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SSM Health welcomes new orthopedic spine surgeon in Centralia

By Austin Williams Jul 22, 2024 | 2:26 PM
Dr. Amit Bhandarkar, SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

SSM Health Medical Group in Illinois continues to expand its spine surgery and pain management services in Centralia, Il by adding an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon to its medical staff.

Dr. Amit Bhandarkar, MBBS, MS, MD, is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon who is globally trained and fellowship-certified. He received training from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and New York University. His specialized fellowships and trainings span across South Korea, Japan, and India.

Dr. Bhandarkar incorporates comprehensive pain management into his practice by addressing pain as a critical symptom. He treats patients 18 years of age or older for a wide variety of spine and neck conditions including:

  • Diagnosis and treatment of neck and back pain
  • Endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery
  • Interventional pain management

Dr. Bhandarkar’s practice is part of SSM Health Medical Group located at 402 N. Pleasant Ave. In Centralia, IL. His office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm.