The first female neurosurgeon at her practice and nine more spine surgeons to know:
Editor's note: This is not a list of top surgeons, but a list highlighting professional accomplishments. Becker's does not endorse any surgeons featured on this list. To nominate a surgeon for future lists, please contact Carly Behm at cbehm@beckershealthcare.com.
Michael Collins, MD. Pontchartrain Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (Metairie, La.). Dr. Collins is trained and certified to use the MazorXStealth and Globus Medical ExcelsiusGPS robots. He earned his medical degree at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and completed his residency at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Chester Donnally, MD. Texas Spine Consultants (Addison). Dr. Donnally is a third-generation Texan and has more than 70 peer-reviewed publications. He is active on TikTok, and one of his videos recently racked up 1 million views.
John Hain, MD. Nebraska Spine & Pain Center (Omaha). Dr. Hain has practiced as a neurosurgeon since 2007. He grew up in Nebraska and attended medical school at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. He completed his residency at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta.
Sarah Jernigan, MD. Carolina NeuroSurgery & Spine Associates (Charlotte, N.C.). Dr. Jernigan joined CNSA in 2017 as the practice's first female neurosurgeon. She has fellowship training in pediatric neurosurgery from Boston Children's Hospital.
Alvin Marcovici, MD. Southcoast Physicians Group Neurosurgery (Dartmouth, Mass.). Dr. Marcovici is a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons as well as the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. His clinical work focuses on complex spine surgery.
Daniel Michael, MD, PhD. Michigan Head & Spine Institute (Southfield). Dr. Michael's recent research has focused on the molecular mechanisms of injuries to the central nervous system. He is active in medical ethics and is on the Cardinal's Medical Morals Committee of the Archdiocese of Detroit.
Zachary NaPier, MD. Sierra Spine Institute (Roseville, Calif.). Dr. NaPier specializes in minimally invasive and motion-preserving surgery. He has served on multiple projects funded by the Cervical Spine Research Society and Scoliosis Research Society.
Todd Raabe, MD. Azalea Orthopedics (Tyler, Texas). Dr. Raabe earned his medical degree and completed his residency at Texas A&M University in Temple. He published multiple research papers covering topics including the thoracolumbar spine, joint replacement and sacroiliac pathology.
Ra'Kerry Rahman, MD. Houston Scoliosis and Spine Institute. Dr. Rahman's practice focuses on complex spine deformity surgery. He operates his own practice and is a member of multiple organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Scoliosis Research Society.
Johnathan Stieber, MD. OrthoManhattan (New York City). Dr. Stieber is an assistant professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and a clinical associate professor of orthopedic surgery at the NYU School of Medicine. He has more than 15 years of clinical experience.