Biography
Dr. Brian Handal is a board-eligible orthopedic spine surgeon who joined DMOS in August 2024. With a focus on precision and patient outcomes, he strives to redefine excellence in his practice by providing top-tier spine care tailored to each patient’s needs.
Originally from Houston, TX, he completed his orthopedic residency at Kettering Health in Dayton, OH and went on to the Florida Orthopaedic Institute in Tampa, FL to complete his fellowship training in Orthopedic Surgery of the Spine. His specialties include complex and minimally invasive spine surgery, workers’ compensation, degenerative spinal disorders, AI-driven custom 3D printed implants, artificial lumbar/cervical disc replacement, sacroiliac joint dysfunction and fusion, spine robotics/navigation, lateral and anterior spinal surgery, adult deformity/scoliosis, spine osteoporosis and fractures. He has also been involved in research and teaching endeavors aimed at advancing the field of spine surgery and improving patient outcomes.
Dr. Handal’s approach to his practice revolves around the patient, where he prioritizes open communication, personalized treatment plans and compassionate care. Whether he is helping a patient regain mobility, alleviate pain or restoring quality of life, knowing that he has made a difference in someone’s life drives him to continue to strive for excellence.
Outside of DMOS, Dr. Handal enjoys exploring the great outdoors through biking, weightlifting, hiking, cycling and camping, as well as spending time with his wife and son. He also has a background as a professional violinist and has even performed at Carnegie Hall.
Credentials
Medical Education
- Des Moines University College of Medicine; Des Moines, IA
Orthopedic Residency
- Kettering Health Orthopedic Surgery Residency; Dayton, OH
Fellowship Training
- Florida Orthopaedic Institute; Tampa, FL
Associations
- Member, American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO)
- Member, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- Member, American Orthopaedic Assosciation
- Member, North American Spine Society
- Member, Cervical Spine Research Society
- Member, Lumbar Spine Research Society
Board Eligible
- American Osteopathic Association
- American Osteopathic Board of Orthopaedic Surgery