Congratulations to SpineLine’s 2026 20 Under 40 Class
Since 2018, SpineLine’s 20 Under 40 has recognized emerging leaders whose innovation, service, and dedication help shape the future of spine care. Selected through a competitive process that welcomes applications across the spine care field, each honoree is evaluated by the SpineLine Editorial Board based on professional accomplishments, leadership, scholarship, and service to NASS and their communities.
We are pleased to introduce the 2026 20 Under 40 class. This year’s honorees represent the breadth and diversity of the spine field including orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, rehabilitation specialists, and innovators from around the world. Today, they reflect the talent, collaboration, and forward-thinking spirit that continues to advance spine care.
Congratulations to SpineLine's 2026 20 Under 40 class!
Ken Blank, PhD, MS, MHA
Researcher
Hines, IL
Andres Bonilla, PhD, DVM, MSc
Researcher
Fort Collins, CO
James Caruso, MD
Neurosurgeon
Los Angeles, CA
Tan Chen, MD, FRCSC, FACS, FAAOS
Orthopedic Surgeon
Fairfax, VA
Alexander M. Crawford, MD, MPH
Orthopedic Surgeon
New York, NY
Mihir S. Dekhne, MD, MS
Orthopedic Surgeon
New York, NY
Jakob Dovgan, MD
Physiatry/Rehabilitation Medicine
Kansas City, KS
Murray Echt, MD
Neurosurgeon
Lebanon, NH
Michael Fields, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
New York, NY
Mitchell S. Fourman, MD, M.Phil, FAAOS
Orthopedic Surgeon
Bronx, NY
Sohaib Hashmi, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
Irvine, CA
Kathryn Jurenovich, DO
Orthopedic Surgeon
Boardman, OH
Taryn E. LeRoy, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
Boston, MA
Stephen Daniel Lockey, MD, MBA
Orthopedic Surgeon
Charlottesville, VA
Christopher McDonald, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
Providence, RI
Stephane Owusu-Sarpong, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
New York, NY
William L. Sheppard, MD, MPH
Orthopedic Surgeon
Los Angeles, CA
Hardeep Singh, MD, FAAOS
Orthopedic Surgeon
Farmington, CA
Junho Song, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
New York, NY
David A. Weiner, MD, MS, FAAOS
Orthopedic Surgeon
Washington, DC
For more detailed profiles, stay tuned for the September/October issue of SpineLine. Visit SpineLine's 20 Under 40 page for more information.