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Khoi Duc Than

Professor of Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery

Overview


I chose to pursue neurosurgery as a career because of my fascination with the human nervous system. In medical school, I developed a keen interest in the diseases that afflict the brain and spine and gravitated towards the only field where I could help treat these diseases with my own hands. I focus on disorders of the spine where my first goal is to help patients avoid surgery if at all possible. If surgery is needed, I treat patients using the most advanced minimally invasive techniques available in order to minimize pain, blood loss, and hospital stay, while maximizing recovery, neurologic function, and quality of life. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I am an avid sports fan and love to eat. I try to stay physically fit by going to the gym and playing ice hockey.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor of Neurosurgery · 2023 - Present Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery
Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery · 2023 - Present Orthopaedic Surgery, Clinical Science Departments

Recent Publications


Social media best practices for the spine care professional.

Journal Article N Am Spine Soc J · September 2025 BACKGROUND: Physicians, allied health clinicians, scientists, and industry partners' use of social media has grown exponentially, permeating across all levels of healthcare delivery and practice. Spine care professionals can interact with both professional ... Full text Link to item Cite

Optimizing TLIF Approach Selection: An Algorithmic Framework with Illustrative Cases.

Journal Article J Clin Med · June 13, 2025 Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) is a commonly employed surgical technique for managing lumbar degenerative disease and spinal instability. While it offers advantages over posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF), traditional TLIF often involv ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Impact of the day of the week on clinical outcomes following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion surgery.

Journal Article J Neurosurg Spine · June 1, 2025 OBJECTIVE: Previous research suggests elective surgical procedures performed later in the week have worse outcomes. This study investigated whether the day of the week on which elective anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) surgery was performed i ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Prospective Evaluation of Complex Adult Spinal Deformity (CAD) treated with Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS)

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by International Spine Study Group Foundation · 2021 - 2031

PCD2: Prospective Radiographic and Clinical Evaluation of Surgical Treatment for Cervical Deformity: A Multi-Center Study

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by International Spine Study Group Foundation · 2021 - 2026

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Education, Training & Certifications


Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine · 2007 M.D.
Johns Hopkins University · 2003 B.A.

External Links


Clinical Website