HerbertMerrillBielMDFACS

Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Orthopaedic surgeon

Dr. Biel is on Doximity

As a Doximity member you'll join over a million verified healthcare professionals in a private, secure network.

Dr. Herbert Biel is an orthopedic surgeon and is affiliated with Barnes-Jewish Christian Medical Group. He received his medical degree from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine and has been in practice 30 years. He specializes in orthopedic spine surgery and is experienced in spine surgery.

University of California Irvine College of MedicineFellowship, Spinal Cord Injury Medicine, 1992 - 1993
Long Beach Memorial Medical CenterFellowship, Wiltse Spine Institute Spinal Surgery, 1992 - 1993
University Hospital - University of Cincinnati College of MedicineResidency, Orthopedic Surgery, 1987 - 1992
Wright State University Boonshoft School of MedicineClass of 1987
The Ohio State University School of Dentistry DDS, Dentistry , Summer Research Award, 1981 - 1983
The Ohio State UniversityB.S., Biochemistry, 1978 - 1981
Tufts UniversityNo degree, Chemistry, 1977 - 1978

Indianapolis Monthly Top Doctor Indianapolis Monthly Magazine, 1998, 2001, 2014
Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
Featured Surgeon Angie’s List, 2012
Top Doctors Indianapolis Monthly Magazine, 1998, 2001, 2014
Join now to see all

PubMed

Comparative study of the incidence and severity of degenerative change in the transition zones after instrumented versus noninstrumented fusions of the lumbar spine.
Leon L. Wiltse, Stephen E. Radecki, Herbert M. Biel, Paul P. Dimartino, Richard A. Oas, Guilherme Farjalla, Fernando A. Ravessoud, Catherine Wohletz> ;Journal of Spinal Disorders. 1999 Feb 1

Journal Articles

Incidence of Transition Zone Breakdown Following Posterolateral Lumbar Fusions Using Semi-Rigid Instrumentation
HM Biel, Journal of Spinal Disorders

Lectures

Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Techniques and Outcomes
Vera Cruz, Mexico - 1/1/2004
Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures
1/1/2001
Osteoporosis – Overview & Management
1/1/1999
When Surgery Is Indicated in Worker’s Compensation Patients
1/1/1999
Surgical Approaches to Scoliosis
1/1/1998
The Degenerative Neck
1/1/1997
Incidence and Severity of Transition Zone Changes Following Posterolateral Lumbar Fusions Using Semi-Rigid Instrumentation
1/1/1994
Epidural Abscess Following Caudal Epidural Block
1/1/1992
A Comparison of Harrington, Cotrel-Dubousset, and Luque (SSI) Rods in the Stabilization of Thoracolumbar Spine Fractures in Complete Paraplegics
Las Vegas, NV - 1/1/1991
The Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH - 1/1/1991
Early Experience with the Gamma Nail
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH - 1/1/1991
A Comparison of Harrington, Cotrel-Dubousset, and Luque (SSI) Rods in the Stabilization of Thoracolumbar Spine Fractures
Honolulu, HI - 1/1/1990
Spinal Epidural Abscess Complicating Lumbar Epidural Block, A Case Report
Join now to see all

Biomet Spine Clinical Design TeamCervical spine plate system2012 - 2015
Clinical Investitgator OrthofixTrinity Study for ALIF2005 - 2007
Clinical Investigator Infuse-MedtronicMOST evaluation of Infuse for ALIF 300 patient cohort2005 - 2007
Clinical Investigator Copios Zimmer2001 - 2003