Benjamin Mitchell, MD
Dr. Benjamin Mitchell is a fellowship trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon who specializes in adult degenerative conditions, adult and adolescent deformity, traumatic spine injuries, motion preservation surgery, and primary and secondary spinal tumors. He is able to utilize minimally invasive techniques with robotics and navigation as well as perform open surgery, depending on the patient’s needs. He has a passion for providing individualized treatment plans through close collaboration with his patients and fellow physicians. Dr. Mitchell’s goal is to make each patient feel as though they are being treated as family.
Dr. Mitchell completed his medical training at Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington DC. He then went on to complete his orthopedic training at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. After completing residency, he moved to Miami, FL where he served as a fellow in orthopedic spine surgery at the University of Miami Hospital where he worked closely with Dr. Frank Eismont, a nationally recognized leader in spine surgery.
“My primary goal is to take excellent care of my patients by listening to their distinct needs and creating individualized treatment plans for them. Whether this is surgical or non-surgical treatment, I help patients feel positive impacts through their treatment. As an orthopedic provider I want to be fully invested along with my patients in their functional recovery and pain relief.”
He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and is an active participant in numerous educational conferences and meetings including North American Spine Society and Cervical Spine research society. Outside of work Dr. Mitchell enjoys the outdoors, maintaining an active lifestyle and spending time with family and friends. He loves to play tennis, golf, hike, and ski in his free time. Originally hailing from Kansas City, he is also a lifelong Chiefs fan.
Education
- Fellowship: Adult and Adolescent Spine Surgery, University of Miami Hospital and Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL
- Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester, MA
- Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC
- Undergraduate School: BS, Chemistry, Creighton University, Omaha, NE
Board Certifications
- Board Eligible - American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Memberships & Organizations
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery
- North American Spine Society
- Massachusetts Medical Society
Interests & Hobbies
- Outdoor activities including tennis, golf, hiking, skiing
- Walking his dog and spending time with family and friends
