Overview
I specialize in the surgical management of all complex cervical, thoracic, lumbar, or sacral spinal diseases by using minimally invasive as well as standard approaches for arthritis or degenerative disease, deformity, tumors, and trauma. I have a special interest in the treatment of thoracolumbar deformities, occipital-cervical problems, and in helping patients with complex spinal issues from previously unsuccessful surgery or recurrent disease.I listen to my patients to understand their …
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Professor of Neurosurgery
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2018 - Present
Neurosurgery,
Neurosurgery
Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery
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2018 - Present
Orthopaedic Surgery,
Clinical Science Departments
Recent Publications
Machine 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 CiteComparative analysis of patient-reported outcomes in myelopathy and myeloradiculopathy: a Quality Outcomes Database study.
Journal Article J Neurosurg Spine · December 1, 2024 OBJECTIVE: Myelopathy in the cervical spine can present with diverse symptoms, many of which can be debilitating for patients. Patients with radiculopathy symptoms demonstrate added complexity because of the overlapping symptoms and treatment consideration ... Full text Open Access Link to item CitePredictors of patient satisfaction in the surgical treatment of cervical spondylotic myelopathy.
Journal Article J Neurosurg Spine · November 1, 2024 OBJECTIVE: Patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) experience progressive neurological impairment. Surgical intervention is often pursued to halt neurological symptom progression and allow for recovery of function. In this paper, the authors ex ... Full text Open Access Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Human Fresh Tissue Lab Agreement
Inst. Training Prgm or CMEPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by NuVasive, Inc. · 2020 - 2020Peri-Operative Geriatric Co-care Reduces Complications and Improves Outcomes: A Single Institutional Prospective Cohort Study
FellowshipMentor · Awarded by AANS/CNS Section of Neurotrauma and Critical Care · 2015 - 2017View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
University of Arizona ·
2001
M.D.