Steven J. Tresser, MD

About Dr. Tresser

Dr. Tresser specializes in neurosurgery and adult degenerative spine disorders. After graduating, he pursued additional advanced training in neurosurgery and minimally invasive spine surgery. Prior to joining Florida Orthopaedic Institute, Dr. Tresser practiced for 20 years at a private practice in Tampa, where he utilized the most advanced surgical techniques, including computer-assisted navigational surgery and microneurosurgery.

Dr. Steven J. Tresser is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

Dr. Tresser focuses on complex spinal surgery encompassing degeneration, deformities, and trauma. He also offers patients minimally invasive spine surgery, kyphoplasty and lumbar spinal injections.

In addition to his work in surgery, Dr. Tresser has over 30 years of experience teaching and has been an investigator in multiple research studies. He is a certified Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners, the American Board of Neurological Surgery, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Tresser is currently active in seven professional societies and has won multiple awards, including the Dudley P. Allen Scholar Award from Case Western Reserve University for his distinguished research on neurotransmitter plasticity. He is currently the director of Florida Orthopaedic Institute’s spine surgery fellowship training program.

In his spare time, Dr. Tresser enjoys photography, sailing, exercise and craft brewing.