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 Appointments & Affiliations
Professor of Neurosurgery
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2024 - Present
Neurosurgery,
Neurosurgery
Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics
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2022 - Present
Orthopaedic Surgery,
Clinical Science Departments
Recent Publications
Assessing the Utility and Challenges of Machine Learning in Spinal Deformity Management: A Systematic Review.
Journal Article Spine (Phila Pa 1976) · February 13, 2025 STUDY DESIGN: Systematic review. OBJECTIVE: To review the application of machine learning (ML) in scoliosis management, while addressing the limitations and challenges in implementing ML in scoliosis practice. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: ML has revolutioni ... Full text Link to item CiteMachine learning in the diagnosis, management, and care of patients with low back pain: a scoping review of the literature and future directions.
Journal Article Spine J · January 2025 BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Low back pain (LBP) remains the leading cause of disability globally. In recent years, machine learning (ML) has emerged as a potentially useful tool to aid the diagnosis, management, and prognostication of LBP. PURPOSE: In this review, ... Full text Open Access Link to item CiteProximal Lumbar Anterior Column Realignment for Iatrogenic Sagittal Plane Adult Spinal Deformity Correction: A Retrospective Case Series.
Journal Article World Neurosurg · January 2025 BACKGROUND: Anterior column realignment (ACR) is a powerful minimally invasive surgery technique to restore sagittal alignment in adult spinal deformity (ASD). This can accomplish similar segmental lordosis restoration as 3-column osteotomy with less blood ... Full text Open Access Link to item CiteRecent Grants
A Double-Blind, Randomized, Controlled Trial of Epidural Conus Medullaris Stimulation to Alleviate Pain and Augment Rehabilitation in Patients with Subacute Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2020 - 2026A 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 - 20252024 NACTN Registry
Clinical TrialCo-Principal Investigator · Awarded by Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation · 2024 - 2025View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
Baylor, College of Medicine ·
2009
MD./PhD.
University of Texas, Austin ·
2002
M.S.
University of Toronto (Canada) ·
2000
B.A.Sc.