Clinical Interest for Patients

My clinical neurosurgical interests span the full spectrum of spine surgery, from complex deformity correction to minimally invasive techniques. Specifically, I perform endoscopic decompressions (if appropriate), motion-preserving surgeries including disc replacements, and fusion surgeries.

Care Philosophy

I am committed to providing individualized, evidence-based spine care that combines advanced surgical expertise with judicious, patient-specific decision-making. I operate when surgery offers clear benefit and always in partnership with my patients and their goals. As a dedicated member of the South Denver community, I am invested not just in treating spines, but in the long-term wellbeing of my neighbors.

Specialties

• Neurological Surgery

Conditions & Treatments

• Spine

  Annular Tears/Fissures, Arthritis and rheumatologic disorders of the spine, Back Pain, Back Sprain Injuries, Back Strain Injuries, Bulging Discs, Bursitis, Cervical disc herniation, Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical spinal stenosis, Cervicalgia (Neck Pain), Degenerative back conditions, Degenerative Disc Disease, Degenerative neck conditions, Degenerative Scoliosis, Disc Extrusions, Disc Prolapse, Disc Protrusions, Dorsalgia, Facet Arthropathy, Facet Syndrome, Failed-back Syndrome, Herniated Discs (HNP), Hip pain, Intervertebral Disc Disorder, Low-back Pain, Lumbago, Lumbalgia, Lumbar disc herniation, Lumbar spinal stenosis, Myelopathy, Neuritis, Neurogenic Claudication, Osteoporosis and compression fractures, Peripheral nerve compression syndromes (such as carpal tunnel syndrome), Peripheral nerve injury, Piriformis syndrome, Post-laminectomy Syndrome, Post-surgical shoulder, spine, hip, and knee pain, Radiculopathy, Ruptured Discs, Sacroiliac Joint, Sacroiliitis, Sacrum and coccyx (tailbone) injuries, Sciatica, Scoliosis, Shoulder pain, Slipped Disc, Spinal Stenosis, Spinal tumors, Spondylolisthesis, Spondylolysis, Spondylolysis (pars defects and fractures), Sports-related neck and back injuries, Synovial cyst, Tendon disorders, Thoracic Pain, Whiplash

• Brain and Nervous System

  Nerve injury, Paralysis, Plexiform Neurofibroma, Spina Bifida, Spinal Cord Injuries, Spinal Cord Tumors, Spine Diseases and Conditions, Trauma / Nerve Injuries, Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injuries, Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injuries (e.g., traumatic brain injuries, strokes), Traumatic Brain Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

• Surgery

  Fracture nonunions, Nerve surgery, Neurosurgery

• Cancers

  Cancer Surgery

• Spinal Deformity