Cheerag Upadhyaya, MD, MBA, MSc, FAANS, FACS
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Clinical Associate Professor of Neurosurgery University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
Joined December 2012
A rewarding weekend in Phoenix 🌵—teaching MIS TLIF and cervical arthroplasty at the @AANSNeuro @NREFORG MIS & Enabling Technologies Course at @BarrowNeuro, and connecting with a phenomenal team at the QOD meeting to advance research in degenerative spine conditions.
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A great morning for the SpineCORe and QOD teams at the 2025 AANS Annual Meeting! Incredible energy as we mapped out the future of spine outcomes research — building on years of collaboration, innovation, and momentum. Huge congratulations to Dr. Deborah Boyett from Columbia
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Happening now! Which spinal procedures really work? Join us for powerful insights from long-term follow-up data powered by the Quality Outcomes Database (QOD)! Real-world evidence. Real impact. #AANS2025 #SpineSurgery #QOD #Outcomes #Neurosurgery
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This evening at the NREF Reception during the 2025 AANS Annual Meeting in Boston, we paused to remember Dr. Michael Groff—a beloved colleague, educator, mentor, and leader in our field. It was moving to hear the heartfelt words shared by Drs. Adam Arthur, Michael Wang, Praveen
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While it was humbling to sit next to these distinguished professors during the @MGBneurosurgery spine symposium , the true highlight was the T-shirt gun !
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What an incredible start to #AANS2025! The Opening Session brought powerful stories, bold research and a reminder that one voice can spark a ripple effect.
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Congrats to Dr Deborah Benzil for receiving the Leibrock Lifetime Achievement Award from the @councilsns Thank you for over 2 decades of trailblazing service to the Council and @neurosurgery ! #aans2025 @AANSNeuro @CNS_Update @ClevelandClinic
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Great MIS session at the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) in Boston! Ilya Laufer Paul Park Luis Manuel Tumialan Juan Uribe, MD
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Honored and thrilled to be on team @PennNSG @PennMedicine!
Meet our new Director of the Penn Spine Center and Division Head of Spine and Peripheral Nerve at Penn Medicine, @JohnHShinMD!
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Dr. Chiang presents on LITT for Brain metastasis and radiation necrosis! Great discussion! @AliBaajMD
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The Global Neurosurgery Forum brought the world's leading experts together to tackle today’s biggest challenges and opportunities in neurosurgery. Thanks to moderators Dr. Isabelle Germano and @jacquesmorcosmd for leading a powerful session! #GlobalNeurosurgery #AANS2025
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Celebrating some of our own today at the 2025 AANS Annual Meeting! Congratulations to Kai-Ming Fu MD, Dean Chou, MD, and Wilson Ray, MD for receiving well-deserved recognition from Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing for their outstanding service as Senior Associate Editor and
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Honored to step into the role of Clinical Supply Chain Medical Director at UNC Health.
Dr. @CheeragU has been appointed as Clinical Supply Chain Medical Director @UNC_Health_Care: https://t.co/K6PedHC6jJ
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Dr. @CheeragU has been appointed as Clinical Supply Chain Medical Director @UNC_Health_Care: https://t.co/K6PedHC6jJ
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Congratulations to Dr. James Rutka on an incredible tenure as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Neurosurgery. Wishing him all the best in this next chapter! #Neurosurgery #JNS #AcademicPublishing #Leadership #Gratitude #AANS2025 @AANSNeuro @CNS_Update @TheJNS
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Great to be part of the JNS Editorial Board Meeting at the AANS Annual Scientific Meeting this week. An incredible group of volunteers dedicated to upholding the highest standards in academic publishing. @AANSNeuro @TheJNS @CNS_Update
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AI and Data Science are transforming spinal surgery. Join AAOS and Spine Section - Special Course 1 at Spine Summit in Tampa. #DSPN #SpineSummit #AI
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🎉 Honored to be recognized as one of Castle Connolly's Top Doctors for 2025! I’m deeply grateful to my patients, colleagues, and mentors for their trust and support. It’s a privilege to care for patients and to contribute to the field of neurosurgery and spine care.
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