Specialties:
Spine
Fellowship Trained:
Spine
Biography
- President of the Lumbar Spine Research Society, 2022
- Treasurer of the Lumbar Spine Research Society, 2022
- President of the Cervical Spine Research Society, 2014
He is semi-retired and no longer doing surgery, however, he is still evaluating and treating patients.
Clinic Locations
South Park
5935 Carnegie Blvd.
Suite 200
Charlotte, NC 28209
Suite 200
Charlotte, NC 28209
Spine Center - Charlotte
2001 Randolph Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28207
Charlotte, NC 28207
Education
- Davidson College -- Bachelor of Science
- University of North Carolina School of Medicine -- Doctor of Medicine
- Atrium Health - Carolinas Medical Center -- Internship
- Atrium Health - Carolinas Medical Center -- Residency
- Baylor College of Medicine-- Fellowship, Spine Surgery
Awards
- 2022 North Carolina's Top Doctors, Charlotte Region, SouthPark Magazine
- Named a 2021 Top Doctor by Charlotte Magazine
- 2013 Physician of the Year -- Charlotte Orthopedic Hospital, Novant Health
- Named by US News & World Report as a Top Doctor (story)
- Named among the Top 50 Spine Specialists in America
- Best Clinical Paper Award, 24 and 48 month results of the Prospective, Randomized controlled IDE study comparing Pro Disc-C and Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion -- International Spine Arthroplasty Society
My Team
Paul Ellis, PA-C
Testimonials
The doctors that I have had were great. They all have provided the care that I need with little hesitation. There is nothing that I have been disappointed with from this practice. My surgeon Dr Darden is GREAT!
From the Media Center
2022 Top Doctors Charlotte Magazine
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Charlotte Magazine Names 38 OrthoCarolina Physicians in 2021 Top Doctors List
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