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Lane County surgeon leads U.S. trial of injectable nucleus for herniated discs - April 2006
Scott H. Kitchel, M.D., of Orthopedic Spine Associates in Eugene and Springfield, has been chosen as principal investigator of a clinical trial of an injectable nucleus for herniated spinal discs. Kitchel is the only U.S. surgeon involved in the trial. Read more.
Dr. Scott H. Kitchel selected to receive national leadership award - July 2003
Dr. Scott H. Kitchel of Orthopedic Spine Associates has been named a recipient of a national leadership award. The award recognizes Dr. Kitchel's contributions to medical research and clinical care, as judged by patient care, research, and teaching. Read more.
Orthopedic Spine Associates to participate in FDA study for lumbar disc replacement - July 2003
Dr. Scott H. Kitchel of Orthopedic Spine Associates has been selected to participate in a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) study for lumbar disc replacement. Orthopedic Spine Associates is one of only twenty sites in North America chosen to participate in the study. Read more.
Consumers' Research Council names Dr. Scott Kitchel one of America's best orthopedic surgeons - July 2003
Dr. Scott Kitchel of Orthopedic Spine Associates in Eugene, Oregon has been named one of Americas top orthopedic surgeons. Dr. Kitchel appears in the latest Guide to America's Top Surgeons published by the Consumers' Research Council of America. Read more.
Spine surgeon Scott Kitchel, M.D. opens individual practice - September 2002
Orthopedic spine surgeon Scott Kitchel, M.D., has opened an individual practice, Orthopedic Spine Associates, with offices in Eugene and Springfield. Kitchel is the only active fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon in Lane County. Read more.