The Orthopedic and Spine Institute of St. Louis is open and committed to providing safe clinical care and telemedicine visits during Covid-19.
We are closely monitoring the outbreak of COVID-19 (Corona virus). To minimize exposure to our other patients and staff, we are asking our patients who are sick, patients that have been in contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19 or patients that have traveled to one of the high-risk areas to please cancel your appointment. We are requesting that you do not bring anyone with you to your appointment. (A parent will be allowed with a college age or younger patient). If you have a mask, we encourage you to wear it to your appointment.
Steps that the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Citizens has suggested to help reduce the risk of getting any viral respiratory infections include:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick
- Avoid close contact with others
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, then throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands
- Clean and disinfect objects and surfaces
- Maintain social distancing
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) activated a statewide public hotline for citizens or providers needing guidance regarding the COVID-19. The hotline is 877.435.8411. The hotline is operated by medical professionals and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Below are links to additional resources and guidance:
https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/novel-coronavirus/
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public

David S. Raskas, M.D.
Dr. Raskas’ progressive insight into back and neck treatments for over two decades has improved the lives of countless patients.
He believes the best outcomes start with a thorough diagnosis. Accurate diagnoses combined with advanced treatments form the basis for Dr. Raskas's goal for favorable outcomes. He strives to improve patients’ symptoms with little or no residual pain, restore their active lifestyles and reduce or eliminate their need for pain medications.





Our Philosophy
For decades, countless patients have had their lives vastly improved thanks to Dr. Raskas’s advanced insights into neck and back treatments. He strives to decrease and eliminate pain.
Read more about our philosophyMinimally-invasive surgery
For patients who want to return to their normal life-style as quickly as possible, Dr. Raskas offers several minimally-invasive treatment solutions that have proven to be highly successful.
Read more about the surgeriesOur Patients
We understand that neck pain, back pain, and related problems can really get in the way of your daily functioning. Our St. Louis back, neck, and spine treatments can help you.
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