DR. FREDERIK PENNINGS
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LEADING THE INSTITUTE FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE SPINE SURGERY

Frederik Pennings, MD, PhD, FACS
Neurological Surgeon

SPECIALIZING IN ADVANCED BACK & SPINE SURGERY

DIRECTOR OF THE
INSTITUTE FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE SPINE SURGERY


Dr. Frederik Pennings is the only spine fellowship trained neurosurgeon in Western Massachusetts and has over 25 years of training and experience. As a renowned leader in minimally invasive spine surgery Dr. Pennings has an innovative clinical practice that focuses on employing the latest surgical techniques to maximize patient outcomes.

​Prior to leading The Institute for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery at Holyoke Medical Center, Dr. Pennings established the Minimally Invasive Spine Center of New England and the MIS spine program at UMass Memorial Medical Center.

PROOF IS IN THE SPINE STATS


0%
0% Infection Rate
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National average can be as high as 6.7%
1 DAY
1 Day average length of stay for lumbar fusion
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​Elsewhere can be as high as 3.6 days
69.5%
69.5% Same day surgery

Most patients can go home same day

The Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery has an established track record for providing access to quality care and treatments with outstanding results in our first year.
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Dr. Frederik Pennings

Dr. Pennings uses the latest techniques and technology to treat a wide range of spinal conditions tailored to the patient to minimize recovery. Dr. Pennings went to the University of Leiden Medical School and completed his Residency at Academic Medical Center at the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands.
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Dr. Pennings completed two fellowship programs: Spine fellowship at the University of California at Davis and Neurosurgery at New York University Medical Center. Dr. Pennings is member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Every patient is different and my mission is to deliver the best possible solution tailored to the patient. With an ever expanding armamentarium of possible procedures we can tailor the surgery to the patient for the best and fastest recovery, no matter the pathology, age or size.
- Frederik Pennings, MD

Conditions


In most instances, the human body is able to heal neck and back conditions or symptoms on its own or with the help of conservative treatments such as physical therapy.

Conservative treatment is generally always the first step to make you feel better. However, when surgery is needed, you can be sure Dr. Pennings will tailor surgery to your specific symptoms.

Degenerative Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Herniated Disc
Sciatica
Spinal Tumor​
Spine Fractures
​Spinal Stenosis
Scoliosis
Cervical Stenosis
Cervical Myelopathy
Cervical Disc Herniation
Cervical Artificial Disc
Thoracic Myelopathy
Thoracic Disc Herniation
Lumbar Disc Herniation
Lumbar Stenosis
Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
Lumbar Fusion
Lumbar Artificial Disc
SI Joint Pain

Most Comprehensive

Dr. Frederik Pennings is the only spine surgeon in Western Massachusetts that routinely performs more than 30 different procedures. His extensive training allows him to truly custom-tailor the best surgical approach for you.

The Latest Techniques and Technologies

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Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Dr. Pennings directed the MIS program at UMASS Memorial. Dr. Pennings is now leading The Institute for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery. His commitment to MIS surgery for over 20 years has helped many patients get back on their feet faster.
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Artificial Discs

Dr. Pennings is the only surgeon in the area to offer both cervical and lumbar artificial discs along with other motion preservation technologies.
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Complex Spine

Dr. Pennings has extensive experience with complex spinal cases. The completion of both Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery fellowships allows him to have the unique expertise to treat the most complex spinal cases.

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"Dr. Pennings & his team were excellent, everyone was personable, and everything was orchestrated smoothly & professionally"...

- Mike

Location

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The Institute for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
 at 
Holyoke Medical Center

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Office Phone: (413) 535.4860
Address: 
10 Hospital Drive, Suite 101 Holyoke, MA 01040
Providing Springfield,  Berkshire,  Worcester, Hartford, and the surrounding communities the best spine care.
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