Twin Cities Spine Center

08/14/2025

Spine Surgeon Dr. Timothy Garvey and Physician Assistant Sam Heaton are a dedicated team working together to provide personalized care for every patient.

This team practices out of Burnsville and Minneapolis.

Schedule an appointment today!

https://www.tcspine.com/patient-resources/schedule-an
-appointment/

08/08/2025

We would like to welcome our new class of Fellows to Twin Cities Spine Center!

"It's important to never stop learning. Our continued effort to educate our Fellows also allow us as staff surgeons to learn and grow. In the end, our collaborations and contributions allow us to consistently enhance the way we treat our patients."

- Twin Cities Spine Center Staff Surgeons

https://www.tcspine.com/fellowship-and-visitor-programs/fellowship-program/

08/01/2025

THANK YOU, FELLOWS!
As we wrap up another year, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our incredible fellows for their dedication, hard work, and commitment throughout their year long fellowship at Twin Cities Spine Center.

Your passion for advancing spine care, eagerness to learn, and contributions to both patients and peers have made a lasting impact. We're proud to have been part of your journey and can't wait to see all you accomplish in the next chapter of your careers!

https://www.tcspine.com/fellowship-and-visitor-programs/fellowship-program/

07/30/2025

Please join us in welcoming spine surgeon Dr. Matthew Godlewski to Twin Cities Spine Center! Dr. Godlewski is now scheduling patients in our Minneapolis, Plymouth, St. Paul and Woodbury locations.

From Dr. Godlewski:
“I’m incredibly proud to be a member of the care team at Twin Cities Spine Center. This is the community where I was born and raised, and I consider it the highest privilege to be able to provide care to patients that are in need."

WELCOME TO THE TEAM, DR. GODLEWSKI!

https://www.tcspine.com/provider-directory/providers/matthew-w-godlewski-md/

07/24/2025

Too much sitting and poor spine health go hand in hand. Your spine needs activity to stay strong, which comes from giving your bones and muscles something to do. If you sit too much without enough activity, you will end up with weak bones and muscles over time. Read our latest blog post by Certified Nurse Practitioner Aimee LaMere to learn more!
https://www.tcspine.com/blog/posts/is-sitting-the-new-smoking/

07/18/2025

07/11/2025

Spine Surgeon Dr. Eiman Shafa, Physician Assistant Brandon Byars, and Nurse Practitioner Sarah Pittman are a dedicated team working together to provide personalized care for every patient.

This team practices out of Buffalo, C**n Rapids, Minneapolis, and Plymouth.

Schedule an appointment today!

https://www.tcspine.com/patient-resources/schedule-an-appointment/

07/03/2025

As we celebrate Independence Day, we're grateful for the freedoms we enjoy and for the opportunity to care for our community. Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, healthy, and joyful holiday!

06/27/2025

Maintaining resilient bones becomes increasingly important as we age. Low impact cardiovascular exercise with added weight bearing activities, such as rucking, can be an accessible and fun way to promote bone health and a healthy quality of life. Read our latest blog article by Physician Assistant Rebecca Pelkola to learn more!

https://www.tcspine.com/blog/posts/rucking-weighted-vests-and-bone-health/

06/20/2025

We're proud to share an insightful article written by our very own Dr. Mostafa El Dafrawy, featured in the June issue of "Minnesota Physician." In it, Dr. El Dafrawy discusses the causes, diagnosis, and evolving treatment strategies for adult degenerative scoliosis.

📖Read the full article here: www.tcspine.com/Adult-Degenerative-Scoliosis