Arvo Neidre, M.D.

The founder of STOSSA, Dr. Neidre has practiced Orthopaedic Surgery in San Antonio since 1976. Born in Estonia, Dr. Neidre was educated in Canada, receiving his undergraduate and medical (M.D.) degrees from the University of Toronto.

Dr. Neidre completed a year of internship, a year of post-graduate work in specialized anatomy, and five years of additional specialty training in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Toronto in Canada before moving to San Antonio in 1976 to assume a faculty position at the University of Texas Health Science Center in the Division of Orthopaedics, where he established a spine surgery program for the orthopaedic department. Dr. Neidre moved to private practice in 1980, but he still maintains a part-time teaching position at the UTHSC Medical School as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Dr. Neidre is both a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and a Diplomat of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons, by examination. In addition to the everyday challenges associated with running an association of renowned medical specialists and surgeons, Dr. Neidre enjoys all of the quality time he can get with his two children, Christopher and Daria, and his wife, Bridget.

Kevin Richardson, D.O.

Dr. Kevin Richardson is an orthopaedic surgeon with advanced training in all aspects of spine surgery including minimally invasive procedures. He joins our practice to offer specialized spinal care to San Antonio and surrounding areas.

Born in Houston, Texas Dr. Richardson received his undergraduate bachelors degree at Prairie View A&M University. He then went on to attend medical school at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Richardson completed his residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ). During which, in his senior year he served as the chief resident, responsible for academic decision making for all junior residents.

Dr. Richardson has completed advanced training in spine surgery during his fellowship in Baltimore, Maryland at The Maryland Spinal Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship. He brings advanced and new treatment modalities in operative and non operative care of the spine to our practice.

Dr. Richardson is also a member of several state and national organizations.