Here are spine surgeons and neurosurgeons who recently received awards or promotions.
Ara Deukmedjian, MD, of Deuk Spine Institute in Melbourne, Fla., was selected to be among the first neurosurgeons included in the Expert Network.
Continental Who's Who honored Kamal R. Woods, MD, among Pinnacle Professionals in healthcare. Dr. Woods serves as medical director of neuroscience at Cincinnati-based Kettering Health Network.
Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Newton, Mass., welcomed Louis Jenis, MD, as new chief medical and innovation officer. Dr. Jenis has practiced orthopedic surgery for 20 years, specializing in spine surgery.
David Duffner, MD, received the honor of a 2017 Top Doctor in Palms Spring, Calif. Equipped with more than 37 years of experience, Dr. Duffner was a founding member of the North American Spine Society.
The Congress of Neurological Surgeons granted Paper of the Year awards to highlight the best original science published in Neurosurgery over the past year. A multitude of authors received honors. Read about the winning papers, here.