The 20 Best Spinal Fusion Doctors Near Me

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Khoi D. Than
Distinguished in Spinal Fusion

Dr. Khoi D. Than

Neurosurgery | General Surgery
Duke Health
Duke Neurosurgery Of Raleigh
3480 Wake Forest Rd, 
Raleigh, NC 
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Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 1 Trial
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Distinguished in Spinal Fusion
Duke Health
Duke Neurosurgery Of Raleigh
3480 Wake Forest Rd, 
Raleigh, NC 
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Overview

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.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 188 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 54 articles in the study of Spinal Fusion.

Specialties
Neurosurgery
General Surgery
Licenses
Neurological Surgery in OR
Board Certifications
American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery
Fellowships
Minimally Invasive and Complex Spine Surgery, University of California, San Francisco
Hospital Affiliations
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Vietnamese
Gender
Male

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Aetna
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Cigna
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Humana
  • HMO
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Independent Health
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Medicare
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  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Piedmont
  • HMO
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • POS
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Wellcare
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Locations

Duke Neurosurgery of Raleigh
3480 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
Call: 919-862-5650

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Than has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Scoliosis
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Stenosis

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.


2 Clinical Trials

Multi-Center Prospective Evaluation of Complex Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery
Multi-Center Prospective Evaluation of Complex Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: March 05, 2024
Intervention Type: Procedure
Sacroiliac Joint Stabilization in Long Fusion to the Pelvis: Randomized Controlled Trial
Sacroiliac Joint Stabilization in Long Fusion to the Pelvis: Randomized Controlled Trial
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 18, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure, Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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188 Total Publications

Enhancing Low Back Pain Management: The Diagnostic and Prognostic Role of Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography-Computerized Tomography (SPECT-CT) in Surgical Outcomes.
Enhancing Low Back Pain Management: The Diagnostic and Prognostic Role of Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography-Computerized Tomography (SPECT-CT) in Surgical Outcomes.
Journal: Cureus
Published: May 12, 2025
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Peter G. Passias
Elite in Spinal Fusion
Dr. Peter G. Passias
Orthopedics | General Surgery
Elite in Spinal Fusion
Dr. Peter G. Passias
Orthopedics | General Surgery

Duke Spine Center - Clinic 1B/1C

40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 
 (21.5 miles away)
919-613-0444
Languages Spoken:
English, Greek
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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 Lordosis, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

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Dr. Christopher I. Shaffrey
Neurosurgery | General Surgery | Orthopedics
Distinguished in Spinal Fusion
Dr. Christopher I. Shaffrey
Neurosurgery | General Surgery | Orthopedics

Duke Neurosurgery Arringdon

5601 Arringdon Park Dr, 
Morrisville, NC 
 (11.8 miles away)
919-684-7777
Languages Spoken:
English
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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 Spinal Fusion. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Lordosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Oren N. Gottfried
Distinguished in Spinal Fusion
Dr. Oren N. Gottfried
Neurosurgery | General Surgery
Distinguished in Spinal Fusion
Dr. Oren N. Gottfried
Neurosurgery | General Surgery

Duke Neurosurgery Of Raleigh

3480 Wake Forest Rd, 
Raleigh, NC 
 (0.1 miles away)
919-862-5650
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

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.

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    • Cervical Myelopathy
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    • Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
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