Neurosurgeon (Board Certified) specializing in minimally invasive and complex spine surgery, as well as ambulatory spine surgery. Patent holder, author of peer reviewed medical literature, and speaker at medical conferences domestically and overseas.Accentuated the application of minimally invasive spinal surgery as Medical Director of the Neurosurgery Department and Spine services at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital.Held a number of senior positions throughout medical career, and was appointed Chief of Neurosurgery Division and Chairman of the General Surgery Department at the Columbus Regional Medical Center.Certified neurosurgeon by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and licensed surgeon in Georgia. Member of the American Medical Association, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and American Association of Neurological Surgeons.Obtained an approved patent for the “BladeRunner”, a percutaneous minimally invasive pedicle screw system that offers improved technical freedom and efficient workflow for a wide range of minimally invasive thoracolumbar fusion procedures. Patent is currently available for domestic and international negotiation.Provided surgical training and operated with Wooridul Spine Hospital surgeons in Seoul, Korea, and conducted clinical research studies on various spine surgery treatments.