“Transitioning to minimally invasive spine surgery has been a long, slow process,” says Dr. Taylor. “About 20 percent of the spine surgeons in the United States are performing minimally invasive surgery now, and that number will continue to increase. The demand comes from patients, doctors, hospitals and insurers. Minimally invasive surgery is preferable because there are fewer complications and a shorter recovery time. Most surgical specialties have adopted minimally invasive technique; however, spine has been a bit slower.”
In addition to his clinical practice, he has served as distinguished lecturer or panelist at numerous meetings and conferences. He is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons.
Dr. Taylor earned his medical degree at UCLA School of Medicine in Los Angeles and completed his residency training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, N.Y. His additional training includes a fellowship in spine surgery at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City.
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