Overview
I am a spine surgeon who provides surgical management of cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine conditions, including cervical myelopathy, herniated discs, deformity, stenosis, tumor and trauma. I provide both minimally invasive procedures as well as traditional surgical techniques.
Current Duke Appointments & Affiliations
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
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2022 - Present
Orthopaedic Surgery,
Clinical Science Departments
Associate Professor in Neurosurgery
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2022 - Present
Neurosurgery,
Neurosurgery
Recent Scholarly Works
Spine-related leg pain: Definitions, etiology, clinical presentation, and management.
Journal article Musculoskelet Sci Pract · October 2026 Spine-related leg pain (SRLP) is a common and clinically important presentation, affecting a substantial proportion of individuals with lumbar spine disorders. Compared to those with isolated axial low back pain, these patients experience higher pain inten ... Full text Link to item CiteSex Disparities in Postoperative Outcomes Among Patients With Spine Tumors: A Systematic Review.
Journal article Am J Clin Oncol · July 28, 2026 OBJECTIVES: Sex-based differences in postoperative outcomes have been reported in nononcologic spine surgery, but their impact among patients undergoing surgery for spine tumors remains poorly understood. We conducted a systematic review to evaluate the im ... Full text Link to item CiteEvolving Applicant Priorities in the Signaling Era: Implications for Orthopedic Surgery Residency Recruitment.
Journal article J Surg Educ · June 2026 OBJECTIVE: The Orthopedic surgery residency application process has undergone notable recent changes, including the adoption of preference signaling and increasing emphasis on applicant-program alignment. To recruit top candidates, programs must understand ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
AO Spine AY26/27
Inst. Training Prgm or CMEPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by AO North America · 2026 - 2027Community-Based Approach to Identifying and Addressing Barriers to Care for Patients Undergoing Spine Surgery
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by The J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society · 2023 - 2025Exercise-induced recovery of intervertebral disc health
ResearchCollaborator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2020 - 2022View All Grants
Education
Rush University ·
2006
M.D.