https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6540-2751
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
Evolving Applicant Priorities in the Signaling Era: Implications for Orthopedic Surgery Residency Recruitment.
Journal Article J Surg Educ · June 2026 OBJECTIVE: The Orthopedic surgery residency application process has undergone notable recent changes, including the adoption of preference signaling and increasing emphasis on applicant-program alignment. To recruit top candidates, programs must understand ... Full text Link to item CiteLGBTQ+ Inclusivity in Neurosurgery: Exploring Physicians' Knowledge, Experience, and Competence.
Journal Article Neurosurg Pract · June 2026 BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) individuals face delayed and disparate medical care. Given the growing visibility and recognition of the LGBTQ+ community in the United States, ensuring that neurosurgeons a ... Full text Open Access Link to item CiteThe Role of Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for the Treatment of Neuropathic Pain Following Brachial Plexus Injury: A Scoping Review of Neuromodulation Modalities.
Journal Article Hand (N Y) · May 6, 2026 A majority of patients with brachial plexus injuries (BPIs) develop neuropathic pain, which is not consistently resolved by medications or surgery. Peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) shows promise as a supplemental treatment for BPI-associated pain, but co ... 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 - 2027COMPASS Observational Registry (Clinical Outcome Measures in Personalized aprevo® Spine Surgery)
Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Carlsmed, Inc. · 2024 - 2027View All Grants
Education
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.