Kaveh Khajavi, MD, FACS, FAANS
Minimally Invasive & Complex Spine Surgery
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Experience. Research. Innovation.
For nearly three decades, Dr. Kaveh Khajavi has focused his practice on the treatment of spinal disorders, with particular expertise in minimally invasive and complex spine surgery. His approach combines extensive surgical experience with clinical research, objective outcomes measurement, and the development and evaluation of new surgical techniques and technologies.
Dr. Khajavi believes that successful spine care begins with an accurate diagnosis and a clear understanding of the patient’s goals. Surgery is not always the answer. When surgery is necessary, the objective is to select the right procedure for the individual patient and, whenever possible, accomplish it with the least disruption to normal anatomy.
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Evidence-Based Spine Surgery. A Different Approach to Spine Surgery
Spine care has changed dramatically over the past several decades. New technologies and procedures are introduced frequently, often accompanied by claims of being “minimally invasive,” “robotic,” or otherwise superior to traditional treatment. Not every new technology represents an improvement for patients.
Dr. Khajavi’s approach has been to evaluate new techniques based on clinical evidence and measurable patient outcomes rather than marketing claims.
Conservative treatment is emphasized whenever appropriate. The vast majority of patients with spine-related problems do not require surgery and are best treated initially with appropriate nonsurgical care. When an operation is necessary, the goal is not simply to perform the newest or least invasive procedure—it is to choose the operation most likely to solve the patient’s problem safely and effectively, while minimizing the impact of surgery whenever possible.
Dr. Khajavi has spent much of his career not only performing spine surgery, but studying its results. His published clinical research has examined minimally invasive lumbar fusion, lateral spine surgery, adult spinal deformity, spondylolisthesis, cervical fusion, neuromonitoring, surgical safety and emerging spine technologies.
Since establishing Georgia Spine & Neurosurgery Center in 2003, Dr. Khajavi has also maintained a clinical outcomes program designed to objectively evaluate how patients respond to treatment. These data have helped guide clinical decision-making, evaluate new surgical techniques and contribute to peer-reviewed research.
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Areas of Expertise
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery • Complex & Revision Spine Surgery • Adult Scoliosis & Spinal Deformity • Cervical Spine Surgery • Second Opinions
For patients facing a major spine operation—or receiving conflicting recommendations—a second opinion can help clarify the diagnosis, available alternatives and whether surgery is actually necessary.
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Make an appointment
Dr. Khajavi practices with Southeastern Neurosurgical Specialists at the Northside Hospital Atlanta campus.
Appointments: Main office: 404-299-3338 or 404-780-7831
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