Academic
Neurosurgeon

Dr. Gottfried specializes in the surgical management of all complex cervical, thoracic, lumbar, or sacral spinal diseases by using minimally invasive as well as standard approaches for arthritis or degenerative disease, deformity, tumors, and trauma. He has a special interest in the treatment of thoracolumbar deformities, occipital-cervical problems, and in helping patients with complex spinal issues from previously unsuccessful surgery or recurrent disease. Dr. Gottfried aims to improve surgical outcomes for his patients and care of all spine patients with active research evaluating clinical and radiological results after spine surgery with multiple prospective databases. He listens to his patients to understand their symptoms and experiences so he can provide them with the information and education they need to manage their disease. Dr. Gottfried makes sure his patients understand their treatment options, and what will work best for their individual condition. He treats each patient with care and concern – just as he would treat his own family. Dr. Gottfried makes himself available to address each patients’ concerns before and after surgery.