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Raymond Gardocki, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Nashville, TN

Raymond J Gardocki MD

Orthopaedic Surgery•Nashville, TN

Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Neurosurgery Vanderbilt University Medical Center Minimally Invasive and Endoscopic Spine Surgery

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  • 3601 The Vanderbilt ClinicNashville, TN 37232

  • Phone+1 615-936-2000

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Summary

  • Board certified Orthopaedic surgeon specializing in outpatient minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery.

    • Lecture on Interfascial Plane Blocks for lumbar spine surgery

    Interfascial Plane Blocks - Raymond Gardocki, M.D. The Seattle Science Foundation is a not for profit organization dedicated to advancing the quality of patient

    Endoscopic Spine Surgery Patient Story

    Endoscopic spine surgery allowed Phil to get back to exercising, traveling and other activities pain from his herniated disc prevented him from enjoying.

    Interlaminar Endoscopic Discectomy

    Dr. Raymond Gardocki discusses the details of an interlaminar endoscopic discectomy, benefits of the surgery and how to recover from this procedure in a short a

    Transforaminal Endoscopic Discectomy

    In this video, you'll hear from Dr. Raymond Gardocki as he discusses what you can expect when undergoing a transforaminal endoscopic discectomy, the risks and l

    Endoscopic Spine Surgery Patient Story

    After years of dealing with lower back and radiating leg pain, Ashley had endoscopic spine surgery so she could get back to enjoying her life.

    Endoscopic Spine Surgery Patient Story

    Endoscopic spine surgery allowed Phil to get back to exercising, traveling and other activities pain from his herniated disc prevented him from enjoying.

Education & Training

  • University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)
    University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1997 - 2002
  • Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
    Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern CaliforniaClass of 1997
  • University of Southern California
    University of Southern CaliforniaB.S., Exercise Science, 1989 - 1993

Certifications & Licensure

  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2023 - 2027
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2023 - 2027
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2024 - 2027
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2003 - 2027
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2023 - 2023
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1999 - 2023
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification SRS EHR, SRS-Health, 2012, 2014-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification SRS EHR, SRS-Health, 2012, 2014-2017
  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Reconstruction of Large Rotator Cuff Tendon Defects with Porcine Small Intestinal Submucosa in an Animal Model  
    C.G. Zalavras, R.J. Gardocki, E. Huang, M. Stevanovic, T. Hedman, J. Tibone, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 1/1/2006
  • Thoroacoscopic Anterior Spinal Release and Fusion: Evolution of a Faster Improved Approach  
    E.Y. Huang, J.M. Acosta, R.J. Gardocki, P.D. Danielson, R.A.K. Reynolds, V. Tola, J.E.Stein, Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 1/1/2002
  • Measurements of Lumbopelvic Lordosis using the Pelvic Radius Technique as it Correlates with Sagittal Spinal Balance and Sacral Translation  
    R.J.Gardocki, R.G. Watkins, L.A. Williams, 1/1/2002

Books/Book Chapters

  • Campbell�s Operative Orthopaedics 
    Chapter: Spinal Anatomy and Surgical Approaches 
    Page 1572 - 1609R. J. GardockiEdition 13th,2017
  • Campbell�s Operative Orthopaedics 
    Chapter: Degenerative Disorders of the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine 
    Page 1644 - 1727R.J. Gardocki, A.L. Park2017
  • Campbell�s Core Orthopaedic Procedures 
    Chapter: Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (MITLIF) 
    Page 109 - 113R. J. Gardocki2016

Abstracts/Posters

  • Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion on 23 Hour Stay Basis
    R. J. Gardocki, Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, 1/11/2009
  • Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Prelimanry Results at 3 Months Post Op
    R. J. Gardocki, Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, 1/11/2009
  • Outpatient Microscopic Lumbar Discectomy Using a Tubular Retractor: Pain on Day of Surgery
    R. J. Gardocki, Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, 1/11/2009

Lectures

  • Ninety Day Follow Up of Elective Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion 
    Las Vegas, NV - 1/16/2017
  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery 
    Los Angeles, CA - 1/29/2014
  • Spondylolisthesis 
    Germantown, TN, 2010; Memphis, TN, 2012 - 1/9/2012

Authored Content

  • Voyage into Kambin’s triangleOctober 2025

Press Mentions

  • Dr. Raymond Gardocki: Adding Endoscopic Spine at Vanderbilt & How COVID Changed How He Performs Spine Surgery
    Dr. Raymond Gardocki: Adding Endoscopic Spine at Vanderbilt & How COVID Changed How He Performs Spine SurgeryNovember 20th, 2020
  • Dr. Raymond Gardocki Joins Vanderbilt Ahead of Endoscopic Spine Program Launch
    Dr. Raymond Gardocki Joins Vanderbilt Ahead of Endoscopic Spine Program LaunchNovember 6th, 2020
  • Drs. Michael Cohen, Raymond Gardocki & More: 4 Spine, Neurosurgeons Making Headlines
    Drs. Michael Cohen, Raymond Gardocki & More: 4 Spine, Neurosurgeons Making HeadlinesOctober 3rd, 2019

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