Spine Tumors

The Spine Program offers both traditional and stereotactic radiosurgery treatment options for spine tumors. Spine surgeons use the Swedish Radiosurgery Center’s CyberKnife technology to treat benign and malignant tumors. CyberKnife® is a highly focused radiation therapy that uses multiple beams of radiation to treat a tumor. It provides a pain-free, non-surgical option for patients who have inoperable or surgically complex tumors, or those who may be looking for an alternative to surgery.

What are Spine Tumors?

Rod J. Oskouian, M.D.

Surgical Director, Spinal Tumors and Spinal Trauma
Co-Director, Spine Fellowship Program

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Join Dr. Rod J. Oskouian as he explains what spinal tumors are and how patients can benefit from a team approach.

What are the treatment options for spine tumors?

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Join Dr. Rod J. Oskouian as he describes treatment options for spinal tumors.

Contact Information

Comprehensive Spine Program at Swedish Neuroscience Institute
550 17th Avenue
Suite 500
Seattle, WA 98122
Phone: New Patients - 206-320-BACK (2225) | Main Clinic - 206-320-2800
Fax: 206-320-5250
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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Patient Experience 

Join Ms. Linda Swenson as she describes her experience with spine surgery. Click here to learn more.

Watch and Learn



Anatomy of the Spine

Epidural Steroid Injection

Lumbar Disc Injuries and Treatment

Lumbar Laminectomy

Spinal Fusion



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