SOUTHERN ARIZONA MUTIDISCIPLINARY SPINE PROGRAM

The Doctors:

Dr. Kai-Uwe Lewandrowski

Dr. Lewandrowski was born and raised in Berlin Germany. He received his medical degree from Humboldt University in Berlin Germany in 1994. His internships were completed at Ruhr University in Germany, Boston University, and he completed his residency in the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program at Mass General Hospital, Brigham & Womens, Children’s Hospital, and Beth Israel Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Lewandrowski went on to complete a combined orthopaedic and neurosurgical fellowship in Spinal Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Lewandrowski is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and a Diplomate of the American Board of Spine Surgery.

Dr. Lewandrowksi currently is in private practice at the Center For Advanced Spinal Surgery of Southern Arizona in Tucson. He has authored 60 papers, 22 book chapters, multiple posters, presentations and edited 8 text books. He holds multiple patents. In his practice in Tucson, he focuses on improving clinical outcomes while minimizing the impact of spinal surgery. Dr. Lewandrowski is married and has two young children. In his spare time, he loves to travel, he speaks 5 languages, and has multiple hobbies including cooking, photography, piano, and outdoor activities.

Dr. Cela M. Archambault

Cela M. Archambault, Ph. D., is a psychologist of the Integrative Pain Center and former assistant professor of clinical anesthesiology and psychiatry of The University of Arizona College of Medicine. She is a clinical psychologist with a specialization in health psychology and pain management. She received her degree from The University of Houston, and was program manager of the Comprehensive Pain Management Programs at Bacharach Institute for Rehabilitation in New Jersey where she received a commendation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. She provides evaluation and treatment services through the Pain Center.

Dr. Bennet E. Davis

Bennet E. Davis, M.D. is board-certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine. He received his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, trained in Orthopedic Surgery and Anesthesiology and practiced pain medicine at the University of California-Irvine. He is the former medical director of The University of Arizona Pain Management Center, and was an associate professor of clinical anesthesiology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Dr. Davis is a member of the Arizona Cancer Center. He has special interests in pain associated with spinal conditions RSD and nerve injury.

Dr. Mitch Halter

Mitchell R. Halter, Ph.D., M.D. is a neurologist who is fellowship trained in anesthesiology interventional pain management. He received his Ph.D. in microbiology/immunology and his medical degree and advanced training at the University of Arizona's College of Medicine. He is a former member of the Arizona Health Sciences Center pharmacy and therapeutics committee and a member of the International Headache Society. Dr. Halter has specialized interest in pain associated with neurological conditions, spasticity and spinal disorders.

Dr. Randolph Soo Hoo

Dr. Randolph (Randy) Soo Hoo received his medical degree from the University of Arizona and his Masters in Public Health from the Medical College of Wisconsin. He is a Fellow of the American College of Occupational and Preventive Medicine. He is board certified in Occupational Medicine and Family practice, Certified Independent Medical Examiner by American Association of Independent Medical Review officers. He was the Chief Medical Consultant for the last 10 years of his 19 years as a medical consultant for the Arizona Disability Determination Service Administration. During this time, SSA frequently consulted him regarding issues related to Functional Capacity Assessments in the disability adjudicative practice. Since leaving DDSA, Dr. Soo Hoo has established a Functional-Based Medicine practice and is performing Independent Medical Evaluations and SSA Consultative Evaluations. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Soo Hoo is the Associate Medical Director for a major transportation company and is the Functional Capacity Medical Review Officer for a global food manufacture and distribution company. Dr. Soo Hoo accepts appointments by referral only.