Rafath Baig, MD

Dr. Rafath Baig was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He was brought up in a family held together by Old World values. Hard work, integrity and compassion have guided his journey as a healer and spine surgeon. His bedside manner is characterized by a humble candor and humor, but in the operating room, he is well known by the surgical team for his laser focus and exacting nature. Many of his patients come to him crippled by chronic pain, forced into dependency on narcotic pain medications. His most fulfilling moments are derived from using his surgical skills to break the shackles of chronic pain and free his patients from chemical dependency.Dr. Baig has subspecialty training and rigorous experience in complex spine injury and disease. His intense dedication to his patients coupled with his expertise allow him to take on surgical challenges that many other spine surgeons decline and to achieve outcomes that transform the lives of his patients.

Education:
Undergraduate: Loyola University Chicago, B.S. Biological SciencesMedical School: Southern Illinois University School of MedicineResidency: Orthopaedic Surgery, Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center Brooklyn, NYSt. Vincent’s Hospital, Manhattan, NYFellowship: St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Phoenix AZ with emphasis on complex spinal surgery

Specializes in:
• Spinal Arthritis/spondylosis
• Sciatica
• Spondylolisthesis
• Disc Herniations -Cervical, thoracic and lumbar
• Spinal stenosis – Cervical, thoracic, lumbar
• Radiculopathy- Cervical, thoracic, lumbar
• Myelopathy- Cervical, thoracic, lumbar
• Scoliosis – Adolescent or degenerative
• Degenerative disc disease – Cervical, thoracic, lumbar
• Spinal fractures
• Disc replacement surgery
• Minimally invasive surgery
• Fusion surgery
• Endoscopic surgery
• Other non-surgical treatment options

Addison Lofstedt, PA-C

Addison is originally from Louisville, Colorado. She earned her biomedical sciences degree from Northern Arizona University and her physician assistant degree from Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona. Addison has a background in pain management, family practice, and ophthalmology. She was a D-1 athlete, playing volleyball at NAU for four years. She loves to hike, do yoga, and spend time outdoors.

Addison strives to be caring and attentive to every patient.  She is particularly interested in taking a comprehensive approach to spine pain management including yoga and exercise.

Addison is always willing to go above and beyond to make sure that every patient feels heard and understood, while treating everyone with kindness and compassion. 

Justin Mauro, PA-C

Originally from Scottsdale, Arizona, Justin earned his biology degree with a minor in psychology and chemistry from Briar Cliff University in Sioux City, Iowa. He earned his physician assistant degree at the College of Saint Mary in Omaha, Nebraska. Justin is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA). He was a baseball player in college and previously worked as a medical scribe for a pediatric cardiologist. Justin believes in a holistic approach to spine care, striving to always be transparent with his patients, not only from a surgical standpoint, but in all aspects of spine disease and pain management.