Overview
Dr. Alexander Dru is a neurosurgeon with the Orlando Health Spine Center, a multidisciplinary collaboration between Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute and Orlando Health Neuroscience Institute. He diagnoses and treats conditions that affect the brain, spinal cord and nerves. He has a special clinical interest in the surgical management of traumatic and degenerative changes to the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. Dr. Dru’s expertise includes: Minimally invasive spine surgery (cervical, thoracic and lumbosacral) Revision spinal surgery Spinal fusion surgery Spinal tumors Brain tumors Traumatic brain injury Carpal tunnel release Ulnar tunnel release Dr. Dru believes that having in-depth conversations with his patients about their options allows them to feel confident they are choosing the best treatment. He also advocates for noninvasive treatment before considering surgery. Dr. Dru’s Training Dr. Dru earned a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry at the University of San Diego, graduating summa cum laude and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He earned his medical degree at the University of Arizona in Tucson, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society and graduated top of his class. Dr. Dru completed a neurological surgery residency at the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he served as chief resident in his final year. After his residency training, Dr. Dru completed a specialized one-year CAST-accredited fellowship in complex and minimally invasive spine surgery at The Semmes-Murphey Clinic. He completed a research fellowship evaluating next-generation intraoperative brain tumor imaging systems to improve surgical outcomes at the Barrow Neurological Institute at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix. About Dr. Dru Dr. Dru is a member of the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Congress of Neurological Surgeons and American Association of Neurological Surgeons. His clinical research focuses on the development of mineral-organic materials to help with spinal fusion. Dr. Dru’s work has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals. He also has written multiple book chapters on the brain and spine. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, golf, skiing and saltwater fishing.
His clinical expertise encompasses Fractured Spine, Brain Tumor, Spondylolisthesis, and Spinal Fusion.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles.
Graduate Institution
Residency
Specialties
Licenses
Fellowships
Hospital Affiliations
Languages Spoken
Gender
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
76 W. Underwood St., 3rd Floor, Orlando, FL 32806
392 Rinehart Rd., Suite 3050, Lake Mary, FL 32746
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.
Orlando Neurosurgery
Melvin Field is a Neurologist and a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Field is highly rated in 69 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningoencephalocele, Encephalocele, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Septoplasty, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Field is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.
Orlando Health Neuroscience Institute – Downtown Orlando
Dr. Jay Vachhan is a board-certified neurosurgeon with Orlando Health Neuroscience Institute. He is a fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Vachhani received his medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine, where he graduated from the Junior Honors Medical Program, an accelerated seven-year BS/MD program. He completed his neurosurgical residency at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria. After residency, he completed an open vascular and endovascular fellowship at the Semmes- Murphey Clinic in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Vachhani has published book chapters and research articles in several medical journals including Surgery Neurology International the Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery and Neurosurgery, among others. In addition, he has been a peer reviewer for several journals including Operative Neurosurgery, Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery, World Neurosurgery and others. Dr. Vachhani is fellowship trained to treat cerebrovascular diseases through an open surgical or minimally invasive endovascular technique. He also treats a wide variety of general neurosurgical conditions involving the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves. Dr. Vachhani is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Apoplexy, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Vachhani is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.
Orlando Neurosurgery
Ravi Gandhi is a Neurologist and a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Gandhi is highly rated in 53 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Subdural Hematoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Gandhi is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alexander Dru
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alexander Dru?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alexander Dru by calling their office at 321-841-7550. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alexander Dru a top-rated expert for Spinal Fusion?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alexander Dru is classified as an Experienced expert for Spinal Fusion, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alexander Dru specialize in?
While Dr. Alexander Dru is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Spinal Fusion, Fractured Spine, and Brain Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Alexander Dru participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alexander Dru has published 20 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spinal Fusion. You can view a list of Dr. Alexander Dru's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alexander Dru accept my insurance?
Dr. Alexander Dru accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 321-841-7550 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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
- Experienced
- Brain TumorDr. Dru isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Fractured SpineDr. Dru isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Spinal FusionDr. Dru isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Dru isExperienced. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.