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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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The staff at OSS Health and Dr. J. Alex Holbert provide excellent care. I am a retired Air Force medic and know the difference between poor and great care. So, I have been both a past provider of medical care, and now a patient. Dr. Holbert is attentive, and absolutely honest about how he thinks your care should go, and gives you the choice on how to proceed. It has now been four months since I began getting care through OSS Health and I am relieved to have a wonderful health care team.

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April 10, 2026

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It was fine. I'm sure his diagnosis and treatment were correct. He was pleasant and professional.

Patient Submitted Review By:

April 9, 2026

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Eased my fears, Made excepting my problem will never be perfect easier to accept. Growing old is hard to accept. The body failing is even harder to accept. He has made it easier for me to accept and that means a lot. He is very detailed and that is important to me

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April 9, 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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