Stephen Pirris BS, MD

Stephen Pirris, M.D., specializes in complex spine surgery, which is the focus of his projects. Improving patient safety through research is his overall goal.

By utilizing technology such as image guidance, spinal implants can be placed more safely and cause less risk to their critical neurovascular structures. The guidance also allows for placing more robust implants with novel trajectories in stabilizing complex spinal deformities and instability.

Postoperative pain is a significant issue after spinal fusion surgery. Collaboration with the Pain Clinic and anesthesiology colleagues allows for trials of different medication regimens to optimize patient recovery and ability to participate in rehabilitation.