Pioneering Techniques and Expert Care
Advanced Neurosurgical Spine, Minimally Invasive, and Scoliosis Surgery in New York, NY
Dr. Chou is the Chief of the Division of Spine Surgery, Professor, and Vice Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. We invite you to explore the website to find out more information on Dr. Dean Chou.
Dean Chou, MD
Discover the Expertise of Our Leading Neurological Spine Surgeon
Dr. Chou is board certified with extensive training in spine surgery, offering patients top-quality care.
Virtual Care
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Patient Portal
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Services
How We Can Help
Dr. Chou is known for advocating for the best treatment options for his patients, which often includes non-operative care. He believes in treating patients with the least invasive procedure that is necessary to address a patient’s symptoms.
Minimally Invasive
Scoliosis Surgery
Dr. Chou offers a cutting-edge approach to treating adult scoliosis with a minimally invasive and mini-open approaches.
Minimally Invasive
Spine Surgery
A medical technique that involves making smaller incisions to treat spinal disorders with less disruption to surrounding tissues.
Complex Spine
Surgery
Effectively treat conditions such as spinal deformities, tumors, and severe degenerative conditions, prioritizing patient safety.
Cervical Spine
Disorders
Expertise in all cervical spine disorders including both open and minimally invasive approaches.
Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Disorders
Pioneer in novel minimally invasive techniques in thoracic and lumbar spinal disorders.
Spinal Tumors
A world leader in complex spinal tumors, publishing multiple peer-reviewed papers on treatment techniques.
Patients with Prior Spine Surgery
Extensive experience in treating patients who have had prior spine surgery and may have symptoms.
Artificial
Discs
Artificial discs may be a good option for a non-fusion treatment in select patients.
Spine Expert
Honors & Awards
Dr. Chou has won multiple awards for his track record of outstanding patient care and excellence as an academic leader in spine surgery.
Best Doctors in America
10 consecutive years
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Alumni Achievement Award, The Johns Hopkins Department of Neurosurgery
I offer patients the treatment recommendation that I would recommend to a family member with the same condition.
– Dean Chou, MD
Leadership Positions in Organized Spine Surgery
and Organized Neurosurgery
2023
- Scientific Program Committee Chair, Neurosurgical Society of America
- Abstract Reviewer, Global Spine Congress, Prague, Czech Republic
- Abstract reviewer, American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting 2023
- Abstract reviewer, Spine Summit, the 39th Annual Meeting of the AANS/CNS Section on Disorders of the Sine and Peripheral Nerves
2022
- Abstract reviewer, American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting 2022
- Committee member, Scoliosis Research Society, Continuing Medical Education Committee
- Member, Committee on Advanced Sub-specialty Training (CAST) Fellowship Review Committee for Spine.
- Abstract Reviewer, Global Spine Congress, Las Vegas, NV
- Treasurer, The Lumbar Spine Research Society
2021
- Nominating committee, Lumbar Spine Research Society
- Scientific Program Committee, AANS/CNS Section on Disorders of Spine and Peripheral Nerves
- Executive Committee (Education Committee Co-Chair), AANS/CNS Section on Disorders of Spine and Peripheral Nerves
- Abstract Reviewer, American Association of Neurologic Surgeons (AANS
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Dean Chou, mD
Areas of Expertise
As technology continuously progresses and evolves, we strive to remain up-to-date with the latest advancements to address our patients’ needs more effectively.
- Cervical and Lumbar Spine Surgery
- Cervical Spine Surgery
- Complex Spinal Surgery
- Degenerative Spinal Disorder
- Degenerative Spine Disease
- Minimally Invasive Cervical Spinal Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Procedures
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Spine Techniques
- Reconstructive Spine Surgery
- Revision Spine Surgery
- Scoliosis
- Spinal Surgery
- Spine (all aspects)
- Spine Deformity
- Spine Tumors
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