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Office
13225 N Meridian St
Carmel, IN 46032Phone+1 317-228-7000Fax+1 317-228-2321
Summary
- Dr. NaPier is a Harvard Fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon. He specializes in minimally invasive and motion-preserving surgical techniques that create less post-operative pain, decreased soft tissue injury and blood loss, and faster recovery times. He is also skilled in complex reconstruction of spinal deformities, degenerative conditions, and failed back syndrome. His practice involves comprehensive clinical and surgical care of adult and adolescent patients.
An avid researcher, Dr. NaPier has authored numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals, textbook chapters, and presentations at national and international meetings and has served as a primary or co-investigator on several projects that have been awarded grants from organizations including the Cervical Spine Research Society and Scoliosis Research Society.
“My goal is to evaluate your condition, relieve your pain, and restore your function using the most effective, minimally invasive techniques available,” said Dr. NaPier. “I will help you to understand your back or neck symptoms and treatment options so that you can make informed decisions regarding your treatment.”
“I am honored by the trust you place in me and my recommendations for your care will be the same that I would make for a member of my own family.”
Education & Training
- Harvard Medical SchoolFellowship, Spine surgery, 2019 - 2020
- Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2014 - 2019
- George Washington University School of Medicine and Health SciencesClass of 2014
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 2016 - 2025
- IN State Medical License 2023 - 2025
- MA State Medical License 2019 - 2021
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 15 citationsOmega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation Reduces Intervertebral Disc DegenerationZachary NaPier, Linda E.A. Kanim, Yasaman Arabi, Khosrowdad Salehi, Barry Sears
Medical Science Monitor. 2019-12-14 - 16 citationsNF-κB inhibitor, NEMO-binding domain peptide attenuates intervertebral disc degeneration.Juliane D. Glaeser, Khosrowdad Salehi, Linda E.A. Kanim, Zachary NaPier, Michael A. Kropf
The Spine Journal. 2020-05-12 - 23 citationsOptimization of a rat lumbar IVD degeneration model for low back painJuliane D. Glaeser, Wafa Tawackoli, Derek G Ju, Jae H. Yang, Linda E.A. Kanim
JOR Spine. 2020-06-01
External Links
- NaPier Spinehttp://www.lafayettespinesurgeon.com
- Indiana Spine Grouphttp://www.indianaspinegroup.com/napier
- Prone Transpsoas Lecture--Seattle Science Foundationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRbO-VaDMO4
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