“I consider myself an educator as well as a surgeon. I take the time to sit down and listen to what’s causing my patient’s concerns and how it impacts their quality of life and function. Then, we discuss potential treatment options and agree on an individualized care plan together.”

Areas of Expertise

Minimally Invasive & Open Treatment of Spine Conditions

• Lumbar and Cervical Stenosis
• Radiculopathy
• Herniated Discs
• Trauma
• Spinal Deformity
• Myelopathy

Advanced Training in Motion Preservation Surgery

• Cervical Laminoplasty
• Cervical Disc Replacement

Special Interest in Lumbar Spine Muscle-Sparing Techniques

• Board Certifications

  Certifications & Affiliations

  – Board Certified – Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)
  – Member, North American Spine Society (NASS)
  – Member, Lumbar Spine Research Society (LSRS)
  – Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)
  – Member, American Medical Association (AMA)

• Specialties

  Spine Surgery

• Affiliations

  Methodist Physician Group