Venkatanarayanan Ganapathy, MD

Venkat Ganapathy, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in complex spine surgery with 13 years of clinical experience. He brings dual fellowship training in complex spine surgery from the University of Western Ontario and the University of Toronto, equipping him with expertise in treating a wide range of spinal conditions.

Dr. Ganapathy specializes in adult and adolescent spine deformities, including scoliosis and kyphosis, as well as cervical myelopathy and degenerative spine conditions. He offers advanced surgical interventions such as minimally invasive spine surgery, robotic-assisted procedures, complex deformity correction, kyphoplasty and radio-frequency ablation for spinal tumors. He also treats spinal stenosis, disc herniations, fractures, infections and tumors, including cases where patients continue to experience symptoms after previous back surgery.

With a patient-centered philosophy, Dr. Ganapathy prioritizes non-surgical treatment options before considering surgery. When surgical intervention is necessary, he utilizes both conventional and minimally invasive techniques, integrating the latest surgical technology. He believes in a collaborative approach, ensuring that each treatment plan aligns with the patient’s lifestyle, needs and goals. His guiding principle: “Good surgeons know how to operate, better ones know when to operate and the best know when not to operate.”

Originally from Tucson, Arizona, Dr. Ganapathy was inspired to pursue medicine by his family’s deep commitment to healthcare. Watching his grandfather overcome a debilitating spine condition and learning from his father, an ear, nose and throat surgeon, instilled in him a passion for patient care. After starting his career in primary care, he pursued his true calling in orthopedics and spine surgery. Today, he serves as an academic spine surgeon dedicated to advancing the field and providing the highest level of care for his patients.