Nikhil Nayak, MD, MHS, FAANS

I specialize in minimally invasive, complex, image-guided, and motion-preserving spinal surgery for a variety of degenerative, traumatic, and oncologic conditions, including cervical myelopathy, cervical and lumbar radiculopathy, spinal stenosis, spinal fractures, primary and metastatic spinal tumors, adult degenerative scoliosis, and revision spinal surgery. My versatility in spinal surgery affords me the ability to offer patients the full spectrum of available options for their spinal conditions, and I am frequently called upon to provide second opinions once surgery has been recommended. I also provide emergency neurosurgical call coverage and perform general cranial neurosurgery for head trauma, intracranial hemorrhage, hydrocephalus, brain tumors, and related conditions. I am guided by a simple but powerful principle: to care for patients the way I would want for my own family—with honesty, integrity, and a commitment to doing what is right. Whether through surgery or conservative management, I strive to ensure patients feel informed, supported, and empowered to make decisions that align with their individual goals. My time outside the hospital is focused on my family and German Shepherd.