Cary Templin, M.D.

Dr. Cary Templin specializes in the operative and non-operative treatment of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. He is an expert in minimally invasive surgical procedures, including spinal decompression and fusion, microsurgery and motion-preserving procedures, such as artificial disc replacement. He is a member of the Midwest Institute for Robotic Surgery at Silver Cross Hospital.

Dr. Templin received his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, finished his orthopedic surgery residency at Northwestern University, and went on to complete his spine surgery fellowship at the University of California. He is board certified in orthopedic surgery and spinal surgery.

In addition to his clinical practice, he is the co-author of many book chapters in spinal surgery textbooks as well as numerous scientific articles in peer-reviewed spine journals. Dr. Templin is a dedicated member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, North American Spine Society, the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, and the American Orthopaedic Association’s Emerging Leaders Program.