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SpineUniverse Editorial Board

SpineUniverse is dedicated to becoming the most comprehensive Internet portal for information on the spine. We seek to educate the public to the full range of technologies, services, treatments and research available on the subject of spinal disorders.

Our fundamental goal is to marry the best minds and the best companies into a dedicated portal that fulfills our prime objective to educate the public. SpineUniverse is a collaborative effort of medical professionals to serve the community of individuals suffering from back pain. SpineUniverse came into being with the initial support and investment of spine specialists and medical companies around the country. Our new International Board brings together more spine specialists from around the world.

North American Editorial Board                   International Board

Jean-Jacques Abitbol, M.D. F.R.C.S.C
SpineUniverse Senior Editor
California Spine Group, M.C.
San Diego, CA
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Todd Albert, M.D.
SpineUniverse Senior Editor
Thomas Jefferson University
Rothman Institute
Philadelphia, PA
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Howard S. An, M.D.
SpineUniverse Senior Editor
Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
Chicago, IL
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Edward C. Benzel, M.D.
SpineUniverse Senior Editor
Director, Spinal Disorders
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland, OH
Neurosurgeon
Randal R. Betz, M.D.
SpineUniverse Senior Editor
Temple University School of Medicine and Temple University Hospital Chief of Staff,
Shriners Hospitals for Children, Philadelphia, PA
Orthopaedic Surgeon
David S. Bradford, M.D.
SpineUniverse Senior Editor
Professor and Chairman
Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery

University of California Medical Center
San Francisco, CA
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Keith Bridwell, M.D.
SpineUniverse Senior Editor
Washington University School of Medicine,
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
St. Louis, MO
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Courtney Brown, M.D.
SpineUniverse Senior Editor
Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopaedics
University of Colorado
Denver, CO
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Edgar G. Dawson, M.D.
SpineUniverse Editorial Committee
Clinical Professor of Surgery, Orthopaedics
University of California
Los Angeles, CA
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Curtis A. Dickman M.D.
SpineUniverse Senior Editor
Barrow Neurological Institute of Phoenix, AZ
Neurosurgeon
Stewart G. Eidelson, M.D.
SpineUniverse Senior Editor
SpineUniverse Founder
Boca Raton, FL
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Richard G. Fessler, M.D. Ph.D.
SpineUniverse Senior Editor
Founder and Director of the Chicago Spine Institute
Professor, Neurological Surgery
Rush Medical School
Chicago, IL
Neurosurgeon
Michael G. Fehlings, M.D. Ph.D.
SpineUniverse Senior Editor
Professor of Surgery
University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada
Neurosurgeon

Kevin T. Foley, M.D.
SpineUniverse Editorial Committee
Associate Professor
Neurosurgery & Biomechanical Engineering
University of Tennessee
Neurosurgeon
Steven R. Garfin, M.D.
SpineUniverse Senior Editor
Professor and Chairman
Department of Orthopaedics
University of California,
San Diego, CA
Orthopaedic Surgeon

Richard D. Guyer, M.D.
SpineUniverse Senior Editor
Assoc. Clinical Professor of Orthopaedics
University of Texas Southwestern
Orthopaedic Surgeon

Regis W. Haid, Jr., M.D.
SpineUniverse Editorial Committee
Associate Professor
Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Neurosurgeon
Robert F. Heary, M.D.
SpineUniverse Senior Editor
Assistant Professor
University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey
Newark, NJ
Neurosurgeon
Alan Hedge, Ph.D.
SpineUniverse Senior Editor
Professor, Human Factors and Ergonomics
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
Stephen E. Heim, M.D., F.A.C.S.
SpineUniverse Senior Editor
Co-Medical Director
Neuro-Spine Center
Director
Spine Surgical Training Center
Central DuPage Hospital
Carol Stream, IL
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Harry N. Herkowitz, M.D.
SpineUniverse Senior Editor
Chairman
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
William Beaumont Hospital
Royal Oak, MI
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Iain H. Kalfas, M.D.
SpineUniverse Senior Editor
Head, Section of Spinal Surgery Dept. of Neurosurgery
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland, OH
Neurosurgeon
Lawrence G. Lenke, M.D.
SpineUniverse Senior Editor
Professor
Washington University School of Medicine
St. Louis, MO
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Thomas G. Lowe, M.D.
SpineUniverse Senior Editor
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Denver, CO
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dennis J. Maiman, M.D., Ph.D.
SpineUniverse Senior Editor
Professor of Neurosurgery
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
Neurosurgeon
Hallett Holmes Mathews, MD
SpineUniverse Senior Editor
Associate Clinical Professor
Orthopaedic Surgery& Surgery
Virginia Commonwealth University
Medical College of Virginia
Williamsburg, VA
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Mark R. McLaughlin, M.D.
SpineUniverse Senior Editor
Instructor of Neurological Surgery,Tufts University School of Medicine
Neurosurgical and
Neurological Group, Inc.
Springfield, MA
Neurosurgeon
John C. Oakley, M.D.
SpineUniverse Senior Editor
Chief, Dept. of Surgery
Northwest Hospital
Seattle, WA
Neurosurgeon
Kern A. Olson, Ph.D.
SpineUniverse Senior Editor
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Oregon Health Sciences University

Portland, OR
Psychologist
George D. Picetti, M.D.
SpineUniverse Senior Editor
Associate Clinical Professor Dept. of Orthopedics
University of California
San Francisco, CA
Orthopaedic Surgeon
John J. Regan, M.D.
SpineUniverse Senior Editor
Director of Research and Education
Institute for Spinal Disorders
Cedars-Sinai Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
Orthopaedic Surgeon

Steven H. Richeimer, M.D.
SpineUniverse Senior Editor
Director, USC Pain Management
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology & Psychiatry, USC
Davis, CA
Pain Specialist

Gerald E. Rodts, Jr., M.D.
SpineUniverse Senior Editor
Associate Professor
Atlanta, GA
Emory University
Neurosurgeon
Mary F. Rodts, R.N., M.S.,M.S.A., O.N.C.
SpineUniverse Senior Editor
Assistant Professor
Rush College of Nursing
Chicago, IL
Harvinder S. Sandhu, M.D.
SpineUniverse Senior Editor
Associate Professor
Weill Medical College
Cornell University
New York, NY
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Rick C. Sasso, M.D.
SpineUniverse Senior Editor
Clinical Instructor
Indiana University School of Medicine
Indianapolis, IN
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Christopher I. Shaffrey, M.D.
SpineUniverse Senior Editor
Associate Professor of Neurosurgery and Orthopaedic Surgery
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
Neurosurgeon
Harry L. Shufflebarger, M.D.
SpineUniverse Senior Editor
Professor of Clinical Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
Miami Childrens Hospital
Miami, FL
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Christopher P. Silveri, M.D.
SpineUniverse Senior Editor
Associate Clinical Professor
Georgetown University and George Washington University Medical Center
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Volker K.H.Sonntag, M.D.
SpineUniverse Senior Editor
Professor of Clinical Surgery University of Arizona
Vice-Chairman of the
Department of Neurosurgery
Barrow Neurological Institute
Phoenix, AZ
Neurosurgeon
Vincent C. Traynelis, M.D.
SpineUniverse Senior Editor
University of Iowa Hospital
Iowa City, IA
Neurosurgeon
Eric J. Woodard, M.D.
SpineUniverse Senior Editor
Assistant Professor Surgery
Harvard University
School of Medicine
Boston, MA
Neurosurgeon
Hansen A. Yuan, M.D.
SpineUniverse Senior Editor
Professor of Orthopaedic and Neurological Surgery
State University of New York Upstate Medical University
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Thomas A. Zdeblick, M.D.
SpineUniverse Editorial Committee
Professor and Chairman Orthopaedic Surgery
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI
Orthopaedic Surgeon
 
The medical content of SpineUniverse is continuously updated and expanded by our Editorial Board. This panel consists of recognized leaders in spine treatment, research and education. Our panel consists of spine specialists recognized as expert throughout the world and from prestigious universities, medical schools and private practice. The goal of the SpineUniverse Editorial Board is to provide up to date information to patients and physicians in a balanced, peer-reviewed approach. All medical information including the review of non-surgical and surgical treatments and revolutionary new technologies will be presented in a scientific manner that includes the advantages and disadvantages of any given technique or product. The Editorial Board strives to provide the very best in informational content in an easy-to-use, dynamic, interactive format for patient and physician alike. All use of this site is subject to our User Agreement.
The reproduction of material which is provided by outside sources, represents the opinion of the provider of the information. Such reproduction does not imply endorsement or approval by members of the Editorial Board. For peer reviewed material, please visit the Professional section.

 

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