John Matthew Leschke, MDNeurosurgery in Neenah, WI

John M. Leschke, MD, is a dual board-certified, experienced spine surgeon at Ascension Wisconsin in Neenah and Oshkosh, WI. Dr. Leshke delivers non-surgical and surgical treatments for neck and back injuries, osteoarthritis, spinal stenosis and degenerative disc disease. He starts by listening to understand you and your health concerns. Then, Dr. Leshke works with you to create a personalized care plan for your needs. Our orthopedic spine specialists are part of a national team sharing best practices and offering evaluation and treatment of the most complex conditions.

Whether you have new symptoms or want to talk to an orthopedic spine surgeon about a diagnosis, Dr. Leshke is here for you. He provides comprehensive care for neck and back conditions. He uses minimally invasive procedures to help shorten your recovery. And you'll have an entire care team dedicated to your care, including physical therapists, to help improve your strength and mobility.

An Oshkosh native, Dr. Leschke is a dual board-certified spine surgeon having completed training in both Neurosurgery and Neurology. He received his medical degree and completed his residency in neurology at the Medical College of Wisconsin followed by a residency in neurosurgery at the University of Minnesota.

Dr. Leschke has a specialized interest in minimally invasive spine surgery and treats a wide variety of neurological conditions of the spine including neck and back pain, spinal fractures, spinal tumors, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, degenerative spine disease, spinal arthritis, pinched nerves, sciatica, and more. Some of the treatments and procedures he performs for these conditions include cervical, thoracic and lumbar diskectomy, laminectomy, spinal decompression, posterior fusion, interbody fusion, artificial disk replacement, and more.

Dr. Leschke says that the best part of his job is not only taking care of his patients and restoring their quality of life, but also being able to continuously learn the landscape of spine surgery as it evolves, improving himself for his patients.

When not caring for patients, Dr. Leschke enjoys spending time with his wife and children. He also enjoys music in all forms, playing the piano and guitar, spending time outside or playing sports like tennis and golf.