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Michael G Vitale, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery
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Specialties
Spine Surgery, Pediatric Orthopedics, Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Spine Surgery,

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iconAbout Michael G Vitale, MD

Dr. Michael G. Vitale specializes in the non-operative and operative treatment of complex pediatric scoliosis and other spinal disorders, and performs approximately 200 scoliosis procedures every year, half of which are in children less than 8 years of age. Dr. Vitale has a special interest in innovative treatments for younger children with scoliosis, including the use of a magnetic spine lengthening device (“MAGEC”) which eliminates the need to perform repeat spinal surgeries every 6-9 months on growing children, non-fusion procedures such as vertebral stapling and vertebral tethers, “growing rods,” and the “Shilla” procedure. As part of his commitment to innovation in Scoliosis treatmen...

Board Certifications

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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iconEducation

  • Internship: Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, NY
  • Medical School: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
  • Residency: Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, NY

iconTitles & Positions

  • Ana Lucia Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at CUMC
  • Chief Quality Officer, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  • Chief, Pediatric Spine and Scoliosis Surgery
  • Co-Director, Division of Pediatric Orthopedics

iconHospital Affiliations

  • NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
  • NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester
  • Och Spine At NewYork-Presbyterian