Board certified: American Board of Neurological Surgeons
Expertise: Dr. Jayarao has a clinical interest in endoscopic and minimally invasive spinal surgery. He is one of a few spine surgeons with the expertise to perform endoscopic spinal decompressions and fusions. Additionally, he has expertise in the treatment of scoliosis and spinal deformity.
Dr. Jayarao started residency in General Surgery at Mayo Clinic, MN before transitioning to Neurosurgery. He completed his neurosurgical residency at University of Missouri, MO, and Geisinger Health System, PA.
Following residency, Dr. Jayarao completed fellowships in Neurosurgical Oncology at Brown University, RI (brain and spine tumors), and Complex Spine and Deformity at Shriners Hospital Philadelphia, PA. Additionally, he also completed a general neurosurgery fellowship at Boston University, MA.
In 2018, Dr. Jayarao joined Springfield Neurological & Spine Institute. Since 2021 he has been an Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurosurgery with the University of Missouri – Springfield Campus.