J. Alex Sielatycki, M.D.
Board Certified and Fellowship Trained Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon
Dr. J. Alex Sielatycki is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic spine surgeon whose practice focuses on motion-preservation procedures for the neck and lumbar spine. With extensive training and experience, Dr. Sielatycki treats spinal conditions such as stenosis, spondylolisthesis, disc herniations, radiculopathy, spinal deformity, disc degeneration, spinal fractures, and other painful spine disorders. He also has specialized expertise in cervical disc replacement and is deeply involved in advancing lumbar total joint replacement as an alternative to traditional lumbar fusion.
Drawn to the field by its complexity and the opportunity to improve patients’ lives, Dr. Sielatycki is passionate about innovation in spinal surgery. “My primary interest is in spinal motion preservation procedures, such as cervical disc replacement and lumbar joint replacement, to avoid fusions whenever possible,” he explains.
Dr. Sielatycki joined Steamboat Orthopaedic & Spine Institute (SOSI) in 2022. He remains committed to advancing his specialty through research, having authored numerous publications, presented at international conferences, and contributed to multiple textbook chapters on spine conditions. His dedication has earned him several research grants and multiple awards recognizing his academic and clinical achievements.
Dr. Sielatycki completed medical school at Penn State University College of Medicine and residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where he trained with the late SOSI surgeon Dr. Clint Devin, whom he credits as a key mentor who inspired him to pursue spine surgery. He then completed an adult and pediatric comprehensive spine fellowship at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, studying under world-renowned experts in scoliosis, spinal deformity, cervical spine surgery, and degenerative spine conditions.
Dr. Sielatycki welcomes patients from across Colorado, Wyoming, and beyond. Outside of his practice, he enjoys skiing, biking, fishing, and spending time with his family. He and his wife, Karen, have four children: Elizabeth, Anna, Caleb, and Josie.
Dr. Sielatycki's Team
Education Background
University
Utah State University
Bachelor of Science in Economics and Finance, Summa Cum Laude Minor in Chemisty
Medical School
Penn State University College of Medicine
Fellowship
Adult and Pediatric Comprehensive Spine Fellowship
New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center
Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery - Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Awards and Honors
- Thomas Whitecloud Aware for best clinical research presentation
- Edwards P. Schwentker Outstanding Orthopaedic Student Award
- Howard E. Morgan Award for Outstanding Achievement in Basic Science Research
- Irwin L. Baird Memorial Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement
- Penn State College of Medicine Medical Student Research Award
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
- Gold Humanism Honor Society
- Ruth S. Wolfe Memorial Scholarship
- Dr. C. McCollister and Nancy L. Everts Scholarship
- Utah State University Dean’s Scholarship
Research Publications
- A Novel Lumbar Total Joint Replacement May be an Improvement Over Fusion for Degenerative Lumbar Conditions: A Comparative Analysis of Patient-Reported Outcomes at One Year. The Spine Journal.
- Surgeons Lack of Agreement on Determining Properative Radiographic and Clinical Shoulder Balance in Adolescent and Adult Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients. European Spine Journal.
- Loading of the Lumbar Spine During Transition from Standing to Sitting: Effect of Fusion versus Motion Preservation at L4-5 and L5-S1. The Spine Journal.
- Seated Lateral X-ray is a Better Stress Radiograph of the Lumbar Spine Compared to Standing Flexion. Global Spine Journal.
- A novel MRI-based classification of spinal cord shape and CSF presence at the curve apex to assess risk of intraoperative neuromonitoring data loss with thoracic spinal deformity correction. Spine deformity.
- Improvements in Neck Pain and Disability Following C1-C2 Posterior Cervical Instrumentation and Fusion for Atlanto-Axial Osteoarthritis. World Neurosurgery.
- The Amount of Relative Curve Correction is More Important than Upper Instrumented Vertebra Selection for Ensuring Postoperative Shoulder Balance in Lenke Type 1 and Type 2 AIS. Spine.
- The “Kickstand Rod” Technique for Correction of Coronal Imbalance in Patients with Adult Spinal Deformity: Initial Case Series. J Neurosurg Spine.
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Partnerships/Locations
Main Office - Steamboat Springs, CO
Address:
705 Marketplace Plaza, Suite 200,
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
Phone:
(970) 879-6663
Fax:
(970) 871-1234
Doctors at this location:
Steamboat Surgery Center
705 Marketplace Plaza,
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
Steamboat Surgery Center is an ambulatory surgery center in the heart of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. This medical facility came to existence through its founding partners Steamboat Orthopaedic & Spine Institute and UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center. Its bold leadership, commitment to quality, and cost-effective care. This center is managed by Surgical Care Affiliates.
Steamboat Surgery Center specializes in outpatient surgical procedures:
- Orthopaedics
- Pain Management
- Spine Surgery
SOSI - Craig, Colorado
Address:
Memorial Regional Health
Medical Office Building
750 Hospital Loop,
Craig, CO 81625
Phone:
(970) 826-2450
Doctors at this location:
The Steamboat Orthopaedic & Spine Institute physicians are proud to partner with Memorial Regional Health to provide services in Craig.
We outpatient clinic appointments, follow-up appointments, consultation, and second opinions at the Memorial Regional Health Medical Office Building.
(970) 879-6663.
SOSI - Fraser, Colorado
Address:
Fraser Medical Building
45 County Road 804, #210
Fraser, CO 80442
Phone:
(970) 364-2070
Doctors at this location:
The doctors at SOSI have been providing Orthopaedic services in Grand County for over 25-years. We have outpatient clinic appointments available weekly. Appointments are made through our main office at SOSI by calling (970) 879-6663.
We offer a full range of services including appointments, follow-ups, second opinions; and imaging studies including X-rays, Ultrasound, CT-scans, and MRI.
For any questions on our services and to schedule an appointment or surgery please call (970) 879-6663.