SpineLine, the publication of the North American Spine Society, has named its 2026 class of “20 Under 40,” recognizing emerging leaders across the spine care field.
Honorees were selected based on professional accomplishments, leadership, scholarship and service to NASS and their communities.
Here is the 2026 class:
• Ken Blank, PhD, Researcher, Hines, Ill.
• Andres Bonilla, PhD, Researcher, Fort Collins, Colo.
• James Caruso, MD, Neurosurgeon, Los Angeles
• Tan Chen, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, Fairfax, Va.
• Alexander Crawford, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, New York City
• Mihir Dekhne, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, New York City
• Jakob Dovgan, MD, Physiatry/Rehabilitation Medicine, Kansas City, Kan.
• Murray Echt, MD, Neurosurgeon, Lebanon, N.H.
• Michael Fields, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, New York City
• Mitchell Fourman, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, Bronx, N.Y.
• Sohaib Hashmi, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, Irvine, Calif.
• Kathryn Jurenovich, DO, Orthopedic Surgeon, Boardman, Ohio
• Taryn LeRoy, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, Boston
• Stephen Lockey, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, Charlottesville, Va.
• Christopher McDonald, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, Providence, R.I.
• Stephane Owusu-Sarpong, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, New York City
• William Sheppard, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, Los Angeles
• Hardeep Singh, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, Farmington, Conn.
• Junho Song, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, New York City
• David Weiner, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, Washington, D.C.
At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.
