Dr. Zachary Grabel is a board certified, fellowship-trained spine surgeon at HSS. He provides high quality comprehensive spine care, including primary and revision surgery of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. He treats conditions ranging from degenerative spine disorders to complex deformities and spine tumors using a variety of techniques including minimally invasive spine surgery, artificial disc replacement, anterior, posterior and lateral approaches to the spine. Dr. Grabel's skill set allows him to personalize treatment plans for each of his patients. He practices patient-centered care and believes in a team-based approach to decision making. Throughout his medical career, Dr. Grabel has been an avid researcher. He has published many peer-reviewed articles and presented at national and international spine conferences. He is affiliated with several orthopedic and spine societies, including NASS, AO Spine, and AAOS. Dr. Grabel completed a combined orthopedic and neurosurgical spine fellowship at The Cleveland Clinic (OH), where he worked with world-renowned spine surgeons. He received training in both orthopedic and neurosurgical spine surgery techniques and continues to combine them in his practice. Prior to his fellowship, Dr. Grabel completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Emory University, where he received the Outstanding Chief Resident Award. He earned his medical degree from Brown University, where he was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) honor society. He received his undergraduate degree at the University of Florida, where he was named Outstanding Four-Year Scholar and graduated summa cum laude.