Here are nine spine and neurosurgeons making headlines.
Philip Schneider, MD, of Chevy Chase, Md.-based Montgomery Orthopaedics, a division of The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics, discussed how his practice has evolved in the wake of the opioid epidemic.
Essentia Health-Duluth (Minn.) Clinic added Anne Normand, MD.
Thomas Schuler, MD, reported arthroplasty and artificial intelligence as the top two areas in spine surgery.
William C. Tally, MD, offered insights into why he believes reimbursement and consolidation will shake up the spine industry in the next year.
Rohit Verma, MD, of New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health, shared what he thinks will impact the spine field and what the industry has in store for minimally invasive surgery.
Rick Friedman, MD, PhD, and Marc Schwartz, MD, launched the acoustic neuroma program at UC San Diego Health to treat rare brain tumors.
Vladimir Sinkov, MD, of Manchester-based New Hampshire Orthopaedic Center, highlighted reimbursements, regulations and lawsuits as the three greatest obstacles currently impacting independent spine surgeons.
Brian Gantwerker, MD, of The Craniospinal Center of Los Angeles shared his key thoughts on the trends and benefits of spine surgeons in private practice.