Douglas George Orndorff MD FAAOS
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Associate Professor Department of Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery Duke Spine
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Box 3077 DUMCDepartment of Orthopaedics and NeurosurgeryDurham, NC 27710
Phone+1 919-613-7797
Fax+1 919-385-1099
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Summary
- Douglas Orndorff, MD is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon at Duke Health with a subspecialty in Orthopedic Spine Surgery. He completed his medical degree at the University of Colorado School of Medicine in 2003. His orthopaedic residency at the University of Virginia Medical Center 2003-2008. Following his residency, he completed his spine fellowship at University of Wisconsin Hospital.
Education & Training
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsFellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine, 2008 - 2009
University of Virginia Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2003 - 2008
University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical CampusClass of 2003
University of DenverBA, Major: Biology, Minor: Chemistry and Psychology, 1993 - 1996
Certifications & Licensure
CO State Medical License 2009 - 2027
NC State Medical License 2024 - 2025
NM State Medical License 2009 - 2025
VA State Medical License 2003 - 2009
WI State Medical License 2008 - 2009
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Spine surgeon leader to know Becker spine review, 2018
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Impact of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocols on Outcomes Up to Two Years After Adult Structural Spine Disorder Surgery.Anthony Yung, Oluwatobi O Onafowokan, Ankita Das, Max R Fisher, Ethan J Cottrill
Spine. 2025-03-15 - The Role of Minimally Invasive Surgery in Spinal Trauma: A Review of Techniques, Outcomes, and Limitations.Mounica R Paturu, Joshua Woo, Brett Rocos, Peter Passias, Michael Haglund
Neurosurgery. 2025-03-01 - 1 citationsPreliminary experience with a novel facet-based lateral mass drill guide for the placement of lateral mass screws compared to freehand technique: a cadaveric study.Gregory M Mundis Jr, Eric C Olsson, Robert A Hart, Seth K Williams, Ryan Martyn
The Spine Journal. 2023-06-01
Committees
- Member, Duke Spine Research Committee 2024 - Present
- Medical School Application Screener, Duke Medical School Screening Committee 2024 - Present
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