Venu Nemani, MD, PhD, was named to the National Spine Health Foundation's medical and scientific board.
Dr. Nemani is a spine surgeon with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Seattle. As a board member he will collaborate with other surgeons to advance research and innovation in spine care.
"This well-deserved appointment reflects Dr. Nemani’s expertise in complex spine disorders and efforts to educate and increase public awareness around spinal care," the health system said in a Jan. 24 LinkedIn post.