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1500 San Pablo StLos Angeles, CA 90033
Phone+1 323-442-5720
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Summary
- I am a neurosurgeon specializing in spinal disorders. I have both clinical and research interests in adult spinal deformity and revision surgery.
Education & Training
The Johns Hopkins HospitalFellowship, 2021 - 2022
University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Neurological Surgery, 2014 - 2021
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLAClass of 2014
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2014 - 2027
MD State Medical License 2021 - 2023
American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Pain catastrophizing and frailty in adult spinal deformity patients with cognitive impairment.Alexa Semonche, Justin K Scheer, Austin Lui, John F Burke, Chloe Jedwood
Neurosurgical Focus. 2025-06-01 - Neurocognitive outcomes following adult spinal deformity surgery: a prospective study with 12-month follow-up.Tej D Azad, John F Burke, Anmol Warman, Justin K Scheer, Michael M Safaee
The Spine Journal. 2025-03-26 - 3 citationsThe Effect of Osteoporosis on Complications and Reoperation Rates After Surgical Management of Adult Thoracolumbar Spinal Deformity: A Systematic Review and Meta Analy...Elizabeth A Lechtholz-Zey, Brandon S Gettleman, Mina Ayad, Emily S Mills, Hannah Shelby
Global Spine Journal. 2024-11-01
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