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Deb Ashish Bhowmick

Deb Ashish Bhowmick

Associate Professor of Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery

Overview

I specialize in complex spinal and trauma surgery with a focus on pathology of the craniocervical junction, congenital spinal anomalies in adults, and cervical spinal deformities. I offer the highest quality of surgical care to improve or prevent the worsening of physical function. Whenever possible, I work with my patients to explore the non-surgical management of spinal conditions.

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Associate Professor of Neurosurgery · 2023 - Present Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery

Recent Publications

Does smoking status affect baseline symptom severity and patient-reported outcomes and satisfaction in patients with cervical myelopathy at 24 months? A Quality Outcomes Database study.

Journal Article J Neurosurg Spine · May 1, 2025 OBJECTIVE: It is not clear whether smoking impacts patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM). The aim of this study was to explore the impact of smoking status on baseline symptom severity and the rate of achie ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Comparison of intraoperative and postoperative outcomes between open, wiltse, and percutaneous approach to traumatic thoracolumbar spine fractures without neurological injury: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal Article N Am Spine Soc J · December 2024 BACKGROUND: Traumatic thoracolumbar fracture fixation without neurological injury can be performed using the traditional open, mini-open Wiltse, and percutaneous approaches. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to compare perioperative outcomes be ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Do class III obese patients achieve similar outcomes and satisfaction to nonobese patients following surgery for cervical myelopathy? A QOD study.

Journal Article J Neurosurg Spine · November 1, 2024 OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to compare the rate of achievement of the minimal clinically important difference (MCID) in patient-reported outcomes (PROs) and satisfaction between cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) patients with and without class ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications

Baylor, College of Medicine · 2004 M.D.