Vertraea

What Vertraea does

Vertrae is a private, founder-owned spine care medical practice headquartered at 4501 Lyons Road, Miamisburg, Ohio, serving patients across Dayton, Miami Valley, and Southwest Ohio. The practice is led by CEO and Co-Founder Dr. Kamal Woods, one of a small number of U.S. surgeons with dual fellowship training in orthopedic and neurosurgical spine surgery (Cedars-Sinai) and an MBA from Johns Hopkins. Vertrae delivers a comprehensive spine care continuum spanning conservative therapies (physical therapy, steroid injections, PRP), interventional pain procedures (basivertebral nerve ablation, spinal cord stimulation, ReActiv8 restorative neurostimulation, Barricaid annular closure), and surgical interventions (minimally invasive spine surgery, robotic-assisted surgery using the Mazor X system, disc replacement, SI joint fusion), all performed at the co-located AAAHC-accredited, Medicare-certified Vertrae Surgery Center with a stated 100% same-day discharge model.

The underlying technology stack is built around third-party, vendor-provided devices rather than proprietary Vertrae IP: the Mazor X robotic navigation system (also branded as Optimus Spine) provides 3D image-guided implant placement, intra-operative fluoroscopic imaging is used for real-time guidance, and specialized implants such as Barricaid and the ReActiv8 neurostimulator are sourced from manufacturers including Intrinsic Therapeutics and Mainstay Medical. Vertrae pairs surgical care with an in-house, spine-focused physical therapy program offering structured 12-week and 6-month recovery journeys, integrating post-operative rehabilitation directly into the clinical workflow under the same roof.

Vertrae's business model is professional services revenue from consultations, imaging review, surgical procedures, in-house physical therapy, and interventional pain management, billed through a diversified payer mix (Aetna, Humana, United Healthcare, Anthem BlueCross BlueShield, Medicare, Cigna, Tricare, Department of Labor). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated via insurance contracts. The go-to-market is direct-to-patient within a defined regional catchment, supplemented by physician referrals, online and phone scheduling (844-255-2225), virtual consultations, and a multi-channel content and social media program including the Vertrae 360 podcast. The practice is wholly owned by its founder with no disclosed venture capital, private equity, or parent-company backing.

Name

Vertraea

Legal name

Vertrae

Website

https://vertrae.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Vertrae is a private, founder-owned outpatient spine care practice in Miamisburg, Ohio, offering minimally invasive and robotic-assisted spine surgery, interventional pain procedures, and in-house physical therapy to patients across Dayton and Southwest Ohio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Spine Care Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers (621493)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Spine (Orthopedic Spine) (HLAKALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthopedic & Spine Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAG), Orthopedic Surgery (Operative Orthopedics) (HLAKALAC), Orthopedic & Spine Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAB)

Keywords

• Spine surgery services
• Minimally invasive surgery
• Robotic spine surgery
• Orthopedic spine care
• Physical therapy rehabilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Miamisburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Professional Medical Services: Revenue generated from neurosurgery and spine care consultations, diagnostic services, and treatment planning across both medical office and surgery center settings
2. Surgical Procedures: Revenue from minimally invasive spine surgeries, robotic-assisted procedures, and outpatient surgical interventions performed at AAAHC-accredited Vertrae Surgery Center
3. Physical Therapy Services: In-house spine-focused physical therapy program providing post-surgical and non-surgical rehabilitation services
4. Injections and Pain Management: Revenue from steroid injections and other interventional pain management treatments

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Vertrae is a spine-focused medical practice that provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment for spinal conditions, including minimally invasive and robotic-assisted spine surgery, interventional pain management, and in-house physical therapy. All surgical procedures are performed at the AAAHC-accredited Vertrae Surgery Center, an outpatient facility in Miamisburg, Ohio, designed for same-day discharge. The practice serves individual patients from the Dayton, Miami Valley, and Southwest Ohio regions through direct scheduling, physician referrals, and virtual consultations.

Product overview

Vertrae is a spine-focused medical practice offering a comprehensive portfolio of treatments and surgical procedures for spinal conditions. The core offering centers on Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and Robotic-Assisted Spine Surgery using the Mazor X system, supported by an in-house Physical Therapy program. The practice provides both surgical and conservative treatment options including Barricaid Annular Closure Device, Steroid Injections, Spinal Cord Stimulator, ReActiv8 Restorative Neurostimulation, SI Joint Fusion, Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy, Disc Replacement, and Basivertebral Nerve Ablation. All procedures are performed at the Vertrae Surgery Center, an AAAHC-accredited outpatient facility offering same-day discharge.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Advanced surgical technique using small incisions and specialized tools to treat spinal conditions with minimal tissue disruption, resulting in quicker recovery times and less pain.
• Robotic-Assisted Spine Surgery Cutting-edge surgical technique using the Mazor X robotic arm combined with computer-assisted navigation for enhanced precision in spinal procedures.
• Physical Therapy In-house, spine-focused physical therapy program providing post-surgical and non-surgical recovery, including cupping, kinesio taping, and IASTM techniques.
• Barricaid Annular Closure Device Small implantable device combining flexible polymer mesh with titanium bone anchor designed to close large tears in disc wall after discectomy, reducing reherniation risk by up to 81%.
• Steroid Injections Minimally invasive treatment delivering concentrated anti-inflammatory corticosteroid medication directly into affected spinal areas to reduce swelling and nerve pressure.
• Spinal Cord Stimulator Implantable medical device delivering electrical impulses to the spinal cord to block pain signals and provide chronic pain relief for conditions like neuropathic pain and failed back surgery syndrome.
• ReActiv8 Restorative Neurostimulation Implantable restorative neurostimulation system designed to treat chronic low back pain by reactivating the multifidus muscle through gentle electrical pulses to the L2 medial branch.
• SI Joint Fusion Minimally invasive surgical procedure to stabilize the sacroiliac joint connecting the spine to the pelvis, using techniques such as the Rialto Fusion System.
• Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy Regenerative treatment using concentrated platelets and growth factors from the patient's own blood to accelerate healing and reduce pain in musculoskeletal conditions.
• Disc Replacement Surgical procedure removing damaged spinal discs and replacing them with artificial discs to preserve natural spine motion while alleviating pain from severe disc degeneration.
• Basivertebral Nerve Ablation Minimally invasive treatment using targeted radiofrequency energy to ablate the basivertebral nerve inside the vertebra, stopping vertebrogenic low back pain signals at the source.
• Vertrae Surgery Center AAAHC-accredited, Medicare-certified outpatient surgery center dedicated exclusively to advanced spine procedures, offering same-day discharge for all patients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Barricaid reduces risk of disc reherniation by up to 81%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Atlantic Spine Center: Atlantic Spine Center is an outpatient spine practice offering minimally invasive surgery, endoscopic procedures, and pain management. Comparable to Vertrae in single-specialty spine focus and outpatient surgical model.
• Texas Back Institute: Texas Back Institute is a multi-surgeon spine-only practice in Texas offering robotic-assisted and minimally invasive spine surgery, disc replacement, and rehabilitation. Comparable to Vertrae as a dedicated spine specialty group with surgical, conservative, and rehab services.
• DISC Sports & Spine Center: DISC is a multi-location outpatient spine and sports medicine center offering minimally invasive spine surgery, disc replacement, and regenerative therapies. Highly comparable to Vertrae in spine-only focus, outpatient surgical delivery, and use of advanced implants and biologics.
• Spine Institute of San Diego: Spine Institute of San Diego is a spine-only practice offering minimally invasive surgery, disc replacement, and interventional pain management. Directly comparable to Vertrae in scope of services and outpatient delivery model.
• Spine Institute of North America: Spine Institute of North America is a regional spine specialty practice performing minimally invasive and robotic-assisted spine surgery with in-house conservative care. Comparable to Vertrae in being a focused outpatient spine practice serving a regional market.
• Virginia Spine Institute: Virginia Spine Institute is a comprehensive spine care practice offering minimally invasive surgery, robotic spine surgery, physical therapy, and pain management under one provider. Closely comparable to Vertrae in its integrated spine-only model combining surgery and rehab.

Broad incumbents

• Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS): HSS is a nationally recognized orthopedic and spine specialty hospital offering spine surgery, rehabilitation, and research. Comparable as a benchmark for spine specialty excellence, though at substantially larger institutional scale than Vertrae.
• Rothman Orthopaedic Institute: Rothman Orthopaedic Institute is a large multi-specialty orthopedic group with a substantial spine surgery practice and multiple ASCs across the Mid-Atlantic and Florida. Comparable to Vertrae in offering spine surgery and PT, but at far larger scale with institutional backing.
• Cedars-Sinai Spine Center: Cedars-Sinai's Spine Center offers comprehensive spine surgery, pain management, and rehabilitation within an academic hospital system. Comparable to Vertrae in scope (surgery + PT + pain), though embedded in a much larger hospital network.

Regional players

• Twin Cities Orthopedics: Twin Cities Orthopedics is a large regional orthopedic group in Minnesota offering spine surgery among other subspecialties with in-house PT and ASCs. Comparable to Vertrae in spine + PT integration, though in a different geography and broader orthopedic scope.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@vertrae360
• Facebookfacebook.com/KamalWoodsMD
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vertrae%C2%AE
• Instagraminstagram.com/vertrae.inc/?hl=en
• TikToktiktok.com/@vertrae7?lang=en
• Xx.com/VertraeI

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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