Meet Our Director

Dr. Tarek Radwan

Dr. Radwan is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon specializing in minimally invasive and complex spine surgery, treating degenerative neck and back conditions, spinal deformity, spine trauma, and spinal tumors. He regularly sees patients seeking a second opinion or still dealing with problems after a previous spine surgery.

Dr. Radwan received his medical education at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom, where he trained within one of the world’s most respected medical institutions. He completed his neurosurgical residency at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, where he was selected to serve as Chief Resident, followed by a minimally invasive and complex spine surgery fellowship at the University of Washington and Harborview Medical Center.

Dr. Radwan has also held senior leadership roles in neurosurgery, serving as Chief of Neurosurgery at Central Maine Medical Center and as a neurosurgical service leader at Mount Carmel Health System. His experience spans degenerative neck and back conditions, spinal deformity, spine trauma, spinal tumors, and complex revision surgery, and he regularly evaluates patients seeking a second opinion or experiencing ongoing problems after a previous spine surgery.

  • Board-Certified Neurosurgeon Specializing in Minimally Invasive & Complex Spine Surgery
  • Fellowship-Trained at the University of Washington and Harborview Medical Center
  • Former Chief of Neurosurgery, Central Maine Medical Center
  • Specializing in Complex Revision Surgery, Spinal Deformity, & Second Opinions
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Focused on Improving Safety and Outcomes in Spinal surgery

Dr. Reidler is an active member of multiple spine surgical societies including the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, North American Spine Society, and AO Spine, and he is a candidate fellow of the Scoliosis Research Society. He has presented at national and international spine surgery conferences and published in leading medical journals and textbooks. He is particularly interested in improving safety and outcomes in spine surgery using advanced intraoperative navigation and robotic technologies.

Patient-First Approach

He listens carefully to the concerns of patients and their family members and collaborates closely with other specialists involved in their care. Dr. Reidler personalizes treatment to each patient’s unique goals and will only recommend surgery when less invasive options are not succeeding. When offering surgery, his specialized experience in both minimally invasive and complex surgical techniques enables him to offer a wide range of innovative treatment options.