Axis Spine and Orthopedics

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital offers same-day orthopedics and ophthalmology surgery at our Center for Specialized Medicine.

Dr. Peter Cohn is an orthopedic surgeon who treats complex spine disorders, spinal deformities, and spinal trauma in adults. He offers minimally invasive surgical approaches, including anterior-based and single-position surgery, to limit operating time and reduce recovery time for patients. Conditions treated include: fractures and broken bones, scoliosis, tumors, degenerative disc disease, rheumatoid arthritis and more. He also offers corrective treatments for failed back and neck surgeries. Dr. Cohn is an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, and director, Division of Reconstructive Spine Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.

SLUCare Physician Group, a member of SSM Health, is located off Grand Boulevard, on the SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital campus, on the first floor of the Center for Specialized Medicine, in St. Louis, Missouri. SLUCare orthopedic surgeons specialize in surgical and non-surgical treatment of muscular and skeletal diseases and injuries. Our team offers joint replacement, sports medicine, shoulder surgery, spinal surgery, foot and ankle surgery, hand surgery and surgery of the upper extremities. Our team also treats bone cancer, orthopedic trauma and pediatric disorders of the musculoskeletal system.