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David Xu, MD, Neurosurgery, Columbus, OH

David Xu MD

Neurosurgery•Columbus, OH

Brain & Spinal Tumor, Neurosurgical Spine Surgery, Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery

Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at The Ohio State University

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  • 410 West 10th AveN102*Columbus, OH 43220

  • Phone+1 614-293-8714

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Summary

  • Dr. David Xu is a neurosurgeon based in Columbus, OH, specializing in complex and minimally invasive spine surgery. He completed his medical degree at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 2012 and his residency in neurological surgery at Barrow Neurological Institute. Dr. Xu is an Associate Professor at The Ohio Statue University, with expertise in various aspects of spine surgery, with particular focus on revision spine surgery, minimally invasive techniques, and adult spinal deformity. He has published multiple research studies, including works on spinal deformity correction, instrumentation material, and spinal surgery outcomes in spinal oncology.

Education & Training

  • Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
    Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical CenterResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2012 - 2019
  • Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
    Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 2012

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2021 - 2027
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2019 - 2024
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2014 - 2018
  • Neurological Surgery
    American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Could Tissue Sparing Surgery Get Rid of That Pain in the Neck?
    Could Tissue Sparing Surgery Get Rid of That Pain in the Neck?January 20th, 2021
  • Healthy Habits: Dr. David Xu Enjoys Morning Jogs, Hikes to Relax
    Healthy Habits: Dr. David Xu Enjoys Morning Jogs, Hikes to RelaxJuly 6th, 2020

Research History

  • Howard Hughes NIH Research FellowNINDS - Surgical Neurology Branch2009 - 2010

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