
J. Alexander Holbert MD
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Specialties
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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
New building signage is difficult to follow. there are two sides to enter and no indication of where the clinic is on the first floor at the elevators. The wait was minimal, staff was friendly and thorough, the visit with the provider felt rushed with limited hands on assessment. We have been dealing with the pain for well over two years, while we agree with the current treatment approach/plan, just felt like he had somewhere better to be and disconnected from the patient. Worried other possible causes for the pain may have been missed/dismissed. I guess time will tell if this works…
Patient Submitted Review By:
jamie j.
December 2, 2025
Dr Holbert was professional, approachable and knowledgeable. Excellent care.
Patient Submitted Review By:
Chris G.
November 25, 2025
He listened, explained things well, was open to questions.
Patient Submitted Review By:
lynn k.
November 19, 2025
Certifications & Accreditations
Provider Background
- Pennsylvania State University - College of Medicine, Hershey, PA
- Geisinger Health System, Danville, PA
- Twin Cities Spine Center - John H. Moe Spine Fellowship, Minneapolis, MN
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery – Board Eligible
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- North American Spine Society
- American Medical Association
- OSS Orthopaedic Hospital
- PSH Hampden Medical Center
- UPMC Hanover Hospital
- UPMC Memorial Hospital

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