Patient Information

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Surgical Instructions

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Anterior Cervical Disectomy and Fusion
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Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
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Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion
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Lumbar  Decompression and Fusion
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Lumbar Laminectomy  or Decompression
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Lumbar Microdiscectomy
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Posterior Cervical Laminoplasty
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Posterior Lumbar Decompression and Fusion
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Sacroiliac Joint Fusion
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Spine Condition Information

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Back Pain and Degenerative Disc Disease
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Cervical Radiculopathy
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Cervical Myelopathy
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Neck Pain
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Spondylolithesis
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Spine Surgery Clinical Manager

Joe Coder

Undergraduate:
Stevenson University. Owings Mills, MD
Joe is a dedicated healthcare professional with a diverse background in both military service and medical administration. A graduate of Bruce High School in northwestern Wisconsin, Joe served six years in the Wisconsin Army National Guard followed by four years of active duty in the United States Army.

After completing his military service, Joe spent 35 years as a medical transcriptionist, gaining extensive experience in clinical documentation and patient care coordination. He later transitioned into his current role as a surgical coordinator, where he continues to support patients and medical teams with professionalism and attention to detail.

Joe resides in Superior, Wisconsin with his wife, Maxine. They have six children and ten grandchildren. In their free time, Joe and Maxine enjoy relaxing at their cabin and attending their grandchildren’s sporting events.

At Orthopaedic Associates, Joe co-manages the Lake Superior Spine Clinic, overseeing operations and patient care support for Dr. Taylor Paziuk.
Spine Surgery Clinical Manager

Stacy Johnson

Undergraduate:
College of St. Scholastica Duluth, MN
Stacy is a Duluth native and graduate of Duluth East High School. After college, she worked at Wells Fargo for six years before transitioning to roles as a controller in property management and spending 22 years at a telecommunications company.

An outdoor enthusiast, she enjoys hiking, running, camping, and is a former avid softball player.  As a proud mother, she has cherished her years as a dedicated soccer mom.

At Orthopaedic Associate, Stacy co-manages the Lake Superior Spine Clinic, overseeing operations and patient care support for Dr. Matthew Davies.