Dr. Ngu is committed to helping back pain sufferers regain mobility. A board certified orthopaedic spine surgeon. Dr. Ngu has advanced training and proven expertise in the non-surgical and surgical treatment of a wide range of spinal conditions.

The delicate and complex composition of the spine requires the expertise of a specialist. Dr. Ngu, a board certified orthopaedic surgeon with fellowship training in spinal surgery, is highly qualified to diagnose and treat a multitude of disorders affecting the cervical (neck) and lumbar spine (lower back). He specializes in relieving back and neck pain resulting from degenerative conditions, deformity, and injuries.

PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS:

Premier Spine Institute, Woodlands, TX

CEO

June 2012-Present

www.premierspineinstitute.com

Orthopaedic Spine Surgery

Sadler Clinic – The Woodlands & Conroe, TX

August 2006 – May, 2012

Chief Resident

University of Maryland School of Medicine

Department of Orthopaedics

Baltimore, Maryland

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering

Magna Cum Laude

Howard University

Washington, DC

1993-1996

Doctor of Medicine

University of Maryland School of Medicine

Baltimore, Maryland

1996-2000

POST-DOCTORAL TRAINING:

Internship in General Surgery

University of Maryland Medical Center

Baltimore, Maryland

Director: Bruce Jarrel, MD

2000-2001

Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery

University of Maryland Medical Center

Shock Trauma Center

Baltimore, Maryland

Director: Vincent Pellegrini, MD

2001-2004

Chief Resident in Orthopaedic Surgery

University of Maryland Medical Center

Shock Trauma Center

Baltimore, Maryland

Director: Vincent Pellegrini, MD

2004-2005

Fellowship in Spine Surgery

Leatherman Spine Institute

Louisville, Kentucky

Director: Mladen Djurasovic, MD

2005-2006

HONORS AND AWARDS:

Mayo Clinic Research Fellow 1993

Trustee Scholar 1994

Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Honor Society 1994-1996

All American Scholar 1993-1996

Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities 1994

Golden Key National Honor Society Meritorious

Service Award1994

Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Medical Student Scholar Award 1994

AOA Resident Leadership Award 2004

ORGANIZATIONS/SOCIETIES:

North American Spine Society (NASS)

American Medical Association

University of Maryland School of Medicine Alumni Association

Student National Medical Society

FOREIGN LANGUAGES:

French

PRESENTATIONS:

Scientific Presentations (International):

1. Ngu BB, Belkoff SM, Gelb DE, Ludwig SC: A Biomechanical Comparison of Sacral Pedicle Salvage Techniques. 11th International Meeting of Advanced Spine Techniques. Bermuda, July 2004

PUBLICATIONS:

1. Ngu BB, Dewald H, Ludwig SC: Conservative Therapies for Degenerative Lumbar Problems. Seminars in Spine Surgery 2003;15:384-392

2. Ngu BB, Khanna JA, Pak SS, McCarthy EF, Sponseller PD: Eosinophilic Granuloma of the Atlas presenting as Torticollis in a child. Spine 2004;E98-E100

3. Ngu BB, Belkoff SM, Gelb DE, Ludwig SC: A Biomechanical Comparison of Sacral Pedicle Salvage Techniques. Submitted for publication Spine

RESEARCH SUPPORT/GRANTS:

1. Ngu BB: Binding potentials of radiolabled ligands to dopamine D2 and D3 Receptors in schizophrenic patients. Radiological Society of North America Medical student scholar research Grant -$5,000. Division of Neuroradiology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. 1997

2. Ngu BB: Biomechanical Analysis of Sacral Pedicle Screws Salvage Techniques. Research Grant Depuy Spine and EBI Medical Systems. University of Maryland Department of Orthopaedics 2004

CONSULTANT/CLINCICAL ADVISOR:

SPINEFRONTIER

GLOBUS MEDICAL

STRYKER

CERTIFICATIONS:

Mazor Robotics: Certified and trained in performing robotic spinal surgery