Dr. Shivanand P. Lad
Overview
I am a neurosurgeon and researcher who focuses on surgical solutions for movement disorders and pain due to cancer, prior nerve injury, stroke, failed back surgery, limb amputation, trigeminal neuralgia and other causes. I have always been fascinated by how the brain and spinal cord works, converting a thought in your mind to a physical action or feeling. As a neurosurgeon, I get to treat people who have problems with this process. Every day, I get to help patients make dramatic improvements in their quality of life, which is greatly rewarding. At Duke, we’re lucky to have access to the latest technologies and world-class research. Our technology allows us to perform surgeries in the least invasive, most precise ways possible. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my wife and three young boys.
Dr. Lad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Neuralgia, Chronic Pain, Laminectomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 172 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- INDEMNITY
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- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Lad 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.
1 Clinical Trials
Duke Regional Hospital Brain And Spine Surgery
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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Sciatica, Vertebroplasty, and Laminectomy.
Duke Neurosurgery Arringdon
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 Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Lordosis, Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.
Carolina Neurosurgery And Spine Associates PA
Gary Cram is a Neurosurgery provider in Greensboro, North Carolina. Dr. Cram is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sciatica. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Sciatica, Cervical Myelopathy, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Cram is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- LaminectomyDr. Lad isElite. Learn about Laminectomy.
- Distinguished
- Chronic PainDr. Lad isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- Deep Brain StimulationDr. Lad isDistinguished. Learn about Deep Brain Stimulation.
- Microvascular DecompressionDr. Lad isDistinguished. Learn about Microvascular Decompression.
- NeuralgiaDr. Lad isDistinguished. Learn about Neuralgia.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Lad isDistinguished. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- SeizuresDr. Lad isDistinguished. Learn about Seizures.
- Advanced
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- Epidural AbscessDr. Lad isAdvanced. Learn about Epidural Abscess.
- Epidural HematomaDr. Lad isAdvanced. Learn about Epidural Hematoma.
- Essential TremorDr. Lad isAdvanced. Learn about Essential Tremor.
- HydrocephalusDr. Lad isAdvanced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Movement DisordersDr. Lad isAdvanced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Experienced
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Lad isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- AstrocytomaDr. Lad isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Brain TumorDr. Lad isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Central Pain SyndromeDr. Lad isExperienced. Learn about Central Pain Syndrome.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Lad isExperienced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Lad isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.