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Lionel Metz, MD
Orthopedic Surgery (Spine Surgery) • Orthopedic Surgery- Telehealth Visits
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Lionel Metz, MD
Orthopedic Surgery (Spine Surgery) • Orthopedic Surgery- Telehealth Visits
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About me
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.
Education & training
Board certification
- Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship
- Spine Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine
Residency
- Orthopaedic Surgery, University of CA at San Francisco-Orthopaedic Surg
Internship
- Orthopaedic Surgery, University of CA at San Francisco-Orthopaedic Surg
Degree
- MD, University of CA at San Francisco
Academic title
- Clinical Professor
My expertise
Locations
My research
Publications
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- July 30, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Good
- July 2, 20264.8 out of 5 Stars
Lucky to have Dr. Metz on my health care team
- May 28, 20265 out of 5 Stars
DR Metz is not only an incredible doctor, he is also caring, kind, and considerate. I highly recommend him.
- May 27, 20265 out of 5 Stars
DR. METZ is the best, thank you awesome surgeon.
- May 19, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Metz is a kind, caring, capable and an all around amazing provider!
- May 19, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr Metz is outstanding.
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