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  • Orthopedic Surgery, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Emergency Medicine
  • 28 years of experience
  • Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Emerald Coast 7800 Us Highway 98 W, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
  • (850) 278-3000

Brief Intro

Dutch Native, completed medical school and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. Then moved to Charlottesville, Va, to complete Orthopaedic Residency at The University of Virginia, followed by prestigous Orthopaedic and Neurological Spine Fellowship at The Rothman Institute (Thomas Jefferson University) in Philadelphia. Worked for 4 years as a spinal surgeon at Shock Trauma Center and University of Maryland in Baltimore, prior to moving to Northwest Florida to start his Spine Institute. Primary specialty includes any- and all spinal surgery with emphasis on Minimally Invasive Surgery and advanced reconstruction techniques for spinal deformities (Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Tumor, Trauma and Instability). He is one of the prime surgeons in the world applying ROBOTIC Surgery to the Spine, being a visitation site for surgeons from all over the world. There is nothing Dr. Poelstra cannot operate on, but correctly diagnosing your true problem and providing excellent patient education is our first priority!

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

University Of Virginia Health System

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen Faculteit Der Medische Wetenschappen - 1997

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Emerald Coast
  • 7800 Us Highway 98 W, Miramar Beach, FL 32550

Specialties Treated

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Conditions Addressed

  • Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
  • Scoliosis or Kyphoscoliosis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Sciatica
  • Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
  • Spinal Stenosis
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Procedures Performed

  • Occupational Therapy Evaluation
  • Neurological Testing
  • Occupational Therapy Evaluation
  • Spinal Cord Surgery
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Physical Therapy
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Tricare
  • Humana
  • AARP
  • Health Net
  • Cigna
  • Medica
  • MagnaCare
  • GEHA
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Clover Health
  • 1199SEIU
  • AmeriGroup
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • CHAMPVA
  • Culinary Health Fund
  • Summit Community Care
  • Medicare
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna
  • Medicaid
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • National Vision Administrators
  • Health Plan of Nevada
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • AmeriHealth
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  • Cancer 74
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 71
  • Orthopedics 114
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 94
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 120
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 120
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 62
  • Children's Hospital 16
  • Urology 119
  • Psychiatry 65
  • Geriatrics 94
  • Rehabilitation 70
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 13
  • Ophthalmology 2
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 10
  • Rheumatology 1
  • Long Term Care 23
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 36