Keeping our spine healthy and strong or helping it recover after an accident or an injury is vitally important. At Olympia Orthopaedic Associates (OlyOrtho), Dr. Gurmit Singh is their newest spine surgeon, specializing in minimally invasive surgical techniques alongside more traditional types of spine surgery. He’ll start seeing patients in March 2025 to get everyone back on their feet again.
Dr. Gurmit Singh Provides Surgical Options for OlyOrtho’s Spine Patients
Singh is a dual fellowship trained spine surgeon with expertise in both open and outpatient, minimally invasive surgical techniques for adults suffering with spinal issues. Singh’s training included work with spinal deformity, degenerative disorders and spine trauma.
“My approach to spine care is to provide the most effective treatment that addresses the patient’s symptoms with the smallest, minimally invasive surgical intervention,” he says. “One that allows for preservation of native anatomy, faster post-operative recovery and earlier return to daily life activities.”
Growing up in Northern California, Singh later hopped all over the country, including Illinois and Minnesota, for his medical training. During his spine fellowship at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU), he and his family enjoyed living in Portland where he says they “greatly enjoyed our[their] time with outdoor activities, exquisite restaurants and amazing people. We also have a strong community of family and friends in the Pacific Northwest which ultimately allowed us to set our roots in the region.”
Joining the OlyOrtho Team Will Make a Difference Across Southwest Washington
At OlyOrtho, they offer personalized, passionate and prompt musculoskeletal care for your bones, muscles and joints. With their overarching mission to improve quality of life and keep folks in motion, Singh was excited for this opportunity to join their team.
“Without a doubt, Olympia Orthopaedic Associates has talented and well-trained spine and orthopedic surgeons,” Singh says. “OlyOrtho has deep roots within the community and the region; it has been providing world-renowned, cutting-edge spine care for patients in the Pacific Northwest for years. After meeting the OlyOrtho team, I truly feel that I can add value by bringing my expertise in minimally invasive spine surgery to this practice and the region.”
Singh looks forward to offering patients a less invasive option to traditional spinal surgeries as well as more standard open procedures. “Minimally invasive spine surgery has proven over the years to allow for less blood loss during surgery, reduced risk of muscle damage through muscle sparing approaches, less post-operative pain, faster recovery from surgery and decreased reliance on pain medications after surgery,” he explains.
OlyOrtho is a One Stop Shop to Keep Your Life in Motion
Patients have plenty of options when choosing one of OlyOrtho’s centrally located clinics. They offer MRI and X-ray services, pain management, physical medicine and rehabilitation and much more. Their Rapid Orthopaedic Care (ROC) Urgent Clinic welcomes folks seven days a week from 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., no appointment needed. At The Spine Center, staff can diagnose and treat neck, back and associated leg pain, disc issues, pinched nerves, fractures and other conditions.
Both new and existing patients can book an appointment online or by calling 360.570.3460. To reach the ROC Urgent Clinic, call 360.754.7622 or head directly to 3901 Capital Mall Drive SW on Olympia’s west side.
When he’s not working, Singh enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, playing with the family dog, exercising both at the gym and in nature, traveling and trying out new cuisine, either in local restaurants or their home kitchen. But he understands that spine and back pain keep too many folks sidelined, so he’s excited to get started with the OlyOrtho team soon.
If you or someone you love lives with pain or mobility issues due to a spinal injury or accident, let Dr. Gurmit Singhand his fellow OlyOrtho colleagues help. With more than 50 years in the industry, they partner to get everyone back to the life, activities, hobbies and sports they love.
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