George Chovanes, M.D.

Dr. George Chovanes joined OAA’s Spine Center of Excellence in 2017 as a nonoperative neurological specialist. Having over 34 years of experience in operative and nonoperative care in the practice of neurosurgery and trauma care, Dr. Chovanes is well-known in the region for his expertise and compassion in the field of neurology and neurosurgery. Prior to practicing nonoperative care at OAA Orthopaedic Specialists, Dr. Chovanes was a longstanding member of a respected neurosurgical practice in the Lehigh Valley. He also practiced with Main Line Health in the Philadelphia region for a number of years. Throughout his practice, Dr. Chovanes has helped countless patients suffering from neurological conditions. Now, Dr. Chovanes treats and nonoperatively manages neck pain, low back pain, pinched nerves and other spinal conditions that often present with pain down the arms or legs, weakness, numbness, or difficulty walking. He effectively treats patients through a variety of nonoperative techniques including physical therapy, injections, medication, and will suggest a consultation with his surgical colleagues if he thinks surgery is an appropriate course of action. A native of Pennsylvania, Dr. Chovanes completed his undergraduate studies at Villanova University before obtaining his Medical Degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He went on to complete a fellowship at the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario where he received advanced training specific to neurosurgical and neurovascular medicine. Dr. Chovanes looks forward to delivering his patients the same quality of care that he would desire for himself or for his family. When not caring for patients, he enjoys the outdoors, writing, flying as a private pilot, and spending time with his family. EDUCATION Undergraduate Villanova University Villanova, PA Medical School University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Philadelphia, PA Residency Temple University Health Sciences Center Philadelphia, PA Fellowship – Neurosurgical Neurovascular University of Western Ontario London, Ontario BOARD CERTIFICATIONS American Board of Neurological Surgery PROFESSIONAL SOCIEITES Congress of Neurological Surgeons American Association of Neurological Surgeons Pennsylvania Neurological Society