Overview
Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, Radiation Oncology, Orthopedic Surgery.
Director of Spine Oncology,
Associate Residency Program Director
Third Year Study Program Director Neurosciences, Duke University School of Medicine
Director of Spine Metastasis, Duke Center for Brain and Spine Metastasis, Department of Neurosurgery
Duke Cancer Institute, Duke University Medical Center
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Associate Professor of Neurosurgery
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2023 - Present
Neurosurgery,
Neurosurgery
Associate Professor in Radiation Oncology
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2023 - Present
Radiation Oncology,
Clinical Science Departments
Associate Professor in Orthopaedics
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2025 - Present
Orthopaedic Surgery,
Clinical Science Departments
Associate Professor in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
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2025 - Present
Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science,
Pratt School of Engineering
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute
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2018 - Present
Duke Cancer Institute,
Institutes and Centers
Recent Publications
Perioperative Depressive Symptoms in Surgical Cancer Patients: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Journal Article Ann Surg Oncol · January 6, 2026 BACKGROUND: Patients with cancer requiring surgery are at increased risk for depressive symptoms. However, prevalence and severity during the perioperative period are poorly characterized. This study systematically reviewed the perioperative prevalence of ... Full text Link to item CiteTechniques for Cervical Laminoplasty.
Journal Article Global Spine J · January 2026 Study DesignNarrative review.ObjectiveThe objective of this review was to discuss the various surgical techniques and developments in cervical laminoplasty and outline any reported differences in outcomes between the different techniques used.MethodsA PubM ... Full text Link to item CiteCervical Disc Arthroplasty for the Treatment of Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: What's the Evidence?
Journal Article Global Spine J · January 2026 Study DesignSystematic Literature Review.ObjectiveThe aim of this literature review is to examine the results of total disc arthroplasty in the setting of cervical myelopathy.MethodsA systematic review of the relevant literature examining the efficacy of c ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Neuro-immune modulation of pain in health and disease
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research · 2022 - 2027A Pivotal Clinical Trial Evaluating the Safety and Effectiveness of Adherus¿ AutoSpray and Adherus¿ AutoSpray ET Dural Sealant When Used as a Dural Sealant in Spinal Procedures
Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Stryker Corporation · 2021 - 2026COMPASS Observational Registry (Clinical Outcome Measures in Personalized aprevo® Spine Surgery)
Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Carlsmed, Inc. · 2024 - 2026View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine ·
2010
M.D.
Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine ·
2008
Ph.D.
University of Florida ·
2002
B.S.
University of Florida ·
2002
B.S.