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A fellowship trained spine specialist and a member of Scripps Clinic Division of Orthopedic Surgery in San Diego, Calif., Robert Eastlack, MD, provides care for diseases and conditions affecting the neck and back. He offers the most effective, efficient and advanced surgical and conservative treatment options available for adults of all ages. As a researcher, he is dedicated to evaluating potential procedures and discovering therapies that could improve outcomes and quality of life for people with neck and back problems. While he provides care for people of all activity levels, his experience as a former competitive swimmer gives him an in-depth understanding of the mindset and unique challenges of amateur and professional athletes. Dr. Eastlack believes in a patient-centered approach to medical decision making, which involves the people he cares for in a partnership of shared responsibility.

Started Practice: 2006

Joined Scripps Clinic: 2008

• Founding Member, Minimally Invasive Spine Society, 2006 – 2008
• Member, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2001 – 2008
• Member, North American Spine Society, 2005 – 2008
• Member, Western Orthopaedic Association, 2001 – 2008
• Member, San Diego County Medical Society, 1999 – 2008
• Member, California Medical Association, 1999 – 2008

• Administrative Chief Resident, University of California San Diego, 2004 – 2005
• Jacqueline Perry Award, Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Association, 2003
• Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, Baylor College of Medicine Chapter, Inducted 1998
• Baylor Award for Outstanding Achievement in Orthopaedic Research, 1998
• Southern Medical Association Scholar Award, 1997
• Texas Legislature Merit Scholar Award, 1997

• Cervical spine injuries and treatments
• Minimally invasive surgeries and procedures

• Cervical spine disorders/conditions including:
  • Fractures
  • Herniated disc
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Scoliosis
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Strains

• Musculoskeletal trauma

Board Certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2008

Medical Education

Baylor College of Medicine, MD, 1999

Residencies

University of California, San Diego, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2005

Fellowships

Mayo Clinic, Spine Surgery, 2006