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.
Experience in Orthopedic Surgery
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
Medical Degree
Associations
- AO Spine
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Georgia Orthopaedic Society
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society