Overview
As a Neurosurgeon with fellowship training in Spine Surgery, I have dedicated my professional life to treating patients with spine disorders. These include spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, scoliosis, herniated discs and spine tumors. I incorporate minimally-invasive spine (MIS) techniques whenever appropriate to minimize pain and length of stay, yet not compromise on achieving the goals of surgery, which is ultimately to get you back to the quality of life you once enjoyed. I was drawn to medicine and neurosurgery for the unique ability to incorporate the latest in technology and neuroscience to making patients better. I will treat you and your loved ones with the same kind of care I would want my loved ones to be treated with. In addition to my clinical practice, I will be working with Duke Bioengineers and Neurobiologists on important basic and translational questions surrounding spinal cord injuries (SCI), which we hope to bring to clinical relevance.
Current Duke Appointments & Affiliations
Professor of Neurosurgery
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2024 - Present
Neurosurgery,
Neurosurgery
Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery
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2026 - Present
Orthopaedic Surgery,
Clinical Science Departments
Recent Scholarly Works
Seeing Differently: The Philosophical Impact of New Technology on Spine Surgery.
Journal article Spine J · August 7, 2026 Full text Link to item CitePosterior Cervicothoracic Fusion During Dorsal Root Entry Zone Lesioning for Brachial Plexus Avulsion: Sagittal Alignment and Deformity Outcomes.
Journal article Neurosurg Pract · August 2026 BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Dorsal root entry zone (DREZ) lesioning is an established treatment of refractory deafferentation pain after brachial plexus avulsion. Exposure often requires multilevel cervical or cervicothoracic laminectomy, which may predispo ... Full text Link to item CiteRobot-navigated sacroiliac joint fusion as salvage surgery for pelvic fixation failure in adult spinal deformity surgery: patient series.
Journal article J Neurosurg Case Lessons · July 20, 2026 BACKGROUND: Pelvic fixation failure (PFF) remains prevalent in adult spinal deformity correction, with failure rates up to 35%. Current revision surgeries are highly invasive and morbid, requiring extensive incisions and recovery times. Sacroiliac joint fu ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Proof of Concept Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Elezanumab in Acute Traumatic Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by AbbVie Inc. · 2020 - 20262025 NACTN Registry
Clinical TrialCo-Principal Investigator · Awarded by Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation · 2024 - 2026Topical application of tranexamic acid (CYKLOKAPRON) to reduce blood loss during spine surgery
Clinical TrialInvestigator · Awarded by Columbia University · 2023 - 2026View All Grants
Education
Baylor, College of Medicine ·
2009
MD./PhD.
University of Texas, Austin ·
2002
M.S.
University of Toronto (Canada) ·
2000
B.A.Sc.