Procedures
Back Surgery (Laminectomy, Laminotomy, Discectomy) (outpatient)
Offered by
Ross A. McEntarfer, MD
Back Surgery (Laminectomy, Laminotomy, Discectomy) (outpatie...
28,611
Estimated National Average $28,095
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Procedure Details
This includes a back surgery (lumbar laminectomy/discectomy). Lumbar laminectomy is the removal of lamina. A discectomy is the removal of a herniated disc. Please note that if imaging is performed during the surgery, you may recieve a bill from the radiologist.
Price Details
Your purchase includes the following services:
- Facility feeoperating and recovery room services & supplies for outpatient stay (less than 24 hours) at Concord Orthopaedics Operating at OSC Concord
- Physician feetreatment and procedure-related postoperative follow-up visit(s) within 90 days of surgery. Does NOT include the initial evaluation to determine the need of the procedure.
- Anesthesiologist feeregional or general anesthesia for the entire duration of the procedure
- Pathology feeDOES NOT INCLUDE A PATHOLOGY FEE. The patient may receive a bill for this portion.
- Tendo Marketplace feeCovers the cost of contracting upfront rates with all involved medical providers, processing payment, and distributing funds, minimizing administrative overhead and allowing for a lower total price
Note
This bundled price includes the cost of your procedure and the fees listed above. These fees are for the services most frequently packaged together with this procedure. Any services that are not listed here will not be covered in your purchase.
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Concord Orthopaedics Operating at OSC Concord
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About Ross A. McEntarfer, MD
Awards and Publications
Presentations & Publications
Publications
- McEntarfer RA, Klare C, Pearson AM. Evidence based approach to lumbar disc herniation: Findings from the SPORT Trial (primary and subgroup analyses). Seminars in Spine Surgery. 9/10/2015. DOI:10.1053/j.semss.2015.08.007
- McEntarfer RA, Ittickartha P, Onuoha G, Dang S, Dickerson PC. Patients’ Reactions and Understanding to Functional Outcome Data following Total Knee Arthroplasty. Dartmouth Orthopaedic Journal. 2015(2):10-20.
- McEntarfer RA, Pearson AM. Anterior surgery for odontoid fractures. Seminars in Spine Surgery. 2014;26:203-207.
- McEntarfer RA. An Homage. Reflections: Who I want to be. 2009:21-23. (A piece of prose published by Indiana University School of Medicine.)
Presentations
- PROMIS Pain Interference Natural Language: What does your PROMIS pain score mean? Shaw J. Mcentarfer RA, Greene N, et al. Global Spine Congress May 15-18, 2019.
- PROs Are More Than a Research Tool: A Prospective Assessment of Patient Understanding and Expectation Management. McEntarfer RA, Greene N, Brodke D. et al Global Spine Congress May 15-18, 2019.
- PROs are more than research tool: a prospective assessment of patient understanding and expectation management. McEntarfer RA et al. AOSPine Fellows Forum, Banff, Calgary, Canada. March 22-25, 2018.
- Limb salvage vs. amputation for lower extremity osteosarcoma: a decision analysis. McEntarfer RA. Ramkumar D. Henderson ER. International Society of Limb Salvage Bi-Annual Meeting 2017. Kanazawa, Japan. May 10-12, 2017.
- Hip arthroscopy versus surgical dislocation for femoroacetabular impingement: a systematic review. Dickerson PC, McEntarfer RA et al.International Society for Hip Arthroscopy. Annual Scientific Meeting 2015. Cambridge, England. September 24-26, 2015.
- Hip arthroscopy versus surgical dislocation for femoroacetabular impingement: a systematic review. Dickerson PC, McEntarfer RA et al. The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice. December 6, 2014.
- Preventing overuse throwing injuries in youth baseball. The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice. McEntarfer RA, Dickerson PC, et al. September 27, 2014.
Board Certification
Board Certified - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Residency
Dartmouth College, Lebanon, NH
Fellowship
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Medical School
Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
What people have to say about this practice
Patient Submitted Review
Apr-2026
Very happy with the care I’ve received by Dr McEntarfer’s office. PA Julie Michaud and the nurses have been excellent in answering all my questions in a timely and caring manner.
Patient Submitted Review
Mar-2026
Dr Ross Mcentarfer, MD is a great listener.<br>He explains information in an easy to understand manner.<br>He has a great sense of humor.<br>He takes the time to listen and observe.<br>He does not rush into a 'let's operate' mode but works with the patient to come to a healthy solution.<br>I have had two surgeries performed by him and preparing for a third surgery in the fall. He was very thorough in his explanation and the process of the surgery as well as the recovery process.<br>I would highly recommend him to anybody having spine issues.
NPIs
Provider - Ross A. McEntarfer, MD: 1649561762
Facility - Concord Orthopaedics Operating at OSC Concord: 1568421840
Facility - Concord Orthopaedics: 1417724170
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