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.