Overview
I am a spine surgeon who provides surgical management of cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine conditions, including cervical myelopathy, herniated discs, deformity, stenosis, tumor and trauma. I provide both minimally invasive procedures as well as traditional surgical techniques.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
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2022 - Present
Orthopaedic Surgery,
Clinical Science Departments
Associate Professor in Neurosurgery
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2022 - Present
Neurosurgery,
Neurosurgery
Recent Publications
Performance of ChatGPT versus spine surgeons as an emergency department spine call consultant
Journal Article North American Spine Society Journal · March 1, 2026 Background Large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT are increasingly being recognized as credible tools for use across diverse healthcare settings. While artificial intelligence (AI) use has previously been evaluated in emergency medicine, its use in subs ... Full text CiteAnalyzing the relationship between the social vulnerability index and 90-day elective lumbar fusion outcomes.
Journal Article Spine J · February 2026 BACKGROUND CONTEXT: The social vulnerability index (SVI) is a centers for disease control and prevention (CDC) census data tool to identify populations that are susceptible to hazards and health emergencies. Higher scores indicate more socioeconomic vulner ... Full text Link to item CiteIntegrating Surgical Education and Patient Care: The Impact of a Student-Led Spine Patient Navigator Program.
Journal Article J Surg Educ · December 19, 2025 OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the impact of the Spine Patient Navigator Program (SPNP) on medical student leadership, teaching, and clinical skills, undergraduate student development, and the perioperative experience of spine surgery patients. METHODS: A structur ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Community-Based Approach to Identifying and Addressing Barriers to Care for Patients Undergoing Spine Surgery
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by The J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society · 2023 - 2025Exercise-induced recovery of intervertebral disc health
ResearchCollaborator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2020 - 2022Fresh Tissue Lab Agreement
Inst. Training Prgm or CMEPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Globus Medical, Inc · 2018 - 2018View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
Rush University ·
2006
M.D.