Mark J. Spoonamore, MD

Dr. Spoonamore is an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and a spine surgeon at the USC Spine Center. He specializes in complex spine disorders, including spine tumors, spine trauma, and spinal deformity (scoliosis/kyphosis). As one of the leading authorities in spinal surgery, Dr. Spoonamore is an expert in minimally invasive spine surgery and complex revision spine surgery. Dr. Spoonamore has a significant interest in the management of deformities of the spine. He has conducted numerous scoliosis research projects and has received the prestigious Russell Hibbs Award for Best Clinical Science Presentation from the Scoliosis Research Society. His other research interests include spinal cord injuries, bone biology and disc replacement surgery. Highly regarded for his experience treating professional and high-performance athletes, Dr. Spoonamore is also a member of the North American Spine Society, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and a reviewer for the prestigious journal Spine. He received his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and completed his fellowship training in spinal surgery at USC.