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 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 Publications
Associations Between Problem List Items and Clinically Significant Distress in Patients With Metastatic Spine Disease.
Journal Article Spine (Phila Pa 1976) · June 15, 2025 STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to identify sources of distress in patients with metastatic spine disease and elucidate factors associated with clinically significant distress. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: Distress is a ... Full text Link to item CiteThe Prevalence of Intraoperative Neuromonitoring in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: Trends, Variances, and Value Appraisal.
Journal Article Clin Spine Surg · June 1, 2025 STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to (1) evaluate recent trends in the use of intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) for anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) in the United States, (2) assess regiona ... Full text Link to item CiteNovel Risk Factors for Postoperative Hematoma Requiring Reoperation Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion.
Journal Article Clin Spine Surg · June 1, 2025 STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the correlation between comorbid chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, tobacco use, and the incidence of postoperative hematoma requiring reoperation after anterior cervica ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Community-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 - 2022Fresh Tissue Lab Agreement
Inst. Training Prgm or CMEPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Globus Medical, Inc · 2018 - 2018View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
Rush University ·
2006
M.D.