Overview
As an orthopaedic spine surgeon, I specialize in all aspects of spine surgery, including cervical, thoracic, and lumbar. My special interest include spinal degenerative disorders and motion preservation technology with artificial disc replacement. I have published many peer reviewed articles and book chapters in spine surgery. My interest include minimally invasive techniques and providing concierge treatment plans to optimize individual patient outcomes . I have completed two spine fellowships and have had the pleasure of treating patients in the Lake Norman area since 2009. I am actively involved in product development for the enhancement of spine surgery and improved patient outcomes.I am a member of the honorary Cervical Spine Research Society, North American Spine Society and Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling and participating in fitness activities.
Dr. Garrido is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 4 articles in the study of Spinal Fusion.
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- PPO
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- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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Locations
517 Alcove Rd, Suite 102, Mooresville, NC 28117
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.
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Wake Forest University Health Sciences
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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
- Distinguished
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Garrido isDistinguished. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Garrido isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- Advanced
- LaminectomyDr. Garrido isAdvanced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Garrido isAdvanced. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- Experienced
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Garrido isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Garrido isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Decerebrate PostureDr. Garrido isExperienced. Learn about Decerebrate Posture.
- Decorticate PostureDr. Garrido isExperienced. Learn about Decorticate Posture.
- Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal HyperostosisDr. Garrido isExperienced. Learn about Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis.
- DiskitisDr. Garrido isExperienced. Learn about Diskitis.