Spine Universe Author Biography

Gregory Gilreath, P.A.-C.

Physician's Assistant
FL
Gregory Gilreath, P.A.-C. is Physician's Assistant. He has more than 40 years of medical experience, 30 years of which has been dedicated to orthopaedic spine surgery.

A former native of Cincinnati, OH and graduate of the University of Cincinnati, Mr. Gilreath received degrees in zoology, psychology, and surgical assisting technology. At the Mayfield Neurological Institute in Cincinnati, he was trained in neurological procedures. Mr. Gilreath also trained and functioned with the U.S. Army Medical Corps.

SpineUniverse articles from Gregory Gilreath, P.A.-C.

  • Spinal Surgery: What You Need to Know
    Out of 100 patients seen with back pain, fewer than 5% require surgery. This means that 95% may be treated without surgery.
  • Spine Surgery: Patient Preparation and Recovery
    Basic information for surgical patients covers preoperative testing through recovery.
  • The Cage
    The cage is used primarily in the lumbar spine as a disc replacement spacer and is used in pairs - inserted one on the right side of the disc space and the other on the left to give good lateral support.