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Biography: Jeffrey J. Ratusznik, MD is a Board-Eligible Orthopaedic Surgeon, Fellowship-Trained in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine. Dr. Ratusznik's mission is to provide his patients with the best possible outcomes through compassionate and comprehensive care. Through collaboration with an elite multi-disciplinary team of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation specialists, Physical Therapists, and the state-of-the-art Lonestar Osteoporosis Center, Dr. Ratusznik is dedicated to providing his patients with the highest-quality in conservative treatment strategies. Born and raised in Michigan, Dr. Ratusznik completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan. He went on to earn his medical degree from the Tulane University School of Medicine. While at Tulane, Dr. Ratusznik was named the Jack R. Aron Scholar four consecutive years for academic excellence, and was awarded the prestigious Joyce Reynolds Fellowship in Vascular Surgery. Following medical school, Dr. Ratusznik completed his Surgical Internship and Orthopaedic Residency at the University of Missouri. His passion for the preservation and restoration of spinal function led Dr. Ratusznik to pursue a fellowship in Orthopaedic Spine Surgery with the Foundation for Orthopaedic Athletic and Reconstructive Research, in the heart of the Texas Medical Center. There he developed expertise in the evaluation and treatment of the full spectrum of spinal disorders, ranging from cervical and lumbar disc degeneration to the treatment of adult and pediatric spinal deformity, fractures, and complex revision procedures.

Biography: Dr. Amir Faraji, PHD is a Neurosurgery Specialist who practices in Houston, TX. Dr. Amir Faraji, PHD is affiliated with Houston Methodist and Houston Methodist Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Robert Neff, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Houston, TX. Dr. Robert Neff, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston Methodist and Houston Methodist West Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Todd Trask, MD is a Spine Surgeon who practices in Houston, TX. Dr. Todd Trask, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital and Houston Methodist.

Biography: Dr. Jeffrey Kozak, MD is a Spine Surgeon who practices in Houston, TX. He is 69 years old and has been practicing for 43 years. Dr. Jeffrey Kozak, MD is affiliated with Texas Orthopedic Hospital.

Care Philosophy: Fernando E. Silva, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained neurosurgeon who specializes in minimally-invasive and degenerative spine surgery; and adult deformity and scoliosis surgery at Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital. Dr. Silva has trained at some of the nation's premier medical institutions. He earned his medical degree at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine in La Jolla, California. He completed a general surgical internship at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester, Massachusetts and was a visiting neurology resident at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Silva completed his neurosurgery residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center in San Bernardino, California, where he served as Chief Resident. Dr. Silva completed an Adult Scoliosis and Deformity Spine Fellowship at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois; a Pediatric Scoliosis and Deformity Spine Fellowship at Shriners Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and an Advanced Pediatric and Adult Spinal Deformity Fellowship at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Silva has published numerous peer-reviewed medical journal articles, textbook chapters and societal papers. In his leisure time, he enjoys running, swimming, playing tennis and traveling.

Biography: Bradley Weiner, MD, is an orthopedic spine surgeon practicing in Houston, Texas with the Center for Advanced Spine and Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Weiner did his undergraduate education at Allegheny College with a degree in Analytic Philosophy. He subsequently attended medical school and completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at Summa Health Systems in Akron, Ohio. He then completed a fellowship in Spine Surgery at the Royal Adelaide Hospital in Adelaide, Australia. Since then, he has been engaged in the practice of spine surgery and multiple academic roles to include Chief of the Division of Spine Surgery at Penn State University followed over the past 17 years by roles at Houston Methodist Hospital to include: Professor (Weill Cornell, Texas A+M, Institute of Academic Medicine), Chief of Spine Surgery, Vice Chairman (Academics) of Orthopaedic Surgery, and Founding Residency Program Director of Orthopaedic Surgery. His research interests include basic science, clinical science, and evidence-based medicine. He has been the Principal Investigator or Medical Director on major basic science research programs aimed at orthopaedic tissue engineering and alternative diagnostics undertaken in the laboratory under his direction with extensive grant support via DARPA and the Department of Defense to develop novel treatments for severely injured soldiers. His clinical research is aimed at determining outcomes of surgical interventions for spinal disease, especially microsurgery. He has published over 200 papers and book chapters on these subjects; has won multiple research and teaching awards; and has served society and editorial roles nationally and internationally. His clinical practice is dedicated to the treatment of the broad spectrum of spinal disorders involving the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. He is a leader in minimally invasive spinal microsurgery. In 2023, Dr. Weiner joined HCA Houston Healthcare, serves as Medical Director of Spine Surgery, and founded the Center for Advanced Spine and Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Weiner welcomes new patients and referrals. The practice offers telehealth visits when appropriate.

Care Philosophy: I know well that having brain or spine surgery can be a stressful and confusing experience. For this reason, I consider it my responsibility not only to deliver the best surgical care to my patients, but also to serve as a guide through the entire care process. My twenty years of biomedical research experience combined with extensive advanced clinical training allow me to provide comprehensive care for Neurosurgical conditions. I care deeply about using the science of Neurosurgery to deliver personalized care to every single patient. Although surgery is sometimes unavoidable, I am committed to considering non-surgical options whenever possible.

Biography: Dr. Marco's mission is to provide his patients with compassionate and comprehensive care with the best possible outcomes. Dr. Marco is the vice chairman of the Department of Orthopedics and chief of reconstructive spine and orthopedic oncology at Houston Methodist Hospital. He is one of the only surgeons in the world with training and expertise in the treatment of patients with complex spinal disorders and musculoskeletal tumors. Additionally, he is credited with more than 130 presentations, and medical journal and textbook publications.