
Overview
I chose to pursue neurosurgery as a career because of my fascination with the human nervous system. In medical school, I developed a keen interest in the diseases that afflict the brain and spine and gravitated towards the only field where I could help treat these diseases with my own hands. I focus on disorders of the spine where my first goal is to help patients avoid surgery if at all possible. If surgery is needed, I treat patients using the most advanced minimally invasive techniques available in order to minimize pain, blood loss, and hospital stay, while maximizing recovery, neurologic function, and quality of life. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I am an avid sports fan and love to eat. I try to stay physically fit by going to the gym and playing ice hockey.
Dr. Than is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 188 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 3 articles in the study of Invertebral Disc Disease.
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
3480 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Than has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
2 Clinical Trials
Duke Neurosurgery Arringdon
I have more than 25 years of experience treating patients of all ages with spinal disorders. I have had an interest in the management of spinal disorders since starting my medical education. I performed residencies in both orthopaedic surgery and neurosurgery to gain a comprehensive understanding of the entire range of spinal disorders. My goal has been to find innovative ways to manage the range of spinal conditions, straightforward to complex. I have a focus on managing patients with complex spinal disorders. My patient evaluation and management philosophy is to provide engaged, compassionate care that focuses on providing the simplest and least aggressive treatment option for a particular condition. In many cases, non-operative treatment options exist to improve a patient’s symptoms. I have been actively engaged in clinical research to find the best ways to manage spinal disorders in order to achieve better results with fewer complications. Dr. Shaffrey is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Lordosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.
Unc Physicians Network LLC
Lindsey Tyler is a Neurosurgery provider in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Dr. Tyler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Tyler is currently accepting new patients.
Duke Orthopaedics Of Apex
I am returning to Duke with my wife and four children. We have been living in eastern North Carolina where I have been in private practice doing pediatric and adult spinal surgery for 20 years. I am board certified in both orthopaedics and spinal surgery and was drawn to the specialty after working at a Shriner's hospital during my training. I try to approach each individual patient with a few fundamental goals. I first try to listen to what has brought someone into my office and then provide them with a diagnosis. I focus on options for management both non-operative as well as surgery. I also hope to engage the patient or family to participate in the decisions as it relates to the treatment options available to them. Dr. Reeg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Klippel-Feil SyndromeDr. Than isDistinguished. Learn about Klippel-Feil Syndrome.
- KyphosisDr. Than isDistinguished. Learn about Kyphosis.
- LordosisDr. Than isDistinguished. Learn about Lordosis.
- Spinal FusionDr. Than isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
- Advanced
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Than isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Than isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Epidural AbscessDr. Than isAdvanced. Learn about Epidural Abscess.
- Hereditary Neuralgic Amyotrophy
- LaminectomyDr. Than isAdvanced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- OsteotomyDr. Than isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- Experienced
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Than isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Than isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Bone GraftDr. Than isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Bone TumorDr. Than isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Brachial PlexopathyDr. Than isExperienced. Learn about Brachial Plexopathy.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Than isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.

