Meet Dr. Saitta – Orthopedic Neck & Spine Specialist in NC

Dr. Saitta is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in spine surgery.

Dr. Saitta grew up in Winston-Salem, NC prior to moving to Philadelphia, PA.  He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Wake Forest University with honors in biology.  He then completed medical school at Temple University, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and awarded the John W. Lachman Award for excellence in orthopedics.  Dr. Saitta completed his orthopedic residency at The University of Chicago.  He then returned to The Tarheel State to subspecialize in spine surgery, training at the renowned OrthoCarolina Spine Center in Charlotte, NC.

Dr. Saitta’s areas of expertise include degenerative and deformity conditionals of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine.  He has a particular interest in minimally invasive and motion-preserving surgical options, and is also skilled in the management of complex revision spine surgery.  Dr. Saitta truly enjoys getting to know his patients and working with them to determine the best course of care.

Dr. Saitta has authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed articles and serves as a reviewer for the Global Spine Journal. He is a member of AO Spine and completed their Global Spine Diploma program.  When not in the hospital Dr. Saitta enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 active sons, as well as cooking, fishing, golfing, and road biking.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Saitta, please call (919) 781-5600.

Additional Information about Dr. Saitta

Education & Certifications See Full Details
  • Medical School
    • Temple University School of Medicine
  • Residency
    • University of Chicago
  • Fellowship
    • Ortho Carolina Spine Center
Dr. Saitta’s Team See Full Details
  • Medical Assistant — Hope
    • (919) 781-5600 Ext. 5623
  • Administrative Assistant — Brittany
    • Office: 919-863-6867
    • Fax: 919-863-6821
    • Email: baverette@raleighortho.com
  • Surgery Coordinator — Jennifer
    • (919) 863-6840
  • Test Coordinator — Christina
    • (919) 863-6929
Advanced Practice Provider – Kaityln McDonough, PA-C

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