The 20 Best Cervical Spondylosis Doctors in The United States

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 Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

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 Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Thomas Mroz is an Orthopedics provider in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Mroz has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Alan Hilibrand is an Orthopedics provider in Marlton, New Jersey. Dr. Hilibrand is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy. Dr. Hilibrand is currently accepting new patients.

James Harrop is a Neurosurgery provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Harrop is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Harrop is currently accepting new patients.

Anthony Asher is a Neurosurgery provider in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Asher is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Brain Tumor, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Asher is currently accepting new patients.

Jonathan Citow is a Neurosurgery provider in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Citow is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

"For more than 15 years, Michael Catino, M.D., has specialized in orthopedic spine surgery. He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, and received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh. After completing his general surgery internship and orthopedic residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, Pa., Catino finished his fellowship at Maryland Spine Fellowship in Towson, M.D., where he trained with world-renowned surgeon Dr. Paul McAfee. He has co-authored numerous research papers, and is one of the Dallas/Fort Worth area's foremost experts on orthopedic spine surgery.Catino specializes in spine surgery, with an emphasis on complex revision spine surgery. He has a special interest in treating injuries and conditions related to the cervical spine. He takes a conservative approach to spinal care pursuing non-surgical treatment options prior to considering surgery. When surgery is necessary, he employs minimally-invasive techniques whenever possible.Catino joined physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist Dr. Jennifer Zahn</a> at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton to form the Neck and Back Center, prior to practicing privately and co-founding North Texas Neck and Back.In his earlier years, Catino played college football on a full scholarship. As a defensive player, he learned the importance of staying physically fit. He continues to stay physically active and participates in various endurance events.WATCH NOW:</h5>Patient Testimonial: North Texas Neck and Back (Michael A. Catino, M.D.)</a>". Dr. Catino is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

Steven Sabers is a Neurologist in Plymouth, Minnesota. Dr. Sabers is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, and Facet Joint Syndrome.

. Dr. Kuznits is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Vertebroplasty.

Catherine Choi is an Orthopedics provider in Eagan, Minnesota. Dr. Choi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Spondylolisthesis.

Erica Bisson is a Neurologist in South Jordan, Utah. Dr. Bisson has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. Her top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Bisson is currently accepting new patients.

Paul Arnold is a Neurosurgery provider in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Arnold is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Dr. Praveen Mummaneni is co-director of the UCSF Spine Center, vice chair of the neurosurgery department, lead surgeon of the UCSF Parnassus Perioperative Services and director of the minimally invasive surgery spine fellowship. He has been selected by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best doctors in the nation every year since 2005. He has also received top doctor accolades from the San Francisco Chronicle, Marin Magazine and Castle Connolly. Mummaneni earned his medical degree through the six-year BA-MD program at Boston University and completed a residency in neurological surgery at UCSF followed by a fellowship in complex spine surgery at Emory University. He also earned a master of business administration at Louisiana State University and completed a program in innovative healthcare leadership at Stanford University. Mummaneni is the UCSF Joan O'Reilly Distinguished Professor in Spinal Surgery. He leads a neuroinformatics lab at UCSF and has mentored a diverse group of medical students, residents and fellows over the past two decades. He is internationally recognized for his work on minimally invasive approaches to treating spinal deformities, spinal tumors and degenerative disease. He is the UCSF lead for the Quality Outcomes Database Spine Care Project sponsored by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Minimally Invasive Surgery International Spine Study Group for spinal deformities, and the AO Spine Metastatic and Primary Tumor Research and Outcomes Network spine tumor study groups. He is also the UCSF lead for a Department of Defense grant to evaluate timing of surgery for spinal cord injury, a co-investigator of a UCSF HEAL Initiative grant from the National Institutes of Health to study back pain, and a member of the small business review panel at the National Institutes of Health. He has guest lectured at international meetings on six continents and has published more than 530 manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals. He is an editor of nine textbooks on spinal surgery and serves on multiple editorial boards, including as associate editor of Neurosurgery and a previous term editor-in-chief of the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine. Mummaneni is active in several professional organizations. He was among the first neurosurgeons to obtain active membership in the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) and to win its Edgar Dawson Fellowship and International Traveling Fellowship. He has served as a director of SRS and is now secretary-elect. He was also president of the San Francisco Neurological Society, president of the California Association of Neurological Surgeon, chair of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeons Spine Section, and vice president of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. He is currently a director of the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Mummaneni is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Lordosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

Jeffrey Gum is an Orthopedics provider in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Gum has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Kyphosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy. Dr. Gum is currently accepting new patients.

Steven Stulc is an Orthopedics provider in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Dr. Stulc is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Facet Joint Syndrome, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Coccydynia.

Dr. Timothy Fullagar came to East Tennessee Brain & Spine Center from Colorado, where he served at the Colorado Neurologic Institute, Englewood. He received his doctorate of medicine from the Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, and completed a neurosurgical residency with the University of Tennessee’s Health Science Center’s Semmes Murphey Clinic, Memphis. Board certified in neurosurgery, Dr. Fullagar has special interest in the general neurosurgical management of cervical and lumbar spine disorders, peripheral nerve conditions, and the treatment of intracranial pathology. Dr. Fullagar is known for his treatment of brain tumors. A member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology, Dr. Fullagar has participated in numerous clinical trials involving the surgical treatment of brain tumors and postoperative chemotherapy. Serving his nation with fifteen years of duty in the United States Naval Reserve, Dr. Fullagar completed his military career achieving the rank of Commander. Dr. Fullagar and his wife enjoy an active life with two sons and make their home in Johnson City. Dr. Fullagar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Delirium, Cervical Spondylosis, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

"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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Ryan Trombly is a Neurosurgery provider in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Trombly is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Spinal Cord Abscess, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Juan Tejada is a Neurosurgery provider in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Tejada is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Apoplexy, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy.