Mohamad Bydon

Mohamad Bydon, M.D., is a Clinical Professor and neurosurgeon at Mayo Clinic, specializing in complex spinal surgery, spinal oncology, and minimally invasive spine techniques. He leads the Mayo Clinic Neuro-Informatics Laboratory, focusing on surgical outcomes, data analytics, and regenerative therapies. As Medical Director of the Mayo Clinic Neurosurgical Registry, he drives patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.

Education:

• Residency/Internship: Johns Hopkins Hospital (Neurosurgery)
• MD: Yale University School of Medicine
• Additional training: Stem cell research at Yale and University of Michigan

Research Interests: Spine tumor surgery, robotic navigation, degenerative diseases, and stem cell therapies for spinal cord injury. His work spans clinical innovation and translational research, including Phase I stem cell trials for spinal injuries.

Awards:

• 2024 Stewart B. Dunsker Award for Clinical Excellence
• Multiple Kuntz Scholar Awards (2024, 2023, 2022)
• 2019 Practice Innovation Award
• 2013 Walter Dandy Award

Professional Roles: Holds leadership positions in AANS/CNS Joint Section on Spine, NeuroPoint Alliance, and international spine societies. He chairs multiple committees on surgical quality, outcomes, and spine registries.