Selvon F. St. Clair, M.D., PhD

Specialties

Neck & Spine

Meet Selvon F. St. Clair M.D., PhD

Learn AboutSelvon F. St. Clair

Dr. Selvon F. St Clair, M.D., Ph.D. is a board-certified orthopaedic and spinal surgeon. He earned his medical degree and doctorate in philosophy in Molecular Biology/Oncology at New York University School of Medicine (NYUSOM). He finished his orthopedic surgery residency at Cleveland Clinic and his spine surgery fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine Spine Center, GA. He is the recipient of NYUSOM Samuel Spiegel Scholar, Cleveland Clinic Innovator Award, and the Best Orthopaedic Resident Research Award. He is currently ranked 100th in the nation and 1st in Ohio for Spine Surgeries based on the number of patients who have chosen him for surgery. He has served the Lima and Findlay communities for 10+ years.

Dr. St Clair specializes in the surgical treatment of spinal disorders and complex revision surgery. His clinical interests include degenerative disorders of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine with a particular focus on minimally invasive spinal surgery for stenosis and herniated disc; cervical total disc replacement; adolescent and adult scoliosis deformity surgery; spinal tumors; infections; and trauma. Dr. St. Clair has a special interest in the treatment of osteoporotic compression fractures using the latest techniques.

Dr. St Clair enjoys spending time with his wife and four children, golfing, and traveling. He does mission work and surgery in Uganda, Poland, and the Caribbean.

 

Commonly Treated Conditions

  • Degenerative disc disease (breakdown of spinal discs causing pain and dysfunction)
  • Herniated disc (displacement of disc material causing nerve compression)
  • Spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal leading to nerve compression)
  • Spondylolisthesis (slippage of one vertebra over another)
  • Spinal deformities including scoliosis and kyphosis
  • Spinal fractures/trauma
  • Spine infections
  • Osteoporotic compression fractures

Commonly Performed Procedures

  • Minimally invasive cervical (neck) and lumbar (back) discectomy (removal of herniated disc)
  • Minimally invasive lumbar decompression (arthritis “clean-up” surgery to “un-pinch” nerves)
  • Spinal Decompression and Fusion
    • Anterior cervical decompression fusion (ACDF)
    • Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF)

Where to find me

Lima Office

801 Medical Dr
Suite A
Lima, OH 45804

Map & Directions

Phone: 419-222-6622


Fax: 419-224-0015

Findlay Office

1501 Bright Rd
Findlay, OH 45840

Map & Directions

Phone: 419-424-0131


Fax: 419-424-5595

Coldwater Office

Mercer Health West Campus
830 W Main St
Suite 4
Coldwater, OH 45828

Map & Directions

Phone: 419-763-3020


Fax: 419-224-0015

Defiance Office

Mercy Defiance
1400 E 2nd St
Defiance, OH 43512

Map & Directions

Phone: 419-783-3300


Fax:

Upper Sandusky Office

Wyandot Memorial Hospital
885 N Sandusky Ave
Upper Sandusky, OH 43351

Map & Directions

Phone: 419-424-0131


Fax: 419-424-5595

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