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Dr. Michael G. Fehlings is a world-renowned spine surgeon and neuroscientist whose research has fundamentally advanced the treatment of complex spinal disorders. His primary focus areas include spinal oncology, degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM), and the development of innovative surgical techniques. Dr. Fehlings has been a pivotal figure in establishing modern standards for managing metastatic spine tumors, demonstrating that surgery remains the cornerstone for alleviating pain and neurological deterioration—work that has garnered over 86 citations. He has also been instrumental in shaping the future of spine surgery, as highlighted in his influential AOSpine North America perspective, which surveys cutting-edge equipment and next-generation patient care. Notably, his leadership in the AO Spine RECODE-DCM initiative has identified peri-operative rehabilitation as a critical, yet underexplored, opportunity for improving outcomes in DCM patients. With a career marked by hundreds of publications and thousands of citations, Dr. Fehlings’ contributions have not only refined surgical practice but have also set the research agenda for the field, making him a leading authority in spine care and a mentor to a generation of clinicians and scientists.