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Dr. Neil A Schechter, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Orthopaedic Center Of South Florida 15127 S Jog Rd Ste 209, Delray Beach, FL 33446
(954) 473-6344

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Schechter is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic spine surgeon. His focus is on the conservative treatment of back and neck problems, offering patients an aggressive program of physical therapy, therapeutic injections if indicated, and home exercises.When surgery is warranted, Dr. Schechter offers the most advanced surgical treatment techniques for the care of back and neck injuries, with an emphasis on sports-related injuries, industry and workers compensation injuries, individuals who have undergone multiple surgeries, patients suffering compression fractures and those with chronic neck and back pain. Minimally invasive procedures are performed when indicated.Dr. Schechter is a Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Boston University. He completed his medical school training at Boston University School of Medicine in 1985 and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. He completed an internship in general surgery and his orthopaedic surgery residency in 1990, at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, in Newark. In 1991 he completed a spine surgery fellowship at the prestigious Texas Back Institute.Dr. Schechter is a member of the North American Spine Society, Broward County Medical Association and Florida Medical Association. He is certified as an Expert Medical Advisor (EMA) by the Florida Division of Workers' Compensation.

Education Background

FELLOWSHIP

Texas Back Institute - 1991

RESIDENCY

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - 1990

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Boston University School Of Medicine - 1985

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

Orthopaedics Center Of South Florida
15127 S Jog Rd Ste 209, Delray Beach, FL 33446
Mon:8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tue:8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wed:8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thu:8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Fri:8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery

Conditions Addressed

Scoliosis or Kyphoscoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Osteoarthritis
Sciatica
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Neck Pain
Back Pain
Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains

Procedures Performed

Spinal Decompression
Spinal Cord Surgery
Spinal Fusion

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Medicaid
Level
Medicare
Travelers
Blue Shield of California
Summit Community Care
AvMed
UnitedHealthcare
EmblemHealth
Oscar Health Insurance
CHAMPVA
Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
Blue Cross Blue Shield
United Behavioral Health
AARP
Liberty Mutual
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Humana
Integra
Zenith
Medica
Corvel
All Savers Insurance
Aetna
Premier Health Plan
Anthem Blue Cross
Molina Healthcare
Cigna
Tricare
Prestige Health Choice

Cancer 74
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 71
Orthopedics 114
Neurology & Neurosurgery 94
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 120
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 120
Diabetes & Endocrinology 62
Children's Hospital 16
Urology 119
Psychiatry 65
Geriatrics 94
Rehabilitation 70
Obsterics & Gynecology 13
Ophthalmology 2
Ear, Nose & Throat 10
Rheumatology 1
Long Term Care 23
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 36