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Dr. Matthew T. Neal, MD

Neurosurgeon at Mayo Clinic Spine Center

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Meet Dr. Matthew T. Neal, MD

Matthew Neal, M.D. is a board-certified and fellowship-trained neurosurgeon with Mayo Clinic Spine Center.

Dr. Neal at a Glance

Dr. Neal's clinical and research interests include minimally invasive spinal surgery, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) and sports-related spinal injuries.
He attended Sewanee-University of the South in Tennessee where he was a Wilkins Scholar and a NCAA football athlete.
He serves as Associate Residency Program Director and Director for the Minimally Invasive Spine and Sports Neurosurgery Programs in addition to his clinical duties.

Connect with Dr. Neal regarding your spinal condition. As a former college athlete, he understands how important it is to determine best course of action for your unique circumstance.

Dr. Neal is a member of Mayo Clinic Spine Center

Doctor Quote

I approach each patient like I would a member of my family. I try to avoid surgery. When surgery is necessary, I use the least invasive surgery possible to address the problem.

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How Dr. Matthew T. Neal, MD Can Help You

Specialties

Neurosurgeon
Spine Surgeon

Languages Spoken

English

Years in Practice

6 Years

Education

Fellowship - Neurosurgery - Complex Spinal Surgery, Barrow Neurological Institute
Residency - Neurosurgery, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
Internship - General Surgery, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
Medical School, University of Tennessee College of Medicine
Bachelor of Science, Sewanee: The University of the South

Conditions

Brain Tumors
Cervical Spine Disorders
Complex Spinal Disorders
Degenerative Disc Disease
Degenerative Spinal Conditions
Foot Drop
Herniated Disc/Bulging Disc
Kyphosis
Lower Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Disorders
Myelopathy
Neck Pain
Sciatica/Radiculopathy/Leg Pain
Scoliosis and Deformity
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Tumors
Spondylolisthesis
Sports Injuries

Treatment

Anterior Cervical Corpectomy
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)
Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF)
Anterior/Posterior Lumbar Fusion
Cervical Disc Replacement
Endoscopic Microdiscectomy
Laminectomy
Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Lumbar Corpectomy
Microdiscectomy/Microdecompression
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Neck/Cervical Spine Surgery
Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy
Posterolateral Lumbar Fusion
Scoliosis Surgery
Spinal Cord Surgery
Spinal Fusion
Spine Surgery
Sports Medicine
Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF)

Accolades for Dr. Matthew T. Neal, MD

Professional Distinctions

Director, Minimally Invasive Spine Program in Mayo Clinic Arizona
Director, Sports Neurosurgery Program
Associate Chair for Clinical Research, Mayo Clinic Department of Neurosurgery in Arizona
Member of Patient Experience Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Arizona

Professional Affiliations

Member, American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Member, Congress of Neurological Surgeons
Member, American Association of Neurological Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeons - Spine Section
Member, North American Spine Society
Member, North American Spine Society - Minimally Invasive Spine Section
Member, Arizona Medical Association