Journal of Spine

Eric Elowitz

Biography

Dr. Elowitz is a board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in minimally invasive spinal surgery. His primary focus is on the surgical treatment of degenerative spinal disorders, including disc herniation, lumbar spondylolisthesis, and cervical myelopathy. Dr. Elowitz was previously the co-director of the Minimally Invasive Spine Center at Roosevelt Hospital. In January 2010 he joined the Weill Cornell Brain and Spine Center, where he continues to help advance the field of minimally invasive spinal surgery.

Research Interest

 Dr. Elowitz has an active interest in clinical research relating to outcome studies of newer, minimally invasive surgical techniques. He has presented papers and written chapters on the lateral approach for spinal fusions and is a recognized expert in this area. Dr. Elowitz is also a prior recipient of the Young Investigator Award from the Section on Tumors of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.