Joshua D Piche, MD
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About
Dr. Piche is a spine surgeon that treats patients at the Ann Arbor, Brighton and Northville centers. He grew up in Novi, Michigan and completed his undergraduate training at the University of Michigan. He then went on to complete medical school and earn his M.D. at The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. Following medical school, he completed his orthopaedic surgical residency at the University of Michigan, where he developed a passion for spine surgery. He then went on to complete a combined orthopaedic-neurosurgery spine fellowship at The University of Southern California, where he was trained in all aspects of adult spine surgery, including the newest minimally invasive techniques. Following this, he was then selected for a traveling fellowship through the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (SMISS), to further his education and skillset in minimally invasive spine techniques.
Dr. Piche specializes in all aspects of adult spine care including trauma and degenerative conditions. He believes in treating patients conservatively when possible and only utilizing surgical options when absolutely needed. When patients do require surgery, he believes in minimally invasive options whenever possible in order to improve patient outcomes and experiences. His training allows him to perform all aspects of minimally invasive surgery including tubular and endoscopic surgery, and he incorporates new technology such as navigated and robotic tools to give patients the best possible outcomes.
Dr. Piche enjoys serving patients in the region he grew up in, and when he is not at the hospital, he enjoys spending time with his family, dog, and being on the lake.
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Qualifications
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AO Spine FellowshipUniversity of Southern California, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Los Angeles, United States
2023 - 2024
Clinical Fellowship
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Traveling FellowshipSociety for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York; Virginia Mason, Seattle, Washington; Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri
2024 - 2024
Other
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ResidencyUniversity of Michigan, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ann Arbor, Michigan
2019 - 2023
Residency
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Chief ResidentUniversity of Michigan, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ann Arbor, Michigan
2022 - 2023
Chief Resident
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InternshipUniversity of Michigan, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Ann Arbor, Michigan
2018 - 2019
Internship
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MDUniversity of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
2014 - 2018
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BS, Biopsychology, Cognition, and NeuroscienceUniversity of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
2009 - 2013
Research Overview
Degenerative Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Spinal Trauma
Recent Publications
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Arhewoh R, Diab AR, Diab O, Aleem I, Piche JD. The Spine Journal, 2025 Oct 9; 25 (11): s40Proceeding / Abstract / Poster76. Substance-specific complications after lumbar decompression: distinguishing the effects of tobacco nontobacco nicotine and cannabis
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Hulse H, Mudassir K, Arhewoh R, Rotramel N, Aleem I, Patel R, Piche J. 2025 Sep 5;Proceeding / Abstract / Poster10-Year Analysis of Online Patient Experiences with SI Joint Fusion
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Arhewoh R, Diab A, Diab O, Patel R, Aleem I, Piche J. 2025 Sep 5;Proceeding / Abstract / PosterNon-Tobacco Nicotine and Marijuana Impact Outcomes After Lumbar Fusion Surgery.
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Arhewoh R, Mansfield K, Unadkat A, Schwartz E, Piche J, Aleem I, Patel K, Patel R. 2025 Sep 5;Proceeding / Abstract / PosterNon-Tobacco Nicotine and Marijuana Impact Outcomes After Lumbar Fusion Surgery. Clinical Orthopedic Society – Annual Meeting. Amelia Island, FL (September 2025)
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Mudassir K, Hulse H, Arhewoh R, Rotramel N, Aleem I, Patel R, Piche J. 2025 Sep 5;Proceeding / Abstract / PosterOnline Discussions Reveal Gaps in Spine Deformity Outcome Reporting
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Arhewoh R, Patel K, Mansfield K, Unadkat A, Schwartz E, Piche J, Aleem I, Patel R. 2025 Sep 5;Proceeding / Abstract / PosterPROMIS Function and Pain Scores After Sacroilliac Joint Fusion
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Arhewoh R, Eichmann J, Schwartz E, Unadkat A, Diab A, Piche J, Patel R, Aleem I. 2025 Jun 17;Proceeding / Abstract / PosterAnticoagulation Increases Complications in Lumbar Decompression Surgery: Findings from a Propensity-Matched Study with Prospective Outcomes
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Arhewoh R, Kappler E, Nicholas E, Piche J, Patel R, Aleem I. 2025 Jun 17;Proceeding / Abstract / PosterFinal PROMIS Physical Function Status Outperforms Pain Metrics in Predicting Long-Term Satisfaction After Lumbar Surgery