Radiculopathy near Mint Hill, NC

Biography: I first fell in love with medicine while shadowing my father, who is a medical oncologist. However, I knew I wanted to train in a surgical specialty, and when I first discovered the complexity of the nervous system, I was attracted to neurosurgery. \n Cerebrovascular neurosurgery is a highly technical specialty, demanding the utmost rigor, compassion and surgical skills. Today, I am a board-certified cerebrovascular, endovascular and skull base neurosurgeon and lead physician for cranial and endovascular neurosurgery at Novant Health. \n Through my different career roles, leadership positions, memberships in exclusive and prestigious medical and surgical societies, as well as a focus on lifelong personal learning, my pledge is to always deliver the best and most up-to-date care for my patients, combining state-of-the-art technology with utmost compassion. \n My main interests are stroke research and education. I am a reviewer for multiple high impact journals covering stroke and have given multiple national and international presentations on the subject. As one of the few neurosurgeons in the country to use the latest technology to treat highly complex vascular conditions and perform brain bypass surgery, I am always looking for ways to improve patient outcomes through new developments. In fact, I was the first person in North Carolina to perform minimally invasive surgical evacuation of a deep brain bleed using a state-of-the-art controlled neuro-suction device - all through an opening the size of a pencil and with the help of a camera. \n At Novant Health, I am always advocating for the newest technology. To date, we are the only institution in North Carolina and the six surrounding states to have the NOVA software, which uses MRI technology to create a 3D model of the brain and allows for volumetric flow measurements. NOVA helps in both planning and decision-making for complex cerebrovascular and endovascular procedures. \n Some of my other roles include serving as an adjunct associate professor in the department of surgery at Campbell University - School of Osteopathic Medicine, allowing me to stay involved in both student and resident education. I am also a member of the board of directors and Neurosurgery Society Liaison of the American College of Surgeons, North Carolina Chapter. \n Outside of the office, I love spending time with my lovely wife, three beautiful children and playful huskimo. Together, we enjoy boating, fishing, water sports, tennis, skiing and traveling. \n

Biography: Dr. Farrukh Sair, MD is an Anesthesiology Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. He is 50 years old. Dr. Farrukh Sair, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center.

Biography: Actively listening to somebody's story comforts them with the purest sincerity. I started to believe this early in life when I recognized that my most meaningful relationships were built on this principle. My love for science has always drawn me to the stories of people struggling with their health. Even before having any medical training, I found that listening was therapeutic to these people. Years later in medical school, I learned that listening is how you obtain a detailed patient history, the essential information required to correctly diagnose and treat patients. Medicine has been the perfect arena for me to actively listen with empathy and apply my love of science. This is my passion and how I can best serve those in need. \n In college, I was fortunate to work with Dr. Robert Booth, an orthopaedic surgeon who treated patients incapacitated with knee arthritis. I became fascinated with joint replacement surgery, human anatomy, and the mechanical devices implanted to reconstruct the knee joint and give a patient their mobility back. I decided then, at the age of 19, that I wanted to be an orthopedic surgery specializing in joint replacement. 17 years later I accomplished this goal when I completed my orthopaedic surgery training, spending the last year with Dr. Doug Dennis who taught me the principles of adult reconstruction and how thoughtful clinical research has evolved the practice and technology we use. \n Every day of my surgical training and clinical practice has given me the privilege of meeting new patients with their own story that challenges my understanding of how we practice orthopaedic surgery. These challenges have motivated me to study patient outcomes and publish research hoping to improve current techniques in orthopaedic surgery. This curiosity has naturally encouraged me to take care of patients with complex orthopaedic problems who inspire me to listen harder and learn more. These have been the most rewarding patient relationships that continue to mature my practice and make me a better physician. \n Outside of work, time with family is my priority. I enjoy cooking, woodworking, Philadelphia sports, and being outdoors fishing at the beach or in the mountains. I was an avid skier until 2022 when I was involved in a trauma. That incident afforded me the unique opportunity to become an orthopedic patient myself and better understand what my own patients are experiencing. \n I am the proud recipient of the following awards: \n UNC Hospitals Carolina Care Excellence Physician Award (2024, 2023, 2022) \n Frank E. Pollock Academic Excellence Award, Wake Forest Department of Orthopaedics \n Gold Medal in Basic Science Research, Wake Forest Surgical Sciences Research Day \n AAOS Now Featured Research: "Xenograft-derived Bone Scaffold Shows Promise" \n Young Investigator Travel Award: AAOS Biologic Treatments of Orthopaedic Injuries Symposium \n Scientific Exhibit Award of Excellence: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) \n Award in Resident Radiation Biology Research: American Society for Radiation Oncology \n AO Trauma North America Resident Research Award (Principal Investigator) \n OREF Resident Clinician Scientist Training Grant Award (Principal Investigator)

Biography: My mother is a retired nurse, so I was drawn to medicine at an early age. Math and science were always my favorite subjects, and studying medicine allowed me to incorporate them into my required learning. \n I chose primary care as a specialty because I like the personal relationships and long-term connections that I'm able to build with my patients. My approach to medicine is focused on prevention, with an emphasis on healthy lifestyles. I follow a healthy diet and am an avid exerciser and enjoy teaching my patients about what constitutes a healthy lifestyle. \n Listening to and meeting patients where they are is extremely important. Patients tell me they appreciate that I listen to their concerns and help develop treatment plans based on their goals and what they can reasonably accomplish. I am also detail oriented and tech-savvy. \n I completed undergrad, med school and residency in my native Michigan. After my residency, my husband and I moved to Florida for two years where I practiced first as a hospitalist then as a primary care provider. We moved to Charlotte in 2024 and are expecting our first child. \n My hobbies include cooking; exercising; playing volleyball, basketball and soccer; reading (mostly mysteries and thrillers), playing board games; watching the Green Bay Packers; and playing with my three cats. I am passionate about living healthfully, which includes cooking healthy food and keeping very active.