Dr. Clayton Bauer, MD, Plant City, FL

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Overall rating

4.40

About Dr. Clayton Bauer

Dr. Clayton Bauer is a neurosurgeon specializing in the management of spine disorders. A native of Florida, Dr. Bauer grew up in the small town of DeLand. He spent a year at Stetson University before completing his undergraduate studies at Wake Forest University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology with minors in chemistry, neuroscience, and psychology. He was the recipient of the Walter S. Flory Service Award and the Elton C. Cocke Award for outstanding undergraduate student in biology. He had an early interest in neuroscience and co-authored multiple publications on a variety of topics in the field. After graduation, Dr. Bauer continued his research in neuroscience before enrolling in a combined medical school (M.D.) and graduate school (Ph.D.) program at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. While in graduate school, he conducted extensive research in neuropharmacology as part of his doctorate in Pharmacology and Toxicology. During his medical training, he became focused on neurosurgery. After earning his M.D. and Ph.D., he returned to Florida to complete his residency in neurosurgery at the University of South Florida. Dr. Bauer underwent seven years of training in treating both brain and spine disorders, including elective time spent pursuing advanced training in complex spine surgery. Dr. Bauer believes that all patients are different and should be treated as individuals. This involves personalized plans regarding non-operative and operative interventions. When surgery is necessary, he offers a wide skill set to address patients’ symptoms. Examples of surgical interventions he performs include microdiscectomy, laminectomy, minimally invasive lumbar fusion, open lumbar fusion, anterior cervical fusion, posterior cervical fusion, cervical disc replacement, spinal cord stimulators, deformity correction for scoliosis, and many others.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Lower back pain

Other popular visit reasons

Back Pain

Back Problems

Brain Trauma / Injury

Flatback Syndrome

Neurology Consultation

Neurosurgery Consultation

Paresthesia

Spine Deformation / Scoliosis

Back Pain

Back Problems

Brain Trauma / Injury

Flatback Syndrome

Office location

Orthopaedic Medical Group of Tampa Bay

420 N Plant Ave, Plant City, FL 33563

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Education and background

Practice names

Orthopaedic Medical Group of Tampa Bay

Hospital affiliations

AdventHealth Tampa

Education and training

Medical School - Virginia Commonwealth University, Doctor of Medicine
University of South Florida, Residency in Neurosurgery
Wake Forest University (Bachelor's)
Virginia Commonwealth University (PhD)

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1639564842

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Overall rating

4.40

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Which hospital is Dr. Clayton Bauer affiliated with?

Dr. Clayton Bauer is affiliated with AdventHealth Tampa.

What practice does Dr. Clayton Bauer work with?

Dr. Clayton Bauer works with Orthopaedic Medical Group of Tampa Bay.

Where is Dr. Clayton Bauer's office located?

Dr. Clayton Bauer's office is located at 420 N Plant Ave, Plant City, FL 33563.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Clayton Bauer?

Dr. Clayton Bauer frequently sees patients for Back Pain, Back Problems, Neurology Consultation, Neurosurgery Consultation, and Spine Deformation / Scoliosis . You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Clayton Bauer on their profile.