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About Dr. John LaMacchia

John LaMacchia, MD, is an award-winning, board-certified orthopedic surgeon serving the communities in and around Rochester, Michigan. As a co-founder of the DeClaire LaMacchia Orthopedic Institute, he specializes in diagnosing and treating spinal injuries and disorders, including herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and vertebral compression fractures.

Dr. LaMacchia completed his bachelor’s degree at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. He went on to earn his doctor of medicine at Wayne State University in Detroit. He served his internship and an orthopedic surgical residency program at Wayne State University Detroit Medical Center, where he gained extensive experience in complex orthopedic trauma. Dr. LaMacchia continued his education with a rigorous spine surgery fellowship in Louisville, Kentucky, and Detroit.

Dr. LaMacchia is dedicated to educating and empowering his patients with education about their bodies and orthopedic conditions. He provides highly personalized, patient-focused care, ensuring that every patient receives the best possible treatments to heal their bodies and restore their mobility and quality of life. He often begins treatment with nonsurgical options, aiming to heal patients without surgery. However, Dr. LaMacchia is a meticulous surgeon who has won awards for his innovation and outstanding orthopedic procedures.