Dr. Justin Esterberg
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Seattle, WA
24 years experience male
Locations
Orthopedic Physicians Associates
Seattle, WA
My office hours
Tuesday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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About
Bio
Dr. Esterberg’s goal as your doctor is to help you identify what is causing your symptoms, learn about that problem, and then discuss with you the types of treatment that could benefit you. He is focused on you and how your particular issue is affecting your everyday activities. Both you and he will explore the nonsurgical and surgical options available to you. If a surgical option is chosen, then his goal would be to utilize the least invasive techniques that can help you get back to your everyday activities as soon as possible. In his spare time, Dr. Esterberg enjoys the city of Seattle and likes to explore his environment. He likes to do just about any sport that involves the mountains or the water - alpine skiing in particular. Since he was raised in Minnesota, ice hockey is his favorite sport and he continues to play, despite the lack of ice here in Seattle.
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SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
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A 37-year-old member asked:

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Diet/exercise: Best thing to prevent osteoporosis is routine exercise... Many calcium supplements out there...Find one with vitamin d. Dietary calcium with dairy p ... Read More
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P 90x: Used this one personally and know several others who did... Good overall workouts for low cost and easy to do at home and save the dollars of an expe ... Read More
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Exercise: Nothing compares to routine exercise and eating healthy. Avoid gimmicks like these pills. They can cause other health issuesandhabe interactions wit ... Read More
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Nov 27, 2012
I was the spine surgeon who originally recruited Justin Esterberg to Seattle. Every reference I called was stellar regarding his clinical judgment, surgical expertise, and ease of working with his pe...Read More
Nov 27, 2012
I have worked with Dr. Esterberg on both elective spinal surgery cases involving the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, as well as spinal trauma. I can attest to his surgical skills which are impec...Read More
Jun 9, 2013
Dr. Esterberg is a well trained bright and capable spine surgeon. Any patient under his care would greatly benefit. He is conservative in his approach to treatment, thoughtful in surgical planning, an...Read More
HealthTap member
Thank you, your answer or tip was very helpful! I have seen a Dr twice in less that a month and got same answer but they barely examin me its like they want to get rid of me
HealthTap member
I had hip x-rays done and they said I'm still not done growing,my thoracic part of my spine is under my muscle could this mean its twisted?
HealthTap member
Thank you, your answer or tip was very helpful! I've been to 5 they won't touch it.I think think they don't want to another's mistake :(
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis
Graduated 2002MD
Medical/Graduate school
University of St. Thomas
Graduated 1997MD
Residency
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview
Residency
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview
Awards
Emerging Leaders Program, American Orthopaedic Association
Affiliations
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
King County Medical Society
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