Meet Lonnie Loutzenhiser, M.D.

Dr. Lonnie E. Loutzenhiser is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon at Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center who specializes in both operative and non-operative treatment of adult and pediatric spinal disorders. His expertise encompasses spinal deformity correction and treatment of traumatic and degenerative conditions affecting the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine.

Dr. Loutzenhiser has particular expertise in minimally invasive surgical techniques, motion preservation technology including disc replacement surgery, and robotic spine surgery. These advanced approaches often allow for faster recovery times and reduced surgical trauma for appropriate candidates.

His patient care philosophy emphasizes treating not just spinal disorders, but treating patients as individuals. Dr. Loutzenhiser believes in building solid physician-patient relationships through active listening and comprehensive patient education, ensuring patients understand their condition and can actively participate in making informed decisions about their treatment options.

Education/Training

Undergraduate

  • Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH 1994-1997
  • Bachelor of Science, Combined Sciences, Cum laude

Medical School

  • Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine (now Northeast Ohio Medical University), Rootstown, OH 1997-2002

Residency

  • Orthopedic Surgery, University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center / Shriner’s Hospital for Children, Lexington, KY 2002-2007
  • Chief Resident, 2006–2007

Fellowship

  • Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Spine Fellowship, Rocky Mountain Spine Clinic, Lone Tree, CO 2007-2008

Honors & Memberships

  • 5280 Top Doctor
  • Division Chair of Spine Surgery, OrthoColorado Hospital
  • Medical Executive Committee Member, OrthoColorado Hospital
  • Spine Surgery Disease Specific Certification Chair, OrthoColorado Hospital (2015, 2016, 2018)
  • North American Spine Society (NASS)
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
  • Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (SMISS)
  • AO Spine North America
  • Colorado Medical Society
  • American Medical Association

Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Board Certified

Quick Facts

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Specialties

Expertise

  • Minimally invasive spine surgery
  • Robotic spine surgery

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VIDEO

Jack’s story of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery