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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Klippel-Feil Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Klippel-Feil Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

I have had the privilege of providing neurosurgical care at Duke Health since 1995 with the majority of that time focused on cervical spine disorders. By involving my patients in their own care through careful histories, examinations, and a thorough review of imaging studies, we are able to use that process to plan on whether conservative care or possible surgery will relieve their pain and get them back to living at their best. I have performed over 6,500 cervical spine procedures and perform approximately 350 cervical spine surgeries per year, focusing on great outcomes and short stays. 98% of patients are in the hospital less than 24 hours after surgery. I have been recognized as the top cervical spine surgeon in the country by MPIRICA Health Inc. based on my outcomes. According to ProPublica, I have the lowest complication rate in North Carolina. I hope through my extensive clinical experience to provide excellent diagnostics and, through an outstanding team, provide the very best surgical results. My belief is that by combining the technical and spiritual sides to my practice, patients have the very best outcomes and together we accomplish amazing results for them. Dr. Haglund is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Klippel-Feil Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Traumatic Brain Injury, Epilepsy, Cervical Spondylosis, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Spinal Fusion.

As an orthopaedic specialist and spine surgeon, I am committed to providing the best possible outcome for my patients with the least invasive surgery possible. I treat patients using the latest minimally invasive surgical techniques. Among the conditions I see in my patients are cervical radiculopathy and myelopathy, and traumatic spine injuries. Among the procedures I perform are complex cervical reconstruction, disc replacement surgery, minimally invasive scoliosis surgery, motion preservation spine surgery, and metastatic and tumor surgery. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Klippel-Feil Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Timothy Reis is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Reis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Klippel-Feil Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Bursitis, Chronic Pain, and Cervical Spondylosis. Dr. Reis is currently accepting new patients.

Gary Fleischer is an Orthopedics provider in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Fleischer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Klippel-Feil Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Fleischer is currently accepting new patients.

John Schmidt is a Physiatrist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Schmidt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Klippel-Feil Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Spinal Stenosis, and Klippel-Feil Syndrome. Dr. Schmidt is currently accepting new patients.

Peng Bai is a Physiatrist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Bai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Klippel-Feil Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, and Klippel-Feil Syndrome. Dr. Bai is currently accepting new patients.

Phillip Horne is an Orthopedics provider in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Horne has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Klippel-Feil Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Horne is currently accepting new patients.

I am a spine surgeon who provides surgical management of cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine conditions, including cervical myelopathy, herniated discs, deformity, stenosis, tumor and trauma. I provide cutting edge procedures as well as traditional surgical techniques. I specialize in motion preservation surgeries and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Erickson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Klippel-Feil Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Paul Singh is a Physiatrist and an Interventional Radiologist in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Singh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Klippel-Feil Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Cervical Spondylosis. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.

Emmanuel Sakla is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider in Garner, North Carolina. Dr. Sakla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Klippel-Feil Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Cervical Spondylosis, Opisthotonos, and Muscle Spasms. Dr. Sakla is currently accepting new patients.

As a Neurosurgeon with fellowship training in Spine Surgery, I have dedicated my professional life to treating patients with spine disorders. These include spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, scoliosis, herniated discs and spine tumors. I incorporate minimally-invasive spine (MIS) techniques whenever appropriate to minimize pain and length of stay, yet not compromise on achieving the goals of surgery, which is ultimately to get you back to the quality of life you once enjoyed. I was drawn to medicine and neurosurgery for the unique ability to incorporate the latest in technology and neuroscience to making patients better. I will treat you and your loved ones with the same kind of care I would want my loved ones to be treated with. In addition to my clinical practice, I will be working with Duke Bioengineers and Neurobiologists on important basic and translational questions surrounding spinal cord injuries (SCI), which we hope to bring to clinical relevance. Dr. Abd is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Klippel-Feil Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Lordosis, Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

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 Klippel-Feil Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

I believe patients play a crucial role in their spine health and outcomes. I enjoy educating them about their conditions and involving them in decision-making. I prioritize non-surgical treatments and, when necessary, opt for the least invasive surgical options. My personal experience with back pain gives me great empathy for those with spine conditions. I appreciate the field's ongoing research and technological advancements. Before joining Duke Health, I practiced in a rural Colorado mountain town, becoming proficient in treating all adult spine conditions. In my free time, I enjoy golf, fishing, skiing, wine, and spending time with my family. Dr. Orndorff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Klippel-Feil Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Klippel-Feil Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Lordosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.