History

Pioneering Comprehensive Spinal Care

Twin Cities Spine Center enjoys a rich history, beginning with the pioneering work of its founder, John H. Moe, M.D. Dr. Moe is widely regarded as the first scholar of modern scoliosis research and treatment. In the 1940s, he helped create one of the first dedicated inpatient hospital spine units in the world. His work led to the development of the Scoliosis Research Society and the first comprehensive textbook on spinal deformities.

In the 1980s, Dr. Moe's center evolved into two highly acclaimed spinal practices—the Minnesota Spine Center and the Twin Cities Scoliosis Spine Center. These two practices joined forces in April 1998 to form Twin Cities Spine Center, headquartered on the campus of Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minn.

The TCSC has emerged as one of the pre-eminent practices in the world. It includes:

• 10 board-certified, fellowship-trained spine surgeons
• Over 90 professional and support staff
• A full research department
• A fellowship program that has trained 140 spine surgeons

Although the majority of patients who come to TCSC are from the immediate five-state area, many come from across the nation and around the world. Our surgeons perform procedures at most of Twin Cities’ major metropolitan hospitals, including:

• Abbott Northwestern Hospital
• Children’s Hospitals – Minneapolis & St. Paul
• Fairview Ridges Hospital
• Fairview University Hospital
• Fairview Riverside Hospital
• Gillette Children’s Hospital
• Methodist Hospital
• St Francis Hospital
• St. Joseph’s Hospital
• United Hospital
• Woodwinds Health Campus

TCSC is one of the largest spine centers in the world. This broad base of experience allows for comprehensive care for a large, variable patient population. Surgeons at TCSC utilize a combination of well-established and new, cutting-edge techniques, resulting in a broader spectrum of patient care options and high quality treatment.