Advancing the Future of Spine Care Through Innovation, Education, and Discovery

The Spine Division within the Department of Neurosurgery, Brain and Spine at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine is dedicated to advancing excellence in patient care, education, and research. As one of the region's premier academic spine programs, we provide an exceptional environment for medical students, residents, fellows, researchers, and faculty committed to shaping the future of spine surgery and spinal disorders.

Our comprehensive educational programs emphasize clinical excellence, multidisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based practice, preparing the next generation of neurosurgical leaders. Trainees work alongside nationally recognized faculty who are committed to mentorship and the development of technical expertise, critical thinking, and lifelong learning.

Research is a cornerstone of our mission. Faculty and trainees actively contribute to innovative clinical and translational research that advances the understanding and treatment of spinal disease. Through collaborations across USF Health and Tampa General Hospital, our investigators explore new technologies, surgical techniques, and patient-centered outcomes to improve care for individuals with complex spinal conditions.

Our spine surgeons offer specialized expertise across the full spectrum of spinal disorders, including degenerative disease, spinal deformity, trauma, tumors, motion preservation, minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery, revision spine surgery, and complex cervical, thoracic, and lumbar reconstruction. Together, our faculty combine clinical excellence with scientific discovery to improve patient outcomes while educating the future leaders of academic neurosurgery.