Complex Spine and Neurosurgery

Dr. Whitney cares for all spine problems, ranging from the common to the most complex.

Dr. Whitney has years of experience taking care of the most complex spinal problems. He leverages the latest and best technologies, applying these to each individual patient he sees. Each patient is unique and requires an individualized approach, and Dr. Whitney applies his knowledge and expertise to develop the best care plan possible, culminating with a skilfully implemented surgical procedure.

Each patient’s case truly is unique, and the subtle differences from one patient to the next are important to consider. Dr. Whitney takes these seriously. Whether a decompression surgery such as a laminectomy, or a large deformity fusion surgery for scoliosis, Dr. Whitney has the best experience, technical skills, and team approach to get patients from pre-operative symptoms to post-operative recovery. Dr. Whitney works to perform the right surgery for each specific patient in the best way.

If you think you may be in need of spine surgery, talk with your primary care provider to request a referral to Dr. Whitney for consideration.

Areas of Practice

Complex Spine Surgery

  • Adult degenerative scoliosis

  • Juvenile scoliosis that persists into adulthood

  • Revision spine surgery

  • Spine tumors

  • Surgery on the spinal cord and spinal nerves

Degenerative Spine Disease

  • Decompression surgery including laminectomy

  • Disc herniation surgery including microdiscectomy

  • Motion preservation surgery including cervical disc replacement

  • Spinal cord stimulator placement - requires established separate pain clinic for management

Trauma Neurosurgery

  • Spine fractures

  • Surgical treatment of spinal cord injury (SCI)

  • Surgical treatment of traumatic brain injury (TBI)

  • Surgical treatment of delayed complications of spine injuries including spinal deformity due to spine injuries and delayed spinal cord injury problems

“I want every patient to have the best possible surgical outcome. Everything we do is done to help each patient achieve that goal.”

– Dr. Nathaniel Whitney

Get in Touch

If you think you may need surgery on your spine, ask your doctor to send a referral to Dr. Whitney for consideration.