DenverSpine - Spine Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Jatana

physician biographies

Sanjay Jatana, MD
Board-certified, fellowship-trained spine surgeon

Dr. Jatana focuses on general spinal surgery and has special interest and training in the cervical spine (neck). He also specializes in treating patients who require repeat or revision surgery.

During surgery, Dr. Jatana employs spinal cord monitoring techniques and a microscope to facilitate safety and accuracy. His goal is to accurately identify the pain source so that surgery is successful in alleviating the symptoms. After surgery, Dr. Jatana prefers to follow his patients for at least two years to ensure long-term positive results.

Profile
Specializing in treatment of complex disorders of the cervical spine, degenerative lumbar spine and microsurgery.

Diplomate, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Former Assistant Clinical Professor – University of California-Irvine School of Medicine

College
Rensselear Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York
Bachelor of Science in Biology

Medical School
Faculte Libre de Medicine, Lille, France
UMDNJ-Rutgers Medical School, Camden, New Jersey

Internship
General Surgery – Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Torrance, California
General Surgery – Post Graduate year II, Harbor-UCLA
Medical Center, Torrance, California

Residencies
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Department of Orthopedics,
Chief Resident - Department of Orthopedics

Research Fellow
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Department of Orthopedics

Fellowship
Spine Surgery – Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center Downey, California

Memberships
North American Spine Society
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
American Medical Association
Arapahoe Medical Society
Colorado Medical Society
Denver Medical Society

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