Benjamin Geddes, MD

Spine Specialist

Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon
Spine Specialist

Castle Connolly Top Doctor 2026

Dr. Benjamin Geddes is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in adult and pediatric neck, back, and spine surgery. He provides comprehensive care for patients with spinal conditions ranging from common back and neck pain to complex spinal deformities and tumors.

Originally from Ohio, Dr. Geddes earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University, where he graduated cum laude and served as Co-Captain of the rowing team. He went on to attend Emory University School of Medicine, where his interest in patient care and innovation led to two patented surgical devices now used in the operating room.

Dr. Geddes completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Yale University, where he contributed to numerous publications and presented research at national meetings. During his training, he participated in a surgical mission trip to the Dominican Republic, treating children with severe spinal deformities. He subsequently completed advanced adult and pediatric spine fellowship training at the Leatherman Spine Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

Dr. Geddes’s areas of clinical expertise include:

  • Adult and pediatric spine surgery
  • Back and neck pain
  • Herniated discs
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Scoliosis and spinal deformities
  • Pinched nerves and sciatica
  • Compressive bone spurs
  • Spinal tumors
  • Spondylolysis
  • Minimally invasive spine surgery
  • Motion preservation surgery
  • Complex spinal reconstruction
  • Robotic and navigated spine surgery
Board Certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Dr. Geddes is board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery.

Education & Training

Undergraduate Education
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Graduated cum laude

Medical School
Emory University School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine, 2014

During medical school, Dr. Geddes combined his interests in patient care and innovation, resulting in two patented surgical devices used in the operating room.

Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Yale University / Yale-New Haven Medical Center
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, 2014–2019

During residency, Dr. Geddes authored numerous journal articles and book chapters and presented his research at national meetings. He also participated in a surgical mission trip to the Dominican Republic, where he treated children with severe spinal deformities.

Fellowship*
Adult & Pediatric Spine Surgery
Leatherman Spine Center, Louisville, Kentucky
2019–2020

*Dr. Geddes completed advanced fellowship training in adult and pediatric spine surgery under both orthopaedic spine surgeons and neurosurgeons. His training included complex spinal reconstruction, scoliosis surgery, minimally invasive procedures, robotics, and navigation.

Locations

  • Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics – McCallie Office
  • Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics – Cleveland Office

Hospital Privileges

Dr. Geddes maintains privileges at Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Surgery Center, CommonSpirit – Memorial, Parkridge Medical Center, Parkridge East Hospital, Erlanger Baroness and Erlanger Children’s Hospital.

Phone

(423) 624-2696

Accepting New Patients?

Yes

NPI Number:

1942629969

Schedule an Appointment with Dr. Geddes

If you are experiencing persistent back or neck pain, numbness, weakness, sciatica, spinal stenosis, a herniated disc, or a spinal deformity, Dr. Geddes can evaluate your condition and discuss appropriate treatment options.

Downloadable Forms

New patient paperwork is completed on our Patient Portal. Please contact our office for instructions and a pin number.