K. Daniel Riew, MD

Dr. Riew only does cervical surgeries. If you were told you might need a cervical spine surgery please see Dr. Riew. He is the only doctor you will need to see. I found out about Dr. Riew when it was too late for me. The remedy now required for me will be quite, quite extensive. He is a doctor you can trust. This is coming from a person who lost complete trust in doctors until I met Dr. Riew. I only wish I knew of him sooner for me.

—Vickie, from Healthgrades

I have had severe Rheumatoid Arthritis for 43 of my 45 years of life, and when I was diagnosed with cervical stenosis it was a BIG problem. It was going to be an extremely delicate and risky surgery; so much so, that no surgeon I went to in my home state would touch me! Finally, one of them thankfully knew about Dr. Riew and said I should look him up. Dr. Riew saved my life; he gave me back my walking and doing what I love! He is my miracle worker!! Thank goodness we have Dr. Riew!!

—Briana D., from Healthgrades

Thank you so much for your skillful surgery on my cervical spine. I feel as though you have made a tremendous improvement in the quality of my life. With Cervical stenosis it is as though you have lost control of your own body. Movements and actions that your previously performed without any thought become replaced by struggles and frustrations. Now with your help, I am gradually regaining strength and abilities.

—Y.C.

Daniel Riew, MD, represents for me the model cervical spine surgeon. I’ve known him for a long time and spent time with him in the USA and all over the world when he was President of the CSRS (Cervical Spine Research Society) and I was President of CSRS-ES (Cervical Spine Research Society — European Section). As a speaker, he is clear, didactic and brings huge personal experience with spinal surgery. But most of all, I appreciate his honesty, ability to share personal experience, different from what can be acquired from publications, and free of any conflicts of interest. As a surgeon, through publications on techniques and surgical courses that are internationally well-known, he proves his brightness, his skill and his intelligence in decision-making and appropriate indications. And to conclude, he is a charming person, very warm and very close to his patients.

• Philippe Bancel, MD

  • Past President of the Cervical Spine Research Society-European Section

  • Member of the French National Academy of Surgery

  • Orthopedic Spine and Trauma Surgeon

  • Gpe Hospital Cochin Saint Vincent de Paul

  • Paris, France

Dr. Riew is an esteemed colleague and is considered one of the most highly specialized and most experienced cervical spine surgeons in the world. He is a respected educator and member of the spine scientific community, with numerous outstanding publications. He has also undertaken strong leadership positions in some of the most influential societies, such as President of the Cervical Spine Research Society (CSRS), and President of AOSpine. I would not hesitate to let him operate on a family member, should they need spine surgery.

• Claudio Lamartina, MD
  • Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon
  • Deputy Editor of European Spine Journal
  • EFM Professor of Orthopaedic Specialization School, Milan University and Neurosurgery Specialization School, Turin University
  • Chair GSpine4 and Director of Spinal Research Program
  • I.R.C.C.S. — Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi
  • Milan, Italy

Dr. Riew is internationally recognized as a leader in the Cervical Spine area. As surgeon and educator he brings enormous benefit to spinal surgeons’ community around the world, thus improving patient care.

• Dr. Luiz Roberto Vialle
  • Professor of Orthopedics, School of Medicine
  • Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná
  • Curitiba Brazil

Dr. Riew is widely considered to be the top cervical spine surgeon in the world. He has greatly impacted the care and treatment of all kinds of cervical spine patients and has had a leading role in educating the next generation of both Orthopedic and Neurosurgical spine surgeons. He has also been sharing his experience with not only US spine surgeons but also spine surgeons worldwide. He is a globally well-known best surgeon and teacher.

• Yu SUN, MD
  • Chief Specialist Spine Surgeon
  • Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
  • Head of Cervical Section
  • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Institute of Spine Surgery
  • Peking University Third Hospital
  • Beijing, China; Monterrey, N.L. México

I’ve known Dr. Daniel Riew for well over a decade. Dan is an accomplished and internationally-recognized leader, highly experienced and a passionate cervical spine surgeon. He is a role model for surgeons all around the world with his dedication to cervical spine patient care, education and research. He is a precious friend with a wonderful smile and warm-hearted attitude, definitely a surgeon you would trust with the lives of your loved ones.

• Ahmet Alanay MD
  • Professor of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
  • Pediatric and Adult Spinal Disorders
  • Acibadem University School of Medicine
  • Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
  • Comprehensive Spine Center
  • Acibadem Maslak Hospital
  • Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. Riew is a remarkable, kind and caring person and a fantastic surgeon. Dr. Riew was highly recommended to me and now I know why.

Professor Riew is considered one of the foremost cervical spinal surgeons across the globe, with his surgical skill and expertise only exceeded by his pleasant disposition. No complicated cervical spine case is complete without his highly valued advice.

• Professor A. J. Vlok
  • Consultant Neurosurgeon and Head of Department Neurosurgery
  • University of Stellenbosch and Tygerberg Academic Hospital
  • South Africa