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Meet Dr. Kevin Pauza

Renowned Interventional Spine Specialist

 Dr. Kevin Pauza believes in finding better, less invasive ways to help people live pain-free lives. 

Kevin Pauza, MD

Visionary. Innovator, Healer. Giver.

These are the words peers use to describe. Dr.Pauza

Most who meet Dr. Pauza quickly realize his compassion and his common-sense, pragmatic approach used to help others began during his “out-of-the-ordinary” childhood experiences, laboring on his family’s farm. His childhood of welding gates, raising cattle, and planting crops may not be acceptable by today’s woke culture, however his experiences led him to value common-sense approaches in treating patients in need, and to respect and follow the Laws of Physics and Nature. This common-sense perspective seems lacking in many physicians and the spine surgeries they offer. At the age of 15, Pauza was performing Neurosurgery Research in the Division of Neurosurgery at Penn State College of Medicine because the State asked him to leave junior high school to pursue higher levels of learning, calling him “mentally gifted” because of his high IQ and creative abilities (section 1371 of School Code (24 P. S. § 13-1371.)

Early on, Pauza recognized the flaws of most spine surgeries, observing that spine surgeries didn’t follow the rules of Nature and Physics, and so their underlying premise was flawed. Fusions were illogical because they implanted steel rods and screws, damaging adjacent spine structures. Likewise, discectomies were illogical because they damaged discs by removing their supporting structural walls, accelerating disc degeneration. Fortunately, research from around the World ultimately vindicated Pauza’s beliefs associated with discectomies and fusions. Pauza wanted to improve the “old school” Spine Surgery paradigm, but at age 15, he couldn’t easily challenge old school spine surgery ways.

Kevin Pauza, MD

Visionary. Innovator, Healer. Giver.

These are the words peers use to describe. Dr.Pauza

Most who meet Dr. Pauza quickly realize his compassion and his common-sense, pragmatic approach used to help others began during his “out-of-the-ordinary” childhood experiences, laboring on his family’s farm. His childhood of welding gates, raising cattle, and planting crops may not be acceptable by today’s woke culture, however his experiences led him to value common-sense approaches in treating patients in need, and to respect and follow the Laws of Physics and Nature. This common-sense perspective seems lacking in many physicians and the spine surgeries they offer.

At the age of 15, Pauza was performing Neurosurgery Research in the Division of Neurosurgery at Penn State College of Medicine because the State asked him to leave junior high school to pursue higher levels of learning, calling him “mentally gifted” because of his high IQ and creative abilities (section 1371 of School Code (24 P. S. § 13-1371.)

Early on, Pauza recognized the flaws of most spine surgeries, observing that spine surgeries didn’t follow the rules of Nature and Physics, and so their underlying premise was flawed. Fusions were illogical because they implanted steel rods and screws, damaging adjacent spine structures. Likewise, discectomies were illogical because they damaged discs by removing their supporting structural walls, accelerating disc degeneration. Fortunately, research from around the World ultimately vindicated Pauza’s beliefs associated with discectomies and fusions. Pauza wanted to improve the “old school” Spine Surgery paradigm, but at age 15, he couldn’t easily challenge old school spine surgery ways.

Education and Training

Dr. Pauza received 2 degrees, Biology and Physiology, from Lehigh University, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He returned to Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine to obtain his Medical Doctorate while publishing several studies in peer-reviewed journals.

He completed Surgical and Medical Internships at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Then, he attended the University of Pennsylvania, where he completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Rand fellowship in Interventional Spine.

After graduating, Pauza chaired and authored the Spine Treatment Guidelines for his Specialty before his position on the Founding Board of ASIPP (American Society of International Pain Physicians) before he was President-Elect of IPSIS (International Pain and Spine Intervention Society) after his position as Chairman of its Standards Committee for eight years.
Because of his innovative Spine treatments, he traveled overseas every month to treat the Prime Minister of Japan, the King of Saudi Arabia, Pope Benedict XVI, and numerous Princes, Queens, and political and religious leaders.

Pauza was a Founding Partner and co-owner of the Texas Spine and Joint Hospital network, establishing its Spine Fellowship Program. Baylor acquired that network to become its flagship Spine Hospital.

At great personal sacrifice, Dr. Pauza stepped down as Founding Partner and Owner of Texas Spine & Joint Hospital to continue spine research challenging the status quo of the “Old School Spine Surgery Establishment.”

Dr.Pauza challenged scientific flaws of spine surgery and injections by utilizing evidence-based data. He’s currently even challenging those peers in Regenerative Medicine who promote their companies stem cell and PRP spine treatments over superior Regenerative Medicine treatments. Clinicians (and their patients) acknowledge that PRP and stem cells fail more often than they succeed, because they leak, and because of other innate weaknesses.

Fortunately, Dr. Pauza discovered that FDA-approved Fibrin addresses the shortcomings of PRP and stem cells. Fibrin provides benefits of all other regenerative. Meds can’t provide. Fibrin adheres, seals, and stimulates the growth of new spinal disc tissue, as it does naturally in the body. Dr. Pauza’s research team advances both precise spine diagnosis and treatment. The Discseel Procedure is the only true paradigm shift for Spine Treatment and Regenerative Medicine.

Research and Publications

Dr. Pauza has authored over 100 international lectures, scientific papers, and textbook chapters.

His research and patents have prompted his peers to place him at the forefront of treating severe spinal disorders. Find out more and read Dr. Pauza’s research, publications, and studies.

Awards & Recognition

Dr. Pauza is the recipient of numerous accolades and awards reflecting his distinguished career, including:

Curriculum Vitae/CV

Patents

The DISCSEEL® Procedure

Dr. Pauza's Insights

Message to My Patients​

“My patients come from every continent, from all walks of life, and they’ve all experienced the same thing.”

WATCH VIDEO (5:18)

“Spine fusions remain unchanged since their inception around 1911, the same year as the invention of the Ford Model T. The Ford model T evolved. Shouldn’t your spine care have evolved too?”

Dr. Kevin Pauza

Dr. Pauza in the Media

Dr. Kevin Pauza has been featured in the media discussing how the DISCSEEL Procedure is shifting the paradigm on resolving neck and back pain.

Dr. Pauza on CBS MONDAY MORNING

In this segment for CBS Sunday Morning, Dr. Pauza explains why his work with patients who failed to get relief from spinal fusion led him to develop the DISCSEEL Procedure, a treatment option that is forging a new path in neck and back pain relief. 

WATCH VIDEO (8:09)

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Kevin Pauza, MD
Curriculum Vitae

Learn about Dr. Kevin Pauza’s specialties, education, achievements, and more.

Specialty

  • Disc Biologics
  • interventional Spine

Education & Degrees

  • Fellowship: Interventional Spine, University of Pennsylvania
  • Residency: PM&R, University of Pennsylvania
  • Internship: Surgery & Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
  • Medical Doctorate: Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
  • Bachelor of Arts: Biology, Lehigh University
  • Bachelor of Arts: Psychology, Lehigh University

Certification & Licenses

  • Texas State Medical and Surgical License
  • New York State Medical and Surgical License
  • Florida State Medical and Surgical License

Honors

  • Lehigh University Four-year Academic Scholarship
  • Magna Cum Laude, Lehigh University
  • Lehigh University President’s Award
  • Lehigh University Tower Society
  • Distinguished Alumnus, Penn State University (selected from 500,000 Penn State alumni)
  • North American Spine Society, Outstanding Paper of the Year, 2003
  • President-Elect, International Spine Intervention Society
  • Founding Partner, Texas Spine and Joint Hospital
  • Commencement Speaker: Penn State University College of Medicine
    Advisory Board, AMA
  • Keynote Speaker, Harvard Pain Center Commencement
  • Founding Chairman, Standards Committee, International Spine Intervention Society
  • Chairman, Spine Committee, Amercian Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Appointed Spine Advisor, Japanese Prime Minister
  • Appointed Spine Advisor, Allied Royal Families

Experience

  • Founding Partner & Principal, Texas Spine & Joint Hospital

Training

Prior to attending Penn State University, Dr. Kevin Pauza earned his undergraduate degree from Lehigh University, and furthered his training with a Surgical and Medical Internship at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He continued his specialty training at the University of Pennsylvania, followed by an Interventional Spine Fellowship. In addition to his research, philanthropic, and clinical endeavors, Dr. Pauza remains a motivated educator. He established a Spine Fellowship program and continues training physicians from around the world. He heads international committees responsible for establishing standards and educating surgical and non-surgical physicians.

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