Casper Orthopedics’ fellowship-trained spine surgeons, Stefan N. Yakel, D.O., and Demian M. Yakel, D.O., and fellowship-trained physiatrist, Trevor P. Gessel, M.D., are the region’s premier spine specialists. They offer expert care for the back, neck and spine as well as advanced treatment options, including minimally invasive spine procedures.
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Specialties:
Back, Neck, Spine, Trauma & Fracture Care
Dr. Demian Yakel is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in back, neck, and spine treatment. He prefers to deliver nonsurgical treatments, utilizing surgical methods that minimize intrusion to expedite recovery and healing when surgery is necessary. The treatment options Dr. Yakel offers include minimally invasive spinal fusion and decompression, complex spinal reconstruction, discectomy, artificial disc replacement, scoliosis correction, spinal cord stimulators, revision spine surgery, epidural injections, facet injections, and nerve blocks.
Most of the minimally invasive spine procedures Dr. Yakel performs can be done at the Wyoming Surgery Center and do not require hospitalization. Working with his patients to help meet their individual needs, Dr. Yakel has dedicated his practice to helping his patients restore their quality of life and resume the activities they enjoy.
Dr. Yakel received his Bachelor of Science degree from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona. He attended medical school at Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in Chicago, Illinois, where he also completed his rotating internship and orthopedic surgery residency. Dr. Yakel later underwent fellowship training in adult and child reconstructive spinal surgery at the Texas Back Institute in Plano, Texas.
A fourth-generation Wyomingite, Dr. Yakel was born in Worland and returned to Wyoming in 2009 to raise his four children. He enjoys the rewarding challenge of diagnosing and treating spine problems and using his passion to help fellow Wyomingites in need. When he is not seeing patients, Dr. Yakel also enjoys spending his free time snow skiing and water skiing.
Dr. Yakel is available to see patients at our Casper and Worland offices.
About
Education & Training
- Bachelor of Science: Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine: Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Chicago, IL
- Traditional Rotating Internship: Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Chicago, IL
- Orthopedic Surgery Residency: Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Chicago, IL
- Adult and Child Reconstructive Spinal Surgery Fellowship: Texas Back Institute, Plano, TX
Certification
- American Osteopathic Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Professional Associations
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
- American Osteopathic Association
- North American Spine Society
Hospital Affiliations
- Mountain View Regional Hospital
- Summit Medical Center
- Wyoming Medical Center
- Wyoming Surgical Center
- Memorial Hospital of Converse County
Staff Appointments
- Instructor: Anterior Lumbar Spine, Exposure Strategies and Techniques for the Treatment of Degenerative Disc Disease, June 10, 2006, Dallas, TX
Honors & Awards
- Salute to Service Award: Medical Society of Virginia Foundation. Presented to those directly involved in the patient care and compassionate response to the shooting at Virginia Tech on April 16, 2007.
- Bob Green Memorial Award: American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics. Awarded to the highest combined score of part one and two orthopedic surgery board exam, 2006.
- Albert Schweitzer Fellowship: Developed and implemented a program consisting of over 200 hours of community service focused on the physical rehabilitation of Chicago homeless victims of orthopedic trauma, 1999 – 2000.
Publications
- Book Chapter: Singh, Yakel, Wojewnik, Vaccaro, Ohnmeiss, Blumenthal: Lumbar Spine Arthroplasty Operative Techniques: Spine Surgery, Alexander Vacaro. Elsevier Health Sciences, 2007.
Locations
4140 Centennial Hills Blvd
Casper, WY 82609
United States- Phone:(307) 265-7205 or (888) 317-2343
- Fax:(307) 235-6262
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401 South 15th St
Worland, WY 82401
United States- Phone:(307) 265-7205 or (888) 317-2343
- Fax:(307) 235-6262
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News
Patient Reviews
- “My experience with Casper Orthopedics was excellent. I could not have had a better doctor, then Dr. Yakel. After seeing several doctors and being in a lot of pain, Dr. Yakel found the problem and took care of it. Miss Julie and Tim were so supportive and had answers to all my questions. The office staff is very efficient. Megan, the lady in the back, always had a smile and ready to help. I have told so many people about Casper Orthopedics. I would not hesitate to use them again. Thank you all for wonderful care and for making me feel so good! ”– Katy J.Patient Rating: