Minimally invasive specialist brings advanced spine care to Montrose, helping patients avoid travel and long recovery times.
MONTROSE, Colo. (May 21, 2025) – Montrose and surrounding communities will soon have access to advanced spine care close to home, as board-certified spine surgeon Dr. Rasheed Abiola looks forward to joining the MRH Spine and Pain Center on June 9, 2025.
“Dr. Abiola’s arrival at Montrose Regional Health is a huge milestone for our Spine and Pain Center,” said Jeff Mengenhausen, CEO of Montrose Regional Health. “No one should have to leave their community to get world-class spine and pain care. With Dr. Abiola and our exceptional team, patients can now access that expertise right here in Montrose.”
Dr. Abiola has 9 years of experience in the field of spine surgery, with expertise in minimally invasive, motion-preserving, robotic, and complex spine surgeries designed to achieve outstanding results for patients. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from The Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University in Chicago, Illinois, and is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS). He completed his Orthopedic Spine Surgery Fellowship at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah and his Orthopedic Surgery Residency at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Abiola’s specialized training will help more patients in Western Colorado find relief from back pain, spine injuries, and degenerative conditions.
Before transferring to the MRH Spine & Pain Center, Dr. Abiola practiced as an orthopedic spine surgeon at Mendelson Kornblum Orthopedics at Synergy Health Partners, located in Troy, Michigan. “The majority of spine conditions can be treated without surgery,” Dr. Abiola said. “My goal is to thoroughly explore all non-surgical options and only consider surgery when those options have been fully exhausted.”
Let our experts problem-solve your pain and help you return to the life you want. The Spine and Pain Center can be found on the second floor of Montrose Regional Health’s Ambulatory Care Center, located at 3330 S. Rio Grande Ave. Call (970) 252-2584 today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Abiola.
Photo caption: Montrose Regional Health welcomes new spine surgeon, Dr. Rasheed Abiola
Montrose Regional Health (MRH) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) healthcare system serving Montrose, San Miguel, Ouray, Gunnison, Delta, Hinsdale, and San Juan counties. Licensed for 75 beds, MRH offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including cardiology, oncology, minimally invasive surgery, laboratory services, medical imaging, Mountain View Therapy, a Level III Trauma Center, an Acute Rehabilitation Unit, a Spine and Pain Center, advanced respiratory and pulmonary care, and a family birthing center. Known for adopting advanced technologies such as robotic-assisted surgery and UVC disinfection, MRH is the second-largest employer in Montrose County, with more than 850 employees and 100 providers representing 27 medical specialties. MRH is recognized for its warm, personalized care and lives its tagline: “Caring for you like family.”
