Spine surgery

Dragan Dimitrov, MD

Dr. Dimitrov is a board-certified neurosurgeon with extensive experience and specialization in spine surgery. Dr. Dimitrov received his undergraduate degree from Duke University, where he was on the Dean’s List and graduated cum laude. He received his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed a residency in neurosurgery at Duke University. In 2001 and 2002, he was honored with awards from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons related to neurosurgery research. Dr. Dimitrov speaker German and Spanish.

EDUCATION
New York University School of Medicine

RESIDENCY
Duke University School of Medicine
Barnes Hospital/Washington University, St. Louis

INTERNSHIP
Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis

CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Neurological Surgery — Neurological surgery

Sohrab Gollogly, MD

Sohrab Gollogly, MD
Dr. Gollogly is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and fellowship-trained spine surgeon who also performs scientific research and participates in several volunteer surgical organizations. Dr. Gollogly earned his medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine and completed an internship and residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Utah. In 2004, Dr. Gollogly completed a fellowship in pediatric spine surgery at San Diego Children’s Hospital after a fellowship in spine surgery at Centre Des Massues in Lyon, France.

EDUCATION
University of Washington School of Medicine

RESIDENCY
University of Utah School of Medicine

FELLOWSHIPS
Centre Des Massues, Department of Orthopedics, Lyon, France
Children’s Hospital and Health Center, San Diego

INTERNSHIP
University of Utah School of Medicine

CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery – Orthopedic surgery

Mark Howard, MD

Dr. Howard specializes in both complex spine conditions and minimally invasive treatment options. His research has been featured in the journal Spine, the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, and other publications. Dr. Howard presents frequently on the topics of complex spine conditions and minimally invasive treatment options.

EDUCATION
Harvard Medical School

RESIDENCY
Los Angeles County/Harbor General University of California Los Angeles Medical Center

INTERNSHIP
University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine

CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery – Orthopedic surgery
American Board of Spine Surgery – Spine surgery

Gus Halamandaris, MD

Dr. Halamandaris is a board-certified neurosurgeon who specializes in surgeries of the brain and spine, using the latest surgical and microsurgical techniques, advanced technologies, and minimally invasive procedures.

EDUCATION
University of Utah School of Medicine

RESIDENCY
Medical College of Virginia Hospital - Richmond

INTERNSHIP
University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine

CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Neurological Surgery – Neurological surgery