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Courtney Rory Goodwin

Associate Professor of Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery
DUMC 3807, Durham, NC 27710
DUMC 3807, 200 Trent Dr, Durham, NC 27710
Office hours Tuesday and Thursday 9 am to 5 pm  

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 · 2023 - Present Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery
Associate Professor in Radiation Oncology · 2023 - Present Radiation Oncology, Clinical Science Departments
Associate Professor in Orthopaedics · 2025 - Present Orthopaedic Surgery, Clinical Science Departments
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute · 2018 - Present Duke Cancer Institute, Institutes and Centers

In the News


Published August 14, 2024
Congresswoman Foushee Visits Duke Center for Brain and Spine Metastasis
Published March 27, 2024
Addressing Health Disparities with the Schweitzer Fellowship Program
Published November 28, 2023
Newly discovered stem cell offers clues to a cancer mystery,

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Recent Publications


Evaluation of Adverse Events and the Impact on Health-Related Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Surgery for Metastatic Spine Tumors: Analysis of the Metastatic Tumor Research and Outcomes Network (MTRON) Registry Dataset.

Journal Article Global Spine J · June 6, 2025 Study DesignThis study is part of the AO Spine Metastatic Tumor Research and Outcomes Network [MTRON], an international multicenter prospective observational registry including patients with spinal metastases.ObjectivesThis study aims to elucidate the inci ... Full text Link to item Cite

The Prevalence of Intraoperative Neuromonitoring in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: Trends, Variances, and Value Appraisal.

Journal Article Clin Spine Surg · June 1, 2025 STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to (1) evaluate recent trends in the use of intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) for anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) in the United States, (2) assess regiona ... Full text Link to item Cite

Novel Risk Factors for Postoperative Hematoma Requiring Reoperation Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion.

Journal Article Clin Spine Surg · June 1, 2025 STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the correlation between comorbid chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, tobacco use, and the incidence of postoperative hematoma requiring reoperation after anterior cervica ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Neuro-immune modulation of pain in health and disease

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research · 2022 - 2027

COMPASS Observational Registry (Clinical Outcome Measures in Personalized aprevo® Spine Surgery)

Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Carlsmed, Inc. · 2024 - 2025

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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.

External Links


spinetumor.org