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

Anthony Asher is a Neurosurgery provider in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Asher is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Brain Tumor, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Asher is currently accepting new patients.

Matthew Mcgirt is a Neurosurgery provider in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Mcgirt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Mcgirt is currently accepting new patients.

I chose to pursue neurosurgery as a career because of my fascination with the human nervous system. In medical school, I developed a keen interest in the diseases that afflict the brain and spine and gravitated towards the only field where I could help treat these diseases with my own hands. I focus on disorders of the spine where my first goal is to help patients avoid surgery if at all possible. If surgery is needed, I treat patients using the most advanced minimally invasive techniques available in order to minimize pain, blood loss, and hospital stay, while maximizing recovery, neurologic function, and quality of life. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I am an avid sports fan and love to eat. I try to stay physically fit by going to the gym and playing ice hockey. Dr. Than is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

Samuel Farber is a Neurosurgery provider in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Farber is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy. Dr. Farber is currently accepting new patients.

I specialize in the surgical management of all complex cervical, thoracic, lumbar, or sacral spinal diseases by using minimally invasive as well as standard approaches for arthritis or degenerative disease, deformity, tumors, and trauma. I have a special interest in the treatment of thoracolumbar deformities, occipital-cervical problems, and in helping patients with complex spinal issues from previously unsuccessful surgery or recurrent disease. I aim to improve surgical outcomes for my patients and care of all spine patients with active research evaluating clinical and radiological results after spine surgery with multiple prospective databases. I listen to my patients to understand their symptoms and experiences so I can provide them with the information and education they need to manage their disease. I make sure my patients understand their treatment options, and what will work best for their individual condition. I treat all my patients with care and concern – just as I would treat my family. I am available to address my patients' concerns before and after surgery. Dr. Gottfried is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Chester Yarbrough is a Neurosurgery provider in Burlington, North Carolina. Dr. Yarbrough is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Yarbrough is currently accepting new patients.

Wesley Hsu is a Neurosurgery provider in Clemmons, North Carolina. Dr. Hsu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Chordoma, Nerve Decompression, and Laminectomy. Dr. Hsu is currently accepting new patients.

Geoffrey Stricsek is a Neurosurgery provider in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Stricsek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Cord Abscess, Hemangiopericytoma, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Stricsek is currently accepting new patients.

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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Lordosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Domagoj Coric is a Neurosurgery provider in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Coric is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

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 Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Lordosis, Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

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

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 Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Neuralgia, Chronic Pain, Laminectomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

I am an orthopedic surgeon with additional training in hand, peripheral nerve, and microvascular surgery. My practice, in particular, focuses on the treatment of acute and chronic peripheral nerve injuries in patients of all ages, from birth to adult. These encompass injuries in both the arms and legs, the brachial plexus, as well as extremity dysfunction that result from stroke, traumatic brain injuries, cerebral palsy, or spinal cord injuries. In our clinic, we strive to listen and systematically work to diagnose the injury in order to present treatment strategies. Treatment may include careful observation with therapy or surgical options that involve nerve decompression, repair, or reconstruction or extremity reanimation through muscle, tendon, or bone-based surgeries. In providing comprehensive multi-disciplinary care to achieve the best outcome, we have established a peripheral nerve team with providers from neurosurgery, plastic surgery, neurology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, radiology, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. Understanding that recovering from nerve injuries takes time, my team and I will be alongside you at each step in your journey toward restoring function and well-being. Dr. Li is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Brachial Plexopathy, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Tenosynovitis, Shoulder Arthroscopy, and Spinal Fusion.

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 Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Sciatica, Vertebroplasty, and Laminectomy.

Christopher Holland is a Neurosurgery provider in Concord, North Carolina. Dr. Holland is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy. Dr. Holland is currently accepting new patients.

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

Courtney Goodwin is a Neurosurgery provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Goodwin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Bone Tumor, Chordoma, Spinal Tumor, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

Alejandro Marquez-Lara is an Orthopedics provider in High Point, North Carolina. Dr. Marquez-Lara has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Femoral Nerve Dysfunction, Invertebral Disc Disease, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Marquez-Lara is currently accepting new patients.