified the information from the scans, and they explained the operation and the recovery process. I am very confident to be in their hands.
    Oct 18, 2024
    Dr. Metz and his team are amazing. They did an amazing job on my back and have guided me through recovery. Their continued care surrounding not only my back but my whole body is immensely comforting. I would highly recommend Dr. Metz, his team and UCSF as a whole.
    Oct 09, 2024
    Dr Metz is awesome - I'd score him higher than a 5 if I could
    Sep 27, 2024
    Dr Metz, explains what to expect on the next visit.
    Sep 18, 2024
    Dr. Metz is an incredibly excellent And caring Dr. And communicator. he was most highly recommended to me by another physician, and he met every expectation
    Aug 02, 2024
    Dr. Metz inspires trust and is a most empathetic professional physician.
    May 08, 2024
    **** FIVE STARS For Dr. Metz!!! LOVE HIM.
    May 08, 2024
    All personnel especially attending physician were as good as I have ever experienced
    Apr 26, 2024
    Dr. Lionel Metz was phenomenal. He was extremely informative and answered all my questions. I never felt like he was in a hurry or didn't care about my situation. Exceptional bedside manner.
    Apr 06, 2024
    Safe and thorough
    Mar 27, 2024
    Dr Metz is an exceptional physician. His calming nature and ability to describe my problem and various solutions is very unique. Very confident in his care.
    Dec 15, 2023
    Always a pleasure to see Dr. Metz. He takes the time to explain things and answer all my questions and concerns.
    Nov 23, 2023
    Dr. Metz is the best. I've referred a couple of people to him and they are now current patients
    Nov 17, 2023
    Dr. Metz is a kind caring human being. Great listener and answers questions/concerns with direct answers. He is a humble person.
    Oct 25, 2023
    Exemplary treatment received. First time in nearly eight years that I feel my chief complaint was heard and new paths of treatment are being recommended. He is to be commended for his caring nature and the care he provides!

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