
Overview
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.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 603 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 163 articles and participated in 1 clinical trial in the study of Kyphosis.
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Locations
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Passias 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.
5 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 Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Lordosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.
Legacy Healthcare Services Inc
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.
Duke Neurosurgery Morrisville
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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Fractured Spine, Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Gastrostomy.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- KyphosisDr. Passias isElite. Learn about Kyphosis.
- LordosisDr. Passias isElite. Learn about Lordosis.
- OsteotomyDr. Passias isElite. Learn about Osteotomy.
- ScoliosisDr. Passias isElite. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal FusionDr. Passias isElite. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
- Distinguished
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Passias isDistinguished. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Passias isDistinguished. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Frontonasal Dysplasia Klippel Feil SyndromeDr. Passias isDistinguished. Learn about Frontonasal Dysplasia Klippel Feil Syndrome.
- LaminectomyDr. Passias isDistinguished. Learn about Laminectomy.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Passias isDistinguished. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- Advanced
- Acute PainDr. Passias isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- ArthritisDr. Passias isAdvanced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Passias isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- DiskitisDr. Passias isAdvanced. Learn about Diskitis.
- Fractured SpineDr. Passias isAdvanced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Herniated Disc SurgeryDr. Passias isAdvanced. Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery.
- Experienced
- Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis
- Bone GraftDr. Passias isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Bone TumorDr. Passias isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Passias isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- CoccydyniaDr. Passias isExperienced. Learn about Coccydynia.
- Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal HyperostosisDr. Passias isExperienced. Learn about Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis.

