To assist the public and the medical profession by setting appropriate graduate and post-graduate education and training requirements for competency in spine surgery.
By the establishment of this independent board, it is our intent to:
Promote and enhance dialogue between those surgical specialists presently engaged in spine surgery and to assist in the development and promotion of appropriate spine treatment protocols.
Assist the public, the medical profession and other interested parties in their desire to identify competent and well trained spine surgeons.
Enhance the quality of future spine surgery.
Enhance the quality of “expert” testimony presently being provided in regard to surgical treatment.
Board of Directors
The board is led by national leaders in neurosurgery and orthopaedics who volunteer their expertise to meet the unique needs of spine surgery. They set rigorous educational standards, enhance surgical dialogue, and promote effective treatment protocols, ensuring well-trained, competent spine surgeons for the public and medical profession.
Anthony Dwyer, M.D.
President
Thomas T. Haider, M.D.
Secretary and Treasurer
6276 River Crest Drive
Riverside, CA 92507-0754
Phone: 951-413-0215
Fax: 951-653-5161
Pierce D. Nunley, M.D.
Chairman
Spine Institute of Louisianna
1500 Line Ave., Floor 2
Shreveport, LA 71101
Phone: 318-629-5555
Fax: 318-629-5597
David A. Cavanaugh, M.D.
Vice Chairman
Spine Institute of Louisianna
1500 Line Ave., Floor 2
Shreveport, LA 71101
Phone: 318-629-5555
Fax: 318-629-5597