Andrew Bachinskas, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
Primary Location
About
Biography
Dr. Andrew Bachinskas is a spine surgeon at The Spine Program at Pelham Medical Center, who helps patients decide if surgery is the best option for them. He believes in establishing a relationship with the patient and setting expectations before the surgery. Dr. Bachinskas encourages patients to explore alternative options before opting for surgery. He completed his medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and went through the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita Orthopaedic Residency Program. Later, he completed a fellowship for spine surgery at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Bachinskas finds orthopaedics appealing because there is a direct correlation between treatment and outcomes. Outside of practicing medicine, Dr. Bachinskas and his family enjoy the outdoors, especially hiking and exploring new places.
Meet Dr. Bachinskas' Care Team
High-quality care doesn't just come from our expert providers; it also comes from their highly trained team.
Common Spine Conditions
For back or neck pain and injuries, surgery is not usually the first option. But when other treatments have not given you the results you want, experts at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System offer advanced surgeries. Our orthopaedic surgeons and neurosurgeons, work closely with interventional radiologists and other specialists to successfully treat a variety of conditions of the spine. Some of the procedures we do include:
- Carpal tunnel release
- Ulnar nerve decompression
- Cervical and lumbar discectomy
- Discography
- Kyphoplasty
- Spinal cord stimulator implants
- Intrathecal pump implants
- Artificial cervical disc implant
- Spinal Fusion
- Corpectomies and larger reconstruction
- Removal of spinal tumors
Quality Sets Us Apart
The Pelham Medical Center Spine Program is dedicated to the highest quality care for patients. By setting exemplary standards for patient safety, excellence and optimum outcomes, we help patients regain control of their lives through multidisciplinary teamwork and the latest technology and treatments. You don’t have to take our word for it. We are the only program in South Carolina to be certified or have received recognition for excellence in spine surgery from four leading quality experts.
Credentials
Residency
University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship
University of Washington School of Medicine, Spine surgery
Licensure
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Board Certification
Orthopaedic Surgery