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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringomyelia. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

Sivakumar Jaikumar is a Neurosurgery provider in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Jaikumar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringomyelia. His top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Jaikumar is currently accepting new patients.

Timothy Reis is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Reis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringomyelia. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Bursitis, Chronic Pain, and Cervical Spondylosis. Dr. Reis is currently accepting new patients.

Omar Moore is a Neurologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Moore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringomyelia. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Invertebral Disc Disease, Hemangioblastoma, and Foot Drop. Dr. Moore is currently accepting new patients.

Laura Kolarz-Jozewicz is a Neurologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Kolarz-Jozewicz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringomyelia. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Peripheral Neuropathy, Narcolepsy, and Cluster Headache. Dr. Kolarz-Jozewicz is currently accepting new patients.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringomyelia. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Lordosis, Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

I specialize in complex spinal and trauma surgery with a focus on pathology of the craniocervical junction, congenital spinal anomalies in adults, and cervical spinal deformities. I offer the highest quality of surgical care to improve or prevent the worsening of physical function. Whenever possible, I work with my patients to explore the non-surgical management of spinal conditions. Dr. Bhowmick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringomyelia. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Fractured Spine, Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringomyelia. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Lordosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.