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John G. Heller, MD (Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center, Atlanta). Dr. Heller began his career at Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center in 1989 and now serves as the Bau Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Emory Healthcare Network. He is a…

William Stevens, MD (OrthoArizona Center for Spinal Disorders, Phoenix). Dr. Stevens founded the Center for Spinal Disorders in 2003. He has a special interest in spinal disorders and is an active member of the North American Spine Society, American Academy…

Robert F. Heary, MD (Neurological Institute of New Jersey, Newark). Dr. Heary is the director of the Spine Center and Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit at the Neurological Institute of New Jersey. He also serves as a professor of neurosurgery and…

George Miz, MD (Bone & Joint Physicians, Oak Lawn, Ill.). Dr. Miz has been a partner with Bone & Joint Physicians since 1985. He has a special interest in treating spinal disorders and was one of the first surgeons in…

  Ara Deukmedjian, MD (Deuk Spine Institute, Melbourne, Fla.). Dr. Deukmedjian is a board-certified neurosurgeon with a special interest in minimally invasive, endoscopic spine surgery. He is the CEO and medical director of the Deuk Spine Institute and performs a procedure he…

Mark Hartman, MD (Novant Health Total Spine Specialists, Huntersville, N.C.). Dr. Hartman is a founding physician at Novant Health Total Spine Specialists. He has a special interest in microscopic, microendoscopic and minimally invasive procedures. He also treats spinal tumors, trauma…

William Mitchell, MD (Coastal Orthopedics, Mt. Laurel, N.J.). Dr. Mitchell is a board-certified neurosurgeon with a special interest in treating spinal disorders. He has served on the board of directors for the North American Spine Society and been program chair…

Philip F. Stahel, MD (Denver Health). Dr. Stahel is the director of service in the department of orthopedics at Denver Health. He has a special interest in traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, patient safety in spine surgery and providing…

Richard Harrison, MD (Aurora BayCare Medical Center, Green Bay, Wis.). Dr. Harrison is a neurosurgeon at BayCare Clinic, where he has practiced since its inception. He has a special interest in disc replacement surgery and is a member of the…

Srdjan Mirkovic, MD (Northwestern Orthopaedic Institute, Chicago). Dr. Mirkovic is an orthopedic surgeon at Northwestern Orthopaedic Institute with a special interest in spinal arthroplasty and managing degenerative spinal conditions. He is also a spine consultant for the Chicago Bears and…