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David Hannallah, M.D.
Spine Surgery
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David Hannallah, M.D., specializes in all aspects of spine surgery with a special emphasis on cervical stenosis, myelopathy, lumbar stenosis, disc herniations, sciatica, and trauma/ fracture care.
Dr. David Hannallah graduated magna cum laude from Brown University with a degree in physics and earned his medical degree with honors from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He also holds a master’s degree in biomedical engineering.
David Hannallah, M.D., specializes in all aspects of spine surgery with a special emphasis on cervical stenosis, myelopathy, lumbar stenosis, disc herniations, sciatica, and trauma/ fracture care.
Dr. David Hannallah graduated magna cum laude from Brown University with a degree in physics and earned his medical degree with honors from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He also holds a master’s degree in biomedical engineering.
He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Pittsburgh and has also completed a combined orthopaedic and neurosurgery spine fellowship at the prestigious Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia.
Dr. Hannallah has contributed to several textbooks and various medical journals including Spine and the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. He has won multiple national awards and has been an invited speaker and faculty at numerous educational conferences. Prior to coming to Ohio, he served as a clinical instructor for orthopaedic trauma at the University of Pittsburgh Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Hannallah is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Medical Association, the North American Spine Society, and the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation. Since 2015, he has consistently been included in the America’s Top Doctors® list published by Columbus Monthly.
Commonly Treated Conditions
- Degenerative Disc Disease of the Spine
- Herniated Cervical (Neck) Disc, Herniated Lumbar (Low Back) Disc
- Spinal Osteoarthritis, Spondylosis
Commonly Performed Procedures
Clinic Locations
Surgery Locations
Education
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Undergraduate:
Brown University -
Medical School:
Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri -
Orthopedic Residency:
University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania -
Fellowship:
Neurosurgery Spine, Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -
Board Certification:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Titles, Honors & Awards
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Awards
Castle Connolly Top Doctors
Associations
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- American Medical Association (AMA)
- North American Spine Society (NASS)
- Ohio State Medical Association (OSMA)
- Orthopedic Research and Education Foundation
Research & Teaching
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Research
Published writer in the medical community including the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I see an orthopedic specialist?
Consider seeing an orthopedic specialist when pain persists, limits your movement or interferes with daily activities. A specialist can identify the cause and discuss surgical and nonsurgical treatment options. Traumatic bone or joint injuries caused by an accident or fall may require immediate orthopedic trauma and fracture care.
What is the difference between an orthopedic surgeon and a sports medicine physician?
An orthopedic surgeon treats conditions affecting the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons and can perform surgery when necessary. Sports medicine focuses on preventing and rehabilitating activity-related injuries.
Orthopedic ONE’s sports medicine program includes primary care sports medicine physicians, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons, athletic trainers and physical therapists. The right provider depends on the condition and whether surgical expertise may be needed.
Can physical therapy help me avoid surgery?
Yes. Physical therapy is often a first-line treatment for musculoskeletal pain and injuries. A treatment plan may include therapeutic exercise, manual treatment, pain-relief techniques, activity changes and injury-prevention education.
For some patients with osteoarthritis, physical therapy and other conservative treatments may help delay or avoid joint-replacement surgery. Learn more about Orthopedic ONE’s approach to joint preservation.