A specialist in spinal reconstructive surgery, Jeffrey A. Kozak, M.D., is a noted surgeon, inventor, and contributor to the body of spinal literature. His clinical practice emphasizes maximization of conservative care, as well as offering the complete spectrum of spinal surgical intervention, from out-patient spinal surgery to major spinal reconstruction. He has special interest in helping patients who obtained a poor result with prior spinal surgery.

Research is a critical aspect of his practice, which allows continual modification and improvement in the care provided to his patients.

Dr. Kozak holds staff appointments at Texas Orthopedic Hospital, The Methodist Hospital, Methodist Diagnostic Hospital, and Texas Institute for Rehabilitation and Research.

His professional appointments include:

• Founding Member of the Texas Spine Society
• Past President of the Texas Spine Society
• Appointment by the State of Texas to The Texas Worker's Compensation Spine Task Force
• Appointment to the North American Spine Society Outcome Committee
• Charter Diplomat of the American Board of Spine Surgery
• Vice Chief of Staff, Texas Orthopedic Hospital, Houston, Texas

Dr. Kozak has completed over 50 academic productions, including professional articles, book chapters, and symposium presentations. He has served as a faculty member in several spinal instrumentation courses. After being appointed to the Texas Workers' Compensation Task Force, Dr. Kozak was one of the leading contributors in the creation of an extensive guideline to improve the care of the Texas worker with spinal injuries.

Dr. Kozak has special interest and training in the anterior approach to spinal disorders. He has participated in the design of several spinal implants, and holds a patent for the invention of a spinal fixation device.

A native of West Texas, Dr. Kozak earned his Bachelor's Degrees in Biomedical Engineering and Electrical Engineering with honors from Duke University. He completed his Medical Doctorate, internship, and orthopedic surgery residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. During his residency he received the Paul Harrington Award for Excellence in Orthopedic Surgery. He was awarded a spinal fellowship in England, France, and Germany, to study with many of the world's leading spinal specialists.

Dr. Kozak is a member of multiple professional societies:

• American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
• North American Spine Society
• Texas Spine Society
• American Medical Association
• Texas Medical Association
• Texas Medical Foundation
• American Back Society
• Harris County Medical Society
• Houston Orthopedic Society

In addition to his Texas medical license, Dr. Kozak is licensed in the states of Louisiana, Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho, and certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

A specialist in spinal reconstructive surgery, Jeffrey A. Kozak, M.D., is a noted surgeon, inventor, and contributor to the body of spinal literature. His clinical practice emphasizes maximization of conservative care, as well as offering the complete spectrum of spinal surgical intervention, from out-patient spinal surgery to major spinal reconstruction. He has special interest in helping patients who obtained a poor result with prior spinal surgery.

Research is a critical aspect of his practice, which allows continual modification and improvement in the care provided to his patients.

Dr. Kozak holds staff appointments at Texas Orthopedic Hospital, The Methodist Hospital, Methodist Diagnostic Hospital, and Texas Institute for Rehabilitation and Research.

His professional appointments include:

• Founding Member of the Texas Spine Society
• Past President of the Texas Spine Society
• Appointment by the State of Texas to The Texas Worker's Compensation Spine Task Force
• Appointment to the North American Spine Society Outcome Committee
• Charter Diplomat of the American Board of Spine Surgery
• Vice Chief of Staff, Texas Orthopedic Hospital, Houston, Texas

Dr. Kozak has completed over 50 academic productions, including professional articles, book chapters, and symposium presentations. He has served as a faculty member in several spinal instrumentation courses. After being appointed to the Texas Workers' Compensation Task Force, Dr. Kozak was one of the leading contributors in the creation of an extensive guideline to improve the care of the Texas worker with spinal injuries.

Dr. Kozak has special interest and training in the anterior approach to spinal disorders. He has participated in the design of several spinal implants, and holds a patent for the invention of a spinal fixation device.

A native of West Texas, Dr. Kozak earned his Bachelor's Degrees in Biomedical Engineering and Electrical Engineering with honors from Duke University. He completed his Medical Doctorate, internship, and orthopedic surgery residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. During his residency he received the Paul Harrington Award for Excellence in Orthopedic Surgery. He was awarded a spinal fellowship in England, France, and Germany, to study with many of the world's leading spinal specialists.

Dr. Kozak is a member of multiple professional societies:

• American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
• North American Spine Society
• Texas Spine Society
• American Medical Association
• Texas Medical Association
• Texas Medical Foundation
• American Back Society
• Harris County Medical Society
• Houston Orthopedic Society

In addition to his Texas medical license, Dr. Kozak is licensed in the states of Louisiana, Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho, and certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.