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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 and all the staff at OSS have been so responsive and so professional. He is personable, explains well, and makes sure you know that you are the one in charge of your health care decisions. He listens! You get fast responses to phone calls and portal messages so much better than experiences I have had at other practices. I am seeing him for both lumbar and cervical issues and trust him to give me the best care and best options for treatment even though I only met him two months ago. I have so much confidence in him already.

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March 11, 2026

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He’s professional and approachable. He did my back surgery and I would recommend him to anyone who needs an orthopedic/spine surgeon. The process leading up to the surgery was smooth. Post-op I was back my self again, pain free. I’m grateful for him.

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Lana B.

March 10, 2026

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I have seen Dr. Holbert the past two months for both lumbar and cervical spine issues. He is personable and thoroughly explains x-rays and images taken. He listens! He explains the options for care but makes sure you know you are the one who decides how to proceed. I had an urgent need and he and his staff got me in within 48 hours. I was so appreciative. Every appointment, phone call, doctor and staff member at OSS has been so responsive to my needs and so professional, I am telling everyone I know. This is how patients should be treated.

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March 10, 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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