A native of Royal Oak, Michigan, Dr. Phillip R. Kravetz earned a BS in Biochemistry from the University of Arizona, Tucson, before returning to his home state to complete his MD at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. During medical school, Dr. Kravetz earned a research fellowship in molecular pharmacology at Harvard University. Upon graduation he completed a general surgery residency at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center in Chicago followed by an orthopaedic surgery residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Additionally, Dr. Kravetz completed a fellowship in orthopaedic spine surgery at Baylor College of Medicine, Institute for Spinal Disorder in Houston, Texas.

As a spine specialist, Dr. Kravetz’s special interests include spinal surgery, scoliosis, spinal tumors, spinal infections, herniated discs, spinal deformity, osteoporosis of the spine, whiplash syndrome, spinal trauma, degenerative disc disease of the spine, failed back syndrome, work related spinal injury, athletic spinal problems, and minimally invasive spine surgery. Dr. Kravetz has a particular love for new technologies and minimally invasive, tissue-sparing procedures. Excited about the future of his field, he enjoys the challenge of working to reach new heights in spine care.

Dr. Kravetz is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and a member of the North American Spine Society. Along with his wife and three children, Dr. Kravetz is looking forward to making Little Rock his home.

Medical Background

Medical degree:
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Residency:
Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit

Certification:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery