The 20 Best Sciatica Doctors in The United States

"For more than 15 years, Michael Catino, M.D., has specialized in orthopedic spine surgery. He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, and received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh. After completing his general surgery internship and orthopedic residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, Pa., Catino finished his fellowship at Maryland Spine Fellowship in Towson, M.D., where he trained with world-renowned surgeon Dr. Paul McAfee. He has co-authored numerous research papers, and is one of the Dallas/Fort Worth area's foremost experts on orthopedic spine surgery.Catino specializes in spine surgery, with an emphasis on complex revision spine surgery. He has a special interest in treating injuries and conditions related to the cervical spine. He takes a conservative approach to spinal care pursuing non-surgical treatment options prior to considering surgery. When surgery is necessary, he employs minimally-invasive techniques whenever possible.Catino joined physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist Dr. Jennifer Zahn</a> at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton to form the Neck and Back Center, prior to practicing privately and co-founding North Texas Neck and Back.In his earlier years, Catino played college football on a full scholarship. As a defensive player, he learned the importance of staying physically fit. He continues to stay physically active and participates in various endurance events.WATCH NOW:</h5>Patient Testimonial: North Texas Neck and Back (Michael A. Catino, M.D.)</a>". Dr. Catino is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

Mustafa Farooque is a Pain Medicine provider in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Farooque is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Chronic Pain.

Dr. Subodh K. Agrawal, MD, FACC is an Athens, Georgia based board-certified cardiologist and healthcare entrepreneur with over three decades of clinical and leadership experience. He is the founder of Athens Heart Center and serves as CEO of Doctors ACO, where he focuses on improving care delivery, operational efficiency, and financial sustainability for medical practices across the United States.Dr. Agrawal specializes in cardiology, internal medicine, sleep medicine, and pain management, bringing a multidisciplinary approach to patient care and practice optimization. His clinical training includes fellowships at Emory University School of Medicine and the University of Alabama at Birmingham, following his MBBS from SMS Medical College, University of Rajasthan, India.In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Agrawal is actively involved in advancing healthcare innovation, including the adoption of AI-driven solutions to improve patient communication, front-desk efficiency, and revenue cycle performance in modern medical practices.Earlier in his career, he held international medical positions in Zambia, England, and Germany, contributing to diverse healthcare systems and gaining global clinical experience.Dr. Agrawal is also the founder of Physicians Circle for Patients, a nonprofit initiative dedicated to helping underserved and low-income patients access essential medical care. Dr. Agrawal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Chronic Pain, Pulmonary Edema, Hypertension, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dr. Ahmed Shakir brings in-depth clinical and teaching experience in neurosurgery to Texas Health Neurosurgery and Spine Specialists. He is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and is fellowship-trained in spine surgery from Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Dr. Shakir received his medical degree from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas before going on to complete his neurological surgery residency training at Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA. He has also worked as a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at The University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio.Dr. Shakir’s special interests include spinal trauma, spinal oncology and degenerative spine disorders. He is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Shakir is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Shaun O'leary is a Neurosurgery provider in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. Dr. O'leary is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Scoliosis, Gastrostomy, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

Tamer Katamesh is a Physiatrist in Burlington, Wisconsin. Dr. Katamesh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Cervical Spondylosis, and Spinal Stenosis.

Alan Kaye is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Kaye is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Jonathan Citow is a Neurosurgery provider in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Citow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

. Dr. Camargo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. Her top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Ringworm, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

. Dr. Tatli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Cervical Spondylosis, and Bursitis.

Dr. Cyrus Wong is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (FAANS). After previously serving for years as the Division Chief of Neurosurgery at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, he is currently Chair of the Department of Neurosciences, overseeing the three divisions of Neurosurgery, Neurology, and Neuro-Intensive care. Dr. Wong is also the longstanding Medical Director of Spinal Deformity and Complex Spine Surgery. In addition, he is a member of Texas Health Fort Worth’s Medical Executive Committee and Operations Cabinet, and previously served on its Ethics Council. Dr. Wong is involved in neurosurgical research and medical education as Assistant Professor at Texas Christian University School of Medicine and has been recognized as a “Top Doc” in Neurosurgery by Fort Worth Magazine and 360West Magazine over multiple years.Dr. Wong completed his residency in neurosurgery and fellowship training in complex spinal surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. He received his medical degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland, where he played a part in the development of a novel brainstem tumor model.Dr. Wong has authored several chapters in widely published textbooks and presented at national and international conferences on the topic of spinal disease and its treatment. His unique expertise in spinal surgery includes the treatment of adult spinal deformity/scoliosis, complex spinal reconstruction, spinal tumors, as well as minimally invasive spine surgery. He also treats benign and malignant brain tumors.Dr. Wong is a Diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgery and a Fellow Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), as well as a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), AANS/CNS Joint Spine Section, AO Spine, and the North American Spine Society. Dr. Wong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Scoliosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Geoffrey Seidel is a Physiatrist in Clinton Township, Michigan. Dr. Seidel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Mononeuritis Multiplex, and Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome. Dr. Seidel is currently accepting new patients.

Amir Tahernia is an Orthopedics provider in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Tahernia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

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

. Dr. Dankmyer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, Sciatica, and Opisthotonos.

. Dr. Raissi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Rathke Cleft Cyst, and Visceromegaly.

. Dr. Burt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Dr. Harvey is a board-certified neurosurgeon with fellowship training in complex spine surgery. He also completed a one-year fellowship in neurosurgical oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Dr. Harvey's area of special focus is the treatment of brain and spine tumors with additional interest in spinal cord trauma. He is an Arizona native who received his medical degree from the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University in Glendale before completing his residency training in neurosurgery at the University of Illinois in Bloomington. As part of his residency, Harvey completed his complex spine fellowship at the University of Illinois Peoria. In addition to practicing medicine, he is a Major in the United States Army Reserve Medical Corps. He speaks Finnish and some Spanish. Dr. Harvey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Awake Craniotomy, and Bone Graft.

. Dr. Frye is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Facet Joint Syndrome, and Tendinitis.

Neurosurgeon Anita Bhansali, M.D., is fellowship-trained in functional neurosurgery from the esteemed Swedish Neuroscience Institute, which is a leader in the comprehensive clinical care of neurological disorders. She is a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Bhansali's areas of specialization include the evaluation and treatment of functional neurosurgical disorders such as epilepsy, movement disorders, and pain syndromes. Her additional areas of special interest and focus include the treatment of cervical spine instability and degenerative spine disease, and deep brain and nerve stimulation for Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions.Dr. Bhansali earned her medical degree at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle. She completed her neurological surgery residency at the University of Chicago Medical Center in Illinois before going on to complete her fellowship training at the Swedish Neuroscience Institute, also in Seattle. She is published in numerous medical journals and publications on a wide variety of topics in neurosurgery. Dr. Bhansali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. Her top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Gastrostomy.