The only spine fellowship-trained neurosurgeon in the area, Dr. Frederik Pennings brings more than 25 years of training and experience in neurosurgery to the Institute. He is a renowned leader in minimally invasive spine surgery having innovated clinical practice as well as published on advances that improve patient outcomes. Prior to Holyoke Medical Center, Dr. Pennings established the Minimally Invasive Spine Center of New England and the MIS spine program at UMass Memorial Medical Center. Learn more about Dr. Pennings at penningsmd.com

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES: International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery; Society of Minimally Invasive Surgery; AANS/CNS section on Spine/Peripheral Nerves; Congress of Neurological Surgeons; Netherlands Society of Neurosurgeons

BOARD CERTIFICATION: Dr. Pennings is certified by the RGS (Registratiecommissie Geneeskundig Specialisten,” a Dutch registration board for medical specialists.