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Danny Mendelsohn

MD, MSc, FRCSC

Spine Surgeon

Neurosurgery

Known for minimally invasive spine surgery. Specializing in comprehensive care of the brain, neck & back, seeing 1,000 new patients annually.

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Experience:

8 years

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Location:

Vancouver, BC

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Consults:

Virtually & in-person

Speaks:

English

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Treats:

Adults

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About

At the Rapid Access Spine Clinic and his private office in North Vancouver, Dr. Mendelsohn sees over 1000 new patients each year. He has operating privileges at several facilities in the lower mainland and is part of the Division of Neurosurgery at Lion's Gate Hospital. He is a recognized expert in surgical interventions that relieve chronic back pain, sciatica, and spinal deformity, utilizing advanced image-guided and minimally invasive techniques to optimize patient recovery.

Dr. Mendelsohn’s neurosurgical training gives him a deep, granular understanding of the spinal cord and nerve roots. His private practice focuses on orthopedic spine procedures:

  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS): Utilizing muscle-sparing approaches for faster recovery and reduced postoperative pain.
  • Degenerative Spine Conditions: Advanced treatment for spinal stenosis, herniated discs, and degenerative disc disease.
  • Nerve Decompression: Sciatica, radiculopathy, and peripheral nerve surgery.
  • Complex Spinal Instrumentation: Fusion surgeries, deformity correction, and stabilization using intraoperative navigation technology.
  • Neurotrauma & Brain Neurosurgery: Comprehensive management of spinal trauma, brain tumors, and hydrocephalus

Dr. Mendelsohn has been a significant contributor to the clinical research surrounding CT-based intraoperative navigation for spine surgery, leading studies that proved image-guided surgery is not only safer for patients but highly cost-effective for healthcare systems.

Beyond clinical surgery, he is a leading, widely-cited voice in medical education research, specifically focusing on resident work hours, sleep, and the prevention of physician burnout.

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Advanced training

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Training & credentials

  • Neurosurgery Residency, University of British Columbia, 2017
    • Served as Chief Resident
    • Comprehensive 6 year program
  • MD, University of Western Ontario, 2011
  • Master of Science, Neuroscience, Dalhousie University, 2007
  • Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience, Dalhousie University, 2005
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Career

  • Neurosurgeon, Private Practice, New Westminster Surgical Centre
  • Founder/Director: Rapid Access Spine Clinic, North Vancouver.
  • Staff Surgeon, Lions Gate Hospital, 2017 - Present
  • Clinical Instructor, Division of Neurosurgery, University of British Columbia, 2017 - Present
  • 25 peer-reviewed papers on diverse topics including neuroethics, patient safety, physician wellness, and basic neuroscience
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Memberships

  • Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons
  • Vice President, Consultant Specialists of BC
  • Board of Directors, Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada

Sees patients at:

New Westminster Surgical Centre

223 Nelson's Crescent #501a,
New Westminster, BC V3L 0E4, Canada

Lions Gate Hospital

231 15th St E,
North Vancouver, BC V7L 2R3, Canada

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Does Dr. Mendelsohn do virtual consults?

Yes. Virtual or in-person consults are available.

Dr. Mendelsohn is within my home province, can they provide me surgical services?

Dr. Mendelsohn can see patients who live outside British Columbia who are seeking private spine or neurosurgical care. If you live in BC, he is generally not able to treat you privately for insured spine surgery in BC.

What languages does Dr. Mendelsohn speak?

English

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Mendelsohn?

Patients commonly seek Dr. Mendelsohn's expertise because they may be experiencing chronic back or neck pain, sciatica from a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, or nerve compression in the spine, and are considering lumbar discectomy, minimally invasive spine surgery, or cervical decompression. Dr. Mendelsohn is the founder and director of the Rapid Access Spine Clinic, served as Chief Resident in neurosurgery at the University of British Columbia, and is Vice President of Consultant Specialists of BC.

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