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Cheerag Upadhyaya, MD, MBA, MSc, FAANS, FACS
Associate Professor of Neurosurgery
Cheerag Upadhyaya, MD, MBA, MSc, FAANS, FACS, is a prominent Clinical Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery and is recognized for his contributions to both clinical practice and academic medicine.
Education and Training
- Medical Degree: University of Florida
- Neurosurgical Residency: University of Michigan
- Fellowship: Complex and minimally invasive spine surgery at the University of California, San Francisco
- MBA: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Sloan School of Management
- Master’s of Science: Completed through research fellowships at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute/National Institutes of Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program.
Professional Roles
Dr. Upadhyaya is not only a practicing neurosurgeon but also serves as the Co-Medical Director of the UNC Hospitals Spine Center and is involved in strategic initiatives to enhance patient care within the department. His administrative experience includes efforts to integrate interdisciplinary approaches to spine care by collaborating with various departments such as orthopedics, physical therapy, and pain management.123
Research and Teaching
He is actively involved in research aimed at improving patient outcomes and increasing access to care. Dr. Upadhyaya also participates in training medical students, residents, and fellows, emphasizing the importance of mentorship in the development of future neurosurgeons.12
Editorial Contributions
Dr. Upadhyaya serves on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, contributing to the academic community through peer review and publication efforts.1
His work at UNC reflects a commitment to advancing neurosurgical practices while fostering educational opportunities within the field.
