NEUROSURGEON
Dr. Spurrier is a board-certified neurosurgeon with several decades of experience in the field.
Dr. Spurrier joined University Orthopedic Care with nearly 40 years of experience as a board-certified, fellowship trained neurosurgeon. He specializes in general neurosurgery, cerebrovascular surgery, and minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery. Dr. Spurrier also utilizes multiple nonsurgical treatment methods to help people living with acute or chronic pain.
Dr. Spurrier received his medical degree from East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. He then completed an internship in pediatrics, fellowship in cerebrovascular surgery, and a residency in neurosurgery. He’s been board-certified in general neurosurgery by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He believes in using the least invasive treatment measures possible to help reduce pain and restore function for people enduring painful spine and joint conditions.
As a skilled neurosurgeon, Dr. Spurrier has experience diagnosing and treating conditions that affect the brain, spine, and nervous system. Neurosurgeons are trained to use both nonsurgical and surgical methods to treat complicated neurological issues and diseases. Dr. Spurrier’s minimally invasive approach allows him to offer comprehensive treatment solutions to help patients get back on their feet and pain-free in the least invasive way possible
Surgical Expertise
Comprehensive Adults and Adolescents Spinal Surgery
Radiofrequency Ablation – Rhizotomy
Minimally Invasive Disc Decompression
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
Artificial Disc Replacement
Laminectomy – Spinal Decompression
Minimally Invasive Discectomy
Lumbar Stabilization
Medial Branch Nerve Blocks
Sacroiliac Joint Injections/Blocks
Kyphoplasty/VertebroplastyMedical School
East Carolina University School of Medicine
Residency
East Virginia School of Medicine
Fellowship
University of Florida, Shands Hospital Neurological Surgery
Specialty
Spinal Stenosis – Central and Foraminal
Herniated Discs
Radiculopathy
Myelopathy
Sciatica
Spinal Facet Joint Syndrome/Pain
Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome/Pain
Nerve Impingement
Head Injuries
Degenerative Disc Disease
Chronic Headaches
Neurovascular Disorders (strokes, carotid stenosis, aneurysms)
Spinal Deformities
Fractures
Peripheral Neuropathy
Balance ProblemsLocations
• TAMPA
• PINELLAS PARK
• SARASOTA
• BRADENTON
• FORT MYERS
• PORT CHARLOTTE coming soon
