Todd Alamin

Dr. Todd Alamin is a Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine. He serves as director of the Spine Surgery Fellowship Program and the Minimally Invasive Spine Center at Stanford Health Care Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. As a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon and spine specialist, Dr. Alamin has established himself as a global leader in innovative spine surgery techniques with decades of clinical experience.

Dr. Alamin earned his medical degree from Yale School Of Medicine (1995), completed his Surgery Residency at UCSD (1996), Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at UCSD (2000), and a specialized Spine Fellowship at Stanford University (2001). He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (2003) and holds fellowship status with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Dr. Alamin's research program focuses on developing effective treatments for vertebral fractures, spinal deformities, scoliosis, herniated discs, and spondylolisthesis. His work explores nerve ablation techniques for chronic low back pain and motion-preserving lumbar fusion approaches. He has published over 65 peer-reviewed articles and written multiple book chapters on spine conditions. A recognized innovator, he has invented dozens of medical devices and techniques for spine surgery, holding numerous patents that have revolutionized back pain treatments worldwide.

Analysis of Dr. Alamin's recent publications (2022-2025) reveals a strong research trajectory across multiple dimensions of spine care: optimizing surgical decision-making through understanding patient preferences, improving pain management protocols particularly regarding opioid use, advancing measurement technologies for spinal assessment, developing classification systems for spinal conditions, and refining surgical techniques including anterior approaches. His work consistently bridges clinical practice with rigorous scientific investigation to improve patient outcomes.

• Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (FAAOS)

As director of the Spine Surgery Fellowship Program, Dr. Alamin mentors the next generation of spine specialists, overseeing comprehensive training in both traditional and innovative surgical techniques. His leadership extends to the Minimally Invasive Spine Center, where he guides clinical practice and research initiatives. Dr. Alamin serves as principal investigator for multiple clinical trials exploring novel treatments for spinal conditions, with his patented innovations being adopted by physicians worldwide. His clinical practice focuses on minimally invasive approaches for spinal stenosis, scoliosis, degenerative disc disease, and traumatic injuries, emphasizing personalized care that combines extensive expertise with cutting-edge technology.

Dr. Alamin leads a multidisciplinary team at the Minimally Invasive Spine Center, collaborating with specialists across departments to advance less invasive approaches to spinal surgery. His clinical focus spans minimally invasive spine surgery, cervical spine procedures, spinal tumor treatment, and correction of complex spinal deformities, with an emphasis on evidence-based approaches that maximize patient recovery while minimizing surgical trauma.