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Gary Ghiselli, MD

Board-certified, fellowship-trained spine surgeon

Dr. Ghiselli is a recognized expert in spine surgery and has performed extensive research on problems in the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. He has published multiple peer reviewed articles and book chapters throughout his career. He is a board member of the Colorado Orthopedic Society, Guideline Committee Member for the North American Spine Society (NASS), a frequent lecturer and member for the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery (AAOS) and a member of the Colorado Medical Society. He takes pride in his expertise in cervical spine surgery after training with Dr. Henry Bohlman in Cleveland, Ohio and is one of the few elected members of the Cervical Spine Research Society (CSRS) practicing in the state of Colorado. His research interests in anti-microbial substrates, stem cell and regenerative technologies and long term outcomes have influenced his practice and benefitted his patients. Dr. Ghiselli has been a lead investigator and co-investigator in FDA trials involving motion preservation in the lumbar spine, cervical total disk replacement and stem cell applications in the spine.

His practice offers all options including non-operative care, stem cell and regenerative technologies as well as traditional and minimally invasive surgical techniques. His team of experienced spine care providers pride themselves on spending time with their patients and making sure that they are comfortable and well-informed regarding the care of their spine, a decision that balances the short term and long term outcomes as well, along with the function of the patient.

Fellowship

Spinal surgery, focusing on cervical spine disorders and trauma
University Hospital of Cleveland with Henry H. Bohlman, M.D., in Cleveland, Ohio

Staff physician, Acute Spinal Cord Injury Center, Veterans Hospital of Cleveland

Residency

UCLA, Los Angeles, California
Chief resident of Orthopedics

Internship

UCLA General Surgery, Los Angeles, California

Medical School

University of Texas, Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, Texas
Summa cum laude

Undergraduate

UCLA, Los Angeles, California
Bachelor of Science in biochemistry
Cum laude

Memberships

• Elected members of the Cervical Spine Research Society (CSRS)
• Board member of the Colorado Orthopedic Society
• Guideline Committee Member for the North American Spine Society (NASS)
• A frequent lecturer and member for the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery (AAOS)
• Member of the Colorado Medical Society