The 20 Best Cervical Myelopathy Doctors in The United States
Find the Top Cervical Myelopathy Experts and Specialists
Carolinas Medical Center
Anthony Asher is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Asher is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Asher is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Asher is currently accepting new patients.
Jefferson Neurological Surgery Associates
James Harrop is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Harrop is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Harrop is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Harrop is currently accepting new patients.
Maxim Brain And Spine
John Knightly, a long-standing member of the medical staffs at Morristown Memorial Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center, is a practicing neurosurgeon with 30 years of experience and a subspecialty interest in minimally invasive and complex spine surgery. He is the Past-President, Atlantic Neurosurgical Specialists and Altair Health as well as Chief of Quality, Atlantic Neuroscience Institute. He currently serves as the Vice President of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) as well as Chairman of the Neurosurgical Quality Council of the AANS/CNS Washington Committee.A multi-timed named Castle Connelly Top-Doctor recipient, both regionally and nationally, his other areas of specialty interest and research include health care policy, outcomes and registry science, and quality improvement on which he has published extensively. He has served as Chair of the Joint Section on Disorders of Spine and Peripheral Nerves for the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)/Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) as well as chair of the of the Quality Improvement Workforce of the AANS/CNS and the AANS representative to the AANS/CNS Washington Committee. Dr Knightly has also served as an unaffiliated neurosurgical consultant for the NFL.On a national basis, Dr Knightly is a Past Chairman, Board of Directors, for NeuroPoint Alliance and was appointed a founding member of the executive committee of the newly created American Spinal Registry (ASR) on which he still serves. He is a former Vice-Chairman and Director on the American Board of Neurological Surgeons (ABNS) and has had appointments on several committees within the AANS, American College of Surgeons as well as the National Quality Forum. Dr. Knightly is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Knightly is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Knightly is currently accepting new patients.
Alan Hilibrand is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Marlton, New Jersey. Dr. Hilibrand is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Lordosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy. Dr. Hilibrand is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Hilibrand is currently accepting new patients.
Duke Neurosurgery Of Raleigh
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 aim to improve surgical outcomes for my patients and care of all spine patients with active research evaluating clinical and radiological results after spine surgery with multiple prospective databases. I listen to my patients to understand their symptoms and experiences so I can provide them with the information and education they need to manage their disease. I make sure my patients understand their treatment options, and what will work best for their individual condition. I treat all my patients with care and concern – just as I would treat my family. I am available to address my patients' concerns before and after surgery. Dr. Gottfried is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Gottfried is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery.
Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center - Atlanta
John Rhee is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 32 years. Dr. Rhee is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Rhee is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2003.
UPMC Department Of Urology
Benjamin J. Davies, MD, is a professor of urology at the University of Pittsburgh. He specializes in robotic prostatectomy, robotic cystectomy, and kidney and testicular cancer.Dr. Davies is board-certified in urology. He completed an undergraduate degree at Columbia University in New York and a medical degree at Mount Sinai Medical School in New York. Dr. Davies completed a residency at UPMC, and a fellowship of urologic oncology at University of California, San Francisco.Dr. Davies is a member of professional organizations, such as the American Urologic Association, American Medical Association and the Pittsburgh Urologic Society. He also maintains research interests in prostate cancer epidemiology and surgical outcomes. Dr. Davies is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Cystectomy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Davies is board certified in American Board Of Urology. Dr. Davies is currently accepting new patients.
Barrow Brain And Spine
At BBS, we put our patients first. We are committed to treating our patients with compassion and to providing innovative and sound medical options for the treatment of our patient's neurological conditions. As a patient of BBS, your health and well-being are important to us. The neurosurgeons, physiatrists, hospital staff, neurological institute, and other members of our multidisciplinary team work together with one goal in mind - helping you get well. Dr. Tumialan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Tumialan is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Tumialan is currently accepting new patients.
Christopher Kepler is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Sewell, New Jersey. Dr. Kepler is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Lordosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy. Dr. Kepler is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Kepler is currently accepting new patients.
Advocate Medical Group Neurosurgery
Ryan Trombly is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Trombly is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Spinal Cord Abscess, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Trombly is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.
Spine Specialists At SNI
Dr. Chapman is keen on understanding the underlying pathology as clearly as possible and finding the best possible non-operative or surgical options for patients to be able to achieve a lasting, improved quality of life. Dr. Chapman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Diskitis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Chapman is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Chapman is currently accepting new patients.
Texas Health Neurosurgery And Spine Specialists
"Dr. Olaide Ajayi is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons and is a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. He is the Medical Director of Spine Surgery at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth.Dr. Ajayi completed his Neurosurgery Residency as well as a Complex and Minimally Invasive Spine Fellowship at Loma Linda University Medical Center in Southern California. He also received his Medical Doctorate from the same institution. He has authored and contributed to many peer review publications on various neurosurgical and spine related topics.His areas of special focus include the surgical management of degenerative scoliosis, spine tumors, spine trauma, complex and minimally invasive spine surgery, and degenerative spine disease. Dr. Ajayi takes a comprehensive approach in the management of spinal disease, utilizing conservative treatment options when feasible, as well as minimally invasive and complex reconstructive approaches when necessary.Dr. Ajayi is a member of the North American Spine Society (NASS), American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) and AANS/CNS Joint Spine Section.WATCH NOW:</h5>Patient Testimonial: North Texas Neurosurgical & Spine Center (Dr. Ajayi)</a>". Dr. Ajayi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.
Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, Comprehensive Spine Center
Lindsay Tetreault is a Neurologist practicing medicine in South Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. Dr. Tetreault is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Tumor, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Laminectomy, and Osteotomy.
Michael Wang is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.
University Of Kansas Hospital Transplant Center
Paul Arnold is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Arnold is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.
Maxim Brain And Spine
Scott Meyer is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey. Dr. Meyer is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Meyer is currently accepting new patients.
UChicago Medicine River East
Mohamad Bydon is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bydon is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Bydon is board certified in Neurological Surgery.
Och Spine At NewYork-Presbyterian/The Spiral
Dr. Andrew Chan serves as Director of Minimally Invasive Scoliosis Surgery and Director of Neurosurgical Spine Research. In patient care, Dr. Chan specializes in surgeries for a variety of conditions, including spinal deformities such as scoliosis and kyphosis, spinal tumors, and degenerative spinal disease (affecting the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine). His surgical techniques range from minimally invasive to complex. Dr. Chan earned his medical degree at Columbia University's Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed his residency in the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). His additional training includes a fellowship in spinal deformity and minimally invasive complex spine surgery at Duke University.Dr. Chan is focused on improving spine surgical care via his research. He has won multiple awards for his research including: The Neurosurgery Top Spine Paper of the Year with the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS); the Stewart Dunsker Award for Best Clinical Spine Abstract at the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS); and the Journalistic and Academic Neurosurgical Excellence (J.A.N.E.) and Mayfield Clinical Science Awards at the AANS/CNS Joint Section Meeting on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves. He also prides himself on his patient care, having received the prestigious Howard Naffziger Award for Outstanding Clinical Service while at UCSF. Dr. Chan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Chan is currently accepting new patients.
Tosa Health Center
Dr. Aditya Vedantam is a board certified, fellowship trained neurosurgeon. He attended medical school at the Christian Medical College and Hospital in Vellore, India and graduated at the top of his class. He then spent two years as a postdoctoral research fellow at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, WI studying advanced MRI techniques to evaluate spinal cord disease. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, and then completed a fellowship in Minimally Invasive and Complex Spine Surgery at the University of Miami in Miami, FL.Dr. Vedantam is returning to Milwaukee and will continue to pursue his research interests, which include the use of novel MRI techniques and tools to improve care for patients with spinal disorders. He has performed extensive research in the field of spine MRI and has won multiple national and institutional awards for his work. He has published over 50 peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts. His goal is to use his research efforts in the laboratory to enhance the lives of patients in the clinic. Dr. Vedantam performs surgery for a variety of spinal conditions and has special expertise in minimally-invasive surgical techniques. Dr. Vedantam is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Traumatic Brain Injury, Cordotomy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Vedantam is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Vedantam is currently accepting new patients.
Texas Health Neurosurgery And Spine Specialists
Dr. Moneeb Ehtesham is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon with specialized expertise in cerebrovascular/endovascular neurosurgery and complex spinal surgery. He has served in teaching and senior academic research and leadership capacities for over two decades. Dr. Ehtesham currently serves as an Associate Professor at the TCU Burnett School of Medicine. His areas of special focus include open and endovascular surgery for aneurysms and other cerebrovascular conditions as well as spinal surgery. Additionally, he has been recognized for his research in the areas of stem cell therapies and brain tumors. He was a recipient of the Young Investigator Award from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons.Dr. Ehtesham completed his neurological surgery residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, where he served as chief resident in his final year. He also completed his neurointerventional/ endovascular neurosurgery fellowship at Vanderbilt. Dr. Ehtesham is a Diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgery and a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Ehtesham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Stent Placement.
Last Updated: 06/30/2026















