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At Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, Dr. Kalfas earned a Medical Degree. His Internship in General Surgery was at the Cleveland Clinic where he also did a Residency in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Kalfas' first Fellowship was in Neurotrauma at Allegheny General Hospital. He then was a Spinal Surgery Fellow at Cleveland Arthritis and Spine Center as well as at the Barrow Neurological Institute of St. Joseph's Hospital.

Dr. Kalfas is an active member and committee person of many professional associations including: the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, American College of Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves, Neurosurgical Society of America, and the North American Spine Society.

Dr. Kalfas has authored a combination of 38 peer-reviewed articles and chapters. He has presented his research at professional meetings world-wide over 180 times. Currently Dr. Kalfas is on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Spinal Disorders and he is the Neurosurgical Editor for the Stedman's Medical Dictionary. Dr. Kalfas' research has led to advances in medical technology, particularly contributing to development in the field of Image-Guided Spinal Navigation.
Iain Kalfas, MD is on the Spine Universe Editorial Board.

SpineUniverse articles from Iain Kalfas, MD

• Cervical Pain and Treatment
  Neck pain commonly originates from strain and is often treated without surgery. Learn how doctors help patients through the acute stage.
• Cervical Pain: Description and Diagnosis
  Cervical pain, or pain in the neck, can be caused by spinal stenosis, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, fracture, pinched nerves, sprains, and other conditions.
• Neurosurgeon Education and Training
  Neurosurgeons are highly educated and specially trained spine specialists. It can take upwards of 8 years after medical school to become a neurosurgeon.
• Questions to Ask Your Neurosurgeon
  An appointment with a neurosurgeon can be confusing. These sample questions will help you prepare for your appointment.
• What Disorders Do Neurosurgeons Treat?
  Neurosurgeons treat many different dieases and conditions affecting the brain, spine, nervous system, and related structures.
• What is a Neurosurgeon?
  True or false? Most neurosurgeons perform more spine than brain surgery.
• What Treatments Do Neurosurgeons Provide?
  Neurosurgeons are trained in the latest surgical techniques to treat spinal disorders.