Wyatt D. Vander Voort, M.D.
Assistant Clinical Professor
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Locations and Contact
Phone: 916-734-7463
Fax: 916-734-1770
Philosophy of Care
I recognize that the thought of spine surgery can be quite intimidating for patients. I aim to provide the information necessary to make an informed and educated decision for your care. I view elective spine surgery as a last resort option when conservative treatment measures have failed to provide adequate and lasting relief. I treat every patient how I would want my parents, siblings, spouse, and children to be treated in a physician's office. I find immense gratification in improving patients quality of life, self image, and functional status through spine surgery. However, I am equally gratified when patients achieve relief through non operative modalities. I am humbled by the opportunity to care for patients with ailments of the spine. I value open and honest communication and collaboration in order to determine the best treatment option for each individual.
Clinical Interests
Dr. Vander Voort is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic spine surgeon specializing in the management of adult spinal pathology, including cervical and thoracolumbar trauma, deformity, and degenerative conditions. Dr. Vander Voort is particularly interested in lateral access surgery as a minimally invasive technique for the management of the degenerative lumbar spine. His academic interests include the biomechanical testing of spinal implants, investigating the impact of nutritional optimization on post-surgical outcomes, and educating residents and fellows. He completed his residency at the University of California, Davis from 2019-2024, followed by a fellowship in Spine Surgery at Cleveland Clinic from 2024-2025. Dr. Vander Voort is currently an active duty Air Force officer, and is dedicated to caring for military members, veterans, and their families.
Research/Academic Interests
Dr. Vander Voort's research focuses on improving the biomechanical properties of spine implants in order improve stability, fusion rates, and ultimately patient outcomes. Additionally, he is investigating the impact of
frailty and the role of nutritional optimization and supplementation on recovery after deformity correction operations.
Division
Spinal Deformities
Undergraduate School
B.S., Biology, United States Air Force Academy, Colroado Springs CO 2015
Medical School
M.D., General, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City IA, 2019
Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, Davis, Sacramento CA 2024
Fellowship
Spine Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland OH 2025
Distinguished Graduate, 2015,
Health Professions Scholarship Program Recipient, 2015,
NIRSA Club Basketball MidWest Region Tournament MVP, 2015,
USAFA 500 Club, 2014,
Outstanding Fourth Class Cadet in Group 3, 2012,
Wick J, Kalistratova V, Pina D, Fine J, Boozé Z, Holland J, Vander Voort W, Hisatomi L, Villegas A, Conry K, Ortega B, Javidan Y, Roberto R, Klineberg E, Le H. A Comparison of Prognostic Models to Facilitate Surgical Decision-Making for Patients with Spinal Metastatic Disease. Spine (Phila Pa 1976): April 2023.
Pina D, Kalistratova V, Booze Z, Vander Voort W, Conry K, Fine J, Holland J, Wick J, Ortega B, Javidan Y, Roberto R, Klineberg E, Lipa S, Le H. Sociodemographic Characteristics of Patients Undergoing Surgery for Metastatic Disease of the Spine. Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. April 2023.
Ryan W, Vander Voort W, Garcia T, Saad M, Bayne C, Szabo R. The Effect of Shoulder Prosthesis Stem Length on Failure Due to Torsional Loading. A Biomechanical Study in Composite Humeri. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery International. April 2023.
Wise P, Ivanko A, Vander Voort W, Lee M, Palmeri T. Femur Fractures in Burn Patients: A 22 Year Case-Series. Burns Open. April 2024
Wu E, Fossum B, Vander Voort W, Bayne C, Szabo R. Surgeon Preferences in the Treatment of Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis. World J Orthop. May 2024
Shen T, Shahzad H, Sierra F, Wick J, Pina D, Van B, Vander Voort W, Kong S, Javidan Y, Roberto R, Klineberg E, Le H. Osteoporosis Treatment and Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery. World Neurosurgery. August 2024
Vander Voort W, O’Donnell E, Haffner M, Garcia-Nolen T, Simister SK, Le H, Klineberg E, Eastman JG, Saiz AM. Biomechanical Analysis of a Modified Triangular Osteosynthesis Technique for Treatment of Spinopelvic Dissociation. J Orthop. Trauma. November 2024