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Motasem Al Maaieh, MD

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Orthopedic Spinal Surgery

4.8 out of 5 stars (51 ratings)
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Biography

Dr. Motasem Al Maaieh, MD is a highly skilled and qualified surgeon with extensive experience in spine surgery. His primary focus is minimally invasive spine surgery, and spine tumors. He joined IU Health coming from the University of Miami, Miami Florida, where he practiced for almost 10 years. He utilizes the most advanced technology in treating his patients, such as the use of intra-operative navigation as well as robotic spine surgery to enhance patient care and achieve the highest outcomes with the lowest risks and complications.

He completed two prestigious fellowships in spine surgery at the renowned Hospital for Special Surgery in New York (Best Hospital In Orthopaedic Surgery in the United States) and Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. Additionally, he completed a fellowship in Musculoskeletal Oncology surgery, further enhancing his expertise in this field, making him the ideal surgeon to take care of patients with spine tumors. Dr. Al Maaieh works closely with Oncology experts to provide a multidisciplinary approach to patients with spine cancer, ensuring the best possible care for his patients.

In addition to English, Dr. Al Maaieh speaks Arabic.

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and playing soccer and chess with his 2 sons.

Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, FAAOS
Other, 2022
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery AAOS
Other, 2015
Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS)
Other, 2015
North American Spine Society (NASS)
Other, 2012
The International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery (ISASS)
Other, 2012
AO Trauma
Other, 2008

Locations
Specialties & Details

Specialties:

Orthopedic Spinal Surgery

Conditions & Treatments:

Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar Spine, Myelopathy & Radiculopathy, Cervical Laminoplasty, Anterior & Posterior Cervical Decompression & Fusion, Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion, Lumbar Decompression & Fusion, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolysis, Spondylolisthesis, Neurogenic Claudication, Microdiscectomy, Kyphoplasty, Spine Compression Fractures, Spine Trauma, Spine Tumors, Scoliosis, Sciatic Nerve Pain, Spine Deformity, Spine Deformity, Disc Herniation, Spine Revision Surgery, Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

Additional Languages:

Arabic

Education

School of Medicine:

Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan

Internship:

Jordan Ministry of Health

Internship:

Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Residency:

Royal Medical Services, King Hussein Medical Center, Amman, Jordan

Fellowship:

Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY

Fellowship:

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Fellowship:

University of Miami School of Medicine

Hospitals & Affiliations

Hospital Privileges:

IU Health Methodist/IU Health University, IU Health North, IU Health West

Physician Group:

IU Health Medical Group

Research

Research Publications
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Ratings & Reviews

Overall Provider Rating

4.8 out of 5 stars (51 ratings)

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December 6, 2024

Everything went well.

November 26, 2024

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November 20, 2024

Doctor and staff really great!

November 14, 2024

Everyone in the office was very nice and again made me feel at ease

November 1, 2024

Caring compassionate staff. Didn't feel rushed.

October 14, 2024

I was very satisfied on the discussion in outcome of the things that I was concerned about

September 30, 2024

Detailed explanation in a manner that was understandable.

September 25, 2024

I felt like I was taking care of by this staff.

September 19, 2024

Excelente atención de todo el personal. Dr. Al Maaieh excelente médico.

September 11, 2024

Everything went well.