Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ethan Lea, MD, is a board-certified doctor of orthopedic surgery, providing unmatched care in Carmichael, California. At Orthopedic Trauma Surgeons of Northern California, Dr. Lea has a passion for treating patients who have experienced traumatic injuries.
Dr. Lea started his orthopedic journey by receiving his bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from Kent State University in Kent, Ohio, graduating summa cum laude. He earned the Merek Award for excellence in biochemistry and the Undergraduate Student Excellence Award for his impeccable academic performance.
Shortly after, Dr. Lea pursued master’s and medical degrees simultaneously, highlighting his drive and dedication to all things orthopedic. He earned both degrees from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, where he was given the Alfred S. Maschke Award for Excellence. Dr. Lea immediately followed up with the same institution's internship and residency program.
Dr. Lea has privileges at the Mercy San Juan Medical Center in Carmichael, California, and Sutter Roseville Medical Center in California. Today, he also contributes his vast orthopedic expertise to the Orthopedic Trauma Surgeons of Northern California team.
Dr. Lea’s contributions can be seen in peer-reviewed journals and books, such as Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. Dr. Lea currently has a book chapter in review discussing the diagnosis, evaluation, and management of the humerus.
Paul Gregory, MD, is an exceptional, board-certified trauma surgeon servicing the greater Carmichael, California, region. At Orthopedic Trauma Surgeons of Northern California, Dr. Gregory brings more than 30 years of experience.
Dr. Gregory received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln and continued at the University of Nebraska School of Medicine in Omaha, where he received his medical degreeHe then completed his internship and residency at the University of Oklahoma’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation l in Oklahoma City. Rounding out his educational experience, Dr. Gregory moved to Tampa, Florida, where he completed a fellowship in musculoskeletal trauma.
Since 1999, Dr. Gregory has served as the director of orthopedic trauma at Mercy San Juan Medical Center in Carmichael, California. He is an active member of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals. He serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. In 2010, Dr. Gregory founded the Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeons of Northern California fellowship program. The program is one of approximately 45 such programs accredited in the United States to train orthopaedic resident graduates in musculoskeletal trauma.
Ray Oshtory, MD, MBA, founded the Pacific Heights Spine Center in 2011 and has been providing the best possible orthopaedic and spinal care to his patients in San Francisco ever since. He understands how painful and debilitating spinal conditions can be and believes everyone who comes to his office deserves a comfortable and pleasant experience throughout their treatment.
He began his academic career at MIT, where he received a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering. He earned his MD and MBA from the University of California at Los Angeles before specializing in orthopaedic surgery at Stanford University. He completed his fellowship in spine surgery at Stanford University Medical Center (SUMC) and St. Mary's Hospital in San Francisco. He also served as a clinical instructor at SUMC.
Dr. Oshtory’s special interests are minimally-invasive surgery, cervical spine surgery, spinal deformity surgery, and biomedical device technology. He has published articles in peer-reviewed journals and presented at national meetings. He is a member of the North American Spine Society and the Society of Lateral Access Surgeons. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (FAAOS).
As a board-certified orthopaedic spine surgeon, Dr. Oshtory is known for his expertise in minimally-invasive surgery for the treatment of back and neck conditions. He offers a range of sophisticated surgical procedures from microdecompression and microdiscectomy to complex spinal deformity reconstructions. He may also recommend alternative treatments such as acupuncture, exercise, or medication.
Dr. Oshtory works with you to evaluate your history and symptoms before he conducts comprehensive tests, such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs. He encourages you to ask questions and research further information so you understand potential outcomes, as well as what you can do to help speed recovery. His goal is to get you back on your feet and enjoying a pain-free life as quickly as possible.
Dr. Tyler Smith, MD, is a Fellowship-Trained and Board-Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Spine Surgery Specialist, and the Founder of Sierra Spine Institute. Dr. Smith takes pride in providing the people of Roseville, California, and surrounding communities with the highest quality surgical and conservative care.
Dr. Smith focuses his practice exclusively on evaluating and treating conditions of the spine in adults and adolescents. He is widely regarded as an innovative thought leader in the field of minimally invasive spine surgery, and has published extensively in peer reviewed literature. His leadership in the field of lateral lumbar surgery has led to many advanced techniques, including the development of prone lateral surgery. He has traveled the world teaching surgeons and lecturing on this groundbreaking technique. As a practiced Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Spine Surgery Specialist, and health care professional, Dr. Smith feels he and his team have a clear obligation to provide patients with as much information about their care as possible.
“Informed patients simply make better decisions about treatment options and enjoy better outcomes,” he says.
Dr. Smith also has a healthy respect for surgery and believes it should be avoided (if possible). However, if your condition requires an operation, it should be done in a way that preserves uninvolved tissue as much as possible, otherwise known as minimally invasive.
Dr. Smith always takes a respectful and responsive approach. His sole mission is to alleviate your pain through personalized, high-quality care, and his goal is to get patients back to living their lives as quickly as possible.
