Gregory L. Whitcomb

Gregory L. Whitcomb, DC, serves as Associate Professor in Neurosurgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin, specializing in acute/subacute spine disorders within the SpineCare clinical program. His practice integrates evidence-based chiropractic management with comprehensive services including medical pain management, functional rehabilitation, CT/MRI diagnostics, and neurosurgical consultation through the MCW Physicians network.

Education:

• Occupational Spinal Disorder in Diagnosis and Treatment, University of Vermont College of Medicine (1990-1991)
• Doctor of Chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic (1981)

His research focuses on occupational back pain, emphasizing short-term, evidence-based chiropractic protocols that prioritize patient re-activation and pro-activity. Clinical expertise spans musculoskeletal manipulations, headache disorders, lumbar vertebrae conditions, and transdisciplinary care models for cervical spine pathologies.

Publications from 2018-2025 reveal consistent contributions to spine care guidelines, particularly through development of appropriate use criteria for neoplastic compression fractures and degenerative spondylolisthesis. His editorial leadership in The Spine Journal underscores advocacy for interdisciplinary approaches in spine medicine, bridging chiropractic practice with conventional medical frameworks.

As a core SpineCare provider at MCW's Milwaukee facility (8701 Watertown Plank Rd.), Dr. Whitcomb operates within a multidisciplinary ecosystem offering integrated diagnostics, injection therapy, physical/occupational therapy, and electrodiagnostics, reflecting MCW's commitment to comprehensive musculoskeletal care.