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Dr. J. Alexander Holbert

Dr. J. Alexander Holbert is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic spine surgeon specializing in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine conditions. His clinical interests include disc herniations, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, spinal deformity, and traumatic spine injuries.

Dr. Holbert earned his medical degree from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Geisinger Health System. He went on to complete advanced fellowship training in spine surgery at the nationally recognized Twin Cities Spine Center, one of the country’s premier institutions for spine care and innovation.

Dedicated to providing personalized, evidence-based care, Dr. Holbert offers a full spectrum of treatment options—including minimally invasive techniques, motion-preserving procedures, and complex spinal reconstruction. He works closely with each patient to develop a treatment plan focused on relieving pain, restoring function, and improving quality of life.

Originally from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, Dr. Holbert is honored to return home to care for the community that helped shape his values and aspirations. He takes great pride in serving his hometown with compassion, integrity, and surgical excellence.  He has special interest in minimally invasive techniques, motion preservation and spinal deformity.

In his leisure time, Dr. Holbert enjoys skiing, golfing, traveling and spending time with family and friends.

Testimonials

What Patients Are Saying

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Dr. Holbert did an amazing job on my surgery. He had to repair my L5 / S1 from a fall. I was unable to even walk until surgery. Thanks to Dr. Holbert, I am walking and appears I will make a full recovery. I highly recommend anyone with a back injury to go to OSS and ask for Dr. Holbert.

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Kevin B.

May 31, 2026

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Dr. Holbert was fantastic with my son and his sports injury. He was professional and made sure we knew what to do if the injury occurred again.

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Ashley W.

May 27, 2026

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Dr. Holbert treats both my husband and I, he listens, takes his time, is very honest, great sense of humor, and genuinely cares. You would think because he is a surgeon that he would be eager to cut, but that’s not how he is, he offers all the options. recommends the best one for you, and then explains why. Those are rare qualities in a physician regardless of their specialty. It has been a true blessing to have found such a doctor, who cares about you more than the dollar, which makes him worth even more. We will continue to see Dr. Holbert and will recommend him to anyone needing such services

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May 22, 2026

Certifications & Accreditations

Provider Background

Medical School
  • Pennsylvania State University - College of Medicine, Hershey, PA
Residency
  • Geisinger Health System, Danville, PA
Fellowship
  • Twin Cities Spine Center - John H. Moe Spine Fellowship, Minneapolis, MN
Board Certifications
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery – Board Eligible
Group Memberships
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • North American Spine Society
  • American Medical Association
Affiliations
  • OSS Orthopaedic Hospital
  • PSH Hampden Medical Center
  • UPMC Hanover Hospital
  • UPMC Memorial Hospital

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