Dr. Anand Veeravagu

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Anand Veeravagu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at Stanford University, as well as an Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery by courtesy. He is the Director of Minimally Invasive NeuroSpine Surgery and has a focus on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for spinal disorders. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University and an MD from Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Veeravagu has completed residency in neurosurgery at Stanford and has undergone extensive fellowship training in minimally invasive spine surgery. His clinical focus encompasses a variety of areas within neurosurgery, including spinal surgery, complex deformity, and robotic spine surgery, with special interests in conditions like spondylolisthesis and degenerative disc disease. Throughout his career, he has received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Neurosurgical Research Education Foundation Post-Residency Clinical Fellowship Grant. Dr. Veeravagu's research involves utilizing large national databases to assess the cost-effectiveness of treatment algorithms and predictive analytics in neurosurgery. Additionally, he has served in prominent roles, including as a White House Fellow, advising on policy for traumatic brain injury and mental health treatment for the U.S. military.

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