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
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute
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2018 - Present
Duke Cancer Institute,
Institutes and Centers
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 CiteThe 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 CiteNovel 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 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 - 2025View 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.