Nima Alan

Dr. Nima Alan, MD is a neurosurgeon at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Spine Center. He specializes in treating complex spinal conditions including herniated discs, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, spinal tumors, and traumatic injuries using both traditional and minimally invasive surgical techniques. His research focuses on improving clinical outcomes in spinal surgery.

• Medical Degree: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (2015)
• Residency: Neurosurgery at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (2016-2022)
• Fellowship: Complex Spine Surgery at Barrow Neurological Institute (2023)

Dr. Alan's research spans multiple areas of spinal surgery including biomechanical modeling, outcomes analysis, and technological innovation. He holds particular expertise in evaluating preoperative muscle quality, surgical positioning implications, and cost-effectiveness of spinal procedures.

His recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate a focus on clinical validation of musculoskeletal modeling, comparative effectiveness of interbody fusion techniques, AI applications in surgical planning, and age-related outcomes in spinal deformity correction. Key studies examine complication prevention in elderly patients, cost-efficiency metrics, and patient satisfaction determinants.

• North American Spine Society Research Award
• Society of Lateral Access Surgery Research Recognition
• Joint Section on Spine and Peripheral Nerve Disorders (AANS/CNS) Award