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When Maya, an active, sporty 14-year-old, was diagnosed with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, she did not know what to expect. No one in her family had scoliosis, and she had never heard of it. All she knew was that her debilitating pain and discomfort from her twisted body finally made sense. 

Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates has been honored with top designations in Castle Connolly's 2024 recognitions. These accolades demonstrate our commitment to excellence in patient care and our dedication to being leaders in our field.

Deneja's journey into radiologic technology began unexpectedly during her teenage years when she tore her ACL while playing volleyball. The experience of getting her first X-rays left a lasting impression on her, sparking a curiosity about the field that eventually led her to pursue a career as a technologist. Fast forward three years, and Deneja finds herself using her skills to provide optimal imaging while ensuring the safety and comfort of every patient she encounters.

Since high school biology, Alison Fitzgerald has held a passion for medicine. When she decided she wanted to become a physician assistant (PA), she discovered that working as a Medical Assistant (MA) would be a critical step in her journey.

Four doctors from Carolina NeuroSurgery & Spine Associates (CNSA) have earned the prestigious Top Doctor designation from South Park Magazine, acknowledging their outstanding contributions to neurosurgery and physical medicine and rehabilitation.

In this compelling video bonus episode of Back Talk Doc Wellness podcast, we delve into the rarely discussed realm of doctors facing their own health challenges. Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia engages in an enlightening conversation with his colleague and friend, Dr. Joseph Cheatle, a distinguished neurosurgeon at Carolina Neurosurgery and Spine Associates. The discussion centers around the personal hurdles encountered by medical professionals when dealing with their own medical issues, particularly focusing on Dr. Cheatle' s journey through low back pain following a skiing accident.

Meet Gavin, a 12-year-old brain tumor survivor who faced a brain tumor at a young age. After a challenging journey involving surgeries and rehabilitation at Carolina NeuroSurgery & Spine Associates, Gavin and his family found hope, support, and a caring community, inspiring Gavin to become a patient champion at a fundraising event for brain tumor research in September 2023.

We’re excited to announce that in addition to offering it at our Rock Hill office, Carolina NeuroSurgery & Spine Associates is now offering the LSVT BIG Program in Physical Therapy at our new Huntersville location!