Dr. Erik Thor Bendiks MD, Orthopedist
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Dr. Erik Thor Bendiks MD

Orthopedist

4/5(41)
1014 Sycamore Drive Suite B Decatur Georgia, 30030
Rating

4/5

About

Eric Thor Bendiks, MD, FAAOS, maintains his own private practice based out of Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Bendiks is a skilled and successful leader in orthopedic surgery, having developed both the "Bendiks Stenoplasty" technique and the Percutaneous Lumbar Fusion technique. His stenoplasty technique uses minimally invasive interspinous decompression and does not remove any bone, ligament, muscle, or tendon; allowing his patients to be sent home within the same day and giving them immediate relief. Dr. Benkiks lumbar fusion technique for lower back fusion has been adopted by leading spine centers across the United States for the treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis. Certified by the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Dr. Bendiks has taught other spine surgeons on new techniques and technology at several meetings; and he has a pioneered a 360 degree minimally invasive method for fusing vertebrae together in 2004 that he continues to use today.

Education and Training

University of Texas Southwestern

Board Certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery- Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS

Provider Details

Male Spanish, French 28 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Spine Surgery

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Developed both the Bendiks Stenoplasty and Percutaneous Lumbar Fusion Surgical Techniques -
  • Local Public Speaking for other Physicians and Patient Education -

Treatments

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Fellowships

  • Univ of Rochester Strong Mem Hosp / Rochester, NY, Orthopedics    2001

Internships

  • University of Miami (Orthopedic)

Fellowships

  • Univeristy of Rochester (Spine Surgery)

Professional Society Memberships

  • Medical Association of Georgia

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Treating his Patients like Family

Hobbies / Sports

  • Traveling, Languages

Favorite professional publications

  • Spine, Journal of Spinal Disorders and Techniques

Dr. Erik Thor Bendiks MD's Practice location

1014 Sycamore Drive Suite B -
Decatur, Georgia 30030
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11650 ALPHARETTA HWY -
ROSWELL, GA 30076
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5955 State Bridge Rd Suite 2000 -
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