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Dr. Vemuri specializes in the treatment of and procedures related to diseases of the spine. He received the Orthopaedic Student of the Year award for excellence in orthopedics from Midwestern University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. Following his position as Chief Resident during his final year of residency in orthopedic surgery, he went on to complete advanced training in orthopedic and neurosurgical spine surgery. Dr. Vemuri completed this additional training at Louisville’s Norton Leatherman Spine Center through their Spine Fellowship program.

While Dr. Vemuri is a spine surgeon, he is committed to exhausting all non-surgical treatment options before considering surgical intervention. His primary objective is to help patients get back to enjoying their lives through restoring function from painful spinal conditions. His interest in minimally invasive surgeries is due in large part to increased chances for reduced blood loss, less tissue damage, and a faster recovery time for his patients.

In addition to his medical degree, Dr. Vemuri also has a bachelor’s in cello performance from Lawrence University Conservatory of Music and a master’s degree in cello performance from the world renowned Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. He also enjoys maintaining an active lifestyle through activities such as running, skiing, hiking, traveling, golfing, and cooking.

An advanced approach to spine care. Neck and back pain are among the most common health ailments that Americans face – even many young and otherwise healthy adults experience low back pain, neck stiffness, and related problems on a frequent basis.

“It’s estimated that almost 80 percent of Americans will have back pain at some point in their lives, which is a really alarming statistic,” says. Dr. Vemuri. “The spine is a remarkably complex structure and it is vulnerable to a wide variety of injuries and degenerative conditions.”

Dr. Vemuri is ready to help when spinal conditions like disc herniation, nerve compression, fractures, and muscle strains strike. Instead of rushing to surgical treatment, Dr. Vemuri uses evidence-based conservative therapies to promote spinal mobility and healing. In fact, most patients are able to effectively manage their pain through these non-surgical approaches. When surgery is clinically appropriate, however, Dr. Vemuri utilizes muscle-sparing techniques to address spine disorders with as little disruption to healthy tissues as possible.

Physician Assistant specializing in orthopaedics under the supervision of spine surgeon, Venu Vemuri, D.O.

Megan is a certified Physician Assistant specializing in orthopaedics under the supervision of Venu Vemuri, D.O. She graduated from the Physician Assistant Program at the Wake Forest School of Medicine in 2011. Not only is Megan a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, but she is also board certified by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants.

While pursuing her undergraduate degree at Northwestern University, Megan worked as a student athletic trainer with all varsity sports. In 2001, she became a certified Athletic Trainer. After finishing a Graduate Assistantship with KORT Physical Therapy, she worked with the Orthopedic and Sports Medicine department at Duke University in North Carolina. Before going to school to become a certified Physician Assistant, she also served as an Athletic Trainer for the Men’s Football and Basketball programs with the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY.

Following her graduation from Physician Assistant school, Megan finally moved back home to Louisville, KY. Prior to working for Louisville Orthopaedic Clinic, she worked as a certified Physician Assistant for a local physician office specializing in Gastroenterology. She is happy to be back in the field of orthopedics using her skills and experience gained throughout her professional and educational career.