3 Best Neurosurgeons in Durham, NC

“Dr. Michael M. Haglund is a board-certified neurosurgeon by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He earned his MD, neurosurgery residency, and epilepsy surgery fellowship from the University of Washington. He has been providing neurosurgical care at Duke Health since 1995. By involving his patients in their own care through careful histories, examinations, and a thorough review of imaging studies, Dr. Haglund can use that process to determine whether conservative care or possible surgery will relieve their pain and help them return to living their best lives. He has performed over 6,500 cervical spine procedures and approximately 350 cervical spine surgeries per year, focusing on excellent outcomes and short stays. Based on his outcomes, Dr. Haglund has been recognized as the top cervical spine surgeon in the country by MPIRICA Health Inc. As a faculty member at the Duke-NUS Global Health Institute, he works with neurosurgeons in Singapore and Myanmar. He is also available at Duke Neurosurgery of Raleigh and Duke Raleigh Hospital.”

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“Dr. Allan H. Friedman received his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He completed his residency in Neurosurgery at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Allan H. Friedman is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He has extensive knowledge of radiation oncology, chemotherapy, and surgeries. Dr. Allan is considered one of the most technically talented neurosurgeons globally. He is dedicated to improving techniques and delivering compassionate care to patients and their families for the surgical treatment of peripheral nerve disorders, cerebrovascular disease, and brain tumors. He always takes the time to answer patients' questions. Dr. Allan H. Friedman speaks English and German fluently.”

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“Dr. Oren N. Gottfried got his MD from the University of Arizona College of Medicine. He completed his Neurological Surgery Residency at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Dr. Oren N. Gottfried completed his Spinal Deformity Orthopaedic Surgery Fellowship at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He is an expert in inserting spinal rods, plates, and screws into the spine, laminectomy and laminotomy, and posterior spinal fusion. Dr. Oren N. Gottfried specializes in handling the surgical management of all complex cervical, lumbar, thoracic, or sacral spinal diseases by utilizing minimally invasive treatments. He always aims to enhance surgical outcomes for his patients and the care of all spine patients with active research by evaluating clinical and radiological results after spine surgery with multiple prospective databases.”

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