
Overview
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 Spondylolisthesis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Sciatica, Vertebroplasty, and Laminectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 78 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Spondylolisthesis.
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Locations
3643 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704
3643 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
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.
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 Spondylolisthesis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Lordosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.
Duke Neurosurgery Of Raleigh
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 the treatment of Spondylolisthesis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.
Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic PA
Mark Mikles is an Orthopedics provider in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Mikles is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spondylolisthesis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Mikles is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis
- Bone GraftDr. Danisa isAdvanced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Danisa isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis
- DiskitisDr. Danisa isAdvanced. Learn about Diskitis.
- Fractured SpineDr. Danisa isAdvanced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Experienced
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Danisa isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Caudal Regression SyndromeDr. Danisa isExperienced. Learn about Caudal Regression Syndrome.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Danisa isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Danisa isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- CoccydyniaDr. Danisa isExperienced. Learn about Coccydynia.
- Foot DropDr. Danisa isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.

