
Overview
I am an academic board-certified spine surgeon with more than 25 years of experience treating spine disease. I address a variety of spinal conditions, including upper cervical instability; cervical degenerative and traumatic disease; thoracic disease and deformity; lumbar degeneration and instability; spinal trauma (cervical, thoracic, and lumbosacral); metastatic spine disease; spinal infections; and complex spine conditions. In surgery, I use traditional open techniques, minimally invasive spine surgery, and endoscopic spine surgery.
Dr. Danisa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Klippel-Feil Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Sciatica, Vertebroplasty, and Laminectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 78 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
3643 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704
3643 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
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.
Duke Orthopaedics Arringdon
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 an Advanced 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.
Duke Neurosurgery Of Raleigh
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.
Duke Spine Center - Clinic 1B/1C
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. Dr. Passias is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Klippel-Feil Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Lordosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis
- Bone GraftDr. Danisa isAdvanced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Danisa isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis
- DiskitisDr. Danisa isAdvanced. Learn about Diskitis.
- Fractured SpineDr. Danisa isAdvanced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Experienced
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Danisa isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Caudal Regression SyndromeDr. Danisa isExperienced. Learn about Caudal Regression Syndrome.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Danisa isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Danisa isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- CoccydyniaDr. Danisa isExperienced. Learn about Coccydynia.
- Foot DropDr. Danisa isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.



