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Shaleen Vira, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Dallas, TX, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

ShaleenViraMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Dallas, TX

Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Vice Chairman, Business Development; Associate Professor Orthopaedic Surgery & Neurosurgery; Director, Spine Research

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Summary

  • Shaleen Vira, M.D. is a Cleveland Clinic trained board certified spine surgeon with dual training and appointments in both orthopaedic surgery and neurosurgery. He particularly acclaimed for his work in complex reconstructive spine surgery, minimally invasive techniques, spine tumors, fractures, and other special situations in the neck and back. He has published over 500 papers, conference abstracts, and book chapters and dedicates considerable time to collecting and analyzing data on the efficacy of spinal surgeries to progressively improve patient care.


    In addition to his clinical expertise, Dr. Vira is a physician executive with a broad multidisciplinary background in mergers & acquisitions, corporate finance, health delivery innovation in low resource settings, and US Congressional legislative processes. He effectively engages with stakeholders across the health system to excel in strategic growth and operational excellence.

Education & Training

  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Cleveland Clinic FoundationFellowship, Neurosurgical Spine Surgery, 2018 - 2019
  • New York University School of Medicine/NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital
    New York University School of Medicine/NYU Langone Orthopedic HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2013 - 2018
  • New York University School of Medicine/NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital
    New York University School of Medicine/NYU Langone Orthopedic HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2012 - 2018
  • New York University School of Medicine
    New York University School of MedicineClass of 2012

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2019 - 2025
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2023 - 2024
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2018 - 2023
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2013 - 2023
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Prior Bariatric Surgery Lowers Complication Rates Following Spine Surgery in Obese Patients  
    Charles Wang, Hamid Hassanzadeh, John Afthinos, Shaleen Vira, Jason A Horowitz, Bassel G Diebo, Cyrus M Jalai, Peter G Passias, Nicholas Shepard, Daniel M Sciubba, Mic..., Acta Neurochirurgica
  • The Influence of BMI on Achieving Age Adjusted Alignment Goals in Adult Spinal Deformity Corrective Surgery with Full Body Analysis at 1 Year  
    Bassel G Diebo, Shaleen Vira, Thomas Errico, Aaron Buckland, Peter G Passias, World Neurosurgery
  • Cluster Analysis Describes Constellations of Cardiac Anomalies Presenting in Spinal Anomaly Patients  
    Peter L Zhou, Shaleen Vira, Cyrus Jalai, Peter G Passias, John Moon, Bassel G Diebo, Acta Neurochirurgica

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