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 Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Lordosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

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 Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Lordosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

John Barr is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Barr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Barr is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Galgano is a Neurosurgery provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Galgano is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Tumor, Kyphosis, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Galgano is currently accepting new patients.

Lloyd Hey is an Orthopedics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Hey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Osteotomy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Hey is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Isaacs is a Neurosurgery provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Isaacs is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Kyphosis, Lordosis, Spinal Fusion, and Microdiscectomy.

Cheerag Upadhyaya is a Neurosurgery provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Upadhyaya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Upadhyaya is currently accepting new patients.

Alysa Nash is an Orthopedics specialist and a Pediatric Orthopedics provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Nash is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. Her top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Acromicric Dysplasia, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Scoliosis, and Spinal Fusion.

Deveney Franklin is a Neurosurgery provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Franklin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. Her top areas of expertise are Meningocele, Osteochondroma, Kyphosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Joseph Stone is a Pediatric Orthopedics specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Stone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, Osteochondroma, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Stone is currently accepting new patients.

Kimberly Rauch is a Physiatrist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Rauch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Moebius Syndrome, and Stroke. Dr. Rauch is currently accepting new patients.

Douglas Weinberg is an Orthopedics provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Weinberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Fractured Spine, Osteotomy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Weinberg is currently accepting new patients.

Stuart Mitchell is an Orthopedics provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Mitchell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Osteochondroma, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Mitchell is currently accepting new patients.

I specialize in the treatment of complex sacral, lumbar, thoracic, and cervical spinal disorders in adults using less invasive and open techniques. I have a special interest in the treatment of spinal deformity affecting the cervical or thoracolumbar spine and managing spinal trauma. I aim to care for patients through close collaboration, taking my time to ensure that everyone understands their particular condition and helping each individual make the treatment decision that is right for them and their particular circumstances. Every patient is a person with their own needs and wants, and so I treat each as I would like to be treated at every stage. My team and I are here to help patients with concerns and questions before, during, and after treatment. Dr. Rocos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

William Richardson is a General Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Richardson has been practicing medicine for over 48 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Scoliosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Robert Fitch is an Orthopedics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Fitch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Blount Disease, Scoliosis, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, and Osteotomy. Dr. Fitch is currently accepting new patients.

I specialize in complex spinal and trauma surgery with a focus on pathology of the craniocervical junction, congenital spinal anomalies in adults, and cervical spinal deformities. I offer the highest quality of surgical care to improve or prevent the worsening of physical function. Whenever possible, I work with my patients to explore the non-surgical management of spinal conditions. Dr. Bhowmick is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Fractured Spine, Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Gastrostomy.

I listen to my patients' goals and concerns to create a treatment strategy that respects each patient's wishes. I focus on every detail of care to help achieve the best possible outcome, with a customized plan for each individual. I communicate in a straightforward manner to help my patients understand their condition and options. Outside of work, I enjoy riding my horses in jumping competitions across the country and volunteering at a therapeutic horseback riding program for people with traumatic injuries. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. Her top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Chiari Malformation, Kyphosis, Osteotomy, and Microdiscectomy.

My clinical interests include the assessment, diagnosis, and nonsurgical treatment of spine disorders; fluoroscope-guided lumbar facet-joint injections; epidural steroid injections; sacroiliac joint injections; radio-frequency ablation; ultrasound-guided peripheral-joint injections; musculoskeletal medicine; medical acupuncture; performing arts and dance medicine; pregnancy-related back pain; spine wellness; and integrative approaches to spine pain. Dr. Keeler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. Her top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Sciatica, Spinal Stenosis, and Cervical Spondylosis.

Neurosurgery is a challenging field of medicine but is very rewarding. I specialize in brain tumor, pituitary neoplasm, and complex spinal disorders and deformity. I find it important to educate my patients on the surgical options available to them. I believe building a great patient-provider relationship is essential to achieving excellent clinical and surgical outcomes. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Syringobulbia, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Syringomyelia, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.