Overview
As an orthopaedic specialist and spine surgeon, I am committed to providing the best possible outcome for my patients with the least invasive surgery possible. I treat patients using the latest minimally invasive surgical techniques. Among the conditions I see in my patients are cervical radiculopathy and myelopathy, and traumatic spine injuries. Among the procedures I perform are complex cervical reconstruction, disc replacement surgery, minimally invasive scoliosis surgery, motion preservation spine surgery, and metastatic and tumor surgery.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
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2021 - Present
Orthopaedic Surgery,
Clinical Science Departments
Assistant Professor in Neurosurgery
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2021 - Present
Neurosurgery,
Neurosurgery
Recent Publications
Relevant anatomy for lateral access surgery
Journal Article Seminars in Spine Surgery · June 1, 2022 Lateral access spine surgery through the retroperitoneal space is becoming increasingly popular. A major limitation to the adoption of lateral access surgery is the complication profile. Traditionally, the retroperitoneal space and its unique anatomy have ... Full text CiteEarly fusion rates after direct lateral lumbar interbody fusion with bone-morphogenetic protein
Journal Article International Journal of Spine Surgery · June 1, 2021 Background: Direct lateral (transpsoas) lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) reportedly achieves union by 1 year postoperatively, but how soon fusion occurs after these minimally invasive procedures is unclear. This study investigated LLIF fusion progression at ... Full text CiteBony Lateral Recess Stenosis and Other Radiographic Predictors of Failed Indirect Decompression via Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion: Multi-Institutional Analysis of 101 Consecutive Spinal Levels.
Journal Article World Neurosurg · October 2017 OBJECTIVE: Although extreme lateral interbody fusion (XLIF) largely provides successful indirect decompression, some patients have recurrent same-level pain and functional disability. Identifying risk factors for this failure would facilitate better patien ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Fresh Tissue Lab Agreement
Inst. Training Prgm or CMEPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Si-Bone Inc. · 2019 - 2019Fresh Tissue Lab Agreement
Institutional SupportPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Novus Technologies Inc · 2015 - 2015Fresh tissue lab agreement
Inst. Training Prgm or CMEPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Novus Technologies Inc · 2014 - 2014View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
Virginia Commonwealth University ·
2000
M.D.