Internationally Recognized Leader in Complex Spine Surgery and Research
Dr. Shay Bess is committed to improving spine care through innovative research and compassionate patient care
Dr. Shay Bess is committed to improving spine care through innovative research and compassionate patient care
-Dr. Shay Bess has over 20 years of experience in scoliosis treatment, spinal deformity surgery, spine research, and medical leadership.
-Dr. Shay Bess completed his undergraduate degree at Columbia University in NYC, his medical degree at The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, his residency in orthopedic surgery at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, and his fellowship in adult and pediatric scoliosis and spine surgery at Washington University in St. Louis, MO.
-Dr. Shay Bess has an outstanding local, national, and international reputation for expert, ethical, and compassionate spine care. Many physicians refer their patients to Dr. Shay Bess.
-Dr. Shay Bess founded the International Spine Study Group in 2009 and leads the group as its president. Since its inception, the International Spine Study Group has presented over 2,000 scientific abstracts, has published over 450 peer reviewed manuscripts, has secured over 15 research and educational grants, and is internationally recognized as the leading global research and education organization dedicated to studying and advancing treatment options for adult spinal deformity and improving patient care and outcomes.
-The Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) Joint Section on Spinal Disorders presented to Dr. Shay Bess in February of 2025 with the Orthopedic Meritorious Award for his commitment to excellence, leadership, and substantial contributions to the advancement of spine surgery and spine research.
-Dr. Shay Bess is an active fellow of the Scoliosis Research Society, was the 2022 Annual Meeting Program Chairman, and from 2014-2023 worked on the SRS Development Committee, Evidence Based Medicine Committee, Coding Committee, Abstract Review Committee, and Grants Committee.
-Dr. Shay Bess is a Member of the Editorial Review Board for Spine Deformity Journal, Spine Journal, and Operative Neurosurgery.
-Dr. Shay Bess is the founder of Pediatric Scoliosis Surgical Services at Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children.
-Dr. Shay Bess is an Active Member of the North American Spine Society with committee memberships in Spine Deformity, Evidence Based Medicine Committee, Section Leader for DVT Prophylaxis and Prevention in Spine Surgery, Lumbar Spondylolisthesis, and Lumbar Disc Degeneration.
Dr. Shay Bess’ other achievements and professional activities include:
-Dr. Shay Bess has written and been awarded over 20 clinical research and educational grants valued over $15M and presented over 490 Scientific Podiums/Presentations.
-Dr. Shay Bess has written 520+ Peer Reviewed Original Manuscripts which can be found on PubMed National Library of Medicine Website at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=shay+bess
-Dr. Shay Bess has written 18 Book Chapters and Reviews.
-Colorado Magazine Best Doctors, Colorado Magazine Best Orthopedic Spine Surgeons
-Charity Surgery and Medical Missions: Global Spine Outreach in Cali, Columbia; Ethiopia Project in Addis Ababa; FOCOS Foundation in Ghana
-National Medical Director for Spine Surgical Services for Hospital Corporation of America
-Medical Advisor for Utilization and Medical Affairs for Health Trust Group Purchasing Corporation
-Diplomat American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
-Over 80 Selected Invited Presentations including a few of his most recent…
*Key Note Speaker and Honored Lecturer at the 2025 Texas Medical Center Spine Rodeo Combined Conference in February 2025
*Presidential Oration at the Annual Conference of Association of Spine Surgery of India in Mumbai in January 2024
*Scoliosis Research Society Invited Lecture, Seattle, WA in September 2023
*Grand Rounds Visiting Professor Brown University Department of Orthopedic Surgery in June 2023
*Grand Rounds Visiting Professor at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Department of Orthopedic Surgery in August 2022
*Grand Rounds Visiting Professor at The Barrow Neurological Institute Department of Neurosurgery and Neurology in June 2022
*Grand Rounds Visiting Professor, University of Miami School of Medicine Department of Neurosurgery April 2022
*Course Chairman, Scoliosis Research Society Annual Meeting, Premeeting Course: Defining R in Our SRS, The Research Critical to the Foundation for the Scoliosis Research Society, Stockholm, Sweden, September 2022
*Surgical Decision Making, Surgical Planning and Anticipated Outcomes For Adult Spinal Deformity; Japanese Scoliosis Society in November 2022
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