As a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in spine surgery, I'm committed to delivering care that's centered on using every modern surgical and non-surgical solution available to address your individual pathology. Spinal surgery is a particularly nuanced field. For the same condition, a patient may receive widely varying recommendations from different surgeons— a reflection of differences in training and surgical philosophy, variation in technique and experience, the unforgiving nature of spinal anatomy, and an ever-evolving evidence base. I recognize how unsettling this can be. My role is to provide guidance rooted in what I truly believe is best for your health, function, and quality of life- guidance that is best made as a shared decision with you.

My fellowship training at the University of Calgary, a combined orthopedic and neurosurgical spine program and one of the premier spine centers in North America, was foundational to how I practice. Training within the Canadian healthcare system, at a large tertiary referral center serving a vast region, I was exposed to the full spectrum of spine surgery. But what made Calgary exceptional was not just the volume or variety of cases, but the culture of collegial debate. Every week, and often every day, I was part of conversations amongst experienced surgeons with different training backgrounds and perspectives, openly debating how best to approach a patient's care. That kind of intellectual and critical dialogue amongst over a dozen spine surgeons that crosses specialty lines is not very common in advanced sub-specialty surgical training, and it is perhaps the most powerful education that a spine surgeon can receive, as it provides one with the insight needed to appreciate the small nuances that can separate a good outcome from a bad one, and to know the difference between doing enough and doing too much.

Now here in the southwest suburbs of Chicago, I seek to bring the lessons I’ve learned to community healthcare. Every patient deserves to feel they're in capable hands from the very first visit. Conservative care always comes first when it's appropriate- that's simply how good spine care works, and not something you should have to ask about or worry I'll skip. And if you’re a candidate for surgery, my job is to make spine surgery feel less frightening than its reputation suggests, empower you with an understanding of your symptoms, and to give you one clear voice guiding your care.