Mesfin Lemma, M.D. Co-Director - Spine Center Philosophy: We utilize a multidisciplinary approach that incorporates the spine surgeon, physician's assistants, physical therapists, pain management specialists, and others to meet the needs of patients with any type of spinal condition. We evaluate and treat every patient as an individual. We do not treat spinal conditions generically, but make a specific diagnosis, educate the patient, and provide aggressive treatment that minimizes discomfort while maximizing physical function. Our philosophy is a return to a quality lifestyle with the least invasive methods required to achieve long-term success. Office Staff: A patient recently sent us a card to thank us for ‘the Best Service ever”. Our Spine Team is committed to achieving this goal for all our patients. Ms. Calandra Jackson, our administrative coordinator, has been with us for over three years now and brings with her a wealth of experience as she was previously employed by MedStar Health Systems as a Consultant focused on patient, employee and physician satisfaction. Similarly, our certified Physician’s Assistant, Mr. Stephen Harris, is involved in all aspects of patient care. Like the rest of our team, he strives to provide the best possible comprehensive and compassionate care to all our patients. Hospital Privileges: Good Samaritan Hospital, Baltimore MD Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center Conditions I Treat: All aspects of cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine conditions including problems due to degeneration/arthritis, injury, infection, and/or malignancy. I have particular interest in problems affecting the elderly, failed back surgery and conditions amenable to minimally invasive techniques such as arm or leg pain and spinal fractures. Procedures I Specialize in: Procedures are tailored specifically to the individual patient and the particular condition. These range from minimally invasive techniques to major spinal reconstruction. Office Locations: Johns Hokins at Good Samaritan Hospital (Every other Tuesday & Fridays) 5601 Loch Raven Blvd. POB Suite 204 Baltimore, Maryland 21239 Phone: 410-444-4786 / Fax:410-532- Johns Hopkins at White Marsh (Every other Tuesday) 4924 Campbell Blvd.,Suite 130 White Marsh, Md. 21236 443-442-2080 Clinical Associates (Wednesdays) 515 Fairmount Avenue, Suite 530 Baltimore, Maryland Phone: 410-769-6260 / Fax:410-494-1670 Johns Hopkins at Bayview Medical Center (Mondays) 4940 Eastern Avenue BMO building 1st floor Orthopaedic Clinic Baltimore, Md. 21224 410-550-0455 Organizational Affiliations: Hospital : Johns Hopkins Spine Surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital – Co-Director Johns Hopkins Spine Surgery at Bayview Medical Center – Co-Director Johns Hopkins School of Medicine – Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Johns Hopkins School of Medicine – Division of Spine Surgery National and State Society Memberships: American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons National Medical Association Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society Maryland Orthopaedic Association Specialty Society Memberships: North American Spine Society Links: Johns Hopkins Orthopaedics American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery Please use the following link to see my CURRICULUM VITAE which includes my schooling, professional accomplishments and publications. CURRICULUM VITAE (PDF File) Home Page