Karthik Madhavan, MD

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A Specialist in Neurosurgery

Dr. Karthik Madhavan specializes in spine surgery. He offers minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery, enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) and robotic spine surgery.

He specializes in these procedures:

  • Artificial disc replacement for herniated discs and pinched nerves
  • Cervical laminectomy and fusion
  • Cervical microdiscectomy
  • Complex spine surgery
  • Lumbar laminectomy
  • Lumbar microdiscectomy
  • Minimally invasive spinal fusions
  • Minimally invasive spine surgery for degenerative disc disease
  • Peripheral nerve release, including carpal tunnel and ulnar nerve releases
  • Spinal stenosis surgery
  • Spinal tumor biopsy and resection
  • Spine trauma and spinal cord surgery
  • Thoracic decompression and fusion
  • Vertebral augmentation

If you have one of these conditions, Dr. Madhavan can help:

  • Complex cervical spine disorders
  • Disc injuries
  • Herniated disc
  • Neck, thoracic, pelvis or lower back pain
  • Pinched nerves
  • Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
  • Scoliosis
  • Spinal deformities and spinal trauma
  • Spinal tumors
  • Spine-related sports or work injuries
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Stenosis
  • Whiplash

Dr. Madhavan is an assistant professor of neurosurgery at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences.

Speaks: English, Kannada, Hindi

Specialties

(701) 417-2000

Background Information

Education & Training History

Fellowship:
Spine Surgery: University of Miami, Miami, FL (2016-2018)
Residency:
Neurosurgery: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL (2010-2020)
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA (2009-2010)
Internship:
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bengaluru, India (2003-2004)
Medical School:
Shri B. M. Patil Medical College - BLDE, Vijayapura, India (1997-2002)
Graduate School:
Marimallappa Pre University College, Mysore, India (1995-1997)
Undergraduate School:
CFTRI School, Mysore, India

Experience & Research

Professional Memberships:

  • North Dakota Medical Association (2017-Present)
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology (2012-2017)

 

Selected Research and Publications:

  • Definitively Shows There is No Need to “Force It”: Anterior Placement Results in Ideal Cobb Angle Correction using Expandable TLIFs; PI - Anthony Russo MD, Zack Ray MD
  • Karthik Madhavan MD - Co-Principal Investigator, principal project design and development – Two-phase pilot prospective observational study of postoperative pain management following spine surgery using EXPAREL. Grant approved for $27,000. Sponsored by Pacira Inc. Principal Investigator Steven Vanni DO; Co-investigators – Allan Levi MD, Michael Wang MD, Glen Manzano MD
  • Karthik Madhavan MD, Iahn Cajigas MD - Co-Principal Investigator, Principal project design and development of project; Pilot study of Acetazolamide to prevent postoperative cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak in patients undergoing endoscopic skull base surgery, PI Ronal Benveniste MD PhD

Idea of Care

I believe that identifying and understanding what’s causing a patient pain is key to relieving their symptoms. I meticulously take a patient’s history and provide a physical exam while also seeking to understand their emotional needs.

Personal Interests

Dr. Madhavan enjoys playing cricket, softball, tennis and traveling with his family.

Awards and Distinctions

Department of Neurosurgery, University of Miami: Sal Vanni Inspirational Award (2012)


Stewart B. Dunsker, MD Award, awarded for the best clinical spine abstract (2017)

Charles Kuntz Scholar Award (2018)

North American Spine Society: Spineline’s 20 under 40 (2019)

Additional Locations

Sanford Brain & Spine Center Fargo

2301 25th St. S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103

(701) 417-6600

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