Vertrae® is a leader in on-demand, personalized spine care. We offer both non-surgical and surgical treatments for neck and back problems. Treatment options include minimally invasive spine surgery, robotic-assisted spine surgery, physical therapy, steroid injections, spinal cord stimulators, and more. Our advanced techniques reduce recovery time, pain, and complications. Led by Dr. Kamal Woods, we focus on personalized, patient-centered care to help you regain your mobility and improve your quality of life.
At Vertrae®, we combine expert knowledge with best-in-class technology, ensuring every patient receives the best possible care. We prioritize your comfort and recovery, delivering solutions that are proven to get you back to living life faster.
We believe everyone deserves a life free from pain. At Vertrae®, we aim to transform lives by offering minimally invasive solutions that promote faster recovery and lasting relief. Chronic pain impacts more than your body—it affects your quality of life, and we’re here to change that.
Our driving force is simple: helping patients get back to what they love most.
Dr. Kamal Woods, MD, MBA, FAANS, is a board-certified neurosurgeon and founder of both Vertrae® (comprehensive spine care practice) and Vertrae® Surgery Center (state-of-the-art outpatient surgical facility) in Dayton, Ohio.
Through Vertrae®, Dr. Woods and his team provide complete spine care with office-based evaluation, diagnosis, nonsurgical treatment, and in-house physical therapy. For patients requiring surgery, Vertrae® Surgery Center offers advanced, minimally invasive spine surgery in a comfortable, modern setting with same-day discharge.
Dr. Woods’ dual leadership reflects his mission: whether patients need conservative care, advanced technology-driven surgery, or both, they find the proper care pathway under one trusted team.
Dr. Woods’s rare dual training in both orthopedic and neurosurgical spine techniques gives him unmatched versatility. Patients across Ohio and surrounding states seek him out for his advanced expertise in complex and minimally invasive procedures.
Dr. Woods has performed thousands of spine procedures, leading both Vertrae® (office-based care) and Vertrae® Surgery Center (surgical care). His experience spans robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery, motion-preserving disc replacement, spinal fusion, spinal cord stimulation, and conservative care, including spinal injections. His leadership in innovation and patient-first care has earned him recognition as one of the Top 1% of U.S. Doctors (America’s Most Honored Doctors – American Registry).
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Dr. Woods believes that true spine care extends far beyond the operating room. His philosophy combines surgical excellence with comprehensive nonsurgical options, ensuring every patient receives the proper treatment at the right time. Many patients achieve lasting relief through physical therapy and conservative care at Vertrae®, while others continue their journey with him at the Vertrae® Surgery Center for advanced surgical procedures.
At the heart of every decision and every surgery is Dr. Woods’ conviction that patients deserve world-class expertise delivered with genuine, personalized care. He is recognized for listening closely, explaining complex procedures in clear and reassuring language, and empowering patients to become active partners in their recovery.
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With 500+ five-star reviews across Google, Healthgrades, and WebMD, Dr. Woods is recognized not only for surgical mastery but also for compassion, trust, and results.
At Vertrae®, patients don’t have to travel between multiple offices and hospitals. Our comprehensive spine care practice and our state-of-the-art surgery center are located side by side in Miamisburg, Ohio, making your journey from consultation to recovery simple, seamless, and centered on you.
Vertrae® — Comprehensive Spine Care Practice
Many patients find long-term relief through conservative treatment at Vertrae® without needing surgery.
Vertrae® Surgery Center — Advanced Outpatient Spine Surgery
For patients who need surgery, the transition is seamless. Your care continues under the same trusted team, steps away.
Explore Vertrae® like never before with our interactive virtual tour, giving you an inside look at our state-of-the-art facilities designed for your comfort and care. Take a step inside to experience the welcoming environment and advanced technology that set Vertrae® apart in personalized spine care.
At Vertrae®, our mission is to deliver personalized, immediate care that addresses each patient’s unique needs. We provide expert, minimally invasive spinal solutions through virtual consultations and seamless in-person experiences—with no waiting and no delays. Our focus is on restoring mobility, relieving pain, and improving quality of life through compassionate, innovative care.
Vertrae® envisions a future where spinal care is not only highly effective but also easily accessible. We aim to redefine the patient experience by offering customized care plans, immediate access to appointments, and innovative treatments that promote faster recovery. Our vision is to empower patients to live pain-free, active lives with the convenience of modern, patient-first care.
