Dr. Michael Gerling, MD

Chosen as one of New York's top three doctors in Spine Surgery.

Dr. Michael Gerling is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon and the founder and medical director of the Gerling Institute. He has held board certification from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery since 2008 and recertified in 2018. He trained in spine surgery at Case Western Reserve University under Dr. Henry Bohlman. He was among the first U.S. surgeons to perform awake spinal fusion and endoscopic spinal decompression. He chairs education for the Cervical Spine Research Society. He sees patients on Park Avenue in Manhattan, plus offices in Kew Gardens and Staten Island.

(212) 882-1110

740 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10021

www.gerlinginstitute.com

Awards & Certifications:

Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (2008, recertified 2018)
Chairman of Education and Board Member, Cervical Spine Research Society
Founder and Medical Director, Gerling Institute

Education & Training:

MD, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine
Residency, Ochsner Clinic
Fellowship, Spine Surgery, Case Western Reserve University (trained under Dr. Henry Bohlman)

Why did we choose Dr. Michael Gerling, MD as one of our Top Doctors?

Top3Doctors.com selected Dr. Michael Gerling as a top spine surgeon in New York because of his spine fellowship, his early use of awake and endoscopic surgery, and his national teaching role. He trained in spine surgery at Case Western Reserve University under Dr. Henry Bohlman, a pioneer in the field. He has been certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery since 2008 and recertified in 2018. Today he chairs education for the Cervical Spine Research Society and sits on its board. His research appears in peer-reviewed journals.

What sets Dr. Gerling apart is his use of less invasive surgery. He was among the first surgeons in the United States to perform awake spinal fusions and endoscopic spinal decompressions, which can mean smaller incisions and no general anesthesia for the right patient. He founded the Gerling Institute and leads it as medical director. Patients can see him on Park Avenue in Manhattan, in Kew Gardens, Queens, or in Staten Island. For these reasons, Top3Doctors.com proudly names Dr. Michael Gerling among the top three spine surgeons in New York.