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 highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

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 highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. 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 highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. 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.

Russell Margraf is a Neurosurgery provider in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Margraf is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Margraf is currently accepting new patients.

Samuel St Clair is a Neurosurgery provider in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. St Clair is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Herniated Disk, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. St Clair is currently accepting new patients.

Robin Koeleveld is a Neurosurgery provider in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Koeleveld is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Herniated Disk, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Koeleveld is currently accepting new patients.

I’ve wanted to be a doctor for as long as I can remember. I grew up in a suburb of Washington, DC, came to Duke for medical school in 1998, and have been here ever since. I chose neuroscience as my undergraduate major at Amherst University in MA, and stayed with neurosurgery because I was fascinated with the brain and its functions. I enjoy caring for my patients and seeing someone experience a good outcome that positively changed their life. When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my wife, who is also a doctor, and our two young daughters. I play golf when I can, which is not often, and really enjoy cooking. If I hadn’t chosen neurosurgery for my career, I would have gone to culinary school. Dr. Grossi is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

I have had the privilege of providing neurosurgical care at Duke Health since 1995 with the majority of that time focused on cervical spine disorders. By involving my patients in their own care through careful histories, examinations, and a thorough review of imaging studies, we are able to use that process to plan on whether conservative care or possible surgery will relieve their pain and get them back to living at their best. I have performed over 6,500 cervical spine procedures and perform approximately 350 cervical spine surgeries per year, focusing on great outcomes and short stays. 98% of patients are in the hospital less than 24 hours after surgery. I have been recognized as the top cervical spine surgeon in the country by MPIRICA Health Inc. based on my outcomes. According to ProPublica, I have the lowest complication rate in North Carolina. I hope through my extensive clinical experience to provide excellent diagnostics and, through an outstanding team, provide the very best surgical results. My belief is that by combining the technical and spiritual sides to my practice, patients have the very best outcomes and together we accomplish amazing results for them. Dr. Haglund is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Traumatic Brain Injury, Epilepsy, Cervical Spondylosis, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Spinal Fusion.

I am a board-certified neurosurgeon serving patients at Duke Raleigh Hospital, where I began practicing following the completion of my service in the U.S. Army. During my military career, I was privileged to care for service members and their families in both deployed settings and major military hospitals, while also working at leading academic institutions. I bring this diverse experience to Duke, combining a mission-driven mindset with a commitment to excellence in neurosurgical care. My practice includes the full range of cranial and spinal procedures (minimally invasive, endoscopic, robotic, and open), with particular focus on meningiomas, degenerative spine conditions, trigeminal neuralgia, and metastatic disease involving the brain and spine. I believe in tailoring treatment plans to each patient's unique circumstances, integrating advanced surgical techniques with compassionate, individualized care. My goal is always to achieve the best possible outcomes while preserving function and enhancing quality of life. I am honored to serve the Wake County community in this next chapter of my career. In my free time, I enjoy outdoor activities with my wonderful wife and three children. Dr. Sindelar is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ear Barotrauma, Brain Herniation, Epidural Hematoma, and Subdural Hematoma.

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 highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Lordosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Robert Dallapiazza is a Neurosurgery provider in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Dallapiazza is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Essential Tremor, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Pituitary Tumor, Thalamotomy, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery. Dr. Dallapiazza is currently accepting new patients.

Andrey Belayev is a Neurosurgery provider in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Belayev is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Apoplexy, Delirium, Thrombectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Belayev is currently accepting new patients.

Brandon Burnsed is a Neurosurgery provider in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Burnsed is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Awake Craniotomy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Burnsed is currently accepting new patients.

Colin Przybylowski is a Neurosurgery provider in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Przybylowski is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Pica, Thrombectomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Przybylowski is currently accepting new patients.

Bradley Kolls is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Kolls has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Thrombectomy.

I am a neurosurgeon who specializes in spine surgery. I take care of people with conditions affecting the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, including herniated disc, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, and adult degenerative scoliosis. I also provide general neurosurgery care. I really enjoy developing a relationship with my patients and their family. I try to tailor my approach and treatment plans to each patient based on their unique goals and needs. Often, nonsurgical options are available to improve the patient’s symptoms. My goal is to help people return to their previous level of functioning and to help people enjoy life again. Outside of work, I love spending time with my wife and two children. I also enjoy fishing and running on trails. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Spondylolisthesis, Kyphosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Laminectomy.

I am a Raleigh native, and I have been practicing Neurosurgery as a physician assistant for over three years. I aim to be an ever-present resource for my patients, as I know any problem with the brain can be extra scary and confusing. I hope to provide clarity and reassurance during your treatment and care while working very closely with the talented surgeons at Duke Neurosurgery of Raleigh. In my spare time, I enjoy serving those without access to health care, both locally and globally. I also love fitness, yoga, and nutrition and learning about preventative and functional medicine. Her top area of expertise is Arteriovenous Malformation.

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 highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Lordosis, Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

Kenneth Rich is a Neurosurgery provider in Raleigh, North Carolina. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Epidural Abscess, Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Rich is currently accepting new patients.

Joshua Loewenstein is a Neurosurgery provider in Raleigh, North Carolina. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Telangiectasia, and Laminectomy. Dr. Loewenstein is currently accepting new patients.

Laith Khoury is a Neurosurgery provider in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Khoury has been practicing medicine for over 16 years is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Choroid Plexus Cyst, Familial Porencephaly, Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Khoury is currently accepting new patients.

Timothy Garner is a Neurosurgery provider in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Garner is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Garner is currently accepting new patients.

John Buttram is a Neurosurgery provider in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Buttram is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Stenosis, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Microdiscectomy.

Robert Lacin is a Neurosurgery provider in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Lacin is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Lacin is currently accepting new patients.

Ann Whitaker is a Neurosurgery provider in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Whitaker has been practicing medicine for over 25 years.