Westport Neurosurgeon Named to “SpineLine’s” 20 Under 40 List

Dr. Yanamadala is also with Hartford HealthCare Ayer Neuroscience Institute Spine Wellness Center in Westport. Contributed photo

Neurosurgeon Vijay Yanamadala, MD of the Hartford HealthCare Ayer Neuroscience Institute at St. Vincent's Medical Center was recently named to SpineLine’s annual 20 under 40 list. The list showcases the North American Spine Society (NASS) bright, young physicians under the age of 40. The SpineLine committee selects the most deserving individuals based on accomplishments to date, community service and philosophy of care.

Dr. Yanamadala is the medical director of spine quality for Hartford HealthCare. He has published more than 70 peer-reviewed publications, 25 book chapters and 45 abstracts. He also was awarded a 2017 NASS Resident and Fellow Research Award. In 2021, Dr. Yanamadala performed the first awake spine surgery at Hartford HealthCare and became the first surgeon in New England to perform an awake spinal fusion.

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