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Michael Joseph Hartman, M.D.

Biography

Dr. Michael Joseph Hartman is an accomplished orthopaedic spine surgeon dedicated to providing comprehensive care for patients with spinal conditions. With a wealth of experience in both surgical practice and global medical outreach, Dr. Hartman brings a unique blend of expertise and compassion to his work.


Being a board-certified fellowship-trained spine surgeon, Dr. Hartman is qualified to treat and diagnose all forms of damage to the musculoskeletal system. Following a diagnosis, Dr. Hartman will typically prescribe surgery when less-invasive treatments have failed to produce the desired results or have been ruled out.


Dr. Hartman's dedication to advancing spinal care through his surgical expertise, research contributions, and global medical outreach reflects his commitment to improving the lives of his patients and the broader medical community.

  • Professional Experience

    Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon,

    Goshen General Hospital, San Antonio, TX

    April 2018 - Present


    • Specializing in anterior/posterior cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine surgery for both children and adults. Expertise includes treatment for degenerative conditions, adult scoliosis, trauma, tumors, and infectious spine pathology.

    Private Practice,

    Elkhart, IN

    May 2009 - April 2018


    Locum Tenens Orthopaedic Surgeon,

    Vista Staffing and CompHealth

    January 2007 - April 2018


    Board-certified Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon,

    Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center, Elkhart, IN

    August 2000 - October 2006


  • Education

    Leatherman Spine Surgery Fellowship,

    University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky

    August 1999 - July 2000


    Orthopaedic Surgery Residency,

    Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan

    July 1994 - June 1999


    M.D.,

    Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana

    1990 - 1994

  • Other Experience

    Teaching Spine Surgeon/Mission Trip,

    Mittaphab Hospital, Vientiane, Laos

    Numerous trips from Nov 2007 - Jan 2020


    Dubai Spine Masters:

    Minimal Invasive Surgical Strategies 2010, Trauma 2011, Deformity 2012


    International Meeting on Advanced Spinal Techniques:

    Multiple attendances from 2008 to 2019


    Teaching Spine Surgeon and Lecturer,

    Hospital for Traumatology and Orthopaedics, HCMC, Vietnam

    2006


    World Spine Society Meeting,

    Multiple attendances from 2005 to 2018


    Scoliosis Research Society Meeting,

    Multiple attendances from 2005 to 2020


    North American Spine Society Meeting,

    Multiple attendances from 2000 to 2015


    Cervical Spine Research Society Meeting,

    Multiple attendances from 2001 to 2018


    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Meeting,

    Multiple attendances from 1999 to 2019


    North American Veterinary Conference,

    Multiple attendances from 2000 to 2020

  • Professional Societies

    • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
    • Scoliosis Research Society
    • North American Spine Society

  • Research

    Moed, B.R.; Hardman, M.J.: "Evaluation of Intraoperative Nerve Monitoring Methods Used During the Placement of Iliosacral Implants in an Animal Model" J. Bone and Joint Surg., 81-A:1529-1537, Nov. 1999.


    Dimar, J.R.; Carreon, L.Y.; Glassman, S.D.; Campbell, M.J.; Hartman, M.J.; Johnson, J.R.: "Treatment of pyogenic vertebral Osteomyelitis with anterior debridement and fusion followed by delayed posterior spinal fusion" Spine, 29-3: 326-332, Feb 1, 2004.

  • Medical Licenses

    Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky, Alaska, California, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina

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