Dan Robinson, M.D. is a board-certified, fellowship-trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon who specializes in the comprehensive care of adult and adolescent spine surgery. He has interests in minimally invasive spine surgery and complex revision surgery.
Dr. Robinson is passionate about patient centered care and evidence-based treatments through continued learning and research, providing the best possible clinical solutions to his patients. He has had extensive training in cutting edge surgical techniques ranging from minimally invasive surgery to complex revision surgery.
He specializes in spinal disorders, ranging from disc herniations, spinal stenosis, and reconstruction of spinal deformities. Dr. Robinson believes that avoiding surgery, in many cases, is the smartest path to achieving the most successful result. When non-operative treatment methods do fail, recommendations for surgery are only made when the predicted results are expected to dramatically improve the patient’s quality of life. His approach to surgical treatment of spinal disease is to select the least invasive, most effective, and scientifically proven treatment available tailored to each individual patient and their needs.
Education
Undergraduate Degree
Biology
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Medical School
Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Residency
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
Fellowship Training
Indiana Spine Group, Carmel, IN
Certifications & Professional Memberships
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
North American Spine Society
Indiana State Medical Association
Indiana Orthopaedic Society
Publications & Presentations
University of North Carolina & Wake Med Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Raleigh, NC. 2018 – present
▪ Robinson, D.L., Lewis, S. & Regan, C. Spontaneous spinal epidural abscess in pregnancy: a case series. Spinal Cord Ser Cases 7, 79 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41394-021-00437-y
▪ Lewis S, Robinson D, Gentry R. Congenital Occipitalization of Craniocervical Junction Presents Unique Operative Challenges. Pending Submission: Nature’s Spinal Cord Series and Cases.
▪ Robinson D. Common Clinical Conditions of the Spine. In Clinical Foundations of Musculoskeletal Medicine. Springer, 2020. pp. 305-315.
▪ Titanium vs. Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: Radiographic and Clinical Outcomes (Retrospective study – in progress, pending submission early 2022). Primary Investigator – Conor Regan, MD
▪ Quality Improvement: EMR Standardized Order Sets Following Spine Surgery. University of North Carolina Hospitals (Ongoing QI project – completion early 2022). Faculty Advisor – Doug Weinberg, MD
Indiana University School of Medicine Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Indianapolis, IN
▪ Brinker AR, Liao J, Kraus KR, Kacena M, Loder RT, Robinson D, et al. Authorship trends in Spine: A bibliometric analysis from 1985-2015. Spine, in press.
▪ Eye Surgeons of Indiana Clinical Research, Indianapolis, IN 2014 – 2016. Primary Investigator – Kevin Waltz, MD
▪ Indiana University School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics, Indianapolis, IN 2013 – 2016. Primary Investigator – David Ingram, MD
▪ Robinson, D. Journal Club: STASCIS Study. UNC & WakeMed Orthopedics. Resident Spine Interest Group. November 2022. Chapel Hill, NC.
▪ Robinson, D. OITE Review for Residents: Designed and lead OITE curriculum for UNC Orthopedics. UNC Orthopedics. July – November 2022. Chapel Hill, NC.
▪ Robinson, D. Spontaneous Spinal Epidural Abscess in Pregnancy. North Carolina Orthopaedic Association Conference. Accepted for presentation October 2021. Pinehurst, NC.
▪ Lewis SM, Robinson D. Occipitalization of Craniocervical Junction Presents Unique Operative Challenges. North Carolina Orthopedic Association Conference. Accepted for presentation October 2021. Pinehurst, NC.
▪ Robinson, D. Case Presentations for Spine Journal Club. UNC & WakeMed Orthopedics. Resident Spine Interest Group. July 2021. Chapel Hill, NC.
▪ Robinson, D. Interesting Medical History. WakeMed Orthopedics Hand Surgery Conference. June 2021. Raleigh, NC.
▪ Robinson, D. Ligamentous Injuries of the Hand. WakeMed Orthopedics Hand Surgery Conference. March 2021. Raleigh, NC.
▪ Robinson, D. Proximal Junctional Kyphosis: Etiology & Risk Factors. UNC & WakeMed Orthopedics. Resident Spine Interest Group. September 2020. Raleigh, NC.
▪ Robinson, D. Basic Science OITE Review. UNC Orthopedics Morning Conference. September 2020, 2021. Chapel Hill, NC.
▪ Robinson, D. Osteoarthritis of the Hand. WakeMed Orthopedics Hand Surgery Conference. July 2020. Raleigh, NC.
▪ Robinson, D. Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) Aneurysm Formation can be Efficiently Reduced via an NADPH Oxidase Inhibitor. HB Wells Center for Pediatric Research, Indiana University School of Medicine. August 2017. Indianapolis, IN.
▪ Waltz KL, Robinson D, Wahl BJ: “Laser Vision Correction Enhancement after Implantation of a Diffractive Multifocal IOL.” American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery annual meeting. New Orleans, LA. May 2016.
▪ Robinson, D. Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) Aneurysm Formation. HB Wells Center for Pediatric Research, Indiana University School of Medicine. August 2016. Indianapolis, IN.
Awards & Recognition
- Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
– Marcus D. Ravdin Award 2018 : Award for Highest Academic Achievement, Valedictorian- A Donald Hubbard, John Barnhill, and Dr. & Mrs. John Pittman Awards 2018 : Separate awards for highest achievement in Pathology, Orthopaedics/Surgery, and Anatomy- Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society as Junior Inductee 2016 – 2018- Cornelius Family Medical Scholarship 2016 – 2018
• Monetary merit-based scholarship award based on academic achievement- Dr. E.D. John’s Medical Scholarship 2015 – 2018
• Monetary merit-based scholarship award based on academic achievement - Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society 2014
Founder’s Scholar & Scholarship 2012 – 2014
Indiana University Hutton Honors College 2010 – 2014