Overview
Throughout my medical career, I have remained dedicated to improving my patients' quality of life. As a specialist in adult cervical and spinal deformity surgery, I understand the significant impact our interventions have on individuals suffering from debilitating pain and physical and mental health challenges. Spinal deformity surgery merges the complexities of spinal biomechanics with the needs of an aging population. My research focuses on spinal alignment, biomechanics, innovative surgical techniques, and health economics to ensure value-based care that enhances patient outcomes.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Instructor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
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2024 - Present
Orthopaedic Surgery,
Clinical Science Departments
Recent Publications
Redefining Clinically Significant Blood Loss in Complex Adult Spine Deformity Surgery.
Journal Article Spine (Phila Pa 1976) · May 15, 2025 STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to define clinically relevant blood loss in adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery. BACKGROUND: Current definitions of excessive blood loss after spine surgery a ... Full text Open Access Link to item CiteSingle-Position Prone Lateral Interbody Fusion Is Associated With Improved Radiographic and Clinical Outcomes at One Year Compared With Single-Position Lateral Interbody Fusion: A Single Institution Experience.
Journal Article Spine (Phila Pa 1976) · May 15, 2025 Full text Open Access Link to item CiteDespite a Multifactorial Etiology, Rates of Distal Junctional Kyphosis After Adult Cervical Deformity Corrective Surgery Can be Dramatically Diminished by Optimizing Age Specific Radiographic Improvement.
Journal Article Global Spine J · May 2025 Study DesignRetrospective cohort study of a prospectively collected single-center database.ObjectiveDistal Junctional Kyphosis (DJK) is one of the most common complications in adult cervical deformity (ACD) correction. The utility of radiographic alignment ... Full text Open Access Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Biomechanical and genetic analysis of the combination effects of BMP2 and anti-RANKL antibody on a mice spinal fusion model
ResearchInvestigator · Awarded by Lumbar Spine Research Society · 2025 - 2026View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center ·
2003
M.D.