Stanford Neurological Spinal Disorders
The Stanford Spinal Neurosurgery team provides comprehensive neurosurgical spine care to treat a wide range of spinal disorders. Each year we treat thousands of patients with a wide range of spinal conditions including spinal degenerative disease, spinal deformity, and spinal tumors. Our devoted team offers patients the highest level of expertise and latest technologies and is comprised of experts in the fields of spinal deformity correction, spinal tumor resection, complex spinal reconstruction, minimally invasive surgery, endoscopic spine surgery, artificial disc replacement, and stereotactic radiosurgery. Additionally, our surgeons and scientists collaborate on basic science and translational research projects, and are at the forefront of using innovative tools, such as innovative tools in robotics, augmented reality, virtual reality, and personalized spine surgery, to improve outcomes and achieve the best possible care for our patients.
Our Team
Atman Desai, MD
Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery
Jon Park, MD, FRCSC
Saunders Family Professor
John Ratliff, MD, FACS
Professor of Neurosurgery
Lawrence Shuer, MD
Professor of Neurosurgery
Suzanne Tharin, MsC, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Neurosurgery
Anand Veeravagu, MD
Associate Professor of Neurosurgery
Thomas J. Wilson, MD
Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery
Corinna Zygourakis, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery
Did you know? In addition to providing care at Stanford, our team of experts also offers neurospine care across multiple locations, including at the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center and the Veteran's Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System.
Conditions and Treatments
At Stanford, our patients have access to treatments that can now be done with minimally invasive approaches, leading to faster recovery and less discomfort.
Spinal Deformity Correction
Our surgeons provide surgical options to treat spinal deformity and scoliosis.
Spinal Tumors
Our Spinal Tumors Clinic offers you a large team of specialists with extensive experience in treating intramedullary tumors with approaches such as stereotactic radiosurgery.
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Stanford patients now have access to minimally-invasive spine surgery (MISS) treatments, pioneered at Stanford, for a variety of procedures, including fixing spinal deformities, treating traumatic fractures, and removing tumors.
Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Endoscopic spine surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that uses a thin tube with a camera to treat spinal conditions through small incisions.
Artificial Disc Replacement
Artificial disc replacement (ADR) is a surgery that replaces a damaged spinal disc with an artificial one to relieve pain and maintain spine movement. It's for patients who haven't found relief from other treatments. There are risks involved, so consultation with a doctor is important.
Robotic Surgery and Augmented Reality Surgery
In an effort to continually embrace the latest technologies and tools, our team of surgeons is now using robots in the operating room for a variety of procedures.
Peripheral Nerve Surgery
We use the latest diagnostic techniques and surgical strategies to restore function and minimize pain for patients with peripheral nerve disorders.
Check out our videos, news, and more!
Neurological Spine Disorders Clinic
The Stanford Neurological Spine Disorders Clinic provides comprehensive spine care and neurosurgery to treat spinal trauma, disease and deformity in adults and children.
Patient Story
Minimally-Invasive Robotic Neurospine Surgery: Terenia's Story
Decades after surviving a serious car crash, Terenia's symptoms became so debilitating she was in constant pain and could no longer work as an artist. Neurosurgeon Dr. Anand Veeravagu performed minimally-invasive robotic spine surgery and gave Terenia her life back.
Surgical Theater Announces First Augmented Reality Spine Surgery at Stanford Medicine Successfully Executed with SyncAR® Spine
Surgical Theater is proud to announce a groundbreaking achievement with Stanford Medicine performing the first spine surgery utilizing its augmented reality technology.
Spine tumor patient finds health again at Stanford
In September 2020, 26 year old Megan Seevers brushed off the intermittent back pain she felt while walking her dog on the streets of New York City. She figured it was caused by her headstrong puppy pulling her during their walks.
Stanford Neurospine Surgeons Predict Future of Spine Surgery
What will spine surgery be like in 2050? Several Stanford neurospine surgeons looked into a crystal ball and made predictions about the healthcare system, medical technology and patient experience of the future.
Neurological Spine Disorders
Featured Text
Stanford Neurosurgeon and neurospine quality outcomes expert, Dr. John Ratliff, has published the first text that thoroughly addresses quality assessment and quality reporting in spine care across healthcare systems.