The Ayer Neuroscience Institute’s Spine Care program offers exceptional care, from traumatic spine injuries and tumors to more common problems like herniated discs, degenerative arthritis, spinal stenosis, osteoporosis and sciatica.

You’re in Good Hands

Our spine surgery services have been nationally recognized by some of the top institutions. We want our patients to know we strive for excellence and the best outcomes possible.


Meet our Spine Specialists:

Name Specialties Location
Mohamad Khaled, MD, FAANS, FACS Mohamad Khaled, MD, FAANS, FACS
4.9 /5
88 surveys
860.696.2290
  • Neurosurgery
  • Hartford
  • Enfield
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Nazer Husain Qureshi, MD, DStat, MSc, FAANS, FICS, FACS Nazer Husain Qureshi, MD, DStat, MSc, FAANS, FICS, FACS
4.8 /5
70 surveys
860.827.7690
  • Neurosurgery
  • Southington
  • Plainville
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Eric Sussman, MD Eric Sussman, MD
4.9 /5
81 surveys
860.278.0070
  • Neurosurgery
  • Hartford
  • MIddletown
  • Torrington
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Joel A. Bauman, MD Joel A. Bauman, MD
4.9 /5
183 surveys
860.696.2290
  • Spine Surgery
  • Meriden
  • Hartford
  • Cheshire
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Joseph A. Aferzon, MD Joseph A. Aferzon, MD 203.764.2999
  • Neurosurgery
  • Portland
Inam Urrehman Kureshi, MD Inam Urrehman Kureshi, MD
4.8 /5
134 surveys
860.278.0070
  • Neurosurgery
  • Hartford
  • Farmington
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Andrew Ervin Wakefield, MD, FAANS Andrew Ervin Wakefield, MD, FAANS
4.9 /5
160 surveys
860.688.1311
  • Spine Surgery
  • Windsor
Brendan Dyer Killory, MD, FAANS Brendan Dyer Killory, MD, FAANS
4.9 /5
164 surveys
860.696.2290
  • Neurosurgery
  • Hartford
  • Avon
  • Glastonbury
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Patrick Badere Senatus, MD, PhD, FACS, FAANS Patrick Badere Senatus, MD, PhD, FACS, FAANS
4.6 /5
84 surveys
860.870.6388
  • Neurosurgery
  • Vernon
Paul Joseph Schwartz, PhD, MD Paul Joseph Schwartz, PhD, MD
4.8 /5
117 surveys
860.278.0070
  • Neurosurgery
  • Hartford
Mark John Hornyak, MD Mark John Hornyak, MD
4.8 /5
103 surveys
860.889.9035
  • Neurosurgery
  • Mystic
  • Norwich
  • Willimantic
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Hyun Joo Park, MD Hyun Joo Park, MD 860.870.6388
  • Neurosurgery
  • Vernon