Michael A. Steingart, D.O. has been in practice on the Phoenix area for over 20 years.  He is a board certified orthopedic surgeon.  His solo practice encompasses all aspects of orthopedics; including arthritis, broken bones, joint disturbances, sprains, strains, back pain and surgery.

Dr. Steingart specializes in back pain and general orthopedic problems. Also he performs a minimally invasive outpatient spinal surgery   procedure also referred to as S.E.D. or Selective Endoscopic Discectomy, a procedure which appears to be replacing the need for conventional open spinal surgery and is fast becoming the method of choice for treatment.  Dr. Steingart has been performing this surgical procedure with great success since 1999.

Our office staff is knowledgeable in the claims processing of the various insurance plans, including workmen's compensation and Medicare.

Dr. Steingart has been awarded with Fellowships from the American Academy of Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, and the AADEP Board of Directors elected him as a Fellow of the American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians.

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Dr. Steingart has received a Fellowship from the University of Arizona in Orthopedic Sports Medicine and an Orthopedic Surgical Residency from Garden City Hospital in Michigan.  Dr. Steingart is a dedicated educator as he is a faculty member of Midwestern University Medical School and the author of many texts and journals related to orthopedic medicine.

Dr. Steingart has a philosophy of treating patients in a holistic perspective.  The person has to be viewed as a whole being. not just treated in isolation, but evaluated as to the source of the problem and then treated appropriately.  Patients may be treated with orthotics, surgery, medication, or physical therapy.

His sincere and caring approach extends to education.  This means educating his patients, medical students and also a continuing learning for himself.  In addition, he is a nationally known lecturer, winning awards for his presentation.  He is also a preceptor to clinical education for medical students.

Dr. Steingart has been a pioneer in the use of local anesthesia in surgeries.  He utilizes this technique when possible on shoulder, knee, and foot surgeries that do not require general anesthesia.  Local anesthesia has several advantages including: reduced nausea, less stress on the heart, and generally a quicker and gentler recovery.

Dr. Steingart performs Minimally Invasive Surgery on other parts of the body.  He performs arthroscopic surgery to the knee, shoulder, hip and elbow.  He has developed techniques to treat various problems and reduce surgical morbidity.

He authored a book for helping medical students and patients titled, "How to Survive Your Clinical Rotations."  It is an informative book on the inner workings of becoming a doctor.  His articles have been published in many national medical journals, like the American Journal of Orthopedics, the Journal of American Osteopathic Association and the Foot and Ankle International Journal.  Dr. Steingart is always seeking new ways to improve on orthopedics and surgery.  In his many articles he shares some of his innovative findings.

Among Dr. Steingart's innovations, he developed and patented a shoulder pillow immobilizer which helps many patients with shoulder problems.  This "Padded Pillow", helps reduce shoulder pain and allows the injury to heal.  Another product that Dr. Steingart invented and patented is a carrying pouch that attaches to crutches.  He noticed that patients were inconvenienced and had trouble even reaching their keys while on crutches.  The "Crutch Pack" makes life easier while recovering from an injury.

Dr. Steingart cares and understands the fact that patients have a choice on where they are medically treated.  He and his staff try hard to make your experience a positive one and sincerely appreciate your continued support.