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Biography
Dr. Anderson is an orthopedic spine surgeon dedicated to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care with a thoughtful and conservative approach to treatment. He believes in treating the whole patient—not just the condition—and works closely with each individual to develop personalized care plans that align with their goals and lifestyle with the aim to reduce pain and improve function.
Dr. Anderson completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan before earning his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. He went on to complete his orthopedic surgery residency at the renowned Rothman Institute, followed by advanced fellowship training in spine surgery at the Cleveland Clinic.
With a foundation in traditional surgical principles and a commitment to innovation, Dr. Anderson incorporates minimally invasive techniques when appropriate to optimize outcomes and recovery. He treats a broad spectrum of spinal conditions affecting the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, including cervical and lumbar disc herniation, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, radiculopathy, neurogenic claudication, myelopathy, spinal instability, and fractures. His experience spans procedures ranging from minimally invasive interventions such as microdiscectomy and kyphoplasty to advanced reconstructive techniques. His surgical expertise includes anterior, lateral, and posterior approaches to the spine, performing procedures including anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), cervical total disc arthroplasty and other motion-preserving techniques, as well as lumbar interbody fusion procedures including anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF), transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF), and lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF).
Dr. Anderson is also deeply committed to education and mentorship, playing an active role in training the next generation of spine surgeons as part of the OrthoCarolina spine fellowship program. He is dedicated to fostering clinical excellence, surgical skill development, and thoughtful patient care among trainees.
As part of a multidisciplinary team, Dr. Anderson is committed to providing comprehensive spine care, ensuring patients receive coordinated, high-quality treatment across every stage of their journey.
Matthews, NC 28105
Suite 100
Matthews, NC 28105
Monroe, NC 28112
Charlotte, NC 28207
- University of Michigan - Bachelor of Science
- Jefferson Medical College - Doctor of Medicine
- Thomas Jefferson University Hospital - Rothman Institute - Residency
- Cleveland Clinic - Fellowship
- Dr. Anderson is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in Spine.
- Member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Member of the North American Spine Society
- AO Spine North America
- North Carolina Medical Society
- AOA National Honor Society, Jefferson Medical College
- Philip and Bella Medoff Memorial Prize, Jefferson Medical College
- Louis A. Goldstein Award for Best Clinical Poster Presentation - SRS 46th Annual Mtg 2011
PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLES
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Rihn JA, Anderson DT, Harris E, Lawrence J, Jonsson H, Wilsey J, Hurlbert RJ, Vaccaro AR. A review of the TLICS system: a novel, user-friendly thoracolumbar trauma classification system.
Acta Orthop. 2008 Aug;79(4):461-6. - Rihn JA, Anderson DT, Sasso R, Zdeblick T, Lenke L, Harris MB, Chapman JR, Vaccro AR. Emergency Room Management, Imaging, and Classification of Thoracolumbar Injuries. Inst Course Lect. 2009;58:619-28.
- Rihn JA, Anderson DT, Lamb K, DeLuca PF, Bata A, Marchetto PA, Neves N, Vaccaro AR. Cervical Spine Injuries in American Football. Sports Med. 2009;39(9):697-708.
- Rihn JA, Radcliff K, Hilibrand AS, Anderson DT, Zhao W, Lurie J, Vaccaro AR, Freedman MK, Albert TJ, Weinstein JN. Does Obesity Affect Outcomes of Treatment for Lumbar Stenosis and Degenerative Spondylolisthesis? Analysis of the Spine Patient Outcomes Research Trial (SPORT). Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2012 May 18.
PRESENTATIONS/POSTERS/ABSTRACTS
- Anderson DT, Neuman BJ, Radcliff K, Albert TJ, Anderson DG, Vaccaro AR, Hilibrand AS. The Incidence of Lumbar Adjacent Segment Disease: A Comparison of Single-level Lumbar Fusion Procedures.
- Neuman BJ, Anderson DT, Radcliff K, Albert TJ, Anderson DG, Vaccaro AR, Hilibrand AS. Does a Multilevel Lumbar Laminectomy with a Single Level PLF Increase the Risk of Adjacent Segment Disease? A Comparative Analysis.
- Anderson DT, DiIorio TM, Kurd MF, Maltenfort M, Rihn JA. Anti-emesis after Spine Surgery. Does a Single Pre-operative Dose of Aprepitant Reduce Nausea and Vomiting?
- Anderson DT, Mayer EA, Krishnaney A. Lumbar microdiscectomy and lumbar decompression improve functional outcomes and depression scores.
BOOK CHAPTERS
- Pahl MA, Anderson DT, Anderson DG. High-Grade Spondylolisthesis. In Anderson DG, Vaccaro AR (eds). Decision Making in Spinal Care. New York: Thieme Medical Publishers. June 2007:311-315.
- Anderson DT, Hilibrand AS. Anterior Cervical Corpectomy/Diskectomy. In Vaccaro AR, Baron EM (eds). Operative Techniques – Spine Surgery. Philadelphia: Saunders/Elsevier. Oct 2007:65-74.
- Anderson DT, Shimer AL. Disc Arthroplasty for the Treatment of Degenerative Disorders of the Lumbar Spine. In Shen FH, Shaffrey CI (eds). Arthritis and Arthroplasty: The Spine. Philadelphia: Saunders/Elsevier. Nov 2009: 357-364.
- Anderson DT, Albert TJ. Cervical Spondylosis. Chapter 6. In Rihn JA, Harris EB (eds.) Musculoskeletal Examination of the Spine: Making the Complex Simple. SLACK Incorporated. 2011: p82-97.
- Anderson DT, Rihn JA. Deformity. In Baaj AA, Mummaneni PV, Uribe JS, Vaccaro AR, Greenberg MS (eds). Handbook of Spine Surgery. New York: Thieme Medical Publishers. 2012: 163-171.
- Anderson DT, Rihn JA, Albert TJ. Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy and Radiculopathy: Natural History and Clinical Presentation. In Benzel EC (ed): The Cervical Spine, 5th Edition. Philadelphia: Lippincot Williams and Wilkins. July 2012:928-933.
- Anderson DT, Hilibrand AS. Anterior Cervical Corpectomy/Diskectomy. In Vaccaro AR, Baron EM (eds). Operative Techniques – Spine Surgery, 2nd Edition. Philadelphia: Saunders/Elsevier. 2012: 43-49.
I was very impressed with Dr. Anderson and his staff. They were all friendly and very helpful. Dr. Anderson answered all my questions. I will recommend him to family and friends.
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