Overview
Venu Nemani, MD, PhD is a spine surgeon specializing in cervical spine surgery and scoliosis surgery. His practice focuses on the surgical treatment of all disorders of the cervical spine including cervical myelopathy, cervical radiculopathy and cervical deformities. He also has particular expertise in the surgical treatment of complex disorders of the thoracic and lumbar spine including scoliosis, kyphosis, flatback, and revision spine surgery.After his residency at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, Dr. Nemani completed a fellowship in complex adult and pediatric spinal deformity surgery at Washington University in St.Louis and Columbia University. He also spent additional time training in Japan with experts in scoliosis and cervical spine surgery.Dr. Nemani believes in a comprehensive approach to patient care and works with all members of the medical team to treat spinal problems conservatively before considering an operation. If surgery is necessary, he will perform spine surgery utilizing the most safe and effective techniques in a manner that is tailored for each individual patient and their particular goals.Dr. Nemani has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed research articles in many of the top journals in spine surgery and neuroscience, including Spine, The Spine Journal, Neurosurgery, Neuron, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, and the Journal of Neuroscience. He has presented over 90 scientific studies at national and international conferences, and written more than 15 book chapters on various topics in spine surgery. Dr. Nemani continues to be actively involved in research to improve the outcomes and safety of spine surgery, and is an active member of the Scoliosis Research Society, the Cervical Spine Research Society, and AO Spine. He is on the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Task Force and the Medical and Scientific Board of the National Spine Health Foundation. He has also volunteered his time as a spine surgeon in Ghana, where he surgically treated some of the most rare and complex spinal deformities in both pediatric and adult patients.Outside of work, Dr. Nemani enjoys spending time with family, running, and playing ice hockey.
Dr. Nemani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cervical Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Lordosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 68 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
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.
Spine Specialists At SNI
Dr. Chapman is keen on understanding the underlying pathology as clearly as possible and finding the best possible non-operative or surgical options for patients to be able to achieve a lasting, improved quality of life. Dr. Chapman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Cervical Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Diskitis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.
Multicare Health System
Daniel Kang is an Orthopedics provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Kang has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Cervical Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Ear Barotrauma, Fractured Spine, Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Kang is currently accepting new patients.
Proliance Surgeons
Christopher Howe, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained spine surgeon who specializes in a wide array of spine care ranging from degenerative conditions to spine trauma and metastatic disease. He practices at POA's Renton and Covington locations. He has a clinical focus on simple and complex surgical care of the spine and general orthopedic fracture management.Dr. Howe's goal is to educate patients and allow them to make an informed decision about their care and treatment options. He serves as a member on the Industrial Insurance Medical Advisory Committee for the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.Away from orthopedics, he enjoys spending time with his family as well as backcountry skiing, cycling, running, and international travel. Dr. Howe is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Cervical Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- KyphosisDr. Nemani isDistinguished. Learn about Kyphosis.
- Advanced
- LordosisDr. Nemani isAdvanced. Learn about Lordosis.
- OsteotomyDr. Nemani isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- ScoliosisDr. Nemani isAdvanced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal FusionDr. Nemani isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Nemani isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Nemani isAdvanced. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- Experienced
- AchondroplasiaDr. Nemani isExperienced. Learn about Achondroplasia.
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Nemani isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Bone GraftDr. Nemani isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Caudal Regression SyndromeDr. Nemani isExperienced. Learn about Caudal Regression Syndrome.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Nemani isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Nemani isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.