Skip to main content
Daniel Murrey, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Charlotte, NC

Daniel Murrey MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery


Chief Medical Officer, Optum Health

Join to View Full Profile
  • 127 North Tryon Street#302Charlotte, NC 28202

  • Phone+1 704-560-0189

Dr. Murrey is on Doximity

As a Doximity member you'll join over two million verified healthcare professionals in a private, secure network.

  • Gain access to free telehealth tools, such as our “call shielding” and one-way patient texting.
  • Connect with colleagues in the same hospital or clinic.
  • Read the latest clinical news, personalized to your specialty.

Education & Training

  • Carolinas Medical Center
    Carolinas Medical CenterFellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine, 1997 - 1998
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1993 - 1997
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterInternship, Surgery, 1992 - 1993
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1992 - 1993
  • Harvard University, JFK School of Government
    Harvard University, JFK School of GovernmentMA, Public Policy, 1990 - 1992
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1992, MD
  • Davidson College
    Davidson CollegeAB, Religion Distinction, Magna Cum Laude, June 1987, 1983 - 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1998 - 2025
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • One of 50 Best Spine Surgeons America Becker’s Orthopedics, 2011
  • Physician of the Year Presbyterian Orthopedic Hospital, 2008
  • Policy Analysis Exercise Award Harvard University, JFK School of Government, 1992
  • Join now to see all

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Two-Year Results of a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial Comparing Pro-Disc-C and Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion.  
    Daniel B. Murrey, MD; Michael E. Janssen, MD; Susan M. Odum, Med, CCRC; Jon R. Gottlieb, MD; Leo R. Spector, MD; Bruce V. Darden, MD, SAS Journal
  • Clinical and Motion Relevancy of Heterotopic Ossification in Cervical Total Disc Replacement: A Prospective, Multicenter Clinical Trial of the ProDisc®-C.  
    Delamarter R, Murrey D, Janssen M, Goldstein J, Zigler J, Tay B, Darden B, Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine

Books/Book Chapters

  • Join now to see all

Abstracts/Posters

  • Cervical disc arthroplasty: preliminary results of a randomized prospective study of ACDF versus Prodisc-C for the management of cervical spondylolysis.
    Jason C. Datta, MD; Michael E. Janssen, DO ; Daniel B. Murrey, MD; Caroline Ponce; Ruth Beckham, RN; Susan Odum, MEd, MA, Spine Arthroplasty Society Sixth Annual Global Symposium, Motion Preservation Technology, Montreal, Canada
  • Incidence of dysphagia comparing cervical arthroplasty and ACDF with internal fixation.
    Ruth Beckham, RN; Carolina Ponce; Jason C. Datta, MD; Michael E. Janssen, DO; Daniel B. Murrey, MD; Susan Odum, Med, MA, Spine Arthroplasty Society, Montreal, Canada
  • Early results of a randomized controlled clinical trial comparing Prodisc-C and ACDF for cervical radiculopathy.
    Daniel B. Murrey, MD; Michael E. Janssen, MD; Bruce V. Darden, MD; Eric B. Laxer, MD; Alfred L. Rhyne, MD; Alden Milam, MD; Susan M. Odum, Med; Carolina M. Ponce; Ruth..., Spine Arthroplasty Society, Montreal, Canada
  • Join now to see all

Lectures

  • 18th Annual Disorders of the Spine Course. 
    Whistler, Canada
  • Overview of Lumbar Spine Disorders. 
    Annual Meeting of the Southern Orthopedic Association, Orthopedic Training Examination Review Course
  • Evaluation of Cervical Spine Trauma. 
    Primary Care of Neck and Back Pain Conference, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
  • Join now to see all

Press Mentions

  • Outlook for ASCs in the Next 6-12 Months: Key Trends and Concepts from SCA's Dr. Dan Murrey
    Outlook for ASCs in the Next 6-12 Months: Key Trends and Concepts from SCA's Dr. Dan MurreyJune 29th, 2020
  • Transformant Healthcare Solutions Aims to Change Landscape of Healthcare
    Transformant Healthcare Solutions Aims to Change Landscape of HealthcareJune 9th, 2016
  • The Future of Private Practice: Key Thoughts from OrthoCarolina CEO Dr. Daniel Murrey
    The Future of Private Practice: Key Thoughts from OrthoCarolina CEO Dr. Daniel MurreyOctober 30th, 2015
  • Join now to see all

Viewing the full profile is available to verified healthcare professionals only.

Find your profile and take control of your online presence: