
Richard Philip Menger MD MPA
Neurosurgical Spine Surgery
Chief of Complex Spine Surgery, Vice Chair Neurosurgery, Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, Assistant Professor of Political Science
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University of South Alabama1601 Center St Suite 2DMobile, AL 36604
Phone+1 251-665-8290
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Summary
- Dr. Richard Menger is a neurosurgeon based in Mobile, AL, specializing in neurosurgical spine surgery. He completed his residency in neurological surgery at Louisiana State University and a fellowship in neurosurgical spine surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Menger holds an MD from Georgetown University, an MPA from Harvard Kennedy School, and a BS from Cornell University. He has been an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery and Political Science at USA Health since 2019. His research covers various aspects of spine surgery, including scoliosis and spinal stenosis. His work has been published in several reputable journals, and he has received accolades such as the OrthoPediatrics Scoliosis Research Society Annual Meeting Scholarship and membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He is an active fellow of the Scoliosis Research Society. He is the lead editor of the textbook The Business, Policy and Economics of Neurosurgery
Clinical Expertise
- Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Lumbar spinal stenosis, Neuromuscular scoliosis, Congenital scoliosis, Cervical spine disorders, Health economics, Pediatric spinal deformity, Spine deformity surgery, Pediatric spine surgery, Pediatric cervical spine disorders, Minimally invasive spinal surgery, Medical economics
Education & Training
- New York Presbyterian HospitalFellowship, Neurosurgical Spine Surgery, 2018 - 2019
- Louisiana State University School of MedicineResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2011 - 2018
- Harvard Kennedy School of GovernmentMPA, Hale Champion Public Service Fellow, 2015 - 2016
- Georgetown University School of MedicineClass of 2011, MD, Cum laude, Barbara Bregman Neuroscience Award
- Cornell UniversityBS, Biology and Society, Cum laude, Dean's List, 2003 - 2007
Certifications & Licensure
- AL State Medical License 2019 - 2025
- NY State Medical License 2018 - 2020
- American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- OrthoPediatrics Scoliosis Research Society Annual Meeting Scholarship Scoliosis Research Society, 2017
- Hale Champion Public Service Fellow Harvard University Kennedy School of Government, 2015-2016
- Inductee Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, 2011
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Is naso-axial line a better predictor in endoscopic endonasal resection of the odontoid and pannus removal? Technical nuances of maximizing corridor and maintaining oc...Adnan Hussain Shahid, Mehdi Khaleghi, Sudhir Suggala, Danner Butler, Ursula Hummel
Journal of Clinical Neuroscience. 2025-02-01 - Spinopelvic Fixation Using an Osseointegrative Implant: Analysis of Postmarket Surveillance to Determine the Failure Rate.Robert K Eastlack, Richard P Menger, Jay D Turner, Kara R Ashcraft, W Carlton Recking
International Journal of Spine Surgery. 2025-01-31 - 3 citationsResponse to the AO Spine/Praxis Spinal Cord Institute guidelines for the management of acute spinal cord injury.Jeffrey P Mullin, Luis M Tumialán, Patricia B Raksin, Ganesh M Shankar, Richard Menger
Journal of Neurosurgery. Spine. 2025-01-24
Authored Content
- 3 Simple Ways to Ease Back Pain in the New Year, a Neurosurgeon ExplainsJanuary 2025
- Perverse Health-Care Incentives Endanger Spine PatientsMay 2022
- The Business, Policy, and Economics of Neurosurgery6/30/2018
Press Mentions
- Menger Selected for National Leadership Training ProgramMarch 25th, 2025
- Neurosurgery Department Makes Impact at Congress of Neurological Surgeons MeetingJanuary 15th, 2025
- 3D-Printed Implants Help Customize Spine SurgeryDecember 18th, 2024
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Grant Support
- Socioeconomic Spine Research GrantAEGIS Spine2018–Present
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Fellow
- Council of State Neurosurgical SocietiesMember
- American Association of Neurological SurgeonsMember
External Links
- NAFLLChttps://www.nafllc.org/
- Textbook Purchasehttps://www.amazon.com/Business-Policy-Economics-Neurosurgery/dp/1483485145/ref=olp_product_details?_encoding=UTF8&me=
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