Aaron K. Hoyt, MD

Philosophy of Care

"I believe a patient's treatment plan should be tailored to their individual needs and goals. To me, this starts by compassionately listening to my patients' symptoms while also learning about their day-to-day life before I do anything further to investigate or recommend treatment options. Considering a patient's occupation, hobbies, and lifestyle are paramount in providing personalized non-operative and operative treatment decisions."

Specialties
Expertise Overview

Dr. Aaron Hoyt is a fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon that specializes in comprehensive spine care, treating conditions throughout the spinal column. His expertise includes the treatment of degenerative and traumatic spinal conditions, as well as complex deformity and revision utilizing non-surgical approaches whenever appropriate. His surgical expertise includes minimally invasive, navigated/robotic, artificial disc replacement, and traditional open surgical techniques. He has experience treating a wide range of patients, from young athletes with disc herniations and injuries to medically complex patients with advanced degenerative conditions and scoliosis. With an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from the University of Florida, Dr. Hoyt has a special interest in minimally invasive and motion-sparing approaches to help maintain or restore motion to the spine with preservation of as much normal anatomy as possible.

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About

Dr. Aaron Hoyt is an orthopaedic spine surgeon dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care for conditions affecting the entire spinal column. His background includes an intricate understanding of human movement through an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from the University of Florida. He graduated from the top of his medical school class from the University of Miami and was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Loyola University Medical Center before pursuing advanced fellowship training in orthopaedic spine surgery at Northwestern University under world-renowned experts in the field of orthopaedic and neurosurgical spine surgery. His fellowship was part of the internationally recognized AO Spine Fellowship Program. Dr. Hoyt is an author of numerous peer-reviewed scientific publications and has won awards for top presentations at scientific meetings.

Dr. Hoyt and his team are dedicated to quick, accessible care that helps each patient work toward the quality of life they deserve. That starts with getting to know patients as people, not just the reason for their visit — an approach that helps guide personalized treatment options aimed at relieving symptoms and improving function. His team is committed to empathetic care and to being available to answer questions at every stage, from non-operative care through pre-operative and post-operative recovery. Dr. Hoyt believes in pre-operative optimization and will work with you to ensure your nutrition and bone health are at optimal levels to achieve the best possible surgical outcome. He also works with anesthesia teams to apply modern perioperative pain management strategies that support faster mobility and shorter hospital stays for his patients. Above all, Dr. Hoyt is focused on making sure patients feel heard and taken care of.

Outside of Work

Outside of work, Dr. Aaron Hoyt enjoys spending time with his wife and dogs, often starting the day with an espresso and a good book before heading out for a walk. He stays active through functional strength and interval training, yoga, and meditation. He enjoys golfing, playing soccer, hiking, and sim racing, as well as watching professional soccer and Formula 1 racing. He and his wife love to travel and try new foods and restaurants.

Experience in Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Aaron Hoyt brings a broad foundation in orthopaedic surgery, with advanced training focused on the diagnosis and surgical treatment of spinal conditions from the occiput to the pelvis. He is skilled in a full range of spine surgery techniques, from traditional open procedures to innovative minimally invasive and robotic-assisted approaches. He is trained to access the spine from the front, side, or back depending on each patient's individual needs. His experience ranges from young athletes with nerve compression caused by disc herniations to medically complex patients facing advanced degenerative scoliosis and limited mobility. He also brings significant training in general orthopaedic surgery, with experience treating a wide range of extremity fractures resulting from injury.


Dr. Hoyt completed his residency at Loyola University Medical Center and an orthopaedic spine fellowship at Northwestern University, where he helped oversee the inpatient spine service and contributed to resident education. His foundation in clinical research and teaching has shaped a thoughtful, evidence-based approach to care, which he carries into his practice today. Dr. Hoyt incorporates navigation and robotics to treat spinal pathology with precision while preserving more of the body's normal anatomy and soft tissue, and he leverages advanced preoperative planning tools to help ensure accurate correction in complex deformity cases. He also works closely with anesthesia teams to apply modern perioperative pain management strategies that support faster mobility and shorter hospital stays for his patients. Committed to lifelong learning, Dr. Hoyt stays current with the latest research, technology and techniques to ensure his patients receive the most optimal care available.

Areas of Expertise

  • Minimally Invasive & Outpatient Spine Surgery
  • Artificial Disc Replacement & Motion Preservation
  • Robotic & Navigated Spine Surgery
  • Complex Spinal Deformity & Revision Reconstruction
  • Nerve & Spinal Cord Decompression
  • Anterior, Lateral, & Posterior Spinal Fusions
  • Cervical Myelopathy & Radiculopathy
  • Thoracic Spinal Stenosis & Myelopathy
  • Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease & Stenosis
  • Cervical, Thoracic, & Lumbar Disc Herniations
  • Degenerative & Traumatic Spine Conditions
  • Orthopaedic Trauma & Fracture Care

Fellowship 

Northwestern University

Residency 

Loyola University Medical Center

Medical Degree

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Associations

  • AO Spine
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Georgia Orthopaedic Society
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society

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