Maksim Shlykov, M.D.

Maksim Shlykov, M.D.

Maksim "Max" Shlykov, M.D., M.S., is a Fellowship-trained, orthopedic spine surgeon with The Maryland Spine Center, part of The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital at Mercy. Dr. Shlykov provides comprehensive care and treatment for a variety of common and complex adult and adolescent spine conditions.

Spine Surgeon Offering Advanced Treatments

Dr. Shlykov combines his advanced training and surgical techniques to offer the latest minimally invasive treatment options. He tailors care plans for each individual patient, diagnosing and treating spine disorders, including:

• Degenerative Disc Disease
• Disc Herniation
• Kyphosis
• Radiculopathy and Myleopathy
• Scoliosis 
• Spinal Stenosis
• Spinal Trauma
• Spinal Tumors
• Spondylolisthesis
• Compression Fractures

Thoughtful and Compassionate Patient Care

Patient care goes far beyond the operating room. Dr. Shlykov is committed to providing compassionate and quality care. His goal is to ensure that each patient feels reassured, heard and cared for. Dr. Shlykov offers a comprehensive approach to spinal treatment by working together with rehabilitation and pain management specialists to maximize non-operative care prior to surgery or in cases where surgery is not the appropriate treatment option.

Convenient Access to Clinical Expertise in Greater Baltimore

Dr. Shlykov sees patients and performs surgeries at The Maryland Spine Center on the Mercy Medical Center campus in Baltimore, Maryland. The Spine Center is a comprehensive spine care center with access to state-of-the-art facilities, on-site diagnostic imaging services and physical and occupational therapy. He also performs outpatient surgeries at the SurgCenter of Towson and sees patients for office visits at convenient locations throughout the Baltimore area.

Academic Excellence in Spine Surgery

Dr. Shlykov completed his Orthopedic Spine Fellowship and Orthopedic Surgery Residency training at the prestigious Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. He received his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School as well as a Master’s Degree in Biology and Bioinformatics at the University of California San Diego. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, and presented his findings at national and international meetings.

Education & Fellowships

• Fellowship – Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
• Residency - Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
• Internship - Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
• Medical Degree - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Master of Science - Biology and Bioinformatics, University of California San Diego, LaJolla, California
  
  

Associations & Memberships

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• AO North America
• Cervical Spine Research Society
• Scoliosis Research Society