Doctors Who Treat Spinal Deformity

Our Spinal Deformity and Scoliosis Program includes some of the very best world-renowned neurosurgeons for correcting spinal deformities.

Kai-Ming Fu, M.D., Ph.D., is the Director of Spinal Deformity and Scoliosis Program at the Weill Cornell Medicine Center for Comprehensive Spine Care as well as chief of neurosurgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital. He obtained his undergraduate degrees from Stanford University and his medical and graduate training in the MD/PhD program at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He has extensive fellowship training in orthopedic and neurosurgical deformity surgery in both the pediatric and adult populations. Dr. Fu specializes in minimal access surgery for deformity as well as having advanced training in open techniques. He is well published in the field of deformity and is an Active Fellow of the Scoliosis Research Society. (Read more about Dr. Fu.)

Dr. Michael Virk is a widely published neurosurgeon with specialty training in minimally invasive and complex surgery for a wide variety of spine conditions. His specialties include scoliosis, spinal tumors, trauma, degenerative disease, radiculopathy, herniated discs, facet syndrome, and spinal stenosis. Dr. Virk uses state-of-the-art minimally invasive techniques with intraoperative, computer-assisted navigation as well as spinal endoscopy. He also uses fundamental, open surgical strategies in patients who will benefit most from these. (Read more about Dr. Virk)

At the Weill Cornell Medicine Center for Comprehensive Spine Care, patients with spinal deformities may also be seen by:

Physiatrists: These rehabilitation physicians specialize in treating injuries or illnesses that affect movement.  They manage non-surgical approaches to back pain, including the pain of spinal deformities.  

Pain Management Specialists: Advanced pain management techniques allow many patients to avoid surgery altogether. Our specialists work with patients to develop an individual treatment plan that can get them back to their daily lives, without pain and without surgery. Pain management specialists can also help patients recover more quickly, or with less pain, after surgery.

Physical Therapists: These specialists have expertise in a wide range of non-surgical techniques to help prevent or overcome pain and build strength to help prevent future injuries. A physical therapist may work with a patient as an alternative to surgery, or after surgery to help rebuild strength.

The spine surgeons at the Weill Cornell Medicine Brain and Spine Center are fortunate to be part of the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital team. The 2013-14 "America's Best Hospitals" ranking in US News and World Report placed NewYork-Presbyterian as one of the top hospitals in the United States. Together, the NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center team is the best choice for your back.

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