Thomas Reilly, M.D. specializes in the comprehensive care and spine 
surgery of patients with spinal and nerve disorders of the neck and back. Dr. Reilly lectures both nationally and internationally, speaking on multiple spine surgery related topics, and has authored / co-authored many articles related to spine surgery.
Rick Sasso, M.D., is a founding member, and the president of Indiana Spine 
Group. He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, specializing in spine surgery. Additionally, he is a professor and chief of spine surgery at the Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Surgery. Dr. Sasso has dedicated his medical career to the comprehensive treatment and surgery of spinal disorders and abnormalities and is actively involved in spine surgery research including the research and development of spinal implants and techniques of minimally invasive spine surgery, as well as the development of instrumentation technology used to treat spinal disorders.
Joseph D. Smucker, M.D. is a fellowship-trained, board certified orthopedic 
surgeon who provides expertise in the surgical care of spinal disorders. Dr. Smucker has special training in complex cervical, thoracic, and lumbar surgery, having trained with the top programs in the nation and subsequently practicing in a tertiary setting for almost a decade. His subspecialty interests include cervical spine conditions, care of spinal injuries in athletes, and spinal navigation technologies.
Dr. Smucker completed his secondary education in Northern Indiana and his undergraduate degree at Goshen College. He earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis and pursued his residency at Case Western Reserve University, where he trained with the late Dr. Henry Bohlman – a world-recognized spinal surgeon who pioneered many of the most commonly used surgical techniques in spinal care. Following residency he completed an adult spine surgery fellowship at Emory University with Dr. John Heller and Dr. Scott Boden where he refined his skills in the surgical care of complex spinal disorders and honed his research interests. He began his career at the University of Iowa where he practiced full-time clinical and operative spine care and became a tenured member of the faculty. During this time he completed numerous research studies as Director of the Bone Healing Research Laboratory. He returned to Indiana to continue to advance these interests and contribute to the team at Indiana Spine Group.
As an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, he has been honored with a term in the Leadership Fellows Program, which recognizes future leaders in the profession of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is also a member of the North American Spine Society and the prestigious American Orthopaedic Association. The “Best Doctors in America” program has frequently recognized him due to his tradition of clinical care. Dr. Smucker has authored numerous manuscripts and textbook chapters and has focused many of his investigations on the science of bone healing and cervical spine motion. For direct scheduling please call: 317-715-5873
Jason Ye, MD, MBA is a board-certified, fellowship trained Orthopedic 
Spine Surgeon. He holds 3 Ivy League degrees and completed prestigious residency and Spine fellowship training programs. Dr. Ye is an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor at Indiana University School of Medicine. He has been sought out as an expert witness in worker’s compensation cases. Dr. Ye has been asked to give presentations to multiple national and international organizations on spine research.
Dr. Ye is pleased to provide superb spine care to the people of Central and West Central Indiana. In addition to traditional spine surgery techniques, he has special training and interest in total disc replacement, minimally invasive decompression and fusion techniques. He utilizes the newest technologies in spine surgery, such as computer navigation and robotic surgery. By combining proven techniques and the latest technologies, Dr. Ye aims to get patients back to their feet, back to their jobs and back to their lives. Dr. Ye is proud to be a compassionate listener, who will address your concerns and answer your questions.
