Pacific Spine Specialists | Orthopedic Spine Surgeon Portland, Tualatin

Timothy L. Keenen, MDFounding Member

Pacific Spine Specialists thanks Dr. Keenen for many years of excellent spine care. Please click here to read his retirement letter to his patients.

State of the Art/ Next GenerationMinimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) Technique

Minimally invasive back surgery has been used for many years now, and what this means has changed over time. Next generation minimally invasive techniques leave the strong muscle fibers attached to the spine, allowing strength to be maintained. Just as placing a phone call has transformed from the dial phone on a desk to the smart phone in your hand, minimally invasive surgery has changed the way many spine problems are treated, allowing for earlier mobilization and less early postoperative pain.

Patient Testimonials Portland spine surgery reviews and patient feedback. Read about patient success stories about their spine surgery in Portland, OR

"I was very very pleased with him. I'm just very disappointed that he's going to be leaving, but I hope that he'll be able to take care of other people as well as he did me. Thank you."

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"He's very thorough and he...and he does a good job and I wish I would've went to him years ago, but I don't know how long he's been there, but, he listens to you and....and figures out what's the best for you. Thank you."

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"This doctor was great. I appreciated his understanding and his politeness and professionalism. It was just a really good, completely."

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"My experience was with Dr. Hiratzka. He had a part in putting me back together after a severe car accident and for that I am eternally grateful! He is an amazing Dr., Very personable, thorough, and actually listened to any questions I had. Thank you from the bottom of my heart."

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"I found Dr.Hiratzka a great doctor that was always willing to take as much time as I wanted to discuss my medical with me. He also did a wonderfull job of making sure to explain things in a way that didn't require me to be a doctor to understand him. I will miss having him to finish seeing me throu...

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Timothy L. Keenen, MDFounding Member