Dr. Michael Smith

Biography

Dr. Michael L. Smith is a Professor and a spine surgeon at NYU Langone Health, specializing in spinal conditions and treating a wide array of adult spinal disorders. He completed his undergraduate studies in Chemistry at the University of Virginia, graduating with Highest Honors in 1996, and earned his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in 2000. Following his education, he completed a residency in neurosurgery at the University of Pennsylvania and a spine surgery fellowship at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London, England. Dr. Smith has extensive experience in treating benign spinal tumors and various spinal deformities, making him a prominent figure in the field of orthopedic spine surgery. His research interests primarily include spinal tumors, spinal deformity, and minimally invasive techniques aimed at improving patient outcomes. He serves as a Clinical Associate Professor, actively engaging in both clinical practice and education, where his dedication to teaching has been recognized with multiple awards. He has been practicing at NYU Langone since 2022 after transitioning from Montefiore Medical Center and then the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute. Dr. Smith believes in a collaborative approach to patient care, employing both operative and non-operative strategies tailored to individual patient needs, often working alongside specialists from various fields including pain management and rehabilitation.

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