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Kyle Kesler, MD

Spine Specialist

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Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon
Spine Specialist

Dr. Kyle Kesler is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in adult and pediatric spine surgery. He provides comprehensive care for patients with conditions affecting the neck, back, and spine, with an emphasis on decompression, motion preservation, and fusion procedures.

Dr. Kesler treats the full scope of adult spine conditions and has a particular interest in providing patients with a comprehensive range of surgical and non-surgical treatment options. His approach emphasizes conservative care whenever possible, with surgery considered when other treatments have not provided adequate relief.

Dr. Kesler’s areas of clinical expertise include:

  • Adult and pediatric spine surgery
  • Back and neck pain
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Herniated discs
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Pinched nerves
  • Sciatica
  • Scoliosis
  • Spondylolysis
  • Spinal tumors
  • Minimally invasive spine surgery
  • Motion preservation surgery
  • Disc replacement
  • Spinal fusion
Board Certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Dr. Kesler is board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery.

Education & Training

Undergraduate Education
Utah State University
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Medical School
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine, 2017

During medical school, Dr. Kesler was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Society.

Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
Five-year orthopaedic surgery residency, 2017–2022

During his residency, Dr. Kesler received several honors, including being named Resident Teacher of the Year.

Fellowship
Spine Surgery
Norton Leatherman Spine Center, Louisville, Kentucky
2022–2023

During his fellowship, Dr. Kesler trained under both orthopaedic spine surgeons and neurosurgeons, gaining experience with a diverse range of surgical techniques. His training included complex open procedures for scoliosis as well as minimally invasive microsurgical techniques using specialized robotics and navigation technologies.

During fellowship, Dr. Kesler also authored nationally and internationally published presentations and papers focused on the impact of spine surgery and its ability to improve patients’ quality of life.

Professional Memberships

Dr. Kesler also serves on the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Orthopaedic Society.

Locations

  • Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics – McCallie Office

Hospital Privileges

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

Phone

(423) 624-2696

Accepting New Patients?

Yes

NPI Number:

1578091088

Schedule an Appointment with Dr. Kesler

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

Call (423) 624-2696
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