Surgeon Spotlight

Caglar Yilgor MD is a spine surgeon treating both adult and pediatric spinal disorders. He obtained his medical degree in 2007 at Hacettepe University in Ankara,...

Ahmet Alanay MD is a spine surgeon treating both adult and pediatric spinal disorders. He graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1988....

I wanted to become a pediatric orthopedic spine surgeon primarily because of the amazing role model that I had during residency (PON). But after spending 2 years doing research on scoliosis (Ruth L. KirschsteinResearch Fellowship 2006-2008) I became fascinated with the condition...

Dr. Vitale is an avid skier, marathon runner and recreational triathlete. Dr. Vitale’s biggest pleasure is spending his free time with his wife andfoursons....

Where were you born: I was born in Norman, Oklahoma, home of the Sooners! But moved to NYC at an early age....

Dr. Paul Sponseller is a professor of orthopaedic surgery at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. His areas of clinical expertise include pediatric spine disorders, cerebral palsy, clubfeet, hip dislocations and hip dysplasia....

I always had a special bond with my grandmother, who, as a nurse, was the only person in my family with a medical background.  She always seemed so proud of me, even when I had early jobs volunteering in the emergency department or as an aid at my local hospital. ...

First of all, making a living caring for children makes me feel tremendously fortunate. I considered other careers but chose medicine in part for the opportunity to serve as well as excel at something and practice lifelong learning....