Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute

Charles “Chuck” Nalley, MD

Spine Surgeon

St. Petersburg

Accepting new patients

About Charles “Chuck” Nalley, MD

Dr. Charles “Chuck” Nalley is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at the Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute, where he also serves as medical director of orthopedic surgery. His specialties include:

Neck and back pain
Nerve pain
Spinal injuries and disorders
Adult scoliosis and spinal deformity
Sacroiliac joint pain
Spinal fusion
Minimally invasive surgery
Navigation and robotic surgery
Artificial disc replacement
Interventional pain management
Spinal cord stimulation
Dorsal root ganglion stimulation

Dr. Nalley strives to help patients and overcome pain and improve their quality of life.

Dr. Nalley’s Training

Dr. Nalley received his bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, where he graduated cum laude with a mathematics minor. He earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock and completed an orthopedic surgery residency at the University of South Florida in Tampa. Dr. Nalley completed his spine surgery fellowship at the Texas Back Institute in Plano.

About Dr. Nalley

Dr. Nalley has extensive training in intraoperative navigation and robotic surgery technology and is certified in cervical and lumbar artificial disc replacement. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, and his professional memberships include the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and North American Spine Society.

His research has appeared in numerous peer-reviewed medical journals, and he has delivered presentations on topics such as spinal surgery and orthopedic trauma. He also co-authored a book chapter on spinal surgery.

Dr. Nalley is a former football player and team captain for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks.

Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and children, grilling, running, hiking, lifting weights and cheering for the Razorbacks.

Board Certifications

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons

Medical Education

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR
Doctor of Medicine

Internship/Residency

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
Orthopedic Surgery Residency

Fellowships

Texas Back Institute
Plano, TX
Spine Surgery

Hospital Memberships

Orlando Health Bayfront

Special Interests

Sports Injuries
Degenerative Spine Conditions

Scope of Services - Spine

Artificial Disc Replacement
Disc Herniation
Radicular Syndrome (Nerve Pain)
Sciatica
Scoliosis (Adult and Adolescent)
Spine Tumors
Spine Trauma
Spondylosis
Stenosis
Spine Surgery

Scope of Services - Pain Management

Epidural Steroid Injections
Medial Nerve Branch Blocks
Occipital Nerve Blocks
Radiofrequency Ablations (RFA / Nerve Burning Procedure)
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation

Ages Treated

13 years+