Physicians & Staff
The staff of our Spine Center includes fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeons specializing in surgical and nonsurgical treatment of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spinal disorders and fractures, as well as pain management and electrodiagnostic medicine. Our physicians are supported by an expert team of highly trained physical therapists, nurses, radiologists, and other key professionals working together to provide expert care for disorders and trauma of the spine.
J. Todd Brown, DO
Dr. Brown specializes in the surgical treatment of spinal disorders. He is accomplished in all areas of cervical, thoracic and lumbar spinal surgeries, including herniated discs, spinal stenosis and spinal fractures.
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Kenneth J. Easton, MD
Dr. Easton specializes in the surgical treatment of cervical, thoracic and lumbar spinal disorders....Read More
His interests include herniated discs, spinal stenosis, fusions and complex revision surgery. View Less
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James R. Ellis, MD
Dr. Ellis specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation, electrodiagnostic medicine and pain management. He is board certified in all three areas. ...Read More
Dr. Ellis is dedicated to the outpatient management of musculoskeletal disorders, including neck and back pain, sports medicine, occupational injuries and EMG. View Less
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Clifford B. Jones, MD
Dr. Jones specializes in trauma, adult and pediatric fracture care, infections, osteomyelitis, amputations, nonunions, malunions, pelvic fractures, acetabular fractures, periarticular fractures, spine problems, and foot and ankle trauma. ...Read More
He holds a medical degree from the Indiana University Medical School and completed his orthopaedic training in the San Francisco Orthopaedic Residency Program, culminating with a rigorous subspecialty year of orthopaedic trauma at the University of Washington, Harborview Medical Center which consisted of extensive surgery and research with spinal fractures, pelvic fractures, acetabular fractures, foot and ankle injuries, and articulator and long bone fractures.
Having a strong affiliation with the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) and Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium (METRC), Dr. Jones participates in ongoing trauma updates, multi-center studies, and grants from such prestigious organizations as the Department of Defense (DOD). As a fellowship-trained orthopaedic traumatologist, he strives to expand and improve the trauma care at OAM and in West Michigan and make Spectrum Butterworth Hospital a top-level trauma center.
Dr. Jones is a sought-after researcher, professor and lecturer. His research has been nationally recognized in peer reviewed high impact medical journals. He is a guest editor for the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, and the Journal of Trauma. Dr. Jones has given hundreds of lectures, written numerous book chapters, and has conducted a live web cast on proximal femoral fractures.
Dr. Jones was named a 2012 Achievement Award Winner by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons for his contributions to education, research, and advocacy in orthopaedics.
In October 2012 Dr. Jones was named a Top U.S. Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon by Orthopedics This Week.
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Patrick O'Connor, PA-C
Patrick is a physician assistant who works with Dr. Scott Russo by providing care for all spine patients.
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Randal A. Palmitier, MD
Dr. Palmitier specializes in all non-surgical musculoskeletal problems and has a special interest in spinal problems.
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Michael Parniske, PA-C
After graduating from GVSU PA school and MSU surgical residency in ’05, Michael Parinske has been working side by side with Dr. Stubbart in the OAM Spine Center.
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Matthew Ricci, PA-C
Matt has been with Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan since 2001 after graduating from Grand Valley State University with a Masters Degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
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Patrick G. Ronan, MD
Dr. Ronan provides non-surgical treatment of spinal conditions, as well as sports medicine, musculoskeletal and industrial injuries. ...Read More
He is board certified in both electrodiagnostic medicine and physical medicine and rehabilitation. View Less
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Randolph B. Russo, MD
Dr. Randolph Russo specializes in the diagnosis and non-surgical management of spine, sports and other musculoskeletal disorders....Read More
He has extensive training in electrodiagnostic testing and the performance of diagnostic and therapeutic spinal injection techniques, as well as peripheral joint injections. View Less
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Scott S. Russo, MD
Dr. Scott Russo specializes in the surgical and non-surgical treatment of spinal disorders and orthopaedic fracture care. ...Read More
He is accomplished in all areas of cervical, thoracic and lumbar spinal surgeries, including trauma, tumors, degenerative conditions, scoliosis and herniated discs. View Less
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James R. Stubbart, MD
Dr. Stubbart specializes in the operative and non-operative treatment of spinal disorders and orthopaedic trauma.
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